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Topic: The Power of Music

Not for the faint hearted.  In my life I've heard some great song-writing but to be honest had become a bit jaded with the current crop of Bob Dylan wannabes.  I knew of Jason Isbell when he was in Drive By Truckers but it has been as a solo artist that this guy's come into his own.  This song touched me like no other song I've ever heard.  His use of using the F-bomb on first listen brought a wtf response, but upon further thought the word punctuated the anger of those that have to carry on with their lives.  The last time I remember somebody writing a song like that was John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" in the early 70's.

I dedicate this song to my beloved Mitzi and to all the others that have been touched by the Elephant's presence.

http://youtu.be/ClugMhMbrRg

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Re: The Power of Music

Jason's stock is rising.  Here's another great piece of writing honoring our veterans.  A little more upbeat as well. 
http://youtu.be/nytCf3F_4pc

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Re: The Power of Music

Poignant lyrics and a timeless theme. I like it.

Rick

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Re: The Power of Music

Hi, i've discovered Jason just some weeks ago in a forum like this. No way such music will have radio time here in Italy, so i am always late to discover the few good stuff that comes around these days.

I have to say that i'm impressed with his work and Southeastern is really a great album. Great music, because i don't play it in the background while i''m doing other stuff, but because i have to stop and sit at my favorite chair, put on my headphones and listen to it like i used to do a long time ago. In this super fast, always moving modern times, that doesn't happen very often anymore!

Thanks for the links, great music!

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