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What are three roots/Americana albums good for a date?
Remember in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' when Damone tells Mike Ratner to "whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV" on a date to guarantee some smoochin'? Well, it doesn't work, but I was thinking what are some Americana/roots albums that are perfect for first (or early) dates. Usually jazz or soul are go-to genres for the situation, but what roots music (bands, albums, songs) fits the bill?
1. The Wailin' Jennys-Firecracker
2. Jimmy LaFave-Cimarron Manifesto
3. Storyhill-self titled
4. Justin Townes Earle-Midnight at the Movies
5. Old Crow Medicine Show-self titled
6. Chuck Prophet-Soap & Water
7. Wilco-A.M. or Being There
8. Ryan Adams-Cold Roses
9. Rhett Miller-self titled
10. Neil Young-On the Beach (arguably 'Americana' but damn good nonetheless)
Brandon-RHR
1. The Wailin' Jennys-Firecracker
2. Jimmy LaFave-Cimarron Manifesto
3. Storyhill-self titled
4. Justin Townes Earle-Midnight at the Movies
5. Old Crow Medicine Show-self titled
6. Chuck Prophet-Soap & Water
7. Wilco-A.M. or Being There
8. Ryan Adams-Cold Roses
9. Rhett Miller-self titled
10. Neil Young-On the Beach (arguably 'Americana' but damn good nonetheless)
Brandon-RHR
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Permalink Reply by DublinBlues on
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I'd say:
Mark Olson - Salvation Blues
Just about anything by Darden Smith
Lyle Lovett - This Old House
Good choice about Jimmy LaFave. Blue Nightfall would work well, too.
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Permalink Reply by Red House Records on -
Blue Nightfall... excellent suggestion!
Brandon-RHR
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Permalink Reply by TenLayers on -
Joe Henry...Scar
Lucinda Williams..World Without Tears
Shelby Lynne..Suit Yourself...The last track "Rainy Night in Georgia" is killer and if the time is right, you go in with your best move..lol
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Permalink Reply by Elvis Fontenot on -
What's a "date" ? ;)
Hank Snr.
Maybe that's where I'm going wrong....
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Permalink Reply by denton fabrics on -
Does Jeff Buckley's "Grace" fit in here? I think that's one of the all-time makeout albums. Most anything by Ryan Adams would work too. But outside of that, I think you've gotta look at chick albums. Christ, has anyone ever made out to Johnny Cash? Or Steve Earle? (Ooo, Steve Earle as a makeout record - thats a buzz kill.) Tift Merritt would be fine, anything by Shelby Lynne or sister Ali would work for me too. Kasey Chambers. Definately stick with the ladies for this category.
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Permalink Reply by Red House Records on
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I guess I don't consider "Grace" Americana, but definitely one of the all time great albums. An album for romancin'.
Brandon
www.redhouserecords.com
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Permalink Reply by Amilia K Spicer on -
Gotta say that I've made out to Steve Earle.
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Permalink Reply by denton fabrics on
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Hey Amilia! Have you heard "Townes" yet?? ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Amilia K Spicer on
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Haven't yet..been in the studio so much, am way behind on my music buying. Can't wait though...
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Permalink Reply by Jaimie Muehlhausen on -
Shannon McNally - Geronimo
Shawn Colvin - A Few Small Repairs
Be Good Tanyas - Chinatown
Tift Merrit - Another Country
Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger
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Permalink Reply by Red House Records on
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Wow, Ryan Adams seems to be making an appearance on a lot of folks lists! Luckily, he's got plenty of material to pick from.
Brandon
www.redhouserecords.com
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Permalink Reply by Sean on -
1. The Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall
2. Drive By Truckers - Decoration Day (Though you may want to skip over "The Deeper In" as the whole topic of incest may put your date off. I know from experience that the song makes my wife's skin crawl.)
3. Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel
4. The Grateful Dead - American Beauty (Of their two real "twangy" records, the other being Workingman's Dead, this one is more date friendly.)
5. Reckless Kelly - Wicked Twisted Road
6. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Jacksonville City Nights
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