Buck Owens and the Buckaroos (quick quiz, will Amanda like this?)
1965
Amanda: This album kind of made me cringe.
There is some country that I like, believe it or not. I love stories (if all you nonexistent followers out there read my blogs you know that). Songs that tell stories are common in the country genre and whenever I hear a song like that, I immediately sit docilely and listen. These songs didn't really tell any kind of story. I mean, his name is Buck Owens so you know it is very hicky. I know I am kind of snobby but I gave it a chance! I think it got a lot better towards the end (I am not preparing you for a smart-ass pun, I really did like the end songs). I actually liked "Let the Sad Times Roll." I think this one of those things you have to be in the mood for. Like Milky Way bars. Maybe if I was taking a road trip through Alabama it would have been cool. Just not my type.
RATING:
Brie: "These are all story songs, come on now." - a very, very high Bob Dylan, in concert, 1966. Kidding, these weren't story songs. I do like some country, like Johnny Cash. But not in abundance. I just find most country musician's voices to be kind of whiny and ear piercing. There are exceptions, of course. The only songs I liked on this album were "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Memphis". I promise I will review some country albums favorably in the future. I am more of an alternative country/ country-rock fan. The songs were just too country for me. "That's all I have to say about that." - Forrest Gump.
RATING:
Pleasant enough to hear once, nothing too exciting. Could have used more fiddle. You can't go wrong with fiddle.
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