tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post4617456488705569650..comments2024-03-24T02:32:42.657-05:00Comments on music ruined my life: Grant Hart: 2541jeffenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-21824009597056614432010-12-27T21:09:36.677-06:002010-12-27T21:09:36.677-06:00Anon
Y'know we need a really good Hart compila...Anon<br />Y'know we need a really good Hart compilation that starts at "2541" and goes up to "You're the Reflection..." It'd help balance the view of the post-Huskers world.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-28605034729031499562010-12-27T21:05:20.106-06:002010-12-27T21:05:20.106-06:00Although Mould's post-Huskers work is much mor...Although Mould's post-Huskers work is much more popular and critically applauded, I'm a firm believer that Hart released better tuneage on "Good News", "Hot Wax" and his Nova Mob project. Bob is great, especially his Sugar project, but I just find Grant's work more interesting to listen to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-78843914546247496702009-11-13T07:00:06.528-06:002009-11-13T07:00:06.528-06:00If doing this series of posts taught me anything i...If doing this series of posts taught me anything it was about how many good songs there in Hart's solo repertoire.<br />I advise going back to listen to "Intolerance".<br /><br />Glad you've got 2541 back.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-16409370744709871812009-11-12T09:48:25.161-06:002009-11-12T09:48:25.161-06:00Save for 2541, I always preferred Mould's solo...Save for 2541, I always preferred Mould's solo stuff to Hart's, but the original acoustic 2541 is one of my all time favourite tracks and I'm currently swooning as I've not had a copy in about 10 years.<br /><br />Thank you thank you thank you!Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952148915677746043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-86210682895782913442009-10-21T09:50:57.041-05:002009-10-21T09:50:57.041-05:00The people have demanded more Hart and it will be ...The people have demanded more Hart and it will be coming tomorrow.<br /><br />adny<br />I d/l the Bash n' Pop from SOTD and will listen soon. Can't find any of the Slim Dunlap albums. If you can rip and scan any of them, I will post them with due credit given.<br /><br />bodo<br />Yup glad to hear that Hart-Mould conflict is still going, till now I thought Mould was the undisputed victor.<br />I can't find that single you described (though I have an acoustic version of '2541' that I like better than the one I posted) so if you ever post it, let me know and I'll link to it.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-30172776063286111472009-10-21T09:35:39.710-05:002009-10-21T09:35:39.710-05:00Well Hart's songs were my favourites in Husker...Well Hart's songs were my favourites in Husker Du catalogue and both Intolerance and Workbook are great albums, but I have to admit that the instrumental "Roller Rink" from the Intolerance album is tooo long and this is why Workbook is better.<br />On the other side, 2541 is more Husker Du-ish so it easily wins my vote.<br />As I can remember there was also 7˝ "Now that you know me" which had acoustic version of 2541 on it, as well as terrific acoustic cover of Signed D.C. <br />I liked that single better, but that's just me.uskiparizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575984319516806580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-7755439195717492552009-10-20T18:26:49.058-05:002009-10-20T18:26:49.058-05:00Jeffen,
If you do feel moved to revisit that stuf...Jeffen,<br /><br />If you do feel moved to revisit that stuff, I recommend an unprejudiced listening session with both the first Slim Dunlap solo album and the Bash N' Pop album, each of which can be found for $2 in bargain bins across America.Adnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324792967671757653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-61046677345166899272009-10-20T08:09:58.713-05:002009-10-20T08:09:58.713-05:00Steve
I'm impressed with the fervor of the Har...Steve<br />I'm impressed with the fervor of the Hart followers. I've enjoyed some of his solo work over the years ("Shoot Your Way To Freedom" for example) but always thought he was forgotten.<br /><br />Thanks for the apt descriptions of all concerned and yes there is a bit of New Countryness to "Se A Little Light" (someone once suggested "If I Can't Change Your Mind" could be covers by Wynonna Judd) but I'm okay with that.<br /><br />Adny<br />Great idea but I doubt I'm the man for the job. You see the Replacements (a one songwriter band for sure)ended very badly. Those last two albums would be better as Westerberg solo albums (which is what they are)and when I saw them on the All Shook Down tour they were, without a doubt, the worst (formerly great) band I'd ever seen. By the time the solo work began arriving I kinda hated them (though I'd surely feel different by now).jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-41727724996684056182009-10-20T01:04:27.695-05:002009-10-20T01:04:27.695-05:00Hey Jeffen, have you considered a similar series o...Hey Jeffen, have you considered a similar series of posts on the Replacements' first post-breakup albums?Adnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324792967671757653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-44544072724241566192009-10-20T01:00:35.200-05:002009-10-20T01:00:35.200-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324792967671757653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-64201171649074527112009-10-19T13:21:25.932-05:002009-10-19T13:21:25.932-05:00Like both these guys. Mould is a fine gent. But th...Like both these guys. Mould is a fine gent. But this type of anthem is best left to... I dunno... I don't listen to these types of anthems. It sounded really fake to my ears at the time. Slightly better now, because why? Perhaps I've heard enough bad new country to finally recognize some good. Solid as a click track can be. Workbook indeed.