Whether it be politics or music (or politics and music, which some say shouldn't mix), it would be a pretty boring world if we all agreed on everything based on a set of rules. There are a lot of viewpoints out there, so let's toss them together and see what we come up with. You like something...or don't? Let's talk about "the why" of it. Forget "this is awesome" or "that sucks." Can't you do better than that?!
I'll admit that I was attracted to this album because I'd heard both "Jerusalem" and "John Walker's Blues," but my favorite tune is "I Remember You." It's a song about looking back and wondering about a past relationship. The combination of Earle's gruff voice and Emmylou Harris' gorgeous tones... well, it gets me every time.
There are all sorts of reasons for why we like or dislike a piece of music so let 'em out. It's the right thing to do.
Article comments
1 - Mat Brewster
I like Steve Earle. I like this album. Not sure I can say exactly why though. I guess part of it is because Earle is "real." He's seen a lot of dark times and is able to talk intelligently about it, all why making some interesting music as well.
As for the politics, well I usually stay out of those debates, but it does seem that we live in an increasingly polarized culture with each side unwilling to consider any opinions other than their own.
2 - PIco
I'm disappointed that this is not about Michael Jackson.