![]() ![]() Whiskeytown's "Pneumonia" suffers from a lack of substantial songwriting- whereas they were going for more of a pop sound on this album, the brilliant melodies required of any great album just aren't there. ![]() But prior to their ultimate split, the band made a record that was buried for nearly three years by industry snafus. In their brief, volatile tenure as a working band-which spawned just two proper albums, Faithless Street (1995) and Strangers Almanac (1997)-Whiskeytown never quite fulfilled their considerable promise. The album sat on the shelf for nearly two years and it was said that over 100 songs were recorded during the 3 years The album is noted for its troubled history which saw the band lose its record deal in the midst of the merger between Polygram and Universal Music Group, and the already volatile band fell apart as a result. ![]() Plus he's a guy thats beloved yet really isnt popular.Pneumonia is the third and final studio album by the alternative country band Whiskeytown, released on on Lost Highway Records. i think he's alot like dylan or neil young in that respect, he has tried and done a ton of different styles and genres, yet no matter what he does its always brilliant. but the guy has explored everything from alt country, to death/heavy metal to softer sounds just him and the acoustic guitar. follows his muse no matter what that is, and no matter what anyone else may say. but part of what makes ryan adams so brilliant is he is a true artist. i'd argue thats probably harder to write a pop tune than a indie/rock tune. but the word poppy is not something i'd even say in the same breath as Ryan adams. In fact, I really think that Ryan shows an influence from PW and The Replacements.Ĭertainly im not going to argue with the OP, as exploring the dischography of ryan adams is highly recommended. He kind of reminds me of Paul Westerberg in that way. He does have some stuff that I can see being too poppy for some. I love his newest one and Heartbreaker because it's just him and an acoustic guitar. Dude, it is in your best interest to check out everything he has.Maybe it was something else that I checked out a few months ago, but whatever it was (can't remember the song or album) but it was way too poppy for me. ![]()
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