Listening statistics & highlights
Classic S&G sound. Occasionally schmaltzy and goofy, especially on sounds that haven’t entered the “best of” repertoire. A Simple Desultory Philippic was a surprise, riffing on (and sending up) Dylan and the contemporary folk rock scene. The Boxer remains the stand out track.
Familiar songs which here have a slightly looser, harder edge. Quite refreshing given the quite smooth, innocent tone of some of his studio recordings.
Pretty remarkable musicianship, but perhaps a little too on the guitar rock side of things for my taste.
Raw and powerful, with Janis Joplin’s voice matching the guitars for intensity and range. A tad crunchy for me, but with some real bangers.
Pretty dark and disturbing, at the intersection of punk, indie, and even maybe metal. Probably needs a few more listens, and definitely one you need to be in the mood for. But the musicianship is undeniable.
Only 6 albums rated. Rate at least 10 to get your style.
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