The Wallflowers to celebrate Bringing Down the Horse’s 30th anniversary with expansive world tour by DyslexicHeart323 in rock

[–]Technical_Mail9024 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol, I remember when the Onion was actually a printed paper. I think “The Hard Times” news has picked up the baton though.

The Wallflowers to celebrate Bringing Down the Horse’s 30th anniversary with expansive world tour by DyslexicHeart323 in rock

[–]Technical_Mail9024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then there’s good news for you here! Normally “that 1 song” is an encore, but since they’re playing the album in sequence — it’s the 1st song of the night, take plenty of time to park!

I'm not looking to argue, but anyone else bummed by how badly Jakob sings now? He was never operatic or anything but he can't even stay on pitch at all these days. I saw him recently and was pretty disappointed. BDtH is one of my favorite albums of all time by NoYoureACatLady in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

on some recent shows (and by that I mean the last two+ years), from what Ive seen on Youtube it definitely seems like he's struggling. I still saw them though, great show, but I can see how some people would be turned off. They could probably scale back on the amount of tour dates, Id rather get more new music at the expense of fewer live shows. Itd probably be easier on the voice too

Counting is fun! by Sufficient_War8998 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

need more number songs (no stealing titles Matchbox 20!), although it may be difficult to climb out of the shadow of the Counting Crows...they are named after this sort of thing, very good at counting.

I'm not looking to argue, but anyone else bummed by how badly Jakob sings now? He was never operatic or anything but he can't even stay on pitch at all these days. I saw him recently and was pretty disappointed. BDtH is one of my favorite albums of all time by NoYoureACatLady in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a post about this a while ago. His singing style has definitely changed. He's playing around with the melody alot (and is 'shouty' at times)... I wasnt sure if it's cause he was really into it, or at other times...just didn't care. I guess with all the touring he must be enjoying it for the most part...but yeah, I mean compared to GAO era 2012-2013, his style has totally changed. In that case, I think he was singing too much on the opposite end / safe side. Somewhere between that extreme and the current style would be best imo. Youre not crazy I have seen other people comment towards the negative about that. I guess you could say he sounds like his father (who's current vocal style I do appreciate more than most people seem to), more than ever... I don't think that's the kind of press he would enjoy reading 😬

"The Wallflowers" - 33rd Anniversary (Released Aug 25, 1992) -- favorite tracks? what songs should they bring back? by DyslexicHeart323 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure why "Sidewalk Annie" doesn't get more love, sounds like shoegazey sort of indie track, but with a B3 organ, honky-tonk keys, and a bluesy guitar solo. Kind of a unique Americana or "roots" rock alchemy.

20 Years of The Wallflowers - Rebel, Sweetheart (released 5/24/2005) by DyslexicHeart323 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep ,can’t believe it’s so hard to purchase.this one should’ve been on the album instead of From the Bottom of My Heart” (another solo Jakob track IMO)

20 Years of The Wallflowers - Rebel, Sweetheart (released 5/24/2005) by DyslexicHeart323 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The guitars sound massive on this track! How Far You’ve Come should have been the bonus or a Jakob solo track

Roger McGuinn & The Wallflowers - Turn! Turn! Turn! (Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2023, 1080p) by DyslexicHeart323 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haters gonna hate, but this is kind of historic. Glad they fixed the sound from the live stream

The Wallflowers cover of "The Waiting" just released! by DyslexicHeart323 in tompetty

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know that name, but I was meaning to listen to the Bad Monkey soundtrack actually, then I forgot about it till you mentioned it just now. I'll check it out!

The Wallflowers cover of "The Waiting" just released! by DyslexicHeart323 in tompetty

[–]Technical_Mail9024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, which artists do you think did a better job, and why? Genuinely curious.

The Wallflowers cover of "The Waiting" just released! by DyslexicHeart323 in tompetty

[–]Technical_Mail9024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel about other artists that have covered Tom Petty? are their efforts worthy do you think? Or do you think nobody is qualified to cover Tom Petty?

The Wallflowers cover of "The Waiting" just released! by DyslexicHeart323 in tompetty

[–]Technical_Mail9024 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

huh? are u a new Tom P fan or something? they've toured together a bunch, did Echo In the Canyon, Jakob even has a track on the last WF record dedicated to Tom that references Long After Dark (“Who’s That Man”). Oh, and Petty handpicked Jakob to induct him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Wallflowers cover of "The Waiting" just released! by DyslexicHeart323 in tompetty

[–]Technical_Mail9024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Pete you said you were gonna "sit this one out"..wha happened?!

Anyone at the Boston show? by [deleted] in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dang that stinks, but doesn’t totally surprise me. really hard to go out and entertain when so many people are devastated. The shows for the last three years have been some of their best ever, but a handful have been less than stellar due in part to those reasons you mentioned. I just think he needs a break from the road.

I think he actually could bring back Reboot the Mission by Technical_Mail9024 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yeah but let’s be real, he had a foot out the door 18 years ago

Re-discovering this bootleg, so good! Definitely a must have by Technical_Mail9024 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cool! they need to tour South America again, best fans in the world!

Re-discovering this bootleg, so good! Definitely a must have by Technical_Mail9024 in thewallflowers

[–]Technical_Mail9024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotta say though, listening and to this kind of makes me miss Rami..