The issue with Pat's latest release has nothing to do with the politics of how he signed his contract, or what his intentions are with his music. Many have come to his defense claiming that his music is as good as it has always been. Clearly this is untrue. His newest "effort" sounds exactly like the dry, bland pop music that is played on most country radio stations. There is not much more to it. The CD is a complete waste of money-only six of the songs are new. The music sounds nothing like his original style. Sure, REK has proven that an artist can still stay true to his music as his style evolves, but Pat has completely lost all integrity in his music. Notice that when you hear a Pat song on the radio, it really does not sound much different than any other song that you hear before or after it. This is so sad, but at least there is still Cory Morrow.
Wow! You guys are brutal! Why is a guy, who is trying to make a living, considered a "sell out"? I discovered Pat Green about 2 months ago, and I'm HOOKED!!! Three Days was the first CD I bought, because it was the only one I could find! (I have since expanded my collection)
You see, I live in Boston(that's right, I'm a damn "yankee"). Do you all know how hard it is to find great music like Pat's? It is impossible. Be thankful for what he has given you good folks down in Texas.
Let me tell you all a true story about a superb group of musicians that have NEVER received the attention or recognition they deserve! You see, I am friendly with a goup of musicians who have been flying "under the radar" for 30 plus years...This band has been together through some seriously hard times. Struggled with death, addiction and lack of respect from the "Music Industry"...and, well, I just wish they had the chance to go mainstream like I think Pat and the boys do...This band that I am talking about, formed in 1969. They were/are considered to be a Country-Rock band, although I strongly disagree with that "label". They have influenced some enormous musicians along the way.
Eric Clapton once flew his entire band from LA to Baltimore(during a tour break) to "See how a real group of musicians preform live", and Mick Jagger said that they were his favorite Band...of all time! Yet, to this day they have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (There are two things that I will probably never see in my lifetime: The Red Sox win the World Series, and this Band being inducted into the R+R HofF)
I am of the oppinion that if Pat Green chooses to get his music out to a wider audience, than he should! I know nothing about the inner workings of record/recording contracts but, I can imagine it to be a dirty business...The real injustice, here is if Pat were to stay stuck in the Mud of west Texas and not expand into a larger mass appeal! Pat Green is first and foremost a musician and wonderful songwriter. The comparisons to JJW, REK, Guy Clark, TVZ, etc, are just and true!
The moral of the story: Don't allow Pat Green to wallow in the same unappreciation that my favorite Band has had to endure!
The "mystery" Band I have been refering to? ...LITTLE FEAT.
Ever heard of them? You SHOULD!
To everyone who thinks Pat has "sold out" I don't think any of you know your ass from your elbow. Sure this album doesn't have the same live energy as most of his albums, but that doesn't mean he's a "sellout". Pat is just trying to get more and more of his songs on the radio. Hell, I'd love it if I could hear more of his stuff get played. He not anywhere close to going Nashville, and anyone who thinks that needs their head removed from their ass!!!!
It's not classic Pat Green, but it's probably a good introduction to the north-of-the-Red-River listener to Texas music. "Threadbare Gypsy Soul" might be the best Pat Green song yet, and the damn-near-live-sounding version of "Southbound 35" just rocks. But I'd rather hear "Galleywinter," "Take Me Out to the Dancehall" and "Crazy" on Carry On. The new versions of these are why the "Skip" button was invented. I think it's a little soon to say he's gone Nashville, but he has the line in clear sight.
I honestly don't think that everyone should be condemning Pat Green for this album. Sure it has a lot of previously released stuff on it, but that's because he's trying to get some of his best songs out to the entire country. For those who say that he has gone "Nashville," you don't know very much do you? Pat didn't go to Nashville, we went to a private label in New York and told them he wanted to do his own music his own way, and they signed him up. It wouldn't surprise me if the Nashville "powers that be" are a little pissed that he skipped the enitre Nashville inner circle all together. I think Pat Green will survive, I mean no one disowned Robert Earl when he put two albums out with Arista Records, but now his gone to an indpendent label.
fat green sucks and is a complete sellout. The last pat green concert i went to i overheard somebody ask "when is he going to play the road forever song". these are the people who like pat green and the people he caters to. i once was a huge pat fan and rarely missed a concert i willnever do that again
Trying not to give up on Pat. He sure makes it hard to remain a fan though with a cd like 3 days. The songs i do like on the new cd I all-ready have off his TEXAS cd's. Cd just is just not that good, period.
PS---I wish he would come near the north side of houston sometime. like Roger, Dub and others
