06.09.08

loose strings, new beginning

Posted in cricket spazzes, random - June 9th, 2008 at 2:50 pm by Cricket

So we really have been falling down on the job over here at HCT HQ. Apparently Gibson.com has decided to pick up the slack for us by presenting the least inspired list of the top 5 alt-country albums of all time. I don’t disagree with the titles listed here, it just feels like the all titles on this list go without saying (though I would argue that the Wilco album on the list should be A.M.). There’s nothing surprising, or unknown. Anyone who began reading No Depression at the beginning has some variation of this list burned permanently into their consciousness. There’s a few other even less inspiring lists over at Gibson.com.

Honestly I am glad people are still talking about these albums. I hope it might even bring in new fans who will start searching out new music in my favorite genres. Which means that I should also be doing my job and talking about new music, old music and good music over here. So what’s my problem?

06.03.08

We had a bad break up but baby I loved you the most

Posted in back catalogue, some albums we done liked others we ain't - June 3rd, 2008 at 11:53 am by Mimi

You read HCT regularly, you’ve been an alt-country fan for years, you have all the Wilco, Jayhawks and Whiskeytown CDs already and you still listen to them. The double-disc re-release of Whiskeytown’s Strangers Almanac seems like a non-event to you. Or is it? Clearly, what you want to know is whether it’s worth it to buy this album for all the previously unreleased live tracks, alternate versions, b-sides, and demos.

But first let’s talk about Strangers Almanac itself.

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