Comments on: Hypocrisy & The ‘Mats Reunion

By: mark

mark — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:00:54 +0000

I like Paul Revere & the Raiders (well up to 1966 anyway) but they were ALWAYS about making money, I would not have gone to see them in 1995. I would see the Replacements or even just Paul & Tommy anytime. Historically the two bands were about as far apart in attitude as two bands can possibly get. 1995 Jodi gets my pardon.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:08:41 +0000

In reply to Brett.

Please tell me you’ve gone back and discovered The Hold Steady’s back catalog. You simply must, Boys & Girls in America and Separation Sunday are fabulous albums.

I never thought of the water tower reference but I bet you’re right. Craig Finn loves the ‘Mats as much as I do.

By: Brett

Brett — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:37:01 +0000

In reply to Jodi.

I hope you’re right, Jodi!

I missed seeing them back in the day (didn’t catch on ’til they broke up – apparently my head was up me arse!) so I hope they do a homestand. I’ll take a 1st Ave stand, though with all the hoopla, maybe a bigger venue will be in order …

I’ve never seen the Hold Steady, but ‘Stay Positive’ woke my long-slumbering love of new music … Is it just me, or is that a definite nod to the original version of “Can’t Hardly Wait” with that “water tower” reference?

Cheers!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:47:22 +0000

In reply to Brett.

Brett, all rumors are pointing to maybe an actual tour. I’m predicting (based on nothing but my desire) a 3-night stint somewhere in the Twin Cities. You can come for that — deadlines be damned!

Have you seen The Hold Steady before? I don’t think there is a more joyous performer than Craig Finn. He always seems to be genuinely happy to be playing rock & roll.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:45:31 +0000

In reply to Doug.

Until this week I liked to believe my younger self would be all “right on Old Jodi, you’re pretty rad.” However, now she’s all “sellout,” which, as you know, is the worst thing to happen to a GenXer.

If the Westerberg tour from 05 (?) is any indication there will be many full reports. So many you’l be “SHUT UP, CHROMEY!”