James G. Carlson
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James G. Carlson commented on Barbara Bruederlin's blog post 'Get Out of Sin City - Boca Chica'
Looking forward to giving this one a listen. A fine write-up for a worthwhile band.
Jan 21

Review: "Yeah, I Carve Cheetahs" by Restavrant

Los Angeles-based roots rock and electro trash duo Restavrant have created a visionary and positively indiosyncratic sound which involves both sides of the musical coin, so to speak. With bluesy slide guitar and countrified pickin', gritty megaphone vocal delivery, harmonica, the layers provided by loop station programming, the catchy electric vibe of a keyboard, and the clank, tap and stomp of a junkyard drum kit, these two churn out something that is equal parts organic and mechanical, and…See More
A blog post by James G. Carlson was featured Dec 27, 2011

Review: "Yeah, I Carve Cheetahs" by Restavrant

Los Angeles-based roots rock and electro trash duo Restavrant have created a visionary and positively indiosyncratic sound which involves both sides of the musical coin, so to speak. With bluesy slide guitar and countrified pickin', gritty megaphone vocal delivery, harmonica, the layers provided by loop station programming, the catchy electric vibe of a keyboard, and the clank, tap and stomp of a junkyard drum kit, these two churn out something that is equal parts organic and mechanical, and…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Dec 25, 2011
Kim Rinehart commented on James G. Carlson's blog post 'Review: "4 Strings" by Willy Tea Taylor'
Nice!!  had me singing along by the second refrain!  I will looking up more of this mans music.
Nov 20, 2011

Review: "4 Strings" by Willy Tea Taylor

Every once in a great while there comes along a tremendously talented singer/songwriter whose songs move us so profoundly that the visceral impact of each one is felt long after the final chord played and the last line sung trail off into the brief silence between. Folk troubadour Willy Tea Taylor is just such an artist. With a rootsy, minimalist sound created from a four-string acoustic and his natural voice, he sings life true and…See More
A blog post by James G. Carlson was featured Nov 19, 2011

Review: "4 Strings" by Willy Tea Taylor

Every once in a great while there comes along a tremendously talented singer/songwriter whose songs move us so profoundly that the visceral impact of each one is felt long after the final chord played and the last line sung trail off into the brief silence between. Folk troubadour Willy Tea Taylor is just such an artist. With a rootsy, minimalist sound created from a four-string acoustic and his natural voice, he sings life true and…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Nov 18, 2011

Review: "They Called Us Country" by DM Bob & the Deficits

Off Label Records has released what they are calling DM Bob & the Deficits' "very long lost fifth album," They Called Us Country. As the title suggests, the thirteen songs on this album are a rare batch recorded between 1999 and 2002 that were "simply deemed too country" to find placement on the trio's earlier releases. You see, DM Bob & the Deficits' sound has been best known as a garage rock and bluesy swamp pop combination, usually with only a touch of country, and so it makes…See More
A blog post by James G. Carlson was featured Nov 7, 2011

Review: "They Called Us Country" by DM Bob & the Deficits

Off Label Records has released what they are calling DM Bob & the Deficits' "very long lost fifth album," They Called Us Country. As the title suggests, the thirteen songs on this album are a rare batch recorded between 1999 and 2002 that were "simply deemed too country" to find placement on the trio's earlier releases. You see, DM Bob & the Deficits' sound has been best known as a garage rock and bluesy swamp pop combination, usually with only a touch of country, and so it makes…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Nov 5, 2011

Review: "Backatchya" by Little Joe Ayers

Now that blues legends R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough are no longer with us, I am certain most fans would agree that the North Mississippi Hill Country scene just isn't the same. And this style as a whole would no doubt be in jeopardy of finding itself shelved somewhere in the vast archives of music history, if not for the few remaining artists whose time has come to step forward from the backing bands of the greats to becoming greats themselves.…See More
A blog post by James G. Carlson was featured Oct 28, 2011

