New Album Reviews?

comtnfish · Post by **comtnfish** » October 4, 2006 4:46 pm

captenuta wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
captenuta wrote:We shouldn't pass judgement on the new cd untill we all have a chance to listen to it while were drinking. I'm sure it will sound much better while dinking a bunch of beers.
even giving allowances for the sound quality of the clips, I don't think I need to be drinking to like this one.

but then, I don't come in with expectations... I listen to the music and decide whether or not I like it. So far, I like it.
Actually I like to listen to new music while driving. If your out driving you can focus on it better.

I so agree!! I spent most of my roadtrip closely listening to a couple of cds - trying to hear all the lyrics, and realizing that each time I listened, I heard something different!

comtnfish · Post by **comtnfish** » October 4, 2006 4:47 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
LIPH wrote:I've heard 4 of the songs at concerts this year, 1 last year and live versions of 2 others from shows I didn't go to. The only one I'm not sure about yet is Everybody's On The Phone. It's not horrible, but I need to hear that a few more times.
I wasn't sure I'd like that one, but hearing it at MSG locked in the fact that I really like it a LOT. It's an especially fun song live.

And having Fingers there and playing during this song made it great too!

I think that the band energy went up a couple of notches when the song began, and it got the crowd into it, even though they didn't know it (more so than a few regular songs that are not on the yellow album that the crowd wasn't as into...).

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » October 4, 2006 4:49 pm

comtnfish wrote:
SchoolGirlHeart wrote:
LIPH wrote:I've heard 4 of the songs at concerts this year, 1 last year and live versions of 2 others from shows I didn't go to. The only one I'm not sure about yet is Everybody's On The Phone. It's not horrible, but I need to hear that a few more times.
I wasn't sure I'd like that one, but hearing it at MSG locked in the fact that I really like it a LOT. It's an especially fun song live.
And having Fingers there and playing during this song made it great too! I think that the band energy went up a couple of notches when the song began, and it got the crowd into it, even though they didn't know it (more so than a few regular songs that are not on the yellow album that the crowd wasn't as into...).

I agree.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 4, 2006 10:15 pm

Spazmogen wrote:I preordered the new CD from Mailboat records.

I got an email this afternoon from them that its been shipped !

I may actually have it before the Oct. 10th release date!

I ordered it from Amazon... We will see...

JustDucky · Post by **JustDucky** » October 4, 2006 10:32 pm

I said this on some other post but I have to say it again - if TTWWY is as good - or even half as good - as LTC then that's two fantastic albums in a row. As long as there are no Math Suks or Cultural Infidel or Turning Around type songs - all three being Jimmy's worst. Three out of what, 27 studio albums - that's pretty good.

I laugh at how all the people who don't like LTC just don't seem to.....

"get it".

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 4, 2006 10:39 pm

JustDucky wrote:I said this on some other post but I have to say it again - if TTWWY is as good - or even half as good - as LTC then that's two fantastic albums in a row. As long as there are no Math Suks or Cultural Infidel or Turning Around type songs - all three being Jimmy's worst. Three out of what, 27 studio albums - that's pretty good.

I laugh at how all the people who don't like LTC just don't seem to.....

"get it".

I may not like all the songs on LTC.. (title track is one that comes to mind)
I do Love some of the songs..

for me.. If I loved each and every song I would worry..

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 4, 2006 10:40 pm

ragtopW wrote:
JustDucky wrote:I said this on some other post but I have to say it again - if TTWWY is as good - or even half as good - as LTC then that's two fantastic albums in a row. As long as there are no Math Suks or Cultural Infidel or Turning Around type songs - all three being Jimmy's worst. Three out of what, 27 studio albums - that's pretty good.

I laugh at how all the people who don't like LTC just don't seem to.....

"get it".
I may not like all the songs on LTC.. (title track is one that comes to mind)
I do Love some of the songs..

for me.. If I loved each and every song I would worry..

also Hey Good Looking was never one of my Favorite HW tunes..

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » October 9, 2006 8:42 am

From yesterday's NY Post -
MARGARITAVILLE MEETS THE BIG EASY
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10082006/en ... ilante.htm

Spinniker · Post by **Spinniker** » October 9, 2006 9:59 am

Could they have come up with a better cover ?

Looks far too much like Far Side Of The World ....

parrotpartygod · Post by **parrotpartygod** » October 9, 2006 1:21 pm

All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... pzefik5gf2

fins2rt · Post by **fins2rt** » October 9, 2006 1:57 pm

I got the album on Saturday from Mailboat and I have listened to it several times since then, including right now.

It may have a lot of "covers" on it, but I think it has some good tunes. I personally don't care what genre it is, if I like the music I will listen to it. And I like the music, so I think its a good album.

Spinniker · Post by **Spinniker** » October 9, 2006 3:38 pm

Here's my take ...

1 - Bama Breeze

5 VERY GOOD
2 - Party At The End Of The World

3 - hated the " electronic voice" in the background
3 - Weather With You

5 - Very good cover
4 - Everybody's on the Phone

1 - math sucks, big rig and this one...Can he get though one album NOT talking at the end of a song.
5 - Whoop De Doo

5 - Mark is a ge-tar GOD !!!!
6 - Nothing But A Breeze

4
7 - Cinco de Mayo in Memphis

3 - ok, But I think it will grow on me..
8 - Reggabilly Hill

4
9 - Elvis Presley Blues

1 - yuck
10 - Hula Girl At Heart

4
11 - Wheel Inside The Wheel

2 - Too much of a " Wall of sound" production.
12 - Silver Wings

3 - I love the kettles, but not on this song.
13 - Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On

3
14 - Dukes On Sunday

3 - Might like it after awhile

All in all, I would give it a "meh" ...so far.

conched · Post by **conched** » October 9, 2006 6:00 pm

Review from Billboard

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discogra ... aid=798774

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 9, 2006 6:12 pm

conched wrote:Review from Billboard

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discogra ... aid=798774

to me a pretty fair review.

conched · Post by **conched** » October 9, 2006 6:23 pm

parrotpartygod wrote:All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... pzefik5gf2

I'm sorry, ppg!! I should have read all of this first.

