Comments on: Open Thread

By: Erik North

Erik North — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:27:50 +0000

Re. Kid Rock–it doesn’t matter whether he’s singing with Sheryl Crow, Allison Moorer, or anyone else. As far as I’m concerned, he absolutely, positively CAN NOT sing worth a d**n.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:59:27 +0000

Marc – I second yr Kid Rock/Sheryl Crow statement but I respectfully disagree with you re: KU…yes he does record a fair number of AC/Rock stylings but he’s a helluva lot countrier than Jewel (ugh) or RF. Have you heard his cover of Elton John’s Country Comfort?

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:18:16 +0000

if anything, brad paisley is still underrated, however odd this may sound at this point in time. he’s in the same league as merle haggard and alan jackson. this side of the millenium, no other country artist has been more able to capture contemporary social developments and turn them into great songs. he can make you think, laugh and tear up – all on one album. his vocals are fine and talking about his instrumental skills would be like taking beer to munich.

following his development closely, is an opportunity similar to looking over van gogh’s shoulder, when he was painting – not to be missed.

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:28:34 +0000

I don’t deny Brad’s talents, and I do enjoy his music. But I think he gets a bit too much credit from fans, though not enough from the “Industry”. And, while to to nearly the same extent, gets too much airplay like Urban. At least Brad is country. Urban’s just bad soft rock/pop. Not unlike RF and Jewel. I also hate seeing Kid Rock (Toby Keith level ignorance and lack of intelligence) and Sheryl Crow on CMT and the like.

Brad’s “overplay” is a lot due to the overplay of male artists in general compared to women. But that’s another thread for another day.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:43:54 +0000

I’d love to hear a cover of F-Mac’s I Don’t Wanna Know; Keith Urban’s been know to do “Never Goin Back Again” live as well…

By: Matt B

Matt B — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:37:22 +0000

While “Landslide” was a decent cover, I think that Little Big Town’s cover of “Go Your Own Way” works quite well (although I suspect that’s because of their similarities to the band).

By: vp

vp — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:32:31 +0000

Sorry Marc I disagree about Brad I think he is some of the most authentic country music that’s out on the radio right now, his guitar skills are undeniable if anything he is under rated and deserves the EOTY award.

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:43:50 +0000

I think Brad PaisleyPie and Keith SubparUrban are incredibly overrated. Lambert underrated, Ashton OVERrated (like how she OVERsings), and Sugarland and Sara Evans sit about right, neither under or over, though Sara has UNDERdelivered as of late.

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:58:24 +0000

No worries about the double post, Scott. Just to note, Brad has won the CMA Male Vocalist in 2007, and of course, the ACM prize for the last two years. He is very close to winning Entertainer I believe. I also feel that Josh Turner needs to build just a bit more momentum, but I see him having a long, successful career. And Lady A is just finding their feet, so I expect them to stick around for a while, too.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:23:29 +0000

ok, a couple explanations about my picks..sorry for the double post, but i feel the need to explain a few things. I totally forgot about Patty and LAW; they should both be on ym underrated females list, probably in my #4 and #3 positions respectively.
For acts like Brad, josh and Lady A, I simply feel like they should be bigger than they already are, and should be getting more attention from award shows for example (isnt it time for Brad to be Male Vocalist, Or Entertainer of the Year, etc)