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user-inactivated  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 135th Weekly "Share Some Music You've Been Into Lately" Thread

Yes. Yes she is. Country could use more women like her and if you know someone you think I might like, toss it my way. I'd much appreciate it.





tacocat  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have to listen to a lot of country at work and it's just the worst shit but I like this Dixie Chicks song

It hits a lot of the Nashville bases but I still like it. And they aren't afraid to speak out even if it basically cost them their careers. Never thought I'd like a Dixie Chicks song.

user-inactivated  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I have to listen to a lot of country at work and it's just the worst shit

Post 80's mainstream country is God awful. You need to go off the beaten path to find the good stuff. Basically, if it's on commercial radio, it's probably not something you want to hear.

tacocat  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Bro country is an anathema to culture. I have a Spotify playlist dedicated to how awful Nashville is and no one should listen to it. Luke Bryan is disproportionately represented in it. I like a couple Garth Brooks songs but I'm saving them for a guilty pleasures thread. Current country makes him look like the new Johnny Cash who stepped out of a country-western wear store.

OftenBen  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Agreed. Personally, I like The Devil Makes Three and Corb Lund.

user-inactivated  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

The Devil Makes Three is a hell of a lot of fun. I introduced them to my wife who in turn introduced me to Pokey LaFarge. When I want to show people that there is still good country out there, Justin Townes Earle is my go to guy. He's actually on the same label as Lydia Loveless. Drive by Truckers is always a safe bet too.

Because people, me included, love to lump alt country/bluegrass/old-timey music all under one category, I'm often quick to share Old Crow Medicine Show and Trampled by Turtles as well.

tacocat  ·  3398 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Neko Case of course but everyone knows about her. Lydia Loveless reminds me of Furnace Room Lullaby Neko when she was really twangy.