Review: "Backatchya" by Little Joe Ayers

Now that blues legends R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough are no longer with us, I am certain most fans would agree that the North Mississippi Hill Country scene just isn't the same. And this style as a whole would no doubt be in jeopardy of finding itself shelved somewhere in the vast archives of music history, if not for the few remaining artists whose time has come to step forward from the backing bands of the greats to becoming greats themselves.…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Oct 26, 2011

An interview with Nick Jackman of Stomping Nick and His Blues Grenade

New Zealand native Nick Jackman, who also goes by the moniker Stomping Nick for his one-man punk blues project, entered the scene in the not too distant past like a sonic tempest furiously moving through the present musical landscape. With his well-timed percussion, which consists of a standard kick drum, snare rig and hi-hat, it only further increases the explosive quality of his sound. But it is all of the elements of his sound together that make it what it is–-the dirty, fuzz-driven…See More
A blog post by James G. Carlson was featured Oct 4, 2011

An interview with Nick Jackman of Stomping Nick and His Blues Grenade

New Zealand native Nick Jackman, who also goes by the moniker Stomping Nick for his one-man punk blues project, entered the scene in the not too distant past like a sonic tempest furiously moving through the present musical landscape. With his well-timed percussion, which consists of a standard kick drum, snare rig and hi-hat, it only further increases the explosive quality of his sound. But it is all of the elements of his sound together that make it what it is–-the dirty, fuzz-driven…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Oct 3, 2011
James G. Carlson commented on April Wolfe's blog post 'Nick 13'
Based on my appreciation for Tiger Army's music I requested a press copy of Nick 13's solo album, and I was pretty impressed with it. In fact, I did a little review of it as well. Your review is damn good though, April, and I probably like…
Aug 23, 2011

Catching up with The Goddamn Gallows: an interview with Fishgutzzz

Every once in a while there comes along a truly exceptional band whose sound utterly defies the already long list of genre terms with which we classify today's music. One such band, The Goddamn Gallows, own a unique sound that has been given the previously unheard of terms of "gutterbilly blues" and "hobocore." Fitting, to be sure; but if one were forced to simplify or break down the sound created by this ensemble of miscreants and vagabonds,…See More
Blog post by James G. Carlson Aug 23, 2011
James G. Carlson commented on Easy Ed's blog post 'An incomplete list of upcoming new releases'
Also coming up in the near future is Slackeye Slim's "El Santo Grial: La Pistola Piadosa." It is absolutely brilliant! Farmageddon Records does it again. In fact, if they keep this up they'll have an exceptional record release…
Jul 20, 2011
Ken Willingale commented on James G. Carlson's blog post 'Review: "Peyton on Patton" by Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band'
what about a trip across the ocean to the UK. Would love to see them here.
Jul 19, 2011

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Review: "Yeah, I Carve Cheetahs" by Restavrant

Los Angeles-based roots rock and electro trash duo Restavrant have created a visionary and positively indiosyncratic sound which involves both sides of the musical coin, so to speak. With bluesy slide guitar and countrified pickin', gritty megaphone vocal delivery, harmonica, the layers provided by loop station programming, the catchy electric vibe of a keyboard, and the clank, tap and stomp of a junkyard drum kit, these two churn out something that is equal parts organic and…

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Posted on December 24, 2011 at 9:00pm

James G. Carlson

Review: "4 Strings" by Willy Tea Taylor

Every once in a great while there comes along a tremendously talented singer/songwriter whose songs move us so profoundly that the visceral impact of each one is felt long after the final chord played and the last line sung trail off into the brief silence between. Folk troubadour Willy Tea Taylor is just such an artist. With a rootsy, minimalist sound created from a four-string acoustic and his natural voice, he…

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Posted on November 17, 2011 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

James G. Carlson

Review: "They Called Us Country" by DM Bob & the Deficits

Off Label Records has released what they are calling DM Bob & the Deficits' "very long lost fifth album," They Called Us Country. As the title suggests, the thirteen songs on this album are a rare batch recorded between 1999 and 2002 that were "simply deemed too country" to find placement on the trio's earlier releases. You see, DM Bob & the Deficits' sound has been best known as a garage rock and bluesy swamp pop combination, usually with only a touch of country, and… Continue

Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:30pm

James G. Carlson

Review: "Backatchya" by Little Joe Ayers



Now that blues legends R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough are no longer with us, I am certain most fans would agree that the North Mississippi Hill Country scene just isn't the same. And this style as a whole would no doubt be in jeopardy of finding itself shelved somewhere in the vast archives of music history, if not for the few remaining artists whose time has come to step forward from the backing bands of the greats to becoming greats themselves.…

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Posted on October 25, 2011 at 10:00pm

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At 4:33am on April 27, 2011, Steve HatchSteve Hatch said…

 

Hi James

 

      As a featured contributor to No Depression, I’m particularly keen on getting your feedback for the following – Please forgive the intrusion if you don’t have the time or inclination to reply.

 

      I’ve posted the following to the No Depression discussion board – you can either respond there or alternatively drop me a line at shatchsurvey1@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thanks very much for your time

Kind regards,

Steve

 

 

 

My name is Steve Hatch and I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in Bath, England (though I happen to be an ex-pat Georgia boy).  I would be extremely grateful if you could find the time to listen to the track (link below) and answer the 2 accompanying questions.  The more detail, the better of course (more to say in my final analysis) – but all feedback will be useful and very much appreciated.

 

Sadly, as this is an academic pursuit, there is a deadline.  Please reply by May 20th if at all possible so that I can have time to chew over your response and include it in my final write-up.

 

            The track: http://soundcloud.com/stevehatch

 

1)     Which artist/band(s) would you say the track is most similar to and why?

 

2)     Which genre(s) would you say the track belongs to and why?

At 9:48am on February 25, 2011, Carolina StillCarolina Still said…
thanks for the interest, let me know how i can help..
At 6:56am on December 7, 2010, SuzYSue SmiThSuzYSue SmiTh said…
! I read that article from a link On facebook! It was spot On ! You have a gift for writing No doubt
At 7:52am on December 3, 2010, SuzYSue SmiThSuzYSue SmiTh said…
howdy friend!........ Fine taste ye have :)
At 1:23pm on November 14, 2010, Barbara BruederlinBarbara Bruederlin said…
Hi James, glad to have you as a friend here!
best,
Barbara
At 10:58pm on November 7, 2010, Bryan DasteBryan Daste said…
Thanks! Looking forward to the piece. We really appreciate the love and support from this community and people like yourself who help keep us moving forward!
At 7:00pm on October 26, 2010, Ariel AbshireAriel Abshire said…
Hey, thanks for being my first friend on No Depression! Looking forward to reading your stuff. Keep me posted! --Ariel
At 3:10am on January 17, 2010, James G. CarlsonJames G. Carlson said…
Welcome to the No Depression community here! I am new here myself, as I only signed up maybe a little less than a month ago. So far it's been a positive experience, since I have stumbled upon quite a few well written and informative posts about artists whose music I find more than a little palatable. Even though I am employed as a writer in a rather modest sense, I enjoy posing articles here at the No Depression site; there's a great audience for important, meaningful and worthwhile music. In fact, I will be posting a few more historical pieces in the coming months on artists such as: the Piedmont bluesman Robert Johnson, who, whether in earnest or jokingly, claimed he sold his soul to the devil for his guitar and songwriting skills; the obscure banjo player and vocalist Dock Boggs, whose blend of old-timey Appalachian folk and early blues earned him brief periods of recognition throughout his life, particularly near the end; the one-man band artist Jay Abner, whose gritty, non-traditional blues and rock n' roll sound is still appreciated by many today; and one-man band rockabilly legend Hasil Adkins and his dirty southern twang, bizarre lyrical content, born redneck meets veteran rebel rocker vocals (all hootin' and hollerin'...with a touch of cool, half-spoken moments sprinkled about), and his musical endeavors up till his death in 2005. There may be more. But those are the first that come to mind. I've even started some of them. Anyway, thanks again for the encouragement and the information. It's always appreciated.
At 11:10am on January 4, 2010, No DepressionNo Depression said…
Hi there and welcome to the No Depression community! We hope you're finding everything okay. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback (here are some FAQs in case anything's confusing). Thanks for joining. Cheers!
Kim
 
 
 

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