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album:  Honky Tonk
artist:   Son Volt
released: 2013-03-05
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Son Volt

Son Volt is an American rock band formed in 1994 by Jay Farrar after the breakup of Uncle Tupelo. The band's current line-up consists of Farrar (vocals, guitar), Andrew DuPlantis (bass guitar), John Horton (guitar), Mark Patterson (drums), and Mark Spencer (keyboard, steel guitar). In addition to playing alternative rock, the band is considered a staple of the alternative country rock movement of the 1990s. The band's sound also is rooted in folk rock and Americana. The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2001, before reforming in 2004.

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Down the Highway
length: 3:54
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Shine On
length: 3:31
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Down the Highway - Son Volt
Posted 11 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta:
jerrieberrie wrote:

Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Jay Ferrar -  All have their moments, honest, sad, hopeful.  Just real most of the time.  I know some folks can't stand the voices but I love the variety that Radio Paradise plays.  Thanks for providing and  expanding our musical experience.  I am a person who enjoys the emotion that some voices carry and the lyrics and ideas they convey.  I identify with that a lot more than whether singing is on key or not.  Thanks Bill and Rebecca.  People be kind to each to other.



 
I agree with all that you said.
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Posted 3 years ago by juandiablo:
Totally under rated I give this a 7 plus or better!
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Posted 6 years ago by khardog145:
5.5 Average is disgraceful!  COME ON!  Can't you hear it?
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Posted 10 years ago by Moak:
nmatavka wrote:
Not to be critical, but this song sucks the part of a donkey directly under the belly.

 
Being an idiot is a choice for most people.  You know how to use a computer so you can't really be this stupid, can you?
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Posted 11 years ago by jerrieberrie:

Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Jay Ferrar -  All have their moments, honest, sad, hopeful.  Just real most of the time.  I know some folks can't stand the voices but I love the variety that Radio Paradise plays.  Thanks for providing and  expanding our musical experience.  I am a person who enjoys the emotion that some voices carry and the lyrics and ideas they convey.  I identify with that a lot more than whether singing is on key or not.  Thanks Bill and Rebecca.  People be kind to each to other.


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Posted 7 years ago by Tom_Price:
Good song. Good band. Thanks Jay. Keep on rocking.
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Posted 6 years ago by Screature:
I have always loved this song.
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Posted 2 years ago by costoonces:
I hear Bruces Cockburn and Springsteen in this. Nice tune.
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Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind:
volnomad wrote:
I like Son Volt, a lot, and I've seen them many times in various incarnations over the years. Jay Farrar is only 46, but his soul is 96. Wise but weary.

 

Growing up in Belleville IL will do that to a person. 

Wonder if he gets back there...to drink Stag Beer. 
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Posted 8 years ago by volnomad:
I like Son Volt, a lot, and I've seen them many times in various incarnations over the years. Jay Farrar is only 46, but his soul is 96. Wise but weary.
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Posted 10 years ago by Jannne:
I tell you what - I love the variety of music on RP - and this song is a pearl amongst a cluster of gems.
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Posted 3 years ago by pktinkler2984:
 bimmerfan739 wrote:

Just did my part with a 10, which it's not but neither is it a 5.7. Had to boost it, always loved that Son Volt, Wilco, Farrar end of things.


I have to agree.  I saw Farrar in a basement venue in Cardiff, Wales, back in about 2005/6, and he was mesmerising.  His band was also superb.  Such a unique sound, and 'Barstow' was a particular highlight.
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Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy:
Well, I like it.
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Posted 10 years ago by PRoeder61:
nmatavka wrote:
Not to be critical, but this song sucks the part of a donkey directly under the belly.

 

Classy
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Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc:
Refreshingly great lyrics ahh to sink the teeth into
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Posted 2 years ago by chimaross61:
I can just speak for myself.  Son Volt is one of my favorites!  I love everything about them.  Jay’s vocals, the lyrics and the band- especially the steel guitar!  “Shine On” is just one of many, many wonderful songs.  Long live Son Volt
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Posted 6 years ago by RabbitEars:
khardog145 wrote:
5.5 Average is disgraceful!  COME ON!  Can't you hear it?
 
Just my take on it... I find this just fine, but been there done that. Can't say there's anything wrong with it except it doesn't feel original - it sounds like a dozen other artists I've heard many times over. 
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Posted 6 years ago by jambo:
surely you jest! son volt are an a list country band. jay is as important to the evolution of music as gram parsons. the double fiddles on hearts and minds . . . lordy. 
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Posted 10 years ago by h8rhater:
nmatavka wrote:
Not to be critical, but this song sucks the part of a donkey directly under the belly.

  Moak wrote:

Being an idiot is a choice for most people.  You know how to use a computer so you can't really be this stupid, can you?

 
I'm betting on the answer being YES.
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Posted 10 years ago by Stingray:
Helgi would say: "NICE"
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