Asheville, NC 2005, September-ish. Went to this show but for some reason wasn't feeling it. Maybe it was the cameras, the people who couldn't decide whether to come in or get the fuck out. Watched the DVD and loved, but I left this show early. Maybe I just missed the Boquist bros, but Duplantis and Bryso have grown on me since.
I agree about the voice. The Tweedy comparisons will never go away and this is one area where Jay has him beat. There aren't many more distinctive voices in rock. I saw Son Volt 11 years ago and I've seen Jay solo. These songs represent will live and his voice is terrific. See him (them) when you can.
Jay Farrar is one of America's great singer songwriters. I don't think he has written a song I don't like. I just wish I could sing like him. I've tried to do a few of his songs and he just has a voice that is hard to duplicate.
Just another great tune from a more than great CD,"Drown."
The mixture of country, Country rock, and grinding guitars on some songs,(having been compared to Neil Young,) may have confused some(me) of the listeners back in the mid 90's, but like all timeless songs, some take time to, "Grow on you."
Like the song, "find the pieces don't fit in," "comin' up for air, again and again," anyone who has any liking for this song, I believe will love the mixture of sounds on the CD.
Beautiful! Bellissimo!!!! Thanks!!!!
igma8888 5 months ago
Wow...these guys are pretty good! Had never heard of them or this song until Pandora kicked it out at me.
forgetmenotaromas 6 months ago
High compliment indeed -- for Bruce and Mike.
3genac 10 months ago
His voice reminds me of a cross between Springsteen and Michael Stipe. Very good.
spaden777 10 months ago 2
Possibly one of the best songs ever written.
jbakerm 1 year ago
It was at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC and I was there!
bluemini03 2 years ago
Me too. :)
tmiller72 1 year ago
Anyone know where this came from? Its a newer live version with current line up. Is there more available?
dbldee22 3 years ago
It's from their concert DVD, "6 String Belief", very available on Amazon, Netflix, etc etc.
Cheers.
PforPanchetta 2 years ago
unfortunately no... though this is one of their weaker songs
6eeyore9 2 years ago
One of their weaker songs? You really think so? This has always been one of my favorites.
UpOntheSun26 2 years ago
Asheville, NC 2005, September-ish. Went to this show but for some reason wasn't feeling it. Maybe it was the cameras, the people who couldn't decide whether to come in or get the fuck out. Watched the DVD and loved, but I left this show early. Maybe I just missed the Boquist bros, but Duplantis and Bryso have grown on me since.
briandellinger 2 years ago
I agree about the voice. The Tweedy comparisons will never go away and this is one area where Jay has him beat. There aren't many more distinctive voices in rock. I saw Son Volt 11 years ago and I've seen Jay solo. These songs represent will live and his voice is terrific. See him (them) when you can.
wenders99 3 years ago
I've seen both Wilco and Jay solo and whilst Jeff Tweedy is one of the best live vocalist i've seen Jay is just that little bit better.
jamiethomaslane 2 years ago
@jamiethomaslane Jeff keeps getting better though... he's going to be one hell of a 60-year-old singer.
dashofchutmeg 1 year ago
Jay Farrar is one of America's great singer songwriters. I don't think he has written a song I don't like. I just wish I could sing like him. I've tried to do a few of his songs and he just has a voice that is hard to duplicate.
philrichter70 3 years ago
The CD is "Trace"
raleighman3000 3 years ago
Just another great tune from a more than great CD,"Drown."
The mixture of country, Country rock, and grinding guitars on some songs,(having been compared to Neil Young,) may have confused some(me) of the listeners back in the mid 90's, but like all timeless songs, some take time to, "Grow on you."
Like the song, "find the pieces don't fit in," "comin' up for air, again and again," anyone who has any liking for this song, I believe will love the mixture of sounds on the CD.
Thanks.
Rockitinmypocket 3 years ago
love this song...jay sounds amazing....
too much living is no way to die....
roccorebel 3 years ago
Song is simply gorgeous. Glad you uploaded, 'cause I've been looking for it quite awhile. Probably my favorite out of their entire repertoire. <3
Shotgunnova 4 years ago
Yep. I agree. Mine too.
asdffd 4 years ago