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This Is Your Rock Town Hall
09/24/07 | by Mr. Moderator
Townspeople,
I SUMMON you to carry the day! I'm sure you'll agree with me that what we most need around here is that shocking, bold statement on the state of rock, an overlooked gem, an overrated classic, a new release, etc that blows our minds. This is more than an All-Star Jam; this is your Rock Town Hall. Seize the day!
Beside, Mr. Mod's hip deep in responsibilities today. Thanks.
7 comments
Comment from: mwall [Member] 
Well, how did country rock and the influence from a group like The Band go, in only a few short years, from an intriguing rebellion against too much Britishness to acoustic guitars and almost content-free love songs? How did we get from The Band and The Byrds to America and Firefall? What happened?
Not that I expect anyone to care, but this is what I've been thinking about.
Not that I expect anyone to care, but this is what I've been thinking about.
09/24/07 @ 10:52
Comment from: Oats [Member]
Doesn't every "intriguing rebellion" wind up inspiring some crap music? How was this one any different?
09/24/07 @ 11:18
Comment from: Mr. Moderator [Member]
I think the big difference between The Band and all those country rock and country rock-influenced bands is that The Band weren't "playing country" to any extent. I think they incorporated a wide range of American music influences into what they did, including soul, gospel, and early rock 'n roll. When The Byrds did the country-folk thing, they seemed to more or less set their regular style of music in new-old rhythms and textures. I don't think of any of the well-known country rock bands really creating some new mix from the old elements. I mean, I like Flying Burrito Brothers a lot, but even they did little more than add hippie vibes and some Memphis soul.
09/24/07 @ 11:32
Comment from: mwall [Member]
Doesn't every "intriguing rebellion" wind up inspiring some crap music? How was this one any different?
Maybe so, but the crappier country rock became, and the more it shed anymore than the vague trappings of country music, the more popular it became. By the mid-70s it was a total cash cow--and about to be slaughtered, of course, by new wave.
I think there's a lesson here somewhere if I can just figure out what it is.
09/24/07 @ 11:37
Comment from: shawnkilroy [Member]
I need to buy a Hawkwind Album.
What's the best Hawkwind album?
What's the best Hawkwind album?
09/24/07 @ 15:06
Comment from: meanstom [Member]
According to BigSteve's theory, it will be the first Hawkwind album you buy.
09/24/07 @ 15:47
Comment from: BigSteve [Member]
I don't own any Hawkwind myself, but I happened to be reading Mojo last night, and they reviewed a reissue of Space Ritual that's come out in a deluxe edition. They suggest that's the one.
09/25/07 @ 07:21
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