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Post by rango420 on Nov 12, 2018 8:47:31 GMT -6
Hey ya'll last day to get yr thoughts in on a great album. ill write something up later!
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Nov 12, 2018 9:27:17 GMT -6
I'm glad I procrastinated on this one and decided to start it on my drive in - I did not realize it would be flurrying and that the city would be moving at 50% of all posted speed limits (which are generally 35). It made for perhaps the most enjoyable atmosphere in which to hear this record, second only to donning a white sport coat and drunk-eating some crustacean.
My intro to (and only real familiarity with) Buffett is the "Songs You Know By Heart" disc which I got for maybe my 13th birthday? That said, the only songs I know off of this are "He Went to Paris," "Grapefruit Juicy Fruit," and "Why Don't We Get Drunk" - all of which I love.
The pleasant surprises were "Cuban Crime of Passion," "The Great Filling Station Holdup," and "My Lovely Lady," but the whole thing is more or less great. I'd pick this up next time I saw it without hesitating.
I couldn't submit this post without a big shoutout to Greg "Fingers" Taylor, the Coral Reefers' harmonica player who is ALL OVER this album in the best way. His lead accents in "They Don't Dance Like Carmen No More" are serene.
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Post by rango420 on Nov 13, 2018 10:11:55 GMT -6
I'm having kind of a crazy morning so I wont be able to do a full post until later but feel free to commence commenting on Living and Dying in 3/4 Time (and keep commenting on the old stuff!)
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Post by dhillard on Nov 15, 2018 16:54:24 GMT -6
I couldn't submit this post without a big shoutout to Greg "Fingers" Taylor, the Coral Reefers' harmonica player who is ALL OVER this album in the best way. His lead accents in "They Don't Dance Like Carmen No More" are serene. For a while after he left the band, Greg would pop up at the occasional show and sit in with the band all night. Always a nice surprise. |
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Post by thisismyname on Nov 16, 2018 10:40:40 GMT -6
We're getting into the stretch of albums that were the soundtracks of my vacations and summers growing up. White Sport Coat, Living and Dying, A-1-A and Latitudes/Attitudes are albums that are always close by at any family function.
lets boogie y'all.
*oh and Son of a Son of a Sailor too, of course.
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Post by thebosma on Nov 20, 2018 14:41:37 GMT -6
I feel like we're all falling behind a bit on our JB
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Post by rango420 on Nov 20, 2018 14:46:52 GMT -6
I feel like we're all falling behind a bit on our JB Yes sorry. GF had surgery this week and my grandmother was in town so most of my boarding was being done on my phone. I will do an update tomorrow with a revised schedule. I also ask that this thread be moved from this weird death zone that I have no idea why it was put in here |
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Post by thebosma on Nov 20, 2018 14:49:11 GMT -6
I feel like we're all falling behind a bit on our JB Yes sorry. GF had surgery this week and my grandmother was in town so most of my boarding was being done on my phone. I will do an update tomorrow with a revised schedule. I also ask that this thread be moved from this weird death zone that I have no idea why it was put in here Lol oh god I wasn't blaming anyone here. Did you have a fun time with your grandmother? I love when my grandparents visit. Hope your gf's surgery went well and she's recovering nicely. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 20, 2018 15:13:19 GMT -6
Yes sorry. GF had surgery this week and my grandmother was in town so most of my boarding was being done on my phone. I will do an update tomorrow with a revised schedule. I also ask that this thread be moved from this weird death zone that I have no idea why it was put in here Lol oh god I wasn't blaming anyone here. Did you have a fun time with your grandmother? I love when my grandparents visit. Hope your gf's surgery went well and she's recovering nicely. i know but i took a responsibility and am far behind. everyone is happy and healthy. i learned my grandfather went to summer camp with philip glass p cool info |
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Nov 21, 2018 10:59:51 GMT -6
I am bummed to have procrastinated on L&DI3/4T, but life just got in the way this past week.
Also in favor of moving this thread out of the abyss
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Post by alady on Nov 21, 2018 11:35:08 GMT -6
Yessss glad to see this thread again
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Post by rango420 on Nov 21, 2018 11:39:20 GMT -6
Hey, so again, apologies for falling behind. Crazy week. For this week we will be doing Living & Dying in 3/4 Time We will later on be doubling up on the christmas album weeks later on to make up for lost time. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 21, 2018 11:40:50 GMT -6
Here's a recipe for a thanksging margarita. eveyone have a good one folks
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tsp orange extract
4 oz tequila
3 oz triple sec
2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
Combine ingredients.
Shake or blend the margaritas well then pour into two glasses ( salted rims are optional)
Add ice, and sliced fruit in the glasses.
Pour the margarita mixture into the glasses
Serve & enjoy
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Post by Tweet on Nov 21, 2018 11:46:20 GMT -6
Ah man I am far behind on the reviews which is dumb because I’ve actually been listening to these albums
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Post by teekoh on Nov 21, 2018 12:37:24 GMT -6
Gonna download these so we can listen to them in the car on the way to Iowa. That certainly sounds like a great way to spend 6 hours.
