re: August and Everything After

I fricking love that album. I have always wanted to see them live but they hardly ever tour through this part of the country.

For some reason the widespread perception seems to be that they are merely an average band with a sensational vocalist. I disagree wholeheartedly with that assertion.

While there may not be any virtuoso performers in their group, the arrangements and melodies are top notch and the lyrics are poignant and powerful.

"Mr. Jones", "Round Here", and "Omaha", are three of my favorite songs across any genre. I could listen to them anytime anywhere. In my opinion, this is a particularly good album for a long drive. It has a nomadic element to it that I can't really explain but feels right. As though this album is not bound by region or geography.

By the way, Adam Duritz was with Jennifer Anniston and Courtney Cox. Considering he has such ugly arse hair, he should be elected to the Players Hall of Fame.