Classic Rock (Phil Collins lives, run for the hills)

[RobMCFC]

I can't even begin to express how much I love Lonesome Jubilee. It is a brilliant album and in my all time top 20 on musical grounds alone but also it was a big part of the soundtrack to my 5 month secondment in Nashville as it was released when I was there and got lots of radio play. I was already a big fan of Mellencamp who was on a run of excellent albums and then topped the lot with Lonesome Jubilee.

Same here. After my in-depth blog post on Chris Whitley’s “Living With The Law” earlier this year (my second favourite album of all time), I really need to write a similar piece on Jubilee. Now I know there’s a few fans on here, maybe this will give me the impetus for an autumn project!

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Irish Tour ‘74.
Sheer brilliance.

 

[RobMCFC]

I like all his albums both solo and with his band the 400 unit but the best in my opinion is Southeastern.
He was in the Drive by Truckers for period

I’d go for “Southeastern” as well (although as a casual listener I’m not familiar will al his stuff).

 

[Mancitydoogle]

Everything Mellencamp did between Scarecrow and Human Wheels was fantastic. I also love Mr Happy Go Lucky and Life Death Love and Freedom which is 7 first class albums. Saw him once at the NEC in 1992 - an amazing show.

I’ve listened to a few Jason Isbell albums over the last few years and he is pretty good. My favourite “recent” singer of this ilk is Josh Ritter.

i agree , I even like his early John Cougar stuff, my brother saw him supporting Rod Stewart when he was calling himself Johnny Cougar
i was at that NEC gig

i quite like Josh Ritter ive got a couple of his albums and saw him live a few years back

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

The album of the Broadway shows is a joy but I prefer the epic feeling E Street Band stuff but Born in the USA is my favourite album of his and another of my all time top 20 albums.

I think Bruce and his band are simply the best live act still playing and I think they might be coming to Europe again next year.

I have nothing by Bruce but totally respect him as an artist and a man.
I’m with Saddleworth on this though insofar as I prefer his Americana stuff and didn’t really go for that Born in the USA period.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Anyone mention this lot yet?

 

[Onholiday(somemightsay)]

He did.

:-/

 

[OB1]

The Nashville Sound and Reunions with the 400 Unit the 2 latest.

Thanks

 

[OB1]

I like all his albums both solo and with his band the 400 unit but the best in my opinion is Southeastern.
He was in the Drive by Truckers for period

Cheers

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

:-/

I know.