Lazy8 wrote:

There is about a 5 or 6 song difference in the second mix due to your specific taste I extracted the songs most likely performed by those not wearing shoes. 

 miamizsun wrote:
One reason I like the MCC is the introductions to new music, and your discs have been especially good for that. It's also something I strive for, tho getting harder the older I get—the taller the pile of great music I already know the harder it is to impress me. 

So the surprises/delights in this one:

Midlake: bass line said Tommy James' Draggin' the Line, which made me feel old. Otherwise pleasant.

Anna Tivel: her voice reminds me of Adrianne Lenker, which is a very good thing to my ears. Nice restrained instrumentation, interesting lyrics.

Madison Cunningham: I want to hear more from her. This cut is terrific.

Anais Mitchell: is that voice Greg Brown's? This one rocked my world. Very timely, and so well-executed. Can't say enough good things about it.

Mk.gee: musically interesting enough that I wish the vocals weren't so buried in the mix. Or maybe I need better headphones.

Indio: The song is familiar, but I could swear I've heard another version. I like this one. Nice choice.

Lord Huron: I feel 19% hipper listening to this. Of course my baseline hippness is so low I'n still at middleschool dork level, but I’ll take the win.

The Jayhawks and Blitzen Trapper: I already love these, so enough said.

Tiny Cities: another band I need to hear more from. Smooth like whiskey-flavored frozen yogurt. 

David Rawlings: is that Gillian singing backup? Yes it is. Love this, and their collaborations. 

Sunnymoon: would be a lot more impressive if it weren't surrounded by such good material. Maybe a few more listens will help. Ditto with TWEN.

Vic Chesnutt: sadly I'm more familiar with his songs from others singing them on the Sweet Relief albums. Good, gritty cut.

Very glad I finally gt around to this disc. You nailed the theme, and great introductions to the bands. 

 Dejaveux wrote:
So guess what was in the mailbox today?

Both envelopes. Mailed almost a month apart.

I'm on it!

 miamizsun wrote:

Here i go. Highlights for me.

The Old & The Young: I love how well the drums carry this tune

The Dreamer: Quirky vocals. Love it. I've always preferred singing from the heart over singing from the throat.

Memphis: Not a fan of female vocals in general (I'm sure I've mentioned that before) but I do have some ladies as favorites. Not sure I've ever heard her before but what a beautiful voice.

Wendigo: I'm starting to think I see what you like when it comes to vocals. Soothing, this one is. This one would fit quite well in the Mellow Mix channel.

Why We Build The Wall: Love this one. My fave on this disc. Never heard it before.

No Other Way: Nice change of pace from the last song.

Hard Sun: Loved the acoustic guitar right off the bat. I know Vedder covered it but that memory has escaped me. This original is great.

Looking Back: The dreamlike vocals on this one is what does it for me.

Hands Off The Hat: You got that right, honky-tonk! Hands off the hat!

Blue: I like this song. Why? I don't know yet.

Black River Killer: Lyrically, very Dylan-esque.

Body Cast: Another one that would fit nicely in the Mellow Mix Channel.

Come Back: Don't show me yours because I don't plan on showing you mine. 😏

Flirted With You All My Life: Sad story there. 😔

Hey: Nice finish.

All in all, sure made me stop and listen. Practically all unknown artists to me.

 Lazy8 wrote:

Yes, that is a Manbird original. I'm a big fan of his art. Such an underrated artist.

I chose that Shinedown song at the end because I was trying my best to do it all in chronological (by age) order and this was the kid talking back after leaving home.

Now it's my turn to play catch up... let's see how that goes.

Sooo sorry I'm this late. I blame the liquor. And...life. I'm trying to catch up this weekend, but my youngest's inlaws just arrived for a week so...well, I'll do my best.

 SeriousLee wrote:
First: If I grasped the theme properly...congratulations!

And welcome to the club. This is a strong start, and I'm glad you're contributing.

And...is that a Manbird original?


Standouts:

Vigilantes of Love tune is growing on me with repeated listens. Feels...sincere.

Thanks for the introduction to Crunchy. A great match to the theme and catchy.

John Lennon's best song! That's cheatin'. Which I approve of.

Guardian is another new one to me. Nice blend of instruments, and sweet lyrics.

As the father and grandfather of willful daughters I appreciate The Choir song. Gets me right...there.

Neal Morse—ok, I'm choked up now.

The Stephen Wilson Jr. song is exactly the kind of shmaltzy country song I miss on country radio these days. A throwback to a better era.

Haven't heard from Edie Brickell in forever, and this was a pleasant reminder.

Todd Snider was a great storyteller. A moment of silence. 

Not as familiar as I should be with Over the Rhine. Thanks for the reminder!

Scott Stapp—could have sworn this was Everclear. So I looked him up and...hoo boy, guy's a train wreck. I hope for his kids' sake he pulls his head out.

Shinedown song confused me a bit, hope the story arc here turns out ok.

All in all this was a fine disc, found some musicians to check out and learned a few things. Great start!

 ColdMiser wrote:


I appreciate you taking the time to write such a review. 

And I am waaaay out in the boondocks now.  Had to get agricultural zoning for all of our animals.  Damn Karens. 


This club is a great outlet for a frustrated DJ.

 Dejaveux wrote:
First off, Welcome back to the fold. Obviously its been awhile since listening to one of your mixes but your style became obvious fairly soon into the mix. So you're in the Boondocks now? For some reason I thought you already were there, just a different state. When old friends and family visit my new place up here in New Hampshire they always say "Man you live out in the Boonies" so I guess I can relate a bit. Anyhoo, onto my thoughts on the tuneage! 

