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| Dadai said 714 days ago | |
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Who needs a band? when you got Neil? With your songwriting, Donovan-like vocals, cool instrumentation.... great song Neil. I'll be looking for that download button to grab this soon.... cheers mate. |
 | Macaudion said 714 days ago |
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Attitude adjustment time... Neil, I've managed to remain in denial about the idea that you played in a country rock band simply because, I can't imagine it... As I'm listening, it comes to me why I have a problem accepting this CRAZY notion - I think of country music ingredients as being: a huge dose of being down on your luck, and there's lots of cheating going on, unsophisticated (as it turns out, that would be me lacking in sophistication pertaining to, 'what country rock music is'), toss in some broken pieces of farm equipment, a double dipping of twang and a few well intended yelps, and there you have, what country music "isn't"... Cause what I'm hearing is indeed, sophisticated (that's because you had something to do w/ it), and it's about a nostalgic good time of yesteryear, (it gave me the 'feel good' chills) an articulate arrangement/placement of notes, excellent, excellent writing - okay, there was some twang, but it was more a restrained offering of some very tasty sweet licks. And the defining factor that tries to plant me in denial, and w/ a knowing that this 'isn't what country music is', is the fact that I liked it. And I was quite taken aback that I couldn't download it to itunes to add to my, 'things are good' playlist... Thanks for sharing this, my friend - Cheers! - D |
 | stevel said 714 days ago |
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Ask the Dust(y) Nice laid back track Neil, I like the harmony vocal bits and chiming rhythm guitar. Some tasteful lead stuff there too with a nice tone Steve |
 | alfalpha said 714 days ago |
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another one... ...for the collection! Thanks Neil! |
 | Youra said 714 days ago |
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Loved that Great melody and guitar playing. I enjoyed the understated and subtle mix. Very good song, mate. |
 | apb said 714 days ago |
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Ahh yes .. .. nostalgia. You be pleased to know pink shirts made a rivival over here in Sweden a few years back - true. This has more growth than the collective facial hair of the group and I loved it- the verses glide .. but it's the oh so smooth link/gap and killer chorus for me (crucially made sweet by that high harmony btw and tasteful lyrics.. I wonder if I can hit it on a good day with a wind behind me .. and lots of correction .. lol.) Flares, tank-tops .. (of course I am far too young to remember any of this first time round .. ) I do remember the Waltons though .. ;o) |
 | jiguma said 714 days ago |
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Sketch gone mad! Thanks for the comment and the listen Rebsie - I wrote this while I was away on a recent camping trip, the point of which was to catch up with Roger, the guitarist from RDB. He had written a song lyrically similar to this on his latest CD, and we talked about doing this one with the old band. Unfortunately, my ability to "sit on" a song is rather limited, so in doing the sketch for the guys to work from, I took it rather further than planned. I'm really hoping I'll be able to post a combined effort maybe early in the new year - on this or something else. Neil |
 | rtcooper said 714 days ago |
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WHO PULLED THE PLUG! Ends Quick. Like some club manager saying, "That's it, Boys." The Grouch! The Eager BackBeat is So Infectious! It all Just Rolls on from that. The MAIN Breakout Nashville Lead is a Head Spinner (Dire Sraights-like, Quiet Attention) and a real Bonus to the Atmosphere going down. When you sing that softly, though Neil, how about a touch of Gain for those of us listening from the Bar, Eh? Flat Out Terrific Piece. Total Pleasure. Cooper |
 | Karmatoburn said 714 days ago |
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like nothing else Neil, your songwriting is so original and compelling. the vocal harmonies, and "beautiful south" vibe to the backing tracks is simply really cool sh*t. you guys should do lots more. the mix climbed out of my speakers. |
 | Ejh said 714 days ago |
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The Rusty Dusty Multidimensional Musical Clonal Variety Siblings.... Hmmph. Won't catch ME indulging in nostalgia... On this one I'm struck by the mix, which I like, and the fact that to me it doesn't feel like a one man show... Just a great rollicking feel to it... The fade at the very end seems fast. That's my crit. And though this works as a jiguma production, I'd also love to hear this worked up with the other Brothers... Ed |
 | Komrade K said 714 days ago |
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Full of warmth I know those moments when 'the goods were smiling' down - I play in a band that's been going for a good ten years or so and have lots of good memories of gigs when we really gelled and that just took us someplace else entirely. Cracking tune and lovely jangly guitar. KK |
 | ziti said 714 days ago |
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fat fat fat all the sounds are fat...very lovely....plus that is a great bandname....you da man neil...nice to hear something that aint some whiny political thing...heheheheheheheh great work!! z |
