Comments on: Lynn’s Favorite Songs of 2008

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:16:32 +0000

I can’t think of any song that makes me laugh after repeated listens. If it makes me laugh or amuses me the first couple of times, it’s a winner for me, because I’m obviously not gonna keep laughing each time I hear it (that would mean I was a little loopy). So, for me, this one made me laugh a couple of times, so I classify it as an amusing song.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:00:57 +0000

Different comic strokes, I guess. It’s true that the song doesn’t really yank a laugh about the third time around, but I think the same could be said for a lot of pretty solid jokes. I legitimately laughed at a few lines the first time I heard it – not the usual “oh, that’s cute” smile I usually find myself wearing when some attempt at country music humor comes on – and for what that’s worth, I think it’s a very well-written song. But I also go nuts for well-executed frivolity/humor in general, so I’ll admit I’m a bit biased.

By: Brady

Brady — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:38:41 +0000

I’m with Ben on “She Left Me For Jesus” being overrated. It’s good for a chuckle a time or two and it’s certainly not a terrible song, I just don’t think the charm lasts after repeated listens. Nevertheless, cool list, Lynn.

Chatham County Line do things a little different themselves and though “The Carolinian” might be a little far-fetched, it’s downright heartbreaking. I thought it was one of the highlights from IV as well; good call on that one.

By: Hollerin' Ben

Hollerin' Ben — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:21:42 +0000

Man, I guess I’m the only one, but I was really bored by “She Left Me for Jesus”.

I mean,the whole joke is pretty much just “See, I’m dense, so I think Jesus is another guy, and I play the joke out over like three verses in which I note that today Jesus would look like a weirdo hippy, plus it’s funny because I think he might be a Jew, which you and I know he really is, get it?”

I’m in the minority I know, but I thought this was a really heavy handed execution of a pretty flimsy joke in the first place. It’s not like “Brad Paisley unfunny” or “Mind of Mencia unfunny”, but I still thought it was damn unfunny.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:58:14 +0000

Awesome, awesome list. I might have to copy your idea if I have time before tomorrow!

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:50:25 +0000

Very nice list. “Coming Of The Roads” is my favorite from Coal as well. Ditto with “Very Last Country Song”, it would be an interesting single to watch if they had the guts to send it out.

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:47:19 +0000

Me too. Although it’s not always true, I think there is greater potential for a songwriter to draw more emotion from a song that he/she wrote. Maybe that’s what we hear.

Or maybe, the stories/life experiences behind the songs, which sometimes bring context to the song, make the difference. I tend to connect greater with songs that I know are about real events, and the singer is singing about something they’ve experienced.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:32:07 +0000

Although I can’t write songs, I find that I’m more drawn to artists who also write their songs…nothing against those who don’t though.

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:21:21 +0000

It’s actually a rather depressing list if you think about it. lol. But these were the songs that really struck a chord with me.

Another thing I noticed is that, for the most part, it’s a list comprised mainly of songwriters – and that wasn’t intentional.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:09:47 +0000

Incredible list, especially the accompanying write ups! I particularly like what you wrote about the Crowell song.