Honky Tonk Heroes (Country music)
So I dabble into country music from time to time. It’s by no means a big part of my music knowledge, so I have alot of gaps to fill. I tend to like older stuff so:
What I would have entered:
Carter Family - Keep on the Sunny Side
Now I am no fancy big-city walruser but it seems to me that that video is unavailable.
Try this one:
That’s not the same song though, is it?
No, but it was the other one I was considering.
In 10th place with 1 point
Rodney Crowell - Earthbound
Review
This kinda feels like a mix of generic indie rock with generic country pop. It’s not a terrible song so no “Bless your heart” or anything. Just not really what I was looking for.
STILL IN!!!
In 9th place with 2 points
Meg Baird, Helena Espvall and Sharron Kraus - John Hardy
Review
I guess John Hardy was similar to John Henry. Countless songs about each. I’m used to the Carter Family version of John Hardy that this seems weak compared to. This reminds me of the 60’s folk vocal harmony groups.
I like that one.
In 8th place with 3 points
The Dead South - Massacre of El Kuroke
Review
I can’t help it. This intro to the song reminded me of Deadwood. One of my favorite shows of all time. The lyrics and music are good, but I just don’t really like the vocals. It kinda fits the stereotypical raspy voice that seems everywhere. At least in my mind.
Oh man, I should have done Big Cheeseburgers and Good French Fries
Nodium avoided, can now unclench sphincter and enjoy the reveal
I quite liked that, fwiw.
Too little, too late.
Another nodium avoided.
Another 6th place in my future?
In 7th place with 4 points
Joe Ely - Boxcars
Review
This was an interesting song with some cool kinda train sounds throughout. Violin I think. The solo at the end was really good. Good entry!
This is a good song
This is mine