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Joe Henry — Trampoline
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easmann
(Jacksonville, FL USA)
Posted: Apr 11, 2013 - 12:46
 
 hippiechick wrote:
I just hate this album cover.

 
Record Producer: Nice collection of songs. Now, what's your idea of how we package this?
Joe Henry: I have no idea. Wait...

Spiderwoman
(Lake Chelan, North Central Washington)
Posted: Apr 11, 2013 - 12:45
 
Thought it was Tom Petty. Never heard of Joe Henry. I'm I in the minority here? 

I like this. 

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Jan 22, 2013 - 18:02
 

This song puts a spring in my step this winter evening...
 

JIan
(Phoenix, AZ, USA)
Posted: Jan 07, 2013 - 09:06
 
 MirageRF wrote:
Strains of Bob Dylan!  With a dash of Tom Petty.  Most excellent. {#Cowboy}
 
Good Call!  This is my first time hearing this tune, and/or artist for that matter, and I a immediately thought the same thing; Dylan and Petty had a love child.   {#Eek}   {#Angel}

MirageRF
(Clemmons, NC, USA)
Posted: Dec 22, 2012 - 09:23
 
Strains of Bob Dylan!  With a dash of Tom Petty.  Most excellent. {#Cowboy}

ScottN
(Condo in Gaza full time now. Thank TFSM I saw the divot where the landmine was placed.)
Posted: Jun 16, 2012 - 15:17
 
 hippiechick wrote:
I just hate this album cover.
So many have commented on the tasteless, and simply puzzling cover.  What were some people (not) thinking?



hippiechick
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: May 31, 2012 - 21:11
 
I just hate this album cover.

TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: May 15, 2012 - 20:26
 
Damn, but this song has held up well.
Tramp-o-lean.
`Course, it helps if you`ve just heard it this morning whilst carving.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 29, 2012 - 10:06
 


This song puts a spring in my step this spring day...

 

ziakut
(Unmoon)
Posted: Feb 10, 2012 - 17:06
 
This really reminds me of Paul Kelly. 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Nov 07, 2011 - 10:02
 

fantastic song...  love it...


 

Bizzarefall
(Space Coast)
Posted: Sep 21, 2011 - 06:56
 
 d-don wrote:

No doubt. What up with the package? {#Dancingbanana}
 
I know! Is that a diaper or tightie whities?

ernest3
(USA)
Posted: Jul 04, 2011 - 17:10
 
 84MacGuy wrote:
Last year I saw a performance by the BodyVox dance group in Portland that used this song as the theme for the entire show.  Made me really appreciate the quality of this song after that performance.
 
Wow.  I just moved to Oregon - how I wish I could have been there at the performance!  I have loved Joe's music for years..


84MacGuy
(Portland, Oregon)
Posted: Jun 18, 2011 - 21:40
 
Last year I saw a performance by the BodyVox dance group in Portland that used this song as the theme for the entire show.  Made me really appreciate the quality of this song after that performance.

mybaldbird
Posted: May 18, 2011 - 07:02
 
Reminds me of Guyute by Phish.

hippiechick
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: May 18, 2011 - 07:01
 
 pauleywalnuts wrote:
{#Stop} Worst album cover ever!  {#Stop}
 
This guy is very talented, but every time I see his name, I think of this creepy cover.


peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg)
Posted: May 18, 2011 - 07:00
 
 pauleywalnuts wrote:
{#Stop} Worst album cover ever!  {#Stop}
 
He has no feet! {#Surprised}

ziakut
(A place with air, water and chocolate.)
Posted: May 02, 2011 - 12:14
 
Like the tune...have seen much better art for the cover...but I've also seen worse. One thing for sure...it has caused discussion which allows the listener or owner of the CD to remember it at a later date for whatever the reason...even if just say how bad it was.

d-don
Posted: May 02, 2011 - 12:14
 
 pauleywalnuts wrote:
{#Stop} Worst album cover ever!  {#Stop}
 
No doubt. What up with the package? {#Dancingbanana}



pauleywalnuts
(Ontario)
Posted: Feb 28, 2011 - 08:57
 
{#Stop} Worst album cover ever!  {#Stop}

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Feb 28, 2011 - 08:57
 
I have always loved this song, I don't mind if I am the only one.{#Snooty}

Foot
Posted: Feb 12, 2011 - 21:43
 
Sounds like Bob Dylan, wants to be Steve Wynn...good luck & good effort.

