So it’s safe to say you liked it A LOT ?

Never having read your blog before, I don’t know if this one is typical of your writing. However, if your intent is to present a critical review of an album, it seems to me that you should make several specific comments and observations regarding the musical aspects of the album under review (the vocals, the arrangements, etc.) You made only two musical comments in your entire “review”: 1) the use of the banjo in “Good Riddance”, and 2) the tempo of “Good Riddance.” You are actually wrong on the 2nd point as the Campbell version and Green Day version are EXACTLY the same tempo (96 beats per minute…do the math)!

It seems rather obvious that your bias against older
artists recording anything clouded your ability to present a fair assessment of this album. The lack of any specific comments about any of the other 9 tracks makes me wonder if you even listened to the entire album.

As for me, I prefer to evaluate music based on the performances and songs I hear…not on the age of the
performer.

Tony

Aren’t you “youngsters” supposed to be more tolerant than us rigid, stuck in the mud “old timers”? What til you hear the music before deciding you don’t like it or don’t want to listen to it. Good music is good music and a good performance is a good performance regardless of who does it.

In the immortal words of that great philospher J.T. Kirk, “Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant”. Be tolerant whether it’s from young minds or older minds…….

hey guys, I totally appreciate your feedback and defense of Glen. I’m not saying he’s a bad musician. I mostly thought it seemed ridiculous to me at 2AM this morning while reading the press release for album.
I don’t understand him covering Green Day and the Foo Fighters and U2 when he does have millions of fans and makes more money than I’ll ever see on his own musical merits.
If and when I hear the album in its entirety, I may change my mind. But, to clarify, not attacking his musical skill, just the idea of it all.

Well, let’s try saying Glen covered these songs for the simple reason that THEY ARE GOOD SONGS. I think an album of cover tunes that are “outside the box” is kinda cutting edge…. why wouldn’t you? Do you realize there are some musicians (many who may be in today’s most recent & trendy music scene) who admire Glen for his guitar talent & his ear from a good song?

Glen is a country boy (from my home state of Arkansas) at heart (no pun intended), but as some reviewers have labeled him, he is very “countrypolitan”, too. Which only reflects his talent that few casual music fans fail to pick up.

I get it my friend, you mention money. Glen has not done this album for money. He could have retired years ago. Glen has made this album because we his fans wanted a new album, and we wanted something different. Glen has answered the call and gave us something new and unique in his repertoire. He has I feel placed the fans first and foremost.

Regards

Will

Confushios say: When reviewing a new cd honorable you much first actually listen to the music. I have listened to it so I can now comment.. … Awesome!!
Everyone should check it ou!!!

You say its a report but it bleeds of your opinion all over this article. Not really a news bit then. I have read your stories before, you cover allot more modern bands and artists so I think Paul was right on the money about this article.