What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (VOL V)

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Originally posted by Voltaire:

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:

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Originally posted by Voltaire:

Gordon, presumably you know RF main man Willy Vlautin has penned several novels (as has a favorite songwriter of mine, Bill Deasy). Just thought you might like to know if unaware. I don't do much lengthy reading anymore due to lack of focus (I am six months behind on my beloved periodicals). Your eyes sre still young.

Jeff A

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Originally posted by Voltaire:
I am always nervous and wary of people who have two or more creative outlets; movie stars who sing, singers who write, writers who paint, etc. I know that truly creative types might look for multiple creative outlets because they think that their creativity is boundless (and that's fine in private) but I am old school and I don't believe that anyone can serve two masters in public. Creativity is the most easily dilutable substance known to man and should never (imho) be spread thinly.

I know there are exceptions and I will take each offering on merit but in general...

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
Well, it worked on the Scarlett Johansson/Pete Yorn release this year Seriously.

I understand what you are saying but in this case, at least, it is all under the umbrella of writing (Willy and Bill are the only songwriters in their respective bands, and Willy in particular uses a rather narrative style in his songs).

I'll defer to your judgement/experience in this particular area.

Have a nice Holidays, Gordon.

Jeff A

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Originally posted by Voltaire:
If the Gods give you a talent you might not want to spit in their face by trying to do something different?

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:

At the end of the evening, do authors at book-reading/signings go home with the cute gender-of-choice in the front row ?

Perhaps there is room for rock-stardom in there somewhere ......

Jeff A

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1. All Along The Watchtower -Eddie Vedder & The Million Dollar Bashers

2. I'm Not There -Sonic Youth

3. Goin' To Acapulco -Jim James & Calexico

4. Tombstone Blues -Richie Havens

5. Ballad Of A Thin Man -Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers

6. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again -Cat Power

7. Pressing On -John Doe

8. Fourth Time Around -Yo La Tengo

9. Dark Eyes Iron And Wine & Calexico

10. Highway 61 Revisited -Karen O & The Million Dollar Bashers

11. One More Cup Of Coffee -Roger McGuinn & Calexico

12. The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll -Mason Jennings

13. Billy 1 -Los Lobos

14. Simple Twist Of Fate -Jeff Tweedy

15. Man In The Long Black Coat -Mark Lanegan

16. Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power) -Willie Nelson & Calexico


1. As I Went Out One Morning -Mira Billotte

2. Can't Leave Her Behind -Stephen Malkmus and Lee Ranaldo

3. Ring Them Bells -Sufjan Stevens

4. Just Like A Woman -Charlotte Gainsbourg & Calexico

5. Mama You've Been On My Mind / A Fraction of Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie -Jack Johnson

6. I Wanna Be Your Lover -Yo La Tengo

7. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere -Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

8. Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? -The Hold Steady

9. Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues -Ramblin' Jack Elliott

10. The Wicked Messenger -The Black Keys

11. Cold Irons Bound -Tom Verlaine & The Million Dollar Bashers

12. The Times They Are A Changin' -Mason Jennings

13. Maggie's Farm -Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers

14. When The Ship Comes In -Marcus Carl Franklin

15. Moonshiner -Bob Forrest

16. I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine -Doe

17. Knockin' On Heaven's Door -Antony & The Johnsons9

18. I'm Not There -Bob Dylan with The Band

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Originally posted by markah: