Comments on: Return Of The Grievous Angel :: A GP Tribute http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/ Los Angeles Based MP3 & Music Blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:47:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stranger Jay http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-591518 Stranger Jay Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:12:41 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-591518 Great tribute album - makes sense since Gram's influence was always bigger than his actual musical contributions (as great as they were). Gillian Welch's cover of "Hickory Wind" is an achingly beautiful take on my favorite Gram tune. Great tribute album – makes sense since Gram’s influence was always bigger than his actual musical contributions (as great as they were).

Gillian Welch’s cover of “Hickory Wind” is an achingly beautiful take on my favorite Gram tune.

]]> By: Darcy McGee http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-589252 Darcy McGee Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:19:56 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-589252 Blurg. Cowboy Junkies "Oooh Las Vegas of course. Beck does Sin City (which, incidentally, gave me a whole new persepective on Beck.) Blurg. Cowboy Junkies “Oooh Las Vegas of course. Beck does Sin City (which, incidentally, gave me a whole new persepective on Beck.)

]]> By: SHAWN http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-589113 SHAWN Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:02:33 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-589113 Here is my "drunk on whiskey in Los Angeles at 2 AM" rundown of the top ten best GP songs ever, a collection of melodies to highlight his name in the history of Cosmic American Music, more than any myths, these are the SONGS... -in no particular order- 1. Hot Burrito # 1 2. Hot Burrito #2 3. Sin City 4. Hickory Wind 5. I Can't Dance 6. $1000 Wedding 7. Return of the Grievous Angel 8. Wheels 9. She 10. A Song For You Here is my “drunk on whiskey in Los Angeles at 2 AM” rundown of the top ten best GP songs ever, a collection of melodies to highlight his name in the history of Cosmic American Music, more than any myths, these are the SONGS…

-in no particular order-

1. Hot Burrito # 1
2. Hot Burrito #2
3. Sin City
4. Hickory Wind
5. I Can’t Dance
6. $1000 Wedding
7. Return of the Grievous Angel
8. Wheels
9. She
10. A Song For You

]]> By: Darcy McGee http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-589072 Darcy McGee Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:17:25 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-589072 $1,000 Dollar Wedding is astonishingly beautiful. The Cowboy Junkies "Sin City" is perfection. "Juanita" is as perfect a duet as I've ever heard (needless to say, it includes Emmylou Harris' voice) Wilco's "100 Years" you've posted above is quite wonderful. Elvis Costello's "Sleepless Nights" is rich, and wonderful. And Ryan Adams' vocals on Whiskeytown's "A Song For You" confirmed his place in history. So yes, this album's worth owning. I listen to it almost as often as I listen to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The only thing missing from my perspective is Neko Case. $1,000 Dollar Wedding is astonishingly beautiful.

The Cowboy Junkies “Sin City” is perfection.

“Juanita” is as perfect a duet as I’ve ever heard (needless to say, it includes Emmylou Harris’ voice)

Wilco’s “100 Years” you’ve posted above is quite wonderful.

Elvis Costello’s “Sleepless Nights” is rich, and wonderful.

And Ryan Adams’ vocals on Whiskeytown’s “A Song For You” confirmed his place in history.

So yes, this album’s worth owning. I listen to it almost as often as I listen to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

The only thing missing from my perspective is Neko Case.

]]> By: Slowcoustic » New on the ‘nets this week http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-588759 Slowcoustic » New on the ‘nets this week Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:54:08 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-588759 [...] Aquarium Drunkard posted on a Gram Parson’s tribute (very nice) and capped it off with the link to see/listen to a bit of acoustic Cardinology from Ryan Adams - so consider me in, so visit the post here!! [...] [...] Aquarium Drunkard posted on a Gram Parson’s tribute (very nice) and capped it off with the link to see/listen to a bit of acoustic Cardinology from Ryan Adams – so consider me in, so visit the post here!! [...]

]]> By: mike http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-588359 mike Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:10 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-588359 +1 on "$1,000 Wedding". Also, the Chris Hillman/Steve Earle run-through on "High Fashion Queen" is a standout. This was actually my favorite album (in any genre, originals or covers) of '99. Killer cover art too. +1 on “$1,000 Wedding”. Also, the Chris Hillman/Steve Earle run-through on “High Fashion Queen” is a standout. This was actually my favorite album (in any genre, originals or covers) of ‘99.

Killer cover art too.

]]> By: pnk http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-588138 pnk Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:39 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-588138 There was an episode of Sessions on W. 54th (great PBS show, hosted at that time by David Byrne if I'm not mistaken) that came out right when this tribute album hit featuring many of the CD's featured performers doing these songs live in studio. In particular, I remember a stellar version of Hickory Wind sung by Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams. What a great album, man. Still sounds fantastic, too. "1000 Wedding" was the big surprise on this for me. I'd previously completely ignored Evan Dando's work, but his singing on that track was just sublime. There was an episode of Sessions on W. 54th (great PBS show, hosted at that time by David Byrne if I’m not mistaken) that came out right when this tribute album hit featuring many of the CD’s featured performers doing these songs live in studio. In particular, I remember a stellar version of Hickory Wind sung by Gillian Welch and Ryan Adams.

What a great album, man. Still sounds fantastic, too. “1000 Wedding” was the big surprise on this for me. I’d previously completely ignored Evan Dando’s work, but his singing on that track was just sublime.

]]> By: brian http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587899 brian Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:33:06 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587899 man what i wouldn't give to play pedal steel like the guy in the video... man what i wouldn’t give to play pedal steel like the guy in the video…

]]> By: jon http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587898 jon Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:13:46 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587898 if all GP did was --write and sing Hot Burrito #2 --keep keith richards full of H during the "exile on main st" recording we'd all owe him a huge debt of gratitude. and he did much much more. if all GP did was

–write and sing Hot Burrito #2
–keep keith richards full of H during the “exile on main st” recording

we’d all owe him a huge debt of gratitude. and he did much much more.

]]> By: JFK http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587884 JFK Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:19:03 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587884 I think Gram's originals + his covers (throughout his career) make up the Gram Parsons collection, regardless of who penned or originally recorded the song. So, by that unconventional logic, my thoughts of "Gram" songs are more than the sum of the ones he wrote. Anyway, I digress....Great post on this tribute. I too need to listen to my copy again. Two numbers, Sin City and 1,000 Wedding are not only amazing tributes, but damn near rival the originals. Would love to hear the promo CD. I think Gram’s originals + his covers (throughout his career) make up the Gram Parsons collection, regardless of who penned or originally recorded the song. So, by that unconventional logic, my thoughts of “Gram” songs are more than the sum of the ones he wrote. Anyway, I digress….Great post on this tribute. I too need to listen to my copy again. Two numbers, Sin City and 1,000 Wedding are not only amazing tributes, but damn near rival the originals. Would love to hear the promo CD.

]]> By: lauren http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587850 lauren Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:38:01 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587850 dope shit dope shit

]]> By: Philco Brothers http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587840 Philco Brothers Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:05:09 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587840 10- 15 (or more) songs that were a huge influence on some pretty good songwriters. I like the Lucinda Williams/David Crosby cover and How Much I Lied on Elvis Costello's Almost Blue is a must listen. 10- 15 (or more) songs that were a huge influence on some pretty good songwriters.
I like the Lucinda Williams/David Crosby cover and
How Much I Lied on Elvis Costello’s Almost Blue is a must listen.

]]> By: boyhowdy http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587778 boyhowdy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:38:08 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587778 Great choice of subject here -- and a good pick of songs from what I agree is an unusually consistent set, for a tribute. The Dando/Hatfield piece is worth the purchase alone; I'm also especially enamored of the supergroup Rolling Creekdippers (Buddy and Julie Miller, Victoria Williams, Mark Olson, Jim Lauderdale) version of In My Hour of Darkness off that same disk. Great choice of subject here — and a good pick of songs from what I agree is an unusually consistent set, for a tribute. The Dando/Hatfield piece is worth the purchase alone; I’m also especially enamored of the supergroup Rolling Creekdippers (Buddy and Julie Miller, Victoria Williams, Mark Olson, Jim Lauderdale) version of In My Hour of Darkness off that same disk.

]]> By: underground rap http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587766 underground rap Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:36:39 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587766 Any chance we could get that post? Any chance we could get that post?

]]> By: Chad http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/comment-page-1/#comment-587726 Chad Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:33:55 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/11/20/return-of-the-grievous-angel-a-gp-tribute/#comment-587726 God I miss Whiskeytown (and G.P.). What a perfect cover. God I miss Whiskeytown (and G.P.). What a perfect cover.

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