 | Jim Bouchard said 714 days ago |
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Welllllll.... I like so much about this song, the catchy chorus , the excellent guitar leads, the nostalgic feel of the lyrics. But to me it sound like there's an overdose of compression on the whole thing. I'd prefer a bit more open, sloppy sound. It's a bit too tight, sounding too tidy, especially considering the subject matter. It sounds like there's compression on every track, but maybe it's just me, I think it could be bouncier, more lively. It sounds a little tightly clenched. I would like to hear the band's version of this, since I think it would totally rock, and don't give up on pursuing that! |
 | Feter said 713 days ago |
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Cheerfull !! very goorevy ..ye so nice ....I like the bass so much ...the harmonies so tasteyI liked the lead so clean and in time ...good job a real classic of yours Neil ...!! |
 | moorlandt said 712 days ago |
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your 'yesteryears' :-) Neil, there's always a big satisfying smile on my face every time I hear your soothing voice. Your great soul always seems to shine through somehow. But away from that, this is just one hell of a great song. Nostalgia rules here :-) Pretty vocal harmonies, and Jan's addition in the chorus makes it all sound so beautifully 'complete'. And what a level of production... radio-ready to my ears. - Walter |
 | mikey_d said 712 days ago |
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Man... Neil, your tunes sound so radio-ready! The mix is just perfect. Nice one- I really enjoyed listening. |
 | Ed_Moran said 712 days ago |
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Great Production Neil First great mix, you are working some magic there. Secound, love the tele sound and the lead and the bass and vocal strong as usual. I agree with the comments about the ending. Cheers Ed |
 | Myshkin said 711 days ago |
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What a great tribute This perfectly captures the feeling of playing in a band when everything clicks into place and you feel you could take over the world with your sound. It's something that never leaves you and this song is a wonderful tribute to your band and to playing live. The lyrics invoke a wonderful nostalgia without any mawkish sentimentality. Top marks that man! |
 | dreadmon said 709 days ago |
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Had me at "hello" It's just a great title, to begin with! This is a real fun and sunshiny tune, nice phrasing on the verses - have you got any video of the band playing out? It would be great to get video of you guys doing this version and cut that in somehow. This is like your "When We Was Fab" - nice! It IS fab! |
 | thoddi said 709 days ago |
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nice bass Hi Neil, I think the bass sounds very clear in the mix here and is played creative:) Reminds me of something the Eagles could have done. Very good song, with a catchy refrain. You're good at making songs and you treat that electric guitar pretty good as well:) |
| egobandit2 said 709 days ago | |
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aaaaaaaahhhh feels so good to listen to I dont know why but the bass line is so appealing. Very good song writing wish I could have seen that live |
| katchoolik said 708 days ago | |
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is this country music? like the mellow 70s feel for sure... great for sipping tea.... Nice flowing tune, Neil... glad to hear you're using a Tele. Cheers J.K |
 | bjack said 707 days ago |
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The lyrics... Are what got me. Reminded me of back in the days when I was performing in bands. You rocked this so well. Thanks for the memories. |
 | Scott Carmichael said 706 days ago |
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Hey Neil See if you can follow this... The 1st time I heard this, I was uncomfortable with the melody, and I didn't want to say it, so I avoided comment... this bothered me, I thought you deserved an honest comment, i have no doubt you can handle real critique... so I came back, but this hit me completely different.. turns out I just didn't get it... I'm not suprised... my favorite band "YES" would often require more than one listen for a new song to sink in... but seriously, I'm wondering what I heard the first time... now I understand how the melody leads all the way to the chorus, (The Lift), but more important the whole vocal performance is one of your best... love the back ground vox... the tight, everyone (YOU) singing as one unit... the band is top notch producing & playing, and the solos and frosting are perfect.. what we've come to expect from you... peace; Scott |
 | lholden said 696 days ago |
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catchy chorus line I love the catchy chorus line, Neil. Your voice and the harmonies are very balanced - well done. Thanks again for posting your wonderfully polished work! Happy holiday. Laurie |
 | DOCTORBIZARRE said 690 days ago |
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SNAFULATION WILL SLOBINSON! This is cool! Reminds me of R EM! A cool tasty tracky and has great pop sensibility. |
Really cool song... What a tribute. Well mixed and groovy groove.