kcar
| | Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 01:06 | |
joelbb wrote:This is the whiniest frickin' vocalist ever. It's a wonder a girlfriend doesn't dump him every time he opens his pie-hole.
Channeling William Demarest lately, are we?  |
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Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2013 - 19:27 | |
Cynaera wrote:I don't know what it is about this song that makes me get all weepy - probably Adam Duritz's vocals, and that harmony, and maybe the tune itself, or the words... Oh, never mind. I love this whole CD. Which reminds me - I need to switch out my traveling music, and I think this CD will fit nicely. Thanks, RP!  |
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neuticle
(fog fog fog) | | Posted: Dec 19, 2012 - 11:00 | |
joelbb wrote:This is the whiniest frickin' vocalist ever. It's a wonder a girlfriend doesn't dump him every time he opens his pie-hole. agreed |
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joelbb
| | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 23:31 | |
Help, help!! I surrender. This is worse than waterboarding!
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MsJudi
(Houston, TX) | | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 23:31 | |
I really love this, always have.
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joelbb
| | Posted: Dec 03, 2012 - 23:30 | |
This is the whiniest frickin' vocalist ever. It's a wonder a girlfriend doesn't dump him every time he opens his pie-hole.
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cShaggy
(..in the general vicinity..) | | Posted: Nov 18, 2012 - 02:15 | |
..hitting the mark at an 8..
..on a side note: it'd be interesting to survey if the folks who don't like distinctive vocals are the same who gripe about sounds-like Tori (or whomever)..
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leafmold
| | Posted: Nov 02, 2012 - 15:23 | |
I know many don't like this band, but I've always been a fan of Duritz' phrasing.
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marmelock
(Frankfurt, Germany, Home of the EAGLES!) | | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 05:31 | |
Don't know why people complain about them...
Their first two albums are more or less the only albums form the eraly 90's that I still isten to. Classics!
Even their 2008 effort 'Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings' is excellent.
Truely a great band, I think.
Me like very much!
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Aug 31, 2012 - 16:45 | |
This guy sings as if he were carrying the weight of the whole damn world on his back.
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us
(Here, as well as there) | | Posted: Jun 29, 2012 - 20:31 | |
TJS wrote:
Whiny I'll agree with, that's just his voice and you either like it or you don't, but self-important? No. I saw these guys in the mid-90's at Red Rocks, when they were pretty much at the height of their popularity. Way before the show started, Adam was hanging out at the front of the stage signing autographs, chatting with fans, and basically just being a cool, approachable guy.
There were 3 opening bands and a number of charities at Red Rocks that day, and he not only repeatedly plugged the charities, he came out himself and introduced all the opening bands with a support and sincerity that I've almost never seen. I thought it was one of the coolest things I've seen an artist do.
A self-important tool would've sat back stage demanding expensive champagne.
Though I've lost interest in Counting Crows' music over the years, I will always respect Adam for this and I feel like he needs to be defended for this thoughtless, unfounded accusation.
Thanks for sharing that, it's the kind of detail that puts a real "face" on the music, and gives it context. I think this album still stands out, and has aged really well. Good stuff. |
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Grammarcop
(i've successfully infiltrated the 1% without being detected!) | | Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 14:46 | |
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gatorade
(Peninsuland) | | Posted: May 12, 2012 - 19:38 | |
Groogrux69 wrote:Great to hear the Counting Crows on RP. I love this song and this album. Hey...folks who live(d) in Auburn have good taste. My favorite CC LP. |
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zenhead
(Maine) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 05:22 | |
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TJS
(Bradley, Il) | | Posted: Mar 26, 2012 - 12:01 | |
hencini wrote:I like a lot of this album (for sentimental reasons, mostly) and several other CC songs, but let's face it, Adam Duritz is a whiny, self-important tool. Whiny I'll agree with, that's just his voice and you either like it or you don't, but self-important? No. I saw these guys in the mid-90's at Red Rocks, when they were pretty much at the height of their popularity. Way before the show started, Adam was hanging out at the front of the stage signing autographs, chatting with fans, and basically just being a cool, approachable guy. There were 3 opening bands and a number of charities at Red Rocks that day, and he not only repeatedly plugged the charities, he came out himself and introduced all the opening bands with a support and sincerity that I've almost never seen. I thought it was one of the coolest things I've seen an artist do. A self-important tool would've sat back stage demanding expensive champagne. Though I've lost interest in Counting Crows' music over the years, I will always respect Adam for this and I feel like he needs to be defended for this thoughtless, unfounded accusation. |
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bev
(Reno, NV) | | Posted: Mar 26, 2012 - 11:58 | |
Y'know, I have given VERY few "1" ratings through my years as a part of RP...but as I was giving this one a "1" I thought I'd take a look back through, just to see what company this song would be keeping. Lo and behold, there were at least a half dozen other Counting Crows songs joining this one in there. Huh. Clearly I really don't like this band or their output.
