So, I bought the TV.
Not sure why I was in such a down mood about it. Well that's not true, I know why. When I stress out about one thing, it carries over to all the aspect of my life. It gets me all depressed and, well, just weird. It's like focusing on the one thing drains all energy or enthusiasm I usually have about the other aspects in my life. Anyways, the good news is that my concert is over and the weight has been lifted off my shoulders. So, I have a kick-ass tv, the weather got warm, life is good. So on to Muddy:
We've been through this before with anthologies on this list. I don't have a problem with the songs, or with the music, or with the artist. I have a problem that these are considered the same type of "album" as the others on the list. Without getting into a whole thing about parameters, I just mean that this album by muddy encompasses the man's entire career. Compare that to the two weeks it took the band when recording Music from Big Pink. Just not sure it's an apt comparison.
OK, all that being said. I'm from Chicago, I love the Blues. I love Muddy Waters. The songs are great. These are the songs my dad played harmonic to while we were driving back from White Sox games. It's the music I listened to on XRT while falling asleep. If you don't feel something while listening to this music, then check your pulse.
Musically speaking, it's a pretty simple style of music, lots of repeated harmonies, not complex at all. What draws you in is the lyrics, the musician, the voice. It's a lot more dependent on the front man to grab the audience and take them along for the ride. And Muddy is one of the best.
Take a Listen, Take Some Time, Post your thoughts
Not sure why I was in such a down mood about it. Well that's not true, I know why. When I stress out about one thing, it carries over to all the aspect of my life. It gets me all depressed and, well, just weird. It's like focusing on the one thing drains all energy or enthusiasm I usually have about the other aspects in my life. Anyways, the good news is that my concert is over and the weight has been lifted off my shoulders. So, I have a kick-ass tv, the weather got warm, life is good. So on to Muddy:
We've been through this before with anthologies on this list. I don't have a problem with the songs, or with the music, or with the artist. I have a problem that these are considered the same type of "album" as the others on the list. Without getting into a whole thing about parameters, I just mean that this album by muddy encompasses the man's entire career. Compare that to the two weeks it took the band when recording Music from Big Pink. Just not sure it's an apt comparison.
OK, all that being said. I'm from Chicago, I love the Blues. I love Muddy Waters. The songs are great. These are the songs my dad played harmonic to while we were driving back from White Sox games. It's the music I listened to on XRT while falling asleep. If you don't feel something while listening to this music, then check your pulse.
Musically speaking, it's a pretty simple style of music, lots of repeated harmonies, not complex at all. What draws you in is the lyrics, the musician, the voice. It's a lot more dependent on the front man to grab the audience and take them along for the ride. And Muddy is one of the best.
Take a Listen, Take Some Time, Post your thoughts
Stats
Album: The Anthology
Artist: Muddy Waters
Year: 2001
My Favorite Song: Hoochie Coochie Man
Next Up: Please Please Me (TWSS)
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