Sky is Blue

There has been quite a few CD’s released already this year, so I have a lot of catching up to do. So for the next little while I will do some full reviews of CD's and then throw in some others that I have already rated but do not feel like talking about. If you want me to review a CD just ask. I will see if I can get to it.

DewGills Rating System-DRS
Well it really is quite easy. It is based out of four, and the only way to get a five is to be one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES. Therefore, a new CD does not really qualify for that. But real classics and CD’s older than a year may.




Wilco
Sky Blue Sky
Country-Alternative
3.58 DRS

I am a new Wilco fan, having just got into the band upon their 2 CD release of Kicking Television. Therefore, as a new listener of the band, I am not sure exactly where they have been, but I do know where they are headed. Grammy please! If only a real band could win one, (that is a topic for another day). This CD is dominated by great guitars and great lyrics. The guitars are lead by writer and Wilco founder Jeff Tweedy. Jeff is often joined by both Nels Cline and Pat Sansone for the great guitar battles. Pat also joins Jeff on the track 2, “You Are My Face” for a great harmony with bass player John Stiratt. The CD starts out upbeat with the song, “Either Way” and the lyrics, “Maybe the sun will shine today.” Then ends on an upbeat note with, “On and On and On,” a song sung apologetically until the guitar break then it kicks your butt. The song with the most commercial appeal is, “What Light”. While “Hate it Here,” offers a most depressed look at keeping yourself, busy after a nasty break up. The song then turns on you and with a Beatles style guitar break down that wakes you up and says that it may just be ok. If you love great music, then you must have this CD.

Doing The Nano Shuffle
Song Band/Performer CD Title DRS

1. The Last Night Skillet Comatose 3
2. Leave Me Wilco Sky Blue Sky 3
3. Baby, I Love Your Way Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive 5
4. Shout Out Loud Amos Lee Supply and Demand 4
5. Everybody’s Broken Bon Jovi Lost Highway 4
6. Seeing Things Black Crows Freak ‘n Roll 2
7. No Direction Bad Religion Generator 3
8. High Five Big and Rich Between Raising Hell Amazing Grace 3
9. Movie Theme Beck The Information 2
10. Take it Back Barenaked Ladies Barenaked Ladies are Me 3

Other CD’s

Andrew Bird
Armchair Apocrypha
Rock-Alternative
2.41 DRS

Chris Cornell
Carry On
Rock
3.07 DRS

John Mayer
The Sessions EP
Rock-Blues
3.33 DRS