There's no better songwriter in the game right now than Jason Isbell
He's up there, should have had him on my list. I have a rather wealthy friend who has legit concerts in his yard every summer. Isbell and the 400 Unit were there a few years back and it was great. Very cool guy too. Last year was John McCauley of Deer Tick, who is actually a damn fine writer in his own right.
Isbell and Sturgill Simpson are on a heavy rotation for me these days
Brian Wilson
Waters
Stevie Wonder
Becker & Fagen
Holland, Dozier & Holland
Neil Young
Elvis Costello
Leiber & Stoller
Bono & The Edge
Bowie
Bruce
Smokey
Fogerty
Ray Davies
I was surprised to discover 5-10 years ago that one of my favorite songs by EC was actually written by Nick Lowe. What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love and Understanding.
I was surprised to discover 5-10 years ago that one of my favorite songs by EC was actually written by Nick Lowe. What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love and Understanding.
Me too, surprised. Elvis closes many shows with it and the crowd loves it.
and all my favorites but one have mentioned - and that one is Dave Alvin. From The Blasters, his brief years with X, to his solo stuff, The Guilty Men and up until today 35 years of great American Music.
I would have bet that Rivers Cuomo would have been on this list eventually.
The Blue album and Pinkerton were masterpieces.
He/Weezer didn't continue to evolve despite the sporadic gem since then.
no offense franknweezer
Ha- none taken but thanks for the h/t. I still think Rivers is going to be counted as a legend someday. Just has put out too much tripe since Pinkerton because he's playing to a certain demographic.
But I'll second the nomination for Charles athompaon aka Frank Black/Black Francis. Hell, Bowie and Cobain knew he had the goods. The guy is phenomenal.
Also love the props for John Prine and Tom Petty, and I'd like to add Steve Earle to the mix as well. Cool thread.
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There's no better songwriter in the game right now than Jason Isbell
He's up there, should have had him on my list. I have a rather wealthy friend who has legit concerts in his yard every summer. Isbell and the 400 Unit were there a few years back and it was great. Very cool guy too. Last year was John McCauley of Deer Tick, who is actually a damn fine writer in his own right.
Isbell and Sturgill Simpson are on a heavy rotation for me these days
Afterward in no particular order;
Brian Wilson
Waters
Stevie Wonder
Becker & Fagen
Holland, Dozier & Holland
Neil Young
Elvis Costello
Leiber & Stoller
Bono & The Edge
Bowie
Bruce
Smokey
Fogerty
Ray Davies
The Blue album and Pinkerton were masterpieces.
He/Weezer didn't continue to evolve despite the sporadic gem since then.
no offense franknweezer
Me too, surprised. Elvis closes many shows with it and the crowd loves it.
The Blue album and Pinkerton were masterpieces.
He/Weezer didn't continue to evolve despite the sporadic gem since then.
no offense franknweezer
Ha- none taken but thanks for the h/t. I still think Rivers is going to be counted as a legend someday. Just has put out too much tripe since Pinkerton because he's playing to a certain demographic.
But I'll second the nomination for Charles athompaon aka Frank Black/Black Francis. Hell, Bowie and Cobain knew he had the goods. The guy is phenomenal.
Also love the props for John Prine and Tom Petty, and I'd like to add Steve Earle to the mix as well. Cool thread.
Gene Clark
John Cale