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"Rock oriented jam band with 30 year career that still exist on and off, my favorite period of their music was 72-77"
Johnny Livewire commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"I love Jason's music and was deeply saddened to hear he had passed. My personal favoutrite: "Soul" by Songs Ohia (because that boy had a lot of soul): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_RwT-uIOZE"
Steve Pellettiere commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"Yeah, thanks, Kyla. As another who hadn't heard of Mr.Molina until his passing, I was unfamiliar with his work, but have been enjoying much of it this morning thanks to the link you provided.Kind of surprised he escaped me until this point as…"
Jimmy Warburton commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
" Jason Molina was an artist who just sang and played what was inside him... I'm a person who loves sad songs.
Never got to see him. But I was always hoping to have him emerge from exile from health related…"
Penny Blacks commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"Very, very upset to hear about Jason's passing. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation, in my opinion. If you are looking for an ideal place to start, I would suggest the album "Magnolia Electric Co." by Songs:Ohia.…"
james kevin oliver commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"Thank you Kyla, I'll investigate."
Kyla Fairchild commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"Very sad. Here's a link to bandcamp where there are many of his albums available to stream for anyone who wants to check out his great music.
There is also a forum thread here on the ND site.
@james, there is a good overview on…"
denton fabrics commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"He was a great artist. I think Songs:Ohia was a cross between a toned down version of the Pixies and Yo La Tengo. He'll be missed.
P.S. Nice 'stache, by the way."
james kevin oliver commented on Drew de Man's blog post 'Jason Molina, R.I.P.'
"I hadn't heard of him until he died but have been listening to some of his work like Didn't it Rain now. beautiful songs and a great voice. It would be good to read an overview of his career with some tips on what to buy. Thank you for…"
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Jason Molina, R.I.P.
So sad to hear about Jason Molina's passing. He was truly a talented songwriter and bandleader with a beautiful voice and a soul that belongs among the greats like Townes Van Zandt, Pablo Neruda, Will Oldham, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.Molina's perspective on art and music was shaped growing up in the rust belt, in Lorain, Ohio--a place some might call a cultural backwater. It is worth noting that the town also produced the great Toni Morrison, and Don Novello (aka Father Guido Sarducci). But,…See More
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Jason Molina, R.I.P.
So sad to hear about Jason Molina's passing. He was truly a talented songwriter and bandleader with a beautiful voice and a soul that belongs among the greats like Townes Van Zandt, Pablo Neruda, Will Oldham, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.Molina's perspective on art and music was shaped growing up in the rust belt, in Lorain, Ohio--a place some might call a cultural backwater. It is worth noting that the town also produced the great Toni Morrison, and Don Novello (aka Father Guido Sarducci). But,…See More
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Jason Molina, R.I.P.
So sad to hear about Jason Molina's passing. He was truly a talented songwriter and bandleader with a beautiful voice and a soul that belongs among the greats like Townes Van Zandt, Pablo Neruda, Will Oldham, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan.
Molina's perspective on art and music was shaped growing up in the rust belt, in Lorain, Ohio--a place some might call a cultural backwater. It is worth noting that the town also produced the great Toni Morrison, and Don Novello (aka Father Guido…
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- At 12:17pm on December 12, 2012,
Drew de Man said…
12/12/12 finds me living in a new place, with a new coffee shop, two new recordings on the cusp of release, Dave Brubek and Ravi Shankar recently passed. It's been years since I shed a tear at the demise of the old No Depression magazine. Finally, I'm back in the orbit. Nice to be back.
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