What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, S/T. 1976 "American Girl" which closes out the disc, has in the 40 years since become a classic-rock radio staple. The song updates the idea of American Folk, incorporating rock’s muscle and swagger even as Petty’s lyrics keep it utterly grounded in workday humanity. More Tom P. and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee" "Free Fallin’" "I Won’t Back Down" N |
I really, really liked Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. At first. But there was something about them, or more correctly, about him, that didn't wear well with me. I at first just lost interest, eventually coming to actually dislike him. I know a lot of others still like him, and I appreciate that. But I was in my favorite Portland record store yesterday, and out of their system came a sound I recognized, a sound I love; it was The Dwight Twilley Band, a long-time favorite of mine. Wait a minute, no it's not. It's Dwight singing backgrounds on "Strangered In The Night", a song on the first TP & THB album. Now THAT'S more like it! Everyone who has and likes that album, give a listen to "SITN". See how much better that song is than the others on the album? Now, go and buy the first Dwight Twilley Band album, Sincerely. Prepare to be blown away! |
Guns N’ Roses, Chinese Democracy. If youve not heard "If the World", I think its one of their best tracks. https://youtu.be/XFDXrum9lMs N |
