Comments on: The Last Boomer Rock Star http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/ culture blogging for the good of the planet Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:50:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Presque vu XXXXV - John Baker’s Blog http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96694 Presque vu XXXXV - John Baker’s Blog Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:39:23 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96694 [...] Jason Chervokas on NewCritics really likes Sheryl Crow’s new album, Detours. But: Sheryl Crow’s music is the sound of soccer mom nation. It’s not just the kind of music your mother would like, it’s the kind of music your mother would make (and maybe does at the local weekly coffee house in the church basement): midtempo rock, sing-along choruses, strummed acoustic guitar (the very sound of which is enough to inspire a conditioned revulsion response in many Americans [and Europeans] below the age of 18), and, on Crow’s latest album, explicitly political lyrics. [...] [...] Jason Chervokas on NewCritics really likes Sheryl Crow’s new album, Detours. But: Sheryl Crow’s music is the sound of soccer mom nation. It’s not just the kind of music your mother would like, it’s the kind of music your mother would make (and maybe does at the local weekly coffee house in the church basement): midtempo rock, sing-along choruses, strummed acoustic guitar (the very sound of which is enough to inspire a conditioned revulsion response in many Americans [and Europeans] below the age of 18), and, on Crow’s latest album, explicitly political lyrics. [...]

]]> By: Jason Chervokas http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96683 Jason Chervokas Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:59:54 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96683 I agree w/ Tom in re: Kevin Gilbert and the rest of the TNMC grousers...Every record Crow has done since TNMC has been better than TNMC, which, tho it broke her commercially, was the least interesting of all her records(in contrast to, say, Lauren Hill, who really has not been able to prove her mettle after her original solo album and its disputed production). Most of the TNMC folks have had cracks at the big time either before or after the Crow record broke (records w/ airplay, other kinds of industry opportunities). Furthermore, everyone in the industry knew who was involved in TNMC. Gilbert's story sounds like the tale of a troubled, talented guy who couldn't let go of a past that depressed him. Sad, but doesn't take away from her post TNMC acheivements which are real, and sustained. One disagreement I have with Tom, I don't think she has a great voice...a good one, and one whose best qualities--clarity and fantastic pitch--make it extremely radio-friendly. She's delivered strong, solid records over an over again. My hat's off to her. I agree w/ Tom in re: Kevin Gilbert and the rest of the TNMC grousers…Every record Crow has done since TNMC has been better than TNMC, which, tho it broke her commercially, was the least interesting of all her records(in contrast to, say, Lauren Hill, who really has not been able to prove her mettle after her original solo album and its disputed production).

Most of the TNMC folks have had cracks at the big time either before or after the Crow record broke (records w/ airplay, other kinds of industry opportunities). Furthermore, everyone in the industry knew who was involved in TNMC.

Gilbert’s story sounds like the tale of a troubled, talented guy who couldn’t let go of a past that depressed him. Sad, but doesn’t take away from her post TNMC acheivements which are real, and sustained.

One disagreement I have with Tom, I don’t think she has a great voice…a good one, and one whose best qualities–clarity and fantastic pitch–make it extremely radio-friendly. She’s delivered strong, solid records over an over again. My hat’s off to her.

]]> By: Tom Watson http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96591 Tom Watson Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:46:15 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96591 Yeah, Kevin Gilbert's ok - but he's no Sheryl Crow. I know Crow's kinduva totally post-classic rock era derivative guilty pleasure, but I'm a fan - she's got a great voice and a good ear. She's what I want to be now, at her/my age. Yeah, Kevin Gilbert’s ok - but he’s no Sheryl Crow.

I know Crow’s kinduva totally post-classic rock era derivative guilty pleasure, but I’m a fan - she’s got a great voice and a good ear. She’s what I want to be now, at her/my age.

]]> By: Sticky http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96558 Sticky Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:40:09 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-96558 Oh, how I hate her. Ever heard of Kevin Gilbert? No? Check the writing credits on "Tuesday Night Music Club." But don't take my word for it. I'm just a crank on the internet. Read something like this: http://www.usedbin.com/kevin_gilbert.htm Oh, how I hate her.

Ever heard of Kevin Gilbert? No? Check the writing credits on “Tuesday Night Music Club.”

But don’t take my word for it. I’m just a crank on the internet. Read something like this:

http://www.usedbin.com/kevin_gilbert.htm

]]> By: Jason Chervokas http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-95665 Jason Chervokas Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:12:03 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-95665 oakling, nice comment. Being honest w/ oneself about what one really likes (and why) is a beautiful thought. oakling, nice comment. Being honest w/ oneself about what one really likes (and why) is a beautiful thought.

]]> By: oakling http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-95662 oakling Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:43:52 +0000 http://newcritics.com/blog1/2008/02/18/the-last-boomer-rock-star/#comment-95662 the great thing I've found about getting older (29, anyway) is that I no longer have the energy to keep hating people whose music I would like if I weren't so caught up in their image or my image or my other associations with the musicians. People's music keeps catching me off-guard, and I keep becoming more honest with myself about what I really like :) the great thing I’ve found about getting older (29, anyway) is that I no longer have the energy to keep hating people whose music I would like if I weren’t so caught up in their image or my image or my other associations with the musicians. People’s music keeps catching me off-guard, and I keep becoming more honest with myself about what I really like :)

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