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I'm still irate (in a non-time consuming fashion) over U2's ATYCLB not winning Album of the Year at the Grammy's. How does one album have not one but two Record of the Year awards, one Song of the Year, one Rock Song of the Year, one Pop Song of the Year, and one Rock Album of the Year and not win Album of the Year????
Nonetheless, since "O Brother..." won, I thought I'd check it out. There had to be a reason why this album has sold over 5 million copies. There had to be a reason why this album beat U2 for that coveted Album of the Year award. There had to be a reason why the album is so heavily praised. So I bought it.
My review? It was possibly one of the worst albums I have ever heard. There is a near 5 minute version of "You Are My Sunshine." It just drones on and on and on... "you are my sunshine my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey..." is repeated over and over. This cute little children's song is fine in a small dose, but to listen to this nonsense for 5 minutes, with the singer taking himself all seriously, was too much.
Now, I don't mind country. Some old country I find repititive and too twangy. And the new country is often too pop or even rock-sounding in nature. But overall, country has its place. Blue grass music can be brilliant. However, it seems that the creators of "O Brother..." picked the WORSE blue grass songs they could find and redid them.
There are a few rays of hope, but nothing that merits this album of remakes winning such a prestigious award.
U2 were robbed. They were robbed with "Achtung Baby" (easily THE best album of the 90's) and they were robbed here.
At least the album has 7 other Grammy's for it to cherish.
Anyway, if you disagree, please let me know in a civilized fashion. I'd like to be convinced why this album is good - because right now, I'm a heartbeat away from reselling it.
Nonetheless, since "O Brother..." won, I thought I'd check it out. There had to be a reason why this album has sold over 5 million copies. There had to be a reason why this album beat U2 for that coveted Album of the Year award. There had to be a reason why the album is so heavily praised. So I bought it.
My review? It was possibly one of the worst albums I have ever heard. There is a near 5 minute version of "You Are My Sunshine." It just drones on and on and on... "you are my sunshine my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey..." is repeated over and over. This cute little children's song is fine in a small dose, but to listen to this nonsense for 5 minutes, with the singer taking himself all seriously, was too much.
Now, I don't mind country. Some old country I find repititive and too twangy. And the new country is often too pop or even rock-sounding in nature. But overall, country has its place. Blue grass music can be brilliant. However, it seems that the creators of "O Brother..." picked the WORSE blue grass songs they could find and redid them.
There are a few rays of hope, but nothing that merits this album of remakes winning such a prestigious award.
U2 were robbed. They were robbed with "Achtung Baby" (easily THE best album of the 90's) and they were robbed here.
At least the album has 7 other Grammy's for it to cherish.
Anyway, if you disagree, please let me know in a civilized fashion. I'd like to be convinced why this album is good - because right now, I'm a heartbeat away from reselling it.