I was going to round up and post the average on Monday, probably in the afternoon.Rob this isn't my genre at all if i'm honest. I'm well out of my comfort zone with this one.
But it did get me thinking, if so many people like it, then I must be missing something.
Therefore I must spend a bit more time to find out.
Let's see.
I'm enjoying the journey.
When's the cut off for review mate?
Really like Steve Forbert too, seen him live a few times and chatted after a gig with him, really nice down to earth guy.One of the shows was in the states before he released Streets Of This Town during his wilderness years as he was going through a record company dispute,there was only about 20:in the audience.Loved Johnny Cougar. First album I bought was American Fool in 1982.
Him and Steve Forbert still spend a lot of time on my turntable.
It's either growing on you or you are a glutton for punishment :)I've had this on a few times today while doing some painting in the house. Then I took it with me in the car to b+q.
Just so you know i'm giving this the proper attention it deserves.
Can't argue with your attempts to "get" this album if your previous posts are anything to go by, so thanks for sticking with it. Glad you eventually enjoyed "Paper In Fire", probably my favourite song of all time (if you asked me today, of course!)Not my cup of tea at all, the whole genre that is, not just jcm.
Having said that, this record is book ended by 2 great tracks, 'paper in fire' in particular is a belter, and has gone onto my driving playlist. So if nothing else, thanks to Rob for that.
Musically it's pretty interesting too, I like how he's using instruments that aren't often heard, kudos for that.
His voice however, well for me it's a bit generic and dare I say it, a tad bland. He never tests himself to any degree. Swap his vocals out for adams or springsteen and it would still sound the same. I much prefer pettys voice for this type of thing, it's at least different enough to keep me interested. 'Check it out' for instance would sound much better with him at the helm.
It's not a bad album, far from it, it's probably top notch in this genre, but try as I might (and trust me, I did) I cant get along with it.
It's a 5 from me.
Top man Rob............OK, it's time to round up at the end of week #1.
19 votes were cast and The Lonesome Jubilee finishes with a very respectable average of 7.05.
Scoreboard is on page #1.
Thanks to everybody who took part. I'm humbled by the number of posts this week - not just those who, like me, obviously love the album but all those who gave it a try and were willing to get involved in the discussion. Like the Top 1100 albums thread, I think we've got a good group here and it was nice to see a few different names joining in as well, so let's keep it up.
It's now time to hand the floor over to our latest nominator @FogBlueInSanFran. He's given me a little clue as to what he's got up his sleeve but I'm still none the wiser so I'm sure he'll be along soon to set the ball rolling. Officially, new albums are presented on Tuesday, but I'm happy with any timeframe for clues and announcements from here on in, especially as he's on PST.
Think I might have an idea now based on a band you mentioned in the other thread a while back.Thanks @RobMCFC!
We'll be staying in the 1980s, staying in America's heartland, staying with a variety of instruments . . . but with a different genre and theme.
Indeed I am prepared to argue that my selection had an enormous influence on many bands and records that followed.
See you tomorrow.