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 10:03
 
 DavidS_UK wrote:
Seriously worried now!

I seem to be getting way off the pulse of the RP listening audience today (but is it a long term trend).  I hear nothing innovative or exciting in this song, it doesn't stretch or challenge me, and neither does it entertain. so pretty humdrum really.  Must be me!  5 at best, more likely a 4 if I can summon enough energy to actually vote it.
 
Well, the Nottingham jury nailed this on for a Ho-Hum after the first four bars, and it's not improved since then. Anyone got any drying paint we can watch? {#Sleep}

I'm getting a bit worried too. Of late I've been muting every 4th or 5th track, which is not good. There's still some terrific stuff being played on RP and it's been a musical renaissance for me, so I'm happy to cough up my monthly donation, but I do feel that my tastes are diverging from those of the mass of RP listeners.


84MacGuy
(Portland, Oregon)
Posted: Sep 23, 2010 - 17:40
 
First came across this song a few months ago when a dance troupe in Portland used this entire Joe Henry album as music for a modern dance performance.  It was very cool.

tompoll
(Seattle WA USA)
Posted: Sep 23, 2010 - 17:38
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Ironic or not, that's one lame album cover!

 
Be kind. The poor person has no feet.  {#Tongue}

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Aug 06, 2010 - 20:36
 


This song is cool...

 

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jul 21, 2010 - 18:31
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Ironic or not, that's one lame album cover!

 
Yep.  Can't give it a 5 so you know what that means.  4



nerakdon
(Colorado)
Posted: Jun 19, 2010 - 21:25
 
Great album cover.

Papernapkin
(Mountain View, CA)
Posted: Mar 16, 2010 - 18:01
 
Hmmm, I thought this was Eeyore.

DavidS_UK
(Central England, UK)
Posted: Mar 01, 2010 - 03:52
 
Seriously worried now!

I seem to be getting way off the pulse of the RP listening audience today (but is it a long term trend).  I hear nothing innovative or exciting in this song, it doesn't stretch or challenge me, and neither does it entertain. so pretty humdrum really.  Must be me!  5 at best, more likely a 4 if I can summon enough energy to actually vote it.

onomasticator
(London, England)
Posted: Dec 28, 2009 - 05:51
 
Extremely underrated album - he changed direction artistically after this, which was too bad in some ways.  On the other hand, some of his more recent albums have been brilliant.  

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Nov 10, 2009 - 23:45
 
 radiojunkie wrote:
I really like the song. And I assume the cover was meant to be ironic.
But for some reason, irony appears to be wasted on a lot of folks around here.{#Ask}
 
Ironic or not, that's one lame album cover!


Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Oct 26, 2009 - 10:32
 
again - thought this was Darden Smith


Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 - 08:54
 
sounds like Darden Smith

Middleton
(along for the ride)
Posted: Jul 23, 2009 - 18:47
 
I like the song, but must admit the album cover caught me a little off guard ... and not in a "turn on" sort of way

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jul 23, 2009 - 18:43
 


This song is soooo good for the ears...



lmic
(Sacramento, CA)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 13:35
 
 MickMan wrote:
He looks kind of like Kramer in that episode of Sienfeld when he did some modeling.
 LOL!

