Thanks for the YSI, Mark.
I won't be able to dl it. But I will pick it up at some point if if comes with that strong a rec from you.

I actually have mutual friends w/ Jay.
Haven't talked to them in a while though, since they moved back to St.L.

my favroite thing he's ever done is the Tupelo cover of "effigy" that's on the No Alternative comp.

i'll keep all my other negative nonsense out of this thread.

So... how is the "reunited" (new lineup) Son Volt record?
Anyone have it?

I do. Really good. Nothing new. Hard to judge it on its own merits. Would probably make a year-end list if it was somebody's debut. Still might as a Son Volt record.

They rocked so hard at the Fillmore 2 weeks ago. Band was seamless and Jay never seemed happier. They closed with Chicamauga. SWEET.
After a few plays the new record kicked in quite well. Thematically it shows the more political side of Jay as well. My #1 record of the year.

I really liked the first half but it falls off to that Jay Farrar solo record sound, which I find boring.