08.11.06
HCT Podcast Two - Cory Branan: Our Future Houseboy
You know that friend you have who’s always laughing at something inside his head, who goofs on your porcelain hippo collection with more affection than venom, who holds your hair back when you puke but then tells everyone all about it the next day?
His name is Cory Branan, you’ve been waiting your whole life to meet him. He smiles as he sings and turns his face into his shirt when he’s embarrassed by the cheesy-ass lyrics he wrote while drunk.
I’m sort of a loss for describing how charming and intelligent he is for two reasons: one, it sounds like hyperbole because of his transcendent wonderment, and two, I’m scared for his safety if a bunch of wackjobs ganged up on him to haul him off to be their loveslave.
[Once again, it's podcasting time. This time, hanging out in the living room of casa de HCT, with Cory singing, talking and chewing ice (right click and 'save as'). You'll feel like you were right there with us. Sadly we couldn't share the whole recording with you, some things had to be edited out to protect the innocent, and by that we mean maybe our parents shouldn't know some things. Cory's parents too.
It's a lot of BSing, Cory cracking on Ben Nichols and everyone loving on Roy Berry (both of Lucero), talking about future albums, poetry and some fine singing. Tracks include:
Tom Ames' Prayer (Steve Earle cover)
Rosemary Brown
KISS Song
Mimi & Cricket RULE! (It's totally called that. Cory let us name it.)
Creeps Like Me (Lyle Lovett cover)
Attack of the 50ft Hangover
A Bad Man Would Do You Good
And of course, tinkling ice and us laughing ourselves silly. It was good times.—Cricket]
Buy his albums: The Hell You Say and 12 Songs.
See him live:
Friday, August 11, 2006 9 p.m.
The Rudyard Kipling with Ben Nichols
Louisville, KY (look out for flying beer)
Monday, August 14, 2006 9 p.m.
The Chameleon Club with Frank Black
Lancaster, PA
Thursday, August 17 9 p.m.
3rd and Lindsley with Bruce Robison
Nashville, TN
Saturday, August 19
Mucklewain
(we don’t know the time because they still haven’t released that info yet)
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Daisy said,
August 11, 2006 at 4:19 pm
I have no words for how freaking hilarious and awesome this is! I am totally jealous.
Chris Milam said,
August 11, 2006 at 6:02 pm
There wasn’t a hidden mic in that room today, was there? Sorry Grandma.
This rocks. Y’all rock. That’s basically all right now.
Cricket said,
August 11, 2006 at 6:06 pm
Hey Chris, You’re safe for now, but wait ’til we start promoting you, then you’ll have to check all the corners before you start talking.
Esse said,
August 11, 2006 at 10:17 pm
YAY for podcast. The best part? That the hippo collection is real.
sarita said,
August 13, 2006 at 10:15 pm
I think these podcasts are going to be my new best friends on my bus ride to and from work. I can’t think of a better way to wake up/wind down. Mmm, Cory. I’ll see you soon.
Knoxvegas said,
August 14, 2006 at 10:29 am
I can’t hear it! *shakes tiny powerless fist* I have to turn it up to 100% volume and then it is still barely audible. Am I the only one having this problem?
Nick said,
August 14, 2006 at 2:24 pm
yeah it’s really quiet when they’re talking.
This is great. It’s been too long since i’ve seen him play.
Lilly said,
August 15, 2006 at 5:35 pm
Man, that shit’s hilarious. I seriously didn’t think I could love him any more than I already did, but there it is.
(And yeah - the sound’s a little low.)
legato said,
August 17, 2006 at 1:18 pm
That was great. Made my train ride that much better. Also, ya’ll are not alone. i was pulled over walking home when I lived in San Angelo TX. The officer (after running my id and what not) asked if i had any money on me, as luck would have it I had 15 bucks still in my pocket. He called me a cab. There is a whole lot more to that story, just wanted yall to know I been there too. Keep up the good work.
anonomouse contributor said,
August 10, 2007 at 5:19 pm
what’s the steve earl song he sings first
Cricket said,
August 13, 2007 at 9:36 am
Anonomouse, it’s: Tom Ames’ Prayer.