This is one of my favorite albums.
Some tongue in cheek "funny" stuff like ALRIGHT GUY & MY GENERATION PT.2 and some serious stuff that will make you think.
The bonus track TALKIN SEATTLE GRUNGE ROCK BLUES is great!
This is Todd's first live cd and, in my opinion, captures Todd's live performances perfectly. Combine the talents of, a great song writer and hilarious story teller with an uncanny ability to "connect" with his audience and you begin to scratch the surface of this man's musical abilities. As time passes, i get older, Todd gets better and better.
And check out two of his best friends' music on here, Jack Ingram and Will Kimbrough are not too shabby either!
Saw you at REK in december. Great concert. You can add another fan to your band. Great music and a great atmosphere. Let me know the next time you are in Houston or C. Station.
Not Snider's best work but a true testament to his ongoing process of maturing as a songwriter. His wry wit is still evident on songs such as "Broke" and "Dusty Old Stack of Records" and he continues to impress with his more poignant material like "Class of '85". And in a perfect world the title track would be a big single. Perhaps the true gem on the album is his take on mentor/label owner John Prine's "Crooked Piece of Time" (the only song on the record not penned by Snider and featuring background support from Prine himself). Still, there are a few low points on the album...something that is usually rare on a Snider release. No doubt Snider thought all of the songs belonged on the album and there is nothing wrong with making music for one's self. But these few songs disappoint the listener used to Snider albums chock full of keepers with only the rare clinker. Nevertheless the true Snider fan will overlook the few soft spots and very much enjoy this record with its group of crackerjack musicians and its excellent songwriter.
Just saw Todd Snider at the Edmonton Folk Festival and fell in love - with his music. Very insightful and funny guy with a knack for telling it like it is about this crazy world. Definately going to add this one to my music library.
he puts me in wtvr mood i wanna be in. I can always count on this guy for emotional support. Keep the hits coming.
This album is the work of a GENIUS
The lyrics hit HOME..Todd is speaking of u and me
Excellent CD from start to finish. This one has all the best of Todd. It has funny, upbeat songs ("Beer Run", "Vinyl Records"); it has quiet, introspective songs ("Anywhere", "Class of '85"); the Buddy Holly-esque "Easy" with excellent backup vocals by Kim Richey; the great duet w/ John Prine on Prine's "Crooked Piece of Time"; plus many more including a haunting tribute to Todd's good friend Eddy Shaver ("Waco Moon"). Buy this one and several for your friends and family...you won't regret it.
I think a lot of people that listen to the music associated with this web site haven't yet figured out that Todd Snider is one of the most talented writers out there today. Listen to any of his albums three times and you will be hooked. He has an ability that isn't often found. He'll touch your heart, make you laugh and leave you with the feeling of "where the hell does this guy come up with this stuff?". The new album is great, but, I am obviously biased. If nothing else you should buy the album to hear the "Texas" Beer-run. The original version!
