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In Defense of GDBD
Chris, here's my humble defense of Good Dog...
>FWIW, I forced myself to play through all of GDBD on Friday. I almost
>made it, too. I was halfway through 'Happy To Be So' when I couldn't
>take it anymore, and put _Besides_ in instead. I try and try, but I
>don't see what a lot of you get out of this album. It bores me.
>
First of all (and this is probably all that matters), GDBD was the first
OTR cd I purchased, owned and played. It was all I had as I hunted for the
others.
Perhaps the album that indoctrinates you is the one that becomes your
favorite.
Brooke said that sparse arrangements and an emotional vulnerability make it
her favorite (sorry if I've misquoted you , Brooke), and I have to agree.
Karin's voice is SO intimately close and raw that I, for one, couldn't help
but be drawn to her singing, and the lyrics (of course). I loved the quiet,
somber tone of the music...it's a great mood album.
Eve is also great, of course, and is my second favorite--great energy,
again great lyrics, and a very consistent vibe (I have many, many songs
that I love on this album, but, alas, they come after the GDBD set).
B-sides is third. Patience fourth, and, sorry, but Til We Have Faces is last.
Hope you find that informative...
Matteo
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