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Groogrux69
(Auburn, CA) | | Posted: Mar 26, 2012 - 11:53 | |
Great to hear the Counting Crows on RP. I love this song and this album.
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Mar 26, 2012 - 11:53 | |
hencini wrote:I like a lot of this album (for sentimental reasons, mostly) and several other CC songs, but let's face it, Adam Duritz is a whiny, self-important tool. I agree with both of these sentiments, great album with a whiny self important tool singer.  |
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flyboy50
(New England) | | Posted: Mar 10, 2012 - 10:51 | |
terrapin52 wrote:Don't quite understand the low rating. I think it's because this band is an acquired taste. People think of Mr. Jones and don't really give the music much of a chance. It is a very introspective, almost depressing, but beautiful album. Well said. I had hoped for more worthy albums but IMHO this was the only good thing they did. |
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aspicer
(Chicago, IL) | | Posted: Mar 10, 2012 - 10:51 | |
Can REALLY do without CC!!! Never understood appeal
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hencini
| | Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 17:45 | |
I like a lot of this album (for sentimental reasons, mostly) and several other CC songs, but let's face it, Adam Duritz is a whiny, self-important tool.
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neuticle
(fog fog fog) | | Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 17:43 | |
k_trout wrote:dude
you are not Michael Stipe
dude
You made me laugh |
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Dalebarely
| | Posted: Jan 19, 2012 - 08:56 | |
terrapin52 wrote:Don't quite understand the low rating. I think it's because this band is an acquired taste. People think of Mr. Jones and don't really give the music much of a chance. It is a very introspective, almost depressing, but beautiful album.
Sounds like half a million other crap songs. Bring on the sleepfest. zzzzzzz |
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bluecshells
(EARTH) | | Posted: Dec 22, 2011 - 08:58 | |
terrapin52 wrote:Don't quite understand the low rating. I think it's because this band is an acquired taste. People think of Mr. Jones and don't really give the music much of a chance. It is a very introspective, almost depressing, but beautiful album.
I agree...I actually caught them live once (unplanned) - did the singer actually wear a wig? |
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terrapin52
(Terrapin Station, SC) | | Posted: Nov 20, 2011 - 16:01 | |
Don't quite understand the low rating. I think it's because this band is an acquired taste. People think of Mr. Jones and don't really give the music much of a chance. It is a very introspective, almost depressing, but beautiful album.
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Tamster
(Thousand Islands Canada) | | Posted: Nov 20, 2011 - 15:03 | |
I like Adam's voice and I also like Billy Corgans voice and Neil Young too........... some do and some don't and that is just how it rocks.
I was told that this album was named August and Everything After because he was born in August. Kinda kool.....Just sayin'
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neuticle
(fog fog fog) | | Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 12:26 | |
I don't see the appeal....ho hum at best
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Umberdog
(In my body.) | | Posted: Sep 02, 2011 - 12:44 | |
I say an 8.
I've loved this band since the mid-90's. Such a contemplative, introspective, album this is.
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coding_to_music
(Beantown) | | Posted: Sep 02, 2011 - 12:44 | |
Proclivities wrote: Danimal174 wrote:Woke up to this CD this morning. One of the best releases in the 90's, I think. I don't mind Adam's voice...I actually like it. To each his own, I guess. I also like Coldplay, Dave Matthews, REM, Natalie Merchant, Pearl Jam, and others on here that have their share of RP haters. I don't really hate this band, or his voice either, and it's generally not enough for me to change the station. I just find this band dull and non-descript, as I do DMB. It takes too much energy to actually "hate" them. This song isn't that bad, but their cover of "Big Yellow Taxi" is an abomination. This song is excellent, and so is Big Yellow Taxi just sayin... |
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Sep 02, 2011 - 12:42 | |
Always liked it, mellon collie and all. Funny line about "which cheese do you like with this whine" That's something I'd usually write  |
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