So by getting an Iphone, I basically also got an Ipod. Which I never thought would happen.
So what have I been doing with my new toy?
Opening Pandora's box.
It's been interesting. I love me some power pop, so I started with Oasis and Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello.
But after an evening of listening, it turned into golden oldies. Blech.
So I started over. This time, I decided I would thumbs down any super big name. I let Elvis Costello pass.
I also like my singer/songwriters. But with edge; more John Doe, than James Taylor.
So I started with Nick Lowe, T. Bone Burnett, John Hiatt, Marshall Crenshaw, John Doe, Richard Thompson, Boz Scaggs, David Lindley.
After assiduously eliminating most big names, I finally arrived at the sound I like.
The 'base' sound seems to be a group I'd never heard of: Calexico. Also getting a bunch of Whiskeytown/Ryan Adams.
I like hearing groups and songs I haven't heard before; so I consider this a successful channel. Though I seem to be hearing repeats before I hear my first Boz Scaggs, or T.Bone, which is slightly annoying.
Also, if I don't watch out, they hit me with a bunch of mellow soft rock. No.
Oh, oh. Van Morrison. I love Van Morrison, but he's a big name. I'll let it pass.
Next: some country/rock and bluegrass concoction.
Blasted toy.
So what have I been doing with my new toy?
Opening Pandora's box.
It's been interesting. I love me some power pop, so I started with Oasis and Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello.
But after an evening of listening, it turned into golden oldies. Blech.
So I started over. This time, I decided I would thumbs down any super big name. I let Elvis Costello pass.
I also like my singer/songwriters. But with edge; more John Doe, than James Taylor.
So I started with Nick Lowe, T. Bone Burnett, John Hiatt, Marshall Crenshaw, John Doe, Richard Thompson, Boz Scaggs, David Lindley.
After assiduously eliminating most big names, I finally arrived at the sound I like.
The 'base' sound seems to be a group I'd never heard of: Calexico. Also getting a bunch of Whiskeytown/Ryan Adams.
I like hearing groups and songs I haven't heard before; so I consider this a successful channel. Though I seem to be hearing repeats before I hear my first Boz Scaggs, or T.Bone, which is slightly annoying.
Also, if I don't watch out, they hit me with a bunch of mellow soft rock. No.
Oh, oh. Van Morrison. I love Van Morrison, but he's a big name. I'll let it pass.
Next: some country/rock and bluegrass concoction.
Blasted toy.