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Post by ten15 on Nov 21, 2018 12:39:51 GMT -6
I feel like we're all falling behind a bit on our JB Yes sorry. GF had surgery this week and my grandmother was in town so most of my boarding was being done on my phone. I will do an update tomorrow with a revised schedule. I also ask that this thread be moved from this weird death zone that I have no idea why it was put in here Not to mention having to get all those cheeseburgers for your Grandmother's dog... |
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Post by iasm on Nov 21, 2018 17:39:21 GMT -6
Just started listening but “Come Monday” is wonderful
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Post by rango420 on Nov 25, 2018 3:45:23 GMT -6
Pencil Thin Mustache- I love that JB is probably 25 but is opening his album with a nostalgia tune. Goofy, creepy, sad, catchy...classic JB
Come Monday- what can be said. obviously a classic. back when the JB hits were sad too. Killer solo on this one
Ringling, Ringling - a great composition that maybe gets a bit too jumpy on its second half which unfortunately sells out some of the lyrics like "Imagine all the heartaches and tears/In twenty-seven years of beer" as a fun observation vs a killer one.
Brahma Fear- I love how this has so many hallmarks of southern rock and outlaw country but it is completely unconcerned with being lumped in with those genres. A nice sad little drinking ditty elevated by its personality.
Brand New Country Fair - It's so funny to hear a song like this so far from the context it was recorded. Like in 2018 in the time of Luke Bryan its very hard to imagine making track 5 of your album a like Glen Campbell or John Denver diss song.
Livingston's Gone To Texas - man knowing what i kind of know about JB its sort of astonishing to hear songs where he's not giving out TOO much. Like this is more on the nose and less artful than his contemporaries on similar topics but its also still well written and towing an interesting line.
The Wino and I Know - lol man JB makes being a musician sound lame as hell lmao.
West Nashville Grand Ballroom - not quite as deep as he imagines it to be and especially shallow if youve ever heard like a guy clark song but i like how busy the composition is without being over the top
Saxophones - Who is JB mad at here? I wonder what this JB would think of late 80s JB. This is also the most "modern" produced song which is not a compliment. This song is 4 hours long or maybe its just late.
Ballad of Spider John- Obviously Willis Alan Ramsey is great its a nice reminder that JB ran in these circles. Interesting to hear this tune with the world worn blues sanded off. a real pretty take.
God's Own Drunk - As far as i can understand this is jimmy buffett covering a comedy routine from 20 years before and it seems to go over as well as that sounds but I guess this is one of JBs biggest hits so hey what does anybody know in the end of the day
The highs are not as high as Pink Crustacean but its still quite a nice album. definitely not as good an album but still has consistent hitters with really only a couple lows. side a is fire. its 4 in the morning.
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Post by iasm on Nov 25, 2018 23:28:42 GMT -6
I think this is my favorite record thus far. Maybe a couple clunkers but I really love a lot of this
I’ll ride for the stupid comedy routine at the end.
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Post by rango420 on Nov 25, 2018 23:33:51 GMT -6
yeah been returning all day. good stuff.
so far:
1. White Sport Coat
2. Living and Dying
3. HCJ
4. Down To Earth
but so far no out and out clunkers
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Post by Xamnam on Nov 26, 2018 8:39:38 GMT -6
Hey, Brand New Country star was the only outright (new) clunker on this one! Way to go! Way to already be cribbing from your previous albums! I'm stunned God's Own Drunk was pre-Nighthawks at the Diner.
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Post by Xamnam on Nov 26, 2018 8:40:10 GMT -6
BUT HE IS ALSO A LIAR
Despite the title, not all the songs on the album are in 3/4 time signature. Four tracks use 12/8 time: "Pencil Thin Mustache", "Brand New Country Star", "God's Own Drunk", and "West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown," with a repeating 17 bar pattern, actually making the true time signature of this song's verses 51/8. The lyrics of "Nautical Wheelers" on Buffett's subsequent album, A1A, refer to "living & dying in ¾ time" and the song is also in 3/4 time signature.
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Post by rango420 on Nov 27, 2018 8:58:15 GMT -6
A1A (1974) Winter Pomelo Ginger Margarita (photograph above) Ingredients: Juice of 1 to 2 pomelos Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lime 2 ounces tequila anejo 1 tablespoon honey 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 (12-ounce) lemon-lime soda, chilled Grapefruit wedge, for garnish Directions: Combine grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lime juice, tequila, honey, and ginger. Divide between two glasses and top off with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with grapefruit wedge
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Post by dhillard on Nov 27, 2018 10:36:54 GMT -6
Saxophones - Who is JB mad at here? I wonder what this JB would think of late 80s JB. This is also the most "modern" produced song which is not a compliment. This song is 4 hours long or maybe its just late. Listen to this terrible re-recording from 2003. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 27, 2018 10:40:21 GMT -6
Saxophones - Who is JB mad at here? I wonder what this JB would think of late 80s JB. This is also the most "modern" produced song which is not a compliment. This song is 4 hours long or maybe its just late. Listen to this terrible re-recording from 2003. the keyboard solo made me so mad |
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Post by nanatod on Nov 27, 2018 12:10:16 GMT -6
A1A (1974) I don't remember the exact setlists for the 3 times I saw the late Steve Goodman, but I know that he did "door number 3" live at least 1 of those times, and maybe all 3. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 27, 2018 13:50:06 GMT -6
this is the first album so far where most of the songs are good but everyone in the band including JB himself spends the whole time trying to sabotage it.
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Post by iasm on Nov 27, 2018 15:07:58 GMT -6
Yeah if there's one thing I noting from my first listen is that these song sound very busy.
Highlight thus far is "Stories We Could Tell".
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Nov 30, 2018 15:16:25 GMT -6
Took a field trip to a new mom-and-pop record shop in KC for my lunch break, picked up a VG+ copy of White Sport Coat & Pink Crustacean
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Post by rango420 on Dec 1, 2018 10:46:27 GMT -6
It's really strking how good all these songs start before 200 instruments kick in
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