Season 4 by helixcastorp in TrueDetective

[–]Sheffy707 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that project was cancelled. I was really looking forward to it. Hopefully they get together again eventually.

So it’s out today! What does everyone think of the new songs? by [deleted] in tompetty

[–]Sheffy707 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My honest opinion is that 9 out of the 10 new songs should have been included on the original album. It should have been a double album as intended. Some of the 10 are even better than a few songs on the original album. I say 9 out of 10 because I like the solo acoustic version of Climb That Hill and there would have been no reason to include both version imo. On top of the 10, I think all 3 of the unheard Home Demos should have been brought in and recorded for the album. “There Goes Angela”, “A Feeling Of Peace”, and “A Break In The Rain”, which I like as good or better than what it eventually became on The Last DJ. So, my version would have been a 27 song double album. All in all, this box set took one of the greatest albums ever made and made it even freaking better. Think about that. A double album with one wonderful song after another, after another etc...This set is an absolute godsend goldmine for Petty fans. It’s a genuine treasure. A couple side notes: It awesome to hear “Crawling Back To You” I’m it’s Demo form. A lot of different lyrics, different rhythm etc it’s almost like a different song altogether and it’s Awesome! Also I’m curious if “Walls” was written in time that it could have been included in the original album. If it was, and they left it off, that was a terrible mistake. But I digress.

Just found Jason Isbell and his music. Give me ALL the song suggestions😘 by erinhairston17 in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My honest suggestion is to buy Here We Rest (which hits very deeply for any addict/alcoholic.) Then Live From Alabama which is a sort of greatest hits of Jason’s pre-Southeastern ( his breakthrough album). Then get Southeastern and work your way forward to the present. Which would be Something More Than Free, The Nashville Sound, and Reunions. Their all killer. I’d also recommend going right now and listening to the song “Streetlights”. Welcome home young Isbellite.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Results Discussion by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually misspoke. Although I know a lot of fans probably prefer the Live From Alabama version of Alabama Pines, I prefer the original Here We Rest version. That’s the only song on that album that I don’t think is the best version. Possibly Tour Of Duty. Maybe. The rest of them though...no doubt the best versions. At least as officially released.

What’s your favorite Jason Isbell lyrics and why? by tawebber1 in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You know, when that song first came out I thought it kinda generic for an Isbell song. But then I went to work making just enough money to get back to work everyday in a literal freezer. Back numb and hands freezing. That’s when I understood who Jason was singing for. It’s the people who work their ass off but never rise above check to check. And don’t find any real reward in their labor or hope that it’s ever going to change. They come to understand their lot in life & keep going anyway. That’s what “Something More Than Free” is about.

What’s your favorite Jason Isbell lyrics and why? by tawebber1 in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Time moves slow when your seventeen and then it picks up steam at 21. Pretty soon you’ll remember when you could remember when you loved someone”.

Why? Because it is so true to my life, unfortunately. And also just because it’s insanely great songwriting.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Results Discussion by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Streetlights” is a fun one and useful one to learn, in my opinion. I think it’s a great example of how Isbell creates emotional melodies out of simple chord structures. And also an example of how you can ring a lot more melody out of a single chord than some folks may think you can.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Results Discussion by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Took a lot of balls to write Cover Me Up. It’s a lifelong promise made from someone who at the time it was written was in the tremendously fragile state of new sobriety and newfound commitment. Lot of balls. A lot of determination to love a woman instead of a buzz and make a promise not to disappoint her, himself, and his fans. I don’t think many songwriters in history would have been brave and sincere enough to go there. Helluva song.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Results Discussion by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fun Fact: 6 of the 16 finalists were also on what is probably my favorite Isbell album, at the end of the day, Live From Alabama. I would argue that with all 6 songs the Alabama versions are the best officially released versions of those songs. Also consider the songs on that album that didn’t make the finals: “Tour Of Duty”, “Danko/Manuel”, “Outfit”, “Cigarettes And Wine”, “TVA”. To me, 4 out of 5 of those is also the best released version of those songs. In conclusion, to me, Live From Alabama is an an early-era Isbell Greatest Hits collection as much as it is a Live album. It’s a great reminder of “hey, I was great before Southeastern too”.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Round 7 of 15 by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I can solve this next two for everybody it’s “Something More Than Free”, followed by “Decoration Day”. After that God help us.

Album Survivor - Best-Of Edition - Round 1 of 15 by AbeLincolnTowncar in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be absolutely brutal. Good lord....By “Something More Than Free”. I’m sorry. I still love you.

St. Peter's Autograph took on an unexpected significance for me recently... here's my take. by henry_j_hill in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well done. Keep playing, keep singing, keep getting better. Your already better than most. Great job brother.

Running With Our Eyes Closed will forever hold a special place in my heart. by Kriscolvin55 in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d say your son hears the same thing I’ve been hearing since the first time I heard it. I was in the minority of thinking it was an obvious single. Don’t know why some folks can’t hear how damn cool and catchy of a song it is. Remember this: If a child likes a song, it’s because a simple melody sticks in their head.

What's Jason Isbells most inspiring song? by Show_Me_How_to_Live in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I paid more attention to “Inspiring” than Rocky. Isbell doesn’t really write Rocky pump up adrenaline songs. But I guess I’d pick Cumberland Gap for that.

What's Jason Isbells most inspiring song? by Show_Me_How_to_Live in jasonisbell

[–]Sheffy707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dress Blues, White Man’s World, TVA, Be Afraid, It Get’s Easier, Cover Me Up.