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A bit darker in my opinion. cheers

I think it was ballsy of Tom to play four Mojo songs in a row on that tour. It was a definite statement, here's a solid chunk of music from the new album and it's quite different from the hits. Enjoy or don't enjoy! However, was it a smart decision? I remember speaking to this bartender at the time, a nice girl who'd never seen Tom before and was excited. I told her she'd pretty much get most of the songs she likes. The next time I saw her I asked what she thought and she enjoyed it, except for the block of Mojo songs. I don't recall if she liked any of them but it was the low point of the show overall. She did enjoy herself though, which was cool. Finally seeing a band you've never seen can be a great time. Anyway, I've a feeling that's representative of most peoples' views of that tour. I think it was also a bit short, or seemed over too quickly. I think she would've really enjoyed the 02 tour. So, while I think it was an interesting choice, especially from a band that usually plays it safe with set lists, I also think it was too much music for the casual fan all at once. Better to have interwoven the songs between hits. For those of you who saw the Mojo tour what was it like? Were you happy at getting four new songs in a row? Do you think it was smart of Tom to do that? Did you think the Mojo songs were much improved in concert? I understand a casual fan being turned off by that segment, even if some of it resonated with them. cheers

http://blurtonline.com/2015/07/fred-mills-tom-petty-and-our-southern-accents/ Here's a sample: "I recall buying the 45 of “Refugee” because it had a non-album B-side, “Casa Dega,” a spooky-sounding slow-burn number that referenced a strange little Florida town (it’s actually spelled Cassadaga) populated by psychics. The lyrics, mysterious yet open-endedly romantic, have always gotten under my skin, like a partially-remembered dream that lingers and haunts you long after you’ve awaken:"

The quotes used to have a nice gray tint, is that something you're still tweaking? I liked it, made them stand out. cheers

Sounds good! cheers

I know you're still working on it but after looking around here a bit more: I prefer a darker line/delineation between posts. It seems kinda faint... Same with the new content, it looks a little strange floating there in all the white. cheers

I like how it looks. cheers

Yeah, a documentary on the disney channel or something, I think.

What I really like about this song, is how you can interpret it as Mike and Tom's guitar interplay, heck, the whole band having the conversation. This seems like their favorite spot for the band to play around in, a midtempo groove with lots of room for improvising. When Tom mentioned how he wanted people to know what the band is like when they play for themselves (the attempt at this with Mojo) I think this was also what he was referring to. And it comes across, this is a lot of fun to listen to; another of their songs that only exist in concert. cheers

Bump!

That's a good point. I think it could've been done. Rebels addresses potentially cliché themes without sounding like typical southern rock. Another approach would've been a mix of what could be considered gritty rock with some southern cliché thrown mixed with the weirdness. (Don't' Come Around, Spike, It Ain't Nothing, etc.) Those two elements would make an interesting contrast and keep the whole thing from being cliché. But the finished album also has a pop side to it which muddles it up. Muddles it up more. Still, I also like some of the pop side. Maybe it all comes down to expectations. If people had never known this was meant to be a concept, would they view the finished album differently? I'll answer my own question, I don't think so. The concept, excuse me, the failed concept is just another blow, because in the end it's the songs that count and while we may differ on the specifics, some of them aren't that good. cheers

Ha ha, none taken! I mean, it ain't nuthin' ta me. Regardless of whether you like the song or not, do you think it fits the theme; is the character in the song an indifferent southern boy who doesn't care about the larger issues but is solely into his (I'm assuming) new love? Glad you liked that link. cheers

Thanks for sharing that. Interesting article that explains why the resulting album is such a hodgepodge. Not the good kind of hodgepodge either.

Interesting footage but terrible audio whining sound in the background...you've been warned.

You Wreck Me seems like a fuzzy area in terms of a hit. Was it? I don't really think of it as one but it seems to elicit a big cheer. Maybe because it was on Wildflowers? Twenty years is a long time to be a part of the set list. And since it isn't a bit hit ( I don't think) it could be replaced by something else that rocks. Maybe I'm wrong and it's a significant single. Again, don't shelve the song forever, just give it a break one tour. Even the residencies, which I enjoy, usually end the same way, with I should have known, Refugee, Runnin' and You Wreck Me somewhere in there.

The neat thing about this album, since it's come up, is the songs are so good, even alternate versions work. Ha ha, I did think of doing the alphabetical thing, a trick Frank Black has used. I like Love is A Long Road in the third spot, I feel it makes a good match with I Won't Back Down, is contrasted with A Face in the Crowd, which sets up Running Down A Dream. Heck, the whole Side A of Full Moon is an amazing run of songs on its own. Free Fallin---the sad love song that's also a bit of an anthem I Won't Back Down---the upbeat optimistic song of defiance Love is A Long Road---rock song with a heavy groove A Face in the Crowd---simple wistful sad song Running Down A Dream---turbo charged optimistic rockin' song That's an amazing Side A. cheers

I think so. I'm fairly sure the song has been present at every show or close to it since 1995. That's twenty years of playing it. While I certainly enjoy the jam in the middle and it's a catchy fun riff, I think they could find another fast paced song to take its place for a while. Perhaps Fault Lines. Or Finding Out. Makin' Some Noise? Any of these (or others) could be stretched out the way You Wreck Me is. I'm not saying stop performing the song, just give it a rest for a tour or residency. cheers

Really interesting review of the Fenway concert! http://www.jukeboxgraduate.com/2014/09/concert-review-tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-fenway-park-august-30-2014/ Just a sample from it: "When you go to see a veteran band like this—and let’s remember that the ‘new guy,’ as Petty joked during the band intros, is Steve Ferrone, who’s been there for 20 years—you’re not just going to hear the songs. You’re going for the experience of what it’s like to see that particular configuration of humans manifest their unique shared energy. Not to get all new age woo woo on you, but Tom Petty onstage with Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell is a very specific, particular thing and that vibe is so powerful you can feel it all the way over in section B7..."

I just put Full Moon Fever into order from shortest song to longest and that works really well, too.

Nicely put, I agree, the song does capture that feeling. People don't do that anymore? If not, that would a shame...I hope they still do! cheers

If you could request 5 deep cuts for the band to pull out at a residency, what would they be? 1) Zombie Zoo (with cool Benmont solo)---never been played, could rock live 2) Finding Out----never been played as far as I know, great song, awesome bridge! 3) When the Time Comes----pulled out a few years ago, great song 4) It Ain't Nothin' To Me----under appreciated classic 5) The Apartment Song or Luna. Not sure about this fifth spot. cheers

Sorry about your loss and good luck dealing with all the work you're doing with the house and the old papers, belongings, etc.

Was listening to a live version of Free Girl Now and quite liked it, was surprised at how much I liked it, so Echo has gone up in my estimation overall but still nowhere near my favorites from them. cheers

I found this article on the site that used to be Gone Gator. I would sometimes check that place out, didn't know what happened to it. cheers http://tompetty.rocks/news/item/84-southern-accents

I don't know, I think there is some interesting and varied comments on this site, both laudatory and critical of TPATH. Interesting point about another band doing that song. It's possible some give the song some slack because it's from TPATH. I think everyone, band and fans, understand it's not a serious song but just something different and fun for them and was probably needed as a bit of levity on Echo. Mike's voice is odd and it appeals to me, and I like the simple riff and the luvva chorus. But I also understand why people don't like the song. Out of their large catalog of deep cuts, this wouldn't be one I'd want them to bring back, though if they did, I'd be happy because it was something different from the same old, same old. cheers