For some time, I have told several journalists about the need to cover country music’s turn away from unflinching support of the war in Iraq and lack of respect toward those who oppose it (thus the ultra-nationalism description) toward a more subdued (and, therefore, more patriotic) tone. Of course, no one listens to me.
In any event, here is a belated Telgraph article covering the story. Check it out.
I came for Edie Sedgwick and left for Bonde do Role. I had never heard Edie Sedgwick before, but was lured in by the drummer who is also in S PRCSS and Antelope. Turns out that, this iteration at least, Edie Sedgwick had Jason Hutto of The Aquarium playing keys. They sounded a little rough, but excellent–very tricky tempos.
I had seen Bonde do Role before, and paid the price with a headache. At least one friend suffered the same fate, despite my warning. You might be too cool for school, but I’m too cool for bands who can’t respect a sound system.
I love The Aquarium. They give me hope that maybe the guitar will become extinct in the next few years. Unfortunately, the next band–The Shirks, I believe–curbs you back into reality–a reality where one poorly played guitar is just not enough for most people.