I didn't mean to post the same review.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » October 9, 2006 6:31 pm

conched wrote:
parrotpartygod wrote:All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... pzefik5gf2
I'm sorry, ppg!! I should have read all of this first.

I didn't mean to post the same review.

We still love ya..

conched · Post by **conched** » October 9, 2006 6:34 pm

ragtopW wrote:
We still love ya..

Tickety-boo!

gingerbreadman · Post by **gingerbreadman** » October 9, 2006 10:13 pm

parrotpartygod wrote:All Music Guide
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... pzefik5gf2

Funny how it's only one reviewer on several different web sites.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote:...but in order to get with Buffett's party you have to share Buffett's attitude — in other words, if you're not already a Parrothead, Weather With You is not the album to win you over, since it is pure, unadulterated Jimmy Buffett, containing everything his fans love about him and everything his detractors hate.

Yeah, I agree with that.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote:Apart from the title track, there is nothing unexpected here — and that's unexpected not only because it's a left-field choice for Buffett, but because it's performed with a grace and subtlety the song deserves — but after a contemporary country album, that's exactly what his fans want, and they're bound to be pleased by Take the Weather With You, which captures Jimmy Buffett in his full beach bum glory.

Title track? which one would that be? And yes, I totally agree, Jimmy does give his fans what they want.

But given what STE said about Banana Wind,

Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote:there's not a single distinctive song on the record, which means it's good for Parrotheads, but casual fans should let this Banana Wind sail on by.

I think he really likes this album.

conched · Post by **conched** » October 9, 2006 11:07 pm

Here is another good review I found: (Well the review wasn't good writing, but...you know what I mean--5 Stars for the album!)

http://countrymusic.about.com/od/cdrevi ... rWithU.htm

Jimmy Buffett - Take The Weather With You
From Jolene Downs

Guide Rating - *****
The Bottom Line
Take the Weather With You is a wonderful tribute from Jimmy Buffett to his love of country music. He doesn't give up his unique style, but incorporates it into the music to make Island Country. His love of the genre shines through and this album is well worth checking out. It may not be traditional, but it is great music and great lyrics.

Pros
"Whoop de Doo"
"Silver Wings"
"Wheel Inside the Wheel"
Cons
None.

Description
14 Tracks.
Released by Mailboat Records/RCA Nashville.
Produced by Michael Utley and Mac McAnally.

Guide Review - Jimmy Buffett - Take The Weather With You

Jimmy Buffett received such a warm welcome from the country music fans from his last album that he decided to do another project with a country flavor. Take The Weather With You is Buffett style all way. Island print shirts and flip flops meet weathered cowboy hats and scuffed cowboy boots. There is only one Jimmy Buffett and he adds his very distinctive style to an eclectic selection of music. He flawlessly combines his unique style with the country flavor and the end result is very easy on the ears. The devastation of New Orleans hit him hard and a few of the lyrics give testament to his love of that city.

Songs like "Bama Breeze" and "Cinco de Mayo in Memphis" are the light easy sound and carefree lifestyle idea that Buffett has perfected. "Whoop de Doo" is a misleading title for a heart-wrenching ballad. "Elvis Presley Blues" pays tribute to The King with an Island sound. "Wheel Inside the Wheel" really caught my attention. It has a New Orleans Jazz sound meets the Islands and really delves into some of the heart and soul of the New Orleans life. And "Silver Wings" by Buffett was a whole new sound experience. I was a little skeptical of his interpretation of this incredible classic, but he pulled off the Island sound in the background and made it his. This album has a definitely different sound than the normal traditional country, but that doesn't negate the talent Buffett has and his love of the genre. It is a great album.

conched · Post by **conched** » October 9, 2006 11:13 pm

I guess the album got a good review...you be the judge of this review.

The rating system showed it was rated very good.

http://www.sfgate.com/eguide/music/popcds/

Sunday, October 8, 2006

JIMMY BUFFETT
Baby Boom icon, best-selling author and seafaring adventurer Jimmy Buffett may be best known for his breezy island escapism and stiff margaritas, but his 40th album "Take the Weather With You" reveals a more complicated man beneath the ever-present baseball cap. Crouched behind the ringing steel drums and lazy liquid guitar licks is someone who is not at peace with this world, and is sounding an alarm the only way he knows how: with deceptively lighthearted lyrics that only slightly mask his tight paranoia. His thong-wearing women, low-slung hammocks and strong rum drinks are all there, but they're overshadowed by fear that hangs like a mushroom cloud over these 14 songs, many of them penned by musicians as disparate as Jesse Winchester, Mary Gauthier, Gillian Welch and Mark Knopfler, who appears on the disc with Brit jam band Gomez. Images of big silver planes, religious zealots and rivers of blood mar Buffett's azure skies. There's something more authentic and deeply engaged here, and it elevates the album far beyond the comic books for Yuppies he's been turning out for the past two decades.

-- Jaan Uhelszki