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Kedvesem · 06-09-2016, 05:41 AM

Well, I feel like I'm spam posting almost! I posted yesterday, and I'm posting today?

But tonight, Sir took a detour from his alphabetical progression to drink a beer and listen to some Sturgill Simpson--because I mentioned Sturgill Simpson today on Sir's journal!

So I am posting about the two albums we listened to:

First was High Top Mountain.

Followed by Metamodern Sounds in Country Music.

I enjoy some country music. I love the Celtic influence in the violins and the simple melodies. Guitars are also a plus. (Love that phallic imagery!)

However, most pop country music lacks what I enjoy about country music without providing anything I could enjoy about pop music, and the older country music, though good, is often referencing not only a way of life I have never lived, but one that has been lost longer than I have been alive.

So of more contemporary country music, I find I prefer Hank Williams III and Sturgill Simpson. Sir tells me they are both part of the "Outlaw Country" genre. I am not really sure what that means, but I know that when I want something more chill, I prefer Sturgill. When I want more energy, I prefer Hank III.

But there is something further there. Hank III is a definite Reb, full of Rebel pride. I am myself sprung of Southern stock, so I am familiar with the concept and understand where that Rebel pride originates. I can appreciate his defiance and his clinging to his "country and outlaw" ways. But I do not know that lifestyle. I have not lived in the United States at all for any length of time since I was quite a small child. All my knowledge of it is external.

Sturgill's songs are more universal, more generally applicable, so I can relate to them more. In particular, some of his songs--the cynical ones--particularly resonate with me.

"Life ain't fair," he sings, "and the world is mean."

"Everyone says they'll be there for you, but in the end you all know they won't."

"They call me King Turd up here on **** Mountain, if you want it you can have the crown."

Bitter? Yes. Accurate? Also yes.

Sturgill's smooth and genuine voice carries his lyrics, giving them a believability that one rarely hears. In fact, I would go so far as to say he has it in almost the quantity of Johnny Cash, who could make you believe he meant anything and everything he said.

Sturgill Simpson is a definite L.

(Pro-tip: Listen to him with spiced rum and Coke. It's a much better fit for the music than cassis-orange cocktails.)

06-09-2016, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kedvesem I like what I like Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 303	Well, I feel like I'm spam posting almost! I posted yesterday, and I'm posting today? But tonight, Sir took a detour from his alphabetical progression to drink a beer and listen to some Sturgill Simpson--because I mentioned Sturgill Simpson today on Sir's journal! So I am posting about the two albums we listened to: First was High Top Mountain. Followed by Metamodern Sounds in Country Music. I enjoy some country music. I love the Celtic influence in the violins and the simple melodies. Guitars are also a plus. (Love that phallic imagery!) However, most pop country music lacks what I enjoy about country music without providing anything I could enjoy about pop music, and the older country music, though good, is often referencing not only a way of life I have never lived, but one that has been lost longer than I have been alive. So of more contemporary country music, I find I prefer Hank Williams III and Sturgill Simpson. Sir tells me they are both part of the "Outlaw Country" genre. I am not really sure what that means, but I know that when I want something more chill, I prefer Sturgill. When I want more energy, I prefer Hank III. But there is something further there. Hank III is a definite Reb, full of Rebel pride. I am myself sprung of Southern stock, so I am familiar with the concept and understand where that Rebel pride originates. I can appreciate his defiance and his clinging to his "country and outlaw" ways. But I do not know that lifestyle. I have not lived in the United States at all for any length of time since I was quite a small child. All my knowledge of it is external. Sturgill's songs are more universal, more generally applicable, so I can relate to them more. In particular, some of his songs--the cynical ones--particularly resonate with me. "Life ain't fair," he sings, "and the world is mean." "Everyone says they'll be there for you, but in the end you all know they won't." "They call me King Turd up here on **** Mountain, if you want it you can have the crown." Bitter? Yes. Accurate? Also yes. Sturgill's smooth and genuine voice carries his lyrics, giving them a believability that one rarely hears. In fact, I would go so far as to say he has it in almost the quantity of Johnny Cash, who could make you believe he meant anything and everything he said. Sturgill Simpson is a definite L. (Pro-tip: Listen to him with spiced rum and Coke. It's a much better fit for the music than cassis-orange cocktails.) Last edited by Kedvesem; 06-09-2016 at 08:19 PM.