personally i was kinda bored by the damnwells but what i saw of the gaskets was more entertaining than i was prepared for!
The Camper Van Beethovens
sleeping_bag: thanks for the setlist. I wasn't there and so can't ID most of the instrumentals from context alone, but the one after "Militia Song" is almost definitely "R 'n' R Uzbekistan" (which follows it on the new record) and the second song of the set is "Sweethearts."
I thought their new songs were quite good. Suprising for me, cause I usually go for the old stuff with most bands.
Like Pollard, I've seen them three times. I've also heard their songs on KEXP. How much more of a chance do we need to give them?
And I'm amazed that anyone would call them "alt-country". They sound like a Goo Goo Dolls type mainstream rock band to me. I guess if you're into that type of music, then true enough, they are talented musicians. But if, like me, you find that sort of stuff simultaneously cheesy and grating, you're going to have the same reaction Pollard and I had, no matter how nice and talented the band members are.
And I'm amazed that anyone would call them "alt-country". They sound like a Goo Goo Dolls type mainstream rock band to me. I guess if you're into that type of music, then true enough, they are talented musicians. But if, like me, you find that sort of stuff simultaneously cheesy and grating, you're going to have the same reaction Pollard and I had, no matter how nice and talented the band members are.
Originally posted by eilo97:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:i completely disagree. the damnwells are extremely talented musicians, as well as some of the nicest, most down to earth people i've ever encountered. of course i respect your opinions; everyone reacts differently to music. but please, please. make sure you've given them a real chance before you write them off completely. it's only fair.
Trust me, they don't. That this band exists is proof that there are too many people making "music".
Originally posted by pollard:
i have seen the lead singer of the damnwells solo once, and the damnwells once, both were painful, surprised to hear someone say they were good, maybe they have good new material or something
I actually didnt find them alt country at all. But if thats what they are labeled now….then what can I do?
i'm with pollard and rhett on the dammwells, C- middle of the road bar rock. they are other bands that do this much better.
goo goo dolls? the damnwells sounded nothing like those lamers.