<br /><br />Hart on the other shoulder is all reverb and ghostly with an acoustic guitar and an intentional dischord at the end of every second bar. This is still an anthem but it's an anthem in a room without curtains, and maybe that's either betrayal in the air or somebody didn't change the cat box. <br /><br />Parenthetically--(I hate to bring up money among friends) but... You crazies who didn't dwnld Hart??!! Jesus I paid import bucks for that and the LP too back when. You can't be bothered for free? Times have changed... in a very bad way.<br /><br />Our house votes HART!!steve in torontonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-31446696919624938522009-10-19T12:42:57.661-05:002009-10-19T12:42:57.661-05:00I'll be checking it out (got see if the little...I'll be checking it out (got see if the little 'r' is there on the playlist).jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-90916973549386768582009-10-19T09:57:59.333-05:002009-10-19T09:57:59.333-05:00Done!Done!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368076891420406609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-44239954281356722812009-10-17T22:45:00.504-05:002009-10-17T22:45:00.504-05:00Laura
I think sentiment was the key to my argument...Laura<br />I think sentiment was the key to my argument (see above comment) as to how '2541' was the equal of "See A Little Light".<br /><br /><br />Glad to see you played "Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely" on the show. Maybe next week is the time for '2541' to get a little airplay....jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-81031559649831100982009-10-17T22:36:45.417-05:002009-10-17T22:36:45.417-05:00Solo Mould has always sounded a tad strident to me...Solo Mould has always sounded a tad strident to me, so put me in the Hart camp. I've always liked him better, but then I also pick my fantasy baseball teams based purely on sentiment.laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368076891420406609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-50027325447305833392009-10-17T22:25:27.318-05:002009-10-17T22:25:27.318-05:00dick.
Mould downloads = 91
Hart downloads = 41
...dick.<br /><br />Mould downloads = 91<br /><br />Hart downloads = 41<br /><br />(Mould's had extra time but the first 24-48 hours is where most of the action happens). While I'm kinda split on these in this single, the ballots are leaning heavily towards Mould.<br /><br />adny<br />"See A Little Light" is better in many ways, but in "2541" Hart seems to channel the pain of losing Husker Du, whereas Mould feels a little aloof.jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-41970433191104570952009-10-17T05:19:30.380-05:002009-10-17T05:19:30.380-05:00These two tracks just exemplify why I'd rather...These two tracks just exemplify why I'd rather have a beer with Hart, but prefer Mould's music hands-down. "2541" is thoughtful and catchy and breezy--a great tune by most standards. But "See a Little Light" is one of the greatest, most intense and totally ecstatic pop songs ever. Yes, ever.Adnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324792967671757653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-27144929062589444032009-10-16T18:54:18.229-05:002009-10-16T18:54:18.229-05:00hart winshart winsbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868610585375014766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-64141131933025361692009-10-16T13:54:46.875-05:002009-10-16T13:54:46.875-05:00Nazz
'Notebook' is very good so I find mys...Nazz<br />'Notebook' is very good so I find myself stuck between these two songs but...<br /><br />Anon<br />...overall I think the number of great songs on Mould's solo albums seems to win over over Hart's more modest, sketchy body of work. That said, I shall have to go and re-listen to TLDOP soon.<br /><br />Dieguin<br />Done!jeffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015674620176399988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-61619852998492631192009-10-16T11:10:31.619-05:002009-10-16T11:10:31.619-05:00hey man, great blog! check ours: http://killyridol...hey man, great blog! check ours: http://killyridolss.blogspot.com/ and if you like it we could exchange links! cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-6657512395221838322009-10-16T10:42:41.430-05:002009-10-16T10:42:41.430-05:00I know I'm probably in the minority but I thin...I know I'm probably in the minority but I think Hart's solo stuff easily surpasses Mould's. Nova Mob's Last Days of Pompeii is by far the best record either of them has done since HD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191686244361274747.post-20586539190899401042009-10-16T09:43:48.219-05:002009-10-16T09:43:48.219-05:00I prefer the Mould tune... I have always found it ...I prefer the Mould tune... I have always found it to be so uplifting. And I also love the Workbook album.Nazz Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722964855836770177noreply@blogger.com