Disc 1
Country Trash - I was recently in Nashville and went to the Johnny Cash Museum. It was FANTASTIC! I learned a lot about the man that I didn't know before. I don't recall hearing this tune by him so something new is a nice way to kickoff the mix. 
Chicken Pie - Crank up the still Jethro we're having a Ho-Down!
The Cat Song - 1st appearance of Laura Nyro in the RPMCC? Maybe before my time in the club as I don't recall. Favorite on the disc so far. 
Road - enjoying the slide work on this one. 
Pearly Gate Music - This one sounds newer than the others but fits right in. 
Way Down the Old Plank Road - Nice raw version of a classic. 
Automatic - sudden change of style here, not so bad though
Any Old Road - Finger Pickin Good! Was this a TV show theme once? Oddly familiar in that way. 
Horse Feathers - Has a Jason Isbell vibe, sort of like an old demo tape he once did.
Bonnie Prince Billy - I'll bet this guy is good live. Funny I think that Bonnie Prince Charlie would make a good band name.
Degenerate - I like everything about this song. He was on another mix recently. 
How Many Horses - Sounds like something the Stones would have covered in the Mick Taylor era.
Slug - I know you like your rap but this didn't fit the mix at all. 
Country Boy - Back to our regularly scheduled program....maybe. Good crank it up tune though!

Disc 2
Country Song - Sounded like something I would have recorded on my dad's cassette player when I was a kid
Hackberry Ramblers - like a lost 78 record, played with string and a flywheel
Gary Higgins - has a Tom Waits Mulish sound.
I Went Down to Georgia - evokes images of cowboys around the campfire drinking black coffee
Cate Le Bon - Really dig this one, cool voice, kinda like Sandy Denny. Favorite of Disc 2
Tom Cat - I thought it was one of the great bluesmen from the late 50's/early 60's and I was correct!
Going up the Country - if the the 1920's had a Woodstock this would have been the theme song.
Charlie Parr - a modern tribute to classic country music
Long Haired Mare - storytelling at it's finest. 
Big Mama Thornton - good old fashioned blues that influenced many a female artist. 

There were a lot of good selections on here that fit a cool theme. I've never been much for Country Music but I do enjoy the old style like you have on here more so than anything coming out of the Grand Ole Opry today. Appreciate the work you put into getting such a large collection together for us. Pretty good Re-Debut from an old Shotgun Shack! 

Ok here goes again long story short I have found myself living in a shotgun shack in the middle of nowhere just as David Byrne prophesied.

This mix is a celebration of reaching a final destination: 



                               Boondocks


1. Country Trash.......................................Johnny Cash

2. Chicken Pie.........................................Old Crow Medicine Show

3. Country Sugar Momma.................................Howlin' Wolf

4. The Cat Song........................................Laura Nyro

5. I'm Going Down to the Country.......................Road

6. Country Life........................................Thunder And Roses

7. Big Escape..........................................Pearly Gate Music

8. Way Down The Old Plank Road.........................Uncle Dave Mason

9. Country Song........................................Automatic

10. Going Up the Country Song...........................Kitty Daisy and Lewis

11. Any Old Road........................................Balsam Range

12. Black Eyed Dog......................................Nick Drake

13. Curs In the Weeds...................................Horse Feathers

14. I Ain't Fattenin' No More Frogs for Snakes..........Joseph

15. Horses..............................................Bonnie Prince Billy

16. How Come My Dog Don't Bark When You Come Around.....Guitar Shorty

17. Degenerate..........................................Vic Chestnutt

18. How Many Horses.....................................Dust

19. Country Clutter.....................................Dolorean

20. Shhh................................................Slug

21. Cowboys.............................................Portishead

22. Country Boy.........................................Fuzzy Duck


                        
                                   II.



1. Country Song.......................................Rossi

2. Farmyard Yodel.....................................Chad Morgan

3. Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens..................Louis Jordan

4. Dans Le Grand Bois.................................Hackberry Ramblers

5. Parchman Farm Blues................................Bukka White

6. A Chicken Ain't Nothing but A Bird.................Cab Calloway

7. Down on the Farm...................................Gary Higgins

8. Cowpoke............................................Colter Wal

9. I Went Down To Georgia.............................Lost Dog Street Band

10. Black Dog..........................................Ray Wylie Hubbard

11. Hollow Trees House Hounds..........................Cate Le Bon

12. Tom Cat............................................Muddy Waters

13. Going Up The Country...............................Henry Thomas

14. Ain't No Ash Will Burn.............................Matt Heckler

15. Woodburning........................................Toad The Wet Sprocket

16. Dog................................................Charlie Parr

17. Where I'm Going....................................The Wild Reeds

18. Rooster............................................Toubab Krewe

19. Return Of The Fisherman............................Ian Brown

20. Warrior Man........................................Joey Aces

21. Long Haired Mare...................................Cashavelly Morrison

22. Little Red Rooster.................................Big Mama Thornton

 Dejaveux wrote:

I got thru the mix last night and am reading to review. So post it back up when you can, I'm sure Lazy won't peek. 

 Lazy8 wrote:


Oh no!

If it doesn't arrive in the next week let me know and I will send out another to you.  In the meantime no peeking!

Went ahead and deleted post.  I am just going to send another one out in the next couple of days my printer is out of toner so it will be cds only.  I do like for everyone to have listened before seeing songlist.

 Dejaveux wrote:
It's been a week and still no sign. Saw you went ahead, good call.

 SeriousLee wrote:

Excellent just waiting on confirmation from Lazy give you guys a little time to have listened and will posting the songlist and theme explanation sometime next week. 

 Dejaveux wrote:

Got mine today. Rest assured, I am law-abiding. 

 Dejaveux wrote:
Discs are here! 

Got mine yesterday.

 Dejaveux wrote:

my mailwoman dropped a couple of discs on me

 Dejaveux wrote:

Disc are away!

Disc should be away tomorrow.