some help with alt-country artists

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Pointer

It's not really a fight if one side kicks the shit out of the other.

They mostly come at night...mostly.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Pointer

Hold that thought. I gotta go pick up a pizza right now.

They mostly come at night...mostly.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Fronk

haha, she's yours. unless you want to e-double team.

you ever heard of the old fashioned spit-roast?

hi.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: benfoldsgroupie

Mmm... pizza! I'm eating a wrap with a burger-thing in it. Not bad, but I'm having to hide the mustard from my roomate because he takes it to the fridge in his room and uses it all and never brings it back. And it's the expensive organic stuff, too!

How long have I been sleeping
How long have I been drifting alone through the night
How long have I been dreaming I could make it right
If I closed my eyes and tried with all my might to be the one you need

"jess, yuu the coolest. wesedx aat ayresrs torck. uyou like it what wya?" -Harrison

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: trey

I would say Avett Brothers. they are pretty country though. they fucking rock anywho.

I can type 101 words a minute. But it's in my own language.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Pointer

You wouldn't like it Jess. Pepperoni.

They mostly come at night...mostly.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Fronk

thanks man. i'm trying to avoid all out country, but i'll have a listen some time.

hi.

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: benfoldsgroupie

Booo, I don't even know what's in pepperoni and I dealt with that stuff everyday for years. I do kinda miss eating sliced ham off the make table, though...

How long have I been sleeping
How long have I been drifting alone through the night
How long have I been dreaming I could make it right
If I closed my eyes and tried with all my might to be the one you need

"jess, yuu the coolest. wesedx aat ayresrs torck. uyou like it what wya?" -Harrison

Jan 28th (5 years ago)

Posted by: trey

they have rock influences.

they are more like, real country. not like 'i got friends in low places..' country. they are awesome.

I can type 101 words a minute. But it's in my own language.

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: ass

Uncle Tupelo, in particular Anodyne. It's the pretty much the pinnacle of alt-country. Early Old 97's albums are pretty good, too. Hitchhike to Rhome and Wreck Your Life are their countriest sounding records, but Too Far to Care is freaking packed. I can send you some samples if you like, Fronk.

I dream that she aims to be the bloom upon my misery.

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Jking206

These may not all be considered "Alt-Country," but you may like them:
Whiskeytown
Golden Smog
Gram Parsons
John Prine
Robert Earl Keen
Son Volt

--Joe

"A little nonsense now and then
is relished by the wisest men."
--Willy Wonka

"If kids can handle the violence they can handle the sex."
--Goblinboy

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Chazm

Uncle Tupelo, in particular Anodyne. It's the pretty much the pinnacle of alt-country.

Way to be on it, assington. My thoughts exactly.

I refuse to cry
On roads that are paved
With men who behave
Like they know where they're goin'

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: darkvulkan

I remember the days when this thread would be full of Old 97's/Rhett Miller mentions. Goddamn.

~j.

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: ass

Old 97's haven't been very country lately, though. Not like when they started, at least. Rhett Miller sure as hell isn't country.

I dream that she aims to be the bloom upon my misery.

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: sybilskelton

I'm shocked I haven't seen The Jayhwks name come up yet. One of the definitive alt-country artists. Check out their major label debut - Hollywood Town Hall. Then you can rifle through the rest of it. One of my very favorite bands.

I also would second the Uncle Tupelo. Anodyne is a classic of the genre.

And if you wanna kick it old school - Jerry Jeff Walker. Back in the day we called it "progressive counry".

Sybil

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: sybilskelton

*Jayhawks

(really must learn to use the preview feature)

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: major_boredom04

i agree with a lot of the people/bands that have been mentioned, but i don't think anyone has said anything about lucinda williams yet, and damn is she good. "car wheels on a gravel road" and "essence" are my two favorites. patty griffin as well, sometimes more folky but her voice is possibly the most beautiful voice i've ever heard. some of my all time favorites already listed:

GRAM PARSONS (precursor to alt country and amazing)
uncle tupelo
wilco (early stuff)
the jayhawks
john prine (also a precursor to alt country)
son volt
whiskeytown

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: hattie

Gram Parsons

i love him. not as much as ryan adams, but hes awesome.

i just got some great jayhawks live stuff off of soulseek. wilco is a great recommendation as well. lucinda williams is legendary in my mind, shes one of the few women artists i acutally like.

so yeah, ditto to what everyone else has already said.

..hatts..

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: Jking206

I'm shocked I haven't seen The Jayhwks name come up yet.

I can't believe I forgot to mention them. They're amazing.

--Joe

"A little nonsense now and then
is relished by the wisest men."
--Willy Wonka

"If kids can handle the violence they can handle the sex."
--Goblinboy

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: oshfr

try these:
Uncle Tupelo - No Depression
The Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall
Son Volt - Trace
Wilco - A.M.
Scud Mountain Boys - Massachusettes
Vic Chesnutt - Drunk

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Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: GLightfoot4Eva

Lucinda Williams-Car Wheels on a Gravel Road was voted the best album of the genre by that one alt-country mag. Great album, I'm also way into World Without Tears, her 2003 album. Definitely check out The Jayhawks. Kathleen Edwards and Tift Merritt are great. Definitely check out The Flying Burrito Brothers' first album, The Gilded Palace of Sin. The Man, Neil Young, has some alt-country-ish stuff. His new one, Prairie Wind, is great and definitely on the country end of things. Late 60's Dylan is def. alt-country-ish. Check out Exile on Main Street by The Stones. Not really alt-country but great American music, by 5 British honkies no less. That's all I've got. Hope that helps.

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: GLightfoot4Eva

Americana music*

Jan 29th (5 years ago)

Posted by: GLightfoot4Eva

Drive by Truckers are worth checking out. How could I have forgotten to mention Emmylou Harris? Check out her 95 album, Wrecking Ball.