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    • mclaincauseyM
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      I'm a huge fan of country. I hate modern popular country, but I'll listen to the outlaws and the old guys all day long.

      Think it, be it.

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        I can see what you're saying Mega, definitely not what I would think of with that area of the country.

        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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        • Megatron1505M
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          Seriously strange people inhabit seaside towns dude.

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • FergzF
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            There's country and western (the real deal) which is great and then there's the hat acts (Garth Brooks / Billy Ray Cyrus I'm looking at you) and then there's another level which is represented on this side of the water by the likes of Daniel O'Donnell, Isla Fisher and similar dredge. I assume you're referring to the last two categories Mega? If so, I feel your pain…..

            "Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission"

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              Mclain,

              I have just always received over whelming hate on the topic. From people in general, to other musicians, most of whom as I said can't get past lyrical content. There are a lot of average musicians who find their way into the genre sure, the same could be said elsewhere. However a picker like Brent Mason will never get the credit that a (insert guitar god) would, even if he is twice the player.

              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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              • Megatron1505M
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                Fergz, unfortunately not. I am referring to whoever the big US performers were of the 1970's (I am not overly familiar with the genre). Men in bright western shirts with big hair and a 40 cigs a day voice lamenting the loss of some toothless caravan dwelling miscreant called Sally Jo or something else double barrelled.

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                • riffblaster generalR
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                  i grew up on country western music.  my grandfather was a c/w musician and he played with everyone.  we had all the old records in my house.  hee haw was a weekly family tradition.

                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                    @Megatron1505:

                    Fergz, unfortunately not. I am referring to whoever the big US performers were of the 1970's (I am not overly familiar with the genre). Men in bright western shirts with big hair and a 40 cigs a day voice lamenting the loss of some toothless caravan dwelling miscreant called Sally Jo or something else double barrelled.

                    You're actually highlighting what I am talking about. I'll give you simplicity, and agree as I have before stated. Bright shirts, big hair? For all the rhinestone bullshit Glenn Campbell is a solid guitar player. 40 cigs a day voice? Merle Haggard in his sixties has more control over vocal tone than most kids in any modern genre. That period also produced the outlaws Mclain referenced, Waylon, Hank Williams Jr, and Willie Nelson (among others) who's Red Headed Stranger album is how a concept album should be done. How about the Desert Rose Band? John Jorgensen is a admired guitarist across the board when it comes to peers, but most have no clue about him due to distaste in the genre. I could go on, and I get it isn't your thing, but is it possible you missed something in all of that? The thread is unpopular opinions, and I doubt I will change any perspectives, but I will try like hell ::)

                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                    • Megatron1505M
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                      Or maybe a seaside town in Northern England in the 1980's was not the correct time or venue for a 10 year old to build an appreciation for the subtle nuances of the genre  😉

                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      • mclaincauseyM
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                        I listed Guy Clark's new one and Townes van Zandt's "new" one as my top two albums of 2013 if that tells you anything.

                        Think it, be it.

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                          I hear you, didn't take all factors into account. I grew up in a house with such musical variety that I think I try to find something to like in all of it. People might come to my house and beat me up if I posted my list in the music thread. Not to say I don't like what others do, I just know how much heat I get for somethings I do like or appreciate. Likely one of the few on here that would advocate the most country of country in one post, and tell you of his appreciation for Yngwie Malmsteen the next.

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                          • riffblaster generalR
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                            i think you're underestimating most people's appreciation for music here.  as far as i'm concerned a person's love for music is a judgement free zone.  you dig what you dig, and if i don't dig it maybe you can explain to me how i should be approaching it.    sometimes it's hard to get around your own "filter" when it comes to appreciating something different and you need someone else's point of view as to why they like it.

                            there are a lot of people on this forum with extremely varied tastes.  if you come over my house you're just as likely to hear cheesy 80's pop, to afro beat, to no wave,  punk, metal (in all of it's forms),  j pop, to the every brothers, to miles davis, to fuckin field recordings of folk music ….    i'll give anything a try and always try to find something worthwhile in it.

                            PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                            • natehateN
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                              it drives me insane when people say they love johnny cash but hate country

                              don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                                riff,

                                You are likely correct my friend. I am still adjusting to how different it is roaming around here as opposed to dealing with the herd. Apologies, I really try not to take dung like this for granted.

                                nate,

                                Got me wanting to hear some Travis picking!

                                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                • riffblaster generalR
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                                  no reason to apologize man…i just don't think you should feel discouraged from sharing your music list.  i for one always want to see people's lists so i can hopefully get turned onto something i didn't know about.

                                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                    I'll get on it after some proper medica… I mean... meditation 😢 Gotta be in the right frame so as not to forget anything. Just remember, you asked for it....

                                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      There's a great thread here in General Chat called Soundtrack of my Life or something to that effect that D666 started. I haven't taken my own advice yet, but I'd love for you to share on that thread, take a look at it, it's very interesting. Also, we have a best concerts thread in General Chat as well that's a great place to share live experiences that moved you.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                        @riffblaster:

                                        i grew up on country western music.  my grandfather was a c/w musician and he played with everyone.  we had all the old records in my house.  hee haw was a weekly family tradition.

                                        Conway Twitty all the way!!

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                                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        • FergzF
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                                          Completely agree with RB. I don't judge what anyone is into I know what I'll never like and sometimes it takes me a bit of time to come around to stuff. Time. Mood. Age. New day, new sounds. I think putting artists and music into genres puts a context on things that isn't always necessarily representative of what's created and what yer listening to. I guess the "filter" RB is talking about is made up a bit with what music is perceived to be because of all the labels pinned to "types" of music. Reading the tags at the foot of album reviews or Pitchfork appears to try and describe something that really you can only listen to. The less context the better. The best movies are the ones you know nothing about beforehand!

                                          "Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission"

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                                            @Megatron1505:

                                            I read many of the same books over and over again, but I mainly read factual books. For some reason I really struggle with literary fiction  :-\

                                            On the great Anchorman debate, like I said before I have noted that Will Ferrel is insanely popular in Europe, whereas we don't really like or get Seth Rogan and his bunch of buddies. Comedic, cultural nuances I guess.

                                            I like not knowing how a book , film decent telly show ends ….so unless I wait 30 years
                                            and hope after reading the first few paragraphs again - the whole story does not comes flooding back .

                                            Try driving for 7 hours only one CD and the radio is broken . Then a few days later , drive back
                                            again , 7 hours ....

                                            Will is funnier in shorter bursts , rather than carrying a whole film . Seth Rogen and
                                            crew's humour I find a bir immature and certainly appeals to the cannabis set .

                                            Here's his latest offering :

                                            Mirthing my way through life.

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