"His buttocks are sublime!"

oldviolin
(Esse Quam Videri)
Posted: Jan 30, 2009 - 13:33
 
 radiojunkie wrote:
I really like the song. And I assume the cover was meant to be ironic.
But for some reason, irony appears to be wasted on a lot of folks around here.{#Ask}
 

Not in Here



radiojunkie
(Don't get out much)
Posted: Dec 29, 2008 - 22:32
 
I really like the song. And I assume the cover was meant to be ironic.
But for some reason, irony appears to be wasted on a lot of folks around here.{#Ask}

Pharlap
(Bahama, NC)
Posted: Jul 09, 2008 - 06:16
 
Joe Henry when he was at his best. His work is more "ambitious" now, but IMHO, it suffers for it. I give this a solid 9
Mack
(out of it)
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 - 08:33
 
Jack_Jefferson wrote:


There's not a noticeable skid mark on the back of his britches, is there?

:puke:


Skids or not, that is one nasty old pair of kegs. DO you think that's joe and old henry himself or has he used a keg double?
EssexTex
(Riding the range)
Posted: Mar 05, 2008 - 06:57
 
At least you can't see his "Old Man"!...it reeks of photoshop..
Jack_Jefferson
(Columbus, OH)
Posted: Feb 18, 2008 - 11:02
 
enidualc wrote:


you've got to see the back of the CD ~ HOT!!


There's not a noticeable skid mark on the back of his britches, is there?

:puke:
Taraincognito
(Mountainous rugged terrain.)
Posted: Dec 17, 2007 - 13:55
 

Nice song.
This album is, however, on exibit at The Muesum of Bad Album Covers.
Follow the link if you are as big a fan of bad album art as i am

(click here)

crushedvelvet
(InMyKitchen)
Posted: Sep 30, 2007 - 05:28
 
If you have headphones on, you get "trampoline" whispering in one ear - at least the way my speakers are set, anyway. It sounds so good. It actually gave me a fright, because I haven't heard the song before so wasn't expecting it. Great.

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Sep 14, 2007 - 09:02
 
bwdulken wrote:
Hey, I've got an idea! Shut up about the artwork on the cover and let's bring it back to the music...that being said, GREAT SONG BILL! THANK YOU!


Sorry, but it's there and it's in your face. And commenting on cover art has always been part of RP, as far as I can tell.
muse_Kidd
Posted: Aug 13, 2007 - 22:45
 
i've got an idea... how about i only comment on the songs i think are most excellent... wait?... i just did that... so shut me up...
bwdulken
Posted: Jul 13, 2007 - 10:54
 
Hey, I've got an idea! Shut up about the artwork on the cover and let's bring it back to the music...that being said, GREAT SONG BILL! THANK YOU!
folkalta
(Santa Clara CA)
Posted: Jul 13, 2007 - 10:54
 
horstman wrote:


I saw the back of the CD. It is not hot. It is boring.

Good song, nice to see he has an association with the Jayhawks.

But I have to agree that the album cover is pretty awkward. Unless he's appealing to the female crowd. Lord knows enough skimpy dressed women have been paraded on album covers to sell music.



Female, and not digging it. Hard to use a trampoline without feet. After seeing the front, no desire to see the back.
themotion
(acrobatic nonsense)
Posted: Jul 13, 2007 - 10:50
 
DBCinCA wrote:


Andrew, what do you mean? Terribly American? Is that a useful adjective? American like...

The Allman Brothers, or the Neville Brothers? Robert Johnson, or Jack Johnson? Bob Dylan, or The Bobs? The B-52's, or Blink 182? Jimi Hendrix, or John Hiatt? The Indigo Girls, or The Blind Boys of Alabama? CSNY, or REM? Talking Heads, or Smashing Pumpkins? Smokey Robinson, or Robbie Robertson? Hot Tuna, or Phish? Buffalo Springfield, or Rick Springfield? Live, or The Grateful Dead? The Jackson Five, or Jackson Browne? Foo Fighters, or Five For Fighting? Don Ho, or Don Henley? The Roots, or Rusted Root? Steely Dan, or Dan Fogelberg? Tom Jones, or Norah Jones? Brian Wilson, or Cassandra Wilson? Black Flag, Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow?

American indeed!


Did you seriously put Blink 182 in that list?

Nicely put, though. Liked the train of thought in the names.