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| There's More Where That Came From | | Date Created: Feb 27, 2005, 11:40 AM |
 And now for something completely different. No, it's not a review of Spamalot, which I haven't seen, but it is of another CD that's not for everyone. Completely different reasons for this warning than for Green Day's CD, but still be forewarned.
Dr. Reptile is currently engaging in a running commentary on the state of music in general (not just rock) with an expert on the subject (who shall remain nameless until permission is given) whose depth of knowledge, experience, and eclecticism exceeds even that of Dr. Reptile. OK, that isn't that tough, but this guy knows what's going on and is writing a book (or two) about it which will knock your blue suede shoes off if he ever gets it done.
So this mystery music person revealed that he's enamored with the new CD by Lee Ann Womack which is called, There's More Where That Came From. Looking at the cover you'd think that it was an lp from the 60's, but you'd be wrong because it came out this month (2/05). After a diatribe on the pathetic state of modern Country music (not to mention modern Rock music), I figured there must be some hook with Lee Ann Womack. The voice? Nope. Production? (Emmylou Harris's Wrecking Ball came to mind). Nope. Great musicianship like, say, some bluegrass master? Nope.
The appeal is that it's country music at it's peak (the 60's) but done today. Basic country voice, basic country instruments, basic production, typical country lyrics. You can't beat it. You just don't see it or hear it much anymore unless you play the old stuff. This isn't going to save country music today but it's worth listening to and to remember what country music once was.
So if you loved country music when it was great or enjoyed it via country-rock but can't stand what passes for country music today, you'll love this CD. All others can ignore it or just get out your Garth Brooks.
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