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yoengjyh
8
Jul 7, 2018
More than 1 headphone and 1 IEM is consider too many. Cause we have only 1 pair of ears. Important is enjoying the music you love. Thus, quality and quantity of music are far more important than cans.
jaydunndiddit
3263
Jul 10, 2018
yoengjyhI've always found this argument interesting. We only have one pair of legs yet we own many different types and cuts of pants. We only have two feet yet own multiple shoes. I know it's all subjective but while I think it's proper to have a good stable of headphones for environment and musical taste I do wonder "how many is too many?" I have a very eclectic taste in music (everything sans country) so for me to find one headphone to rule them all would be nigh impossible. Let alone one that is travel and work worthy.
jaydunndidditOh I bet I could find some country you might like IMO good music is available in all genres... if one looks hard enough. Jason Isbell is a good start, runs the gamut from Americana to Rock to Country. Ryan Bingham is another good option.
jaydunndiddit
3263
Jul 12, 2018
ElectronicVicesOK, I listened to the two you mentioned and they were not to my liking. They didn't sound bad (quite the contrary, actually) but I found them to be a bit boring. Jason Isbell was kinda corny and his tunes sound like "the good ol' days" from the 40/50s. He has a smooth voice but lacks some excitement and panache. Ryan Bingham, while I enjoyed his voice and it's gravely nature, I found the guitar playing a bit boring and simple. The lyrical content wasn't really up my alley either. They were definitely interesting so thank you for the suggestions. They were honestly pretty good compared to some of the twangy, commercial pop country I grew up with (I'm a good ol' Kentucky boy).
jaydunndidditYeah I'm not a giant fan of a lot of the country on the radio... sorry they weren't quite to your liking but I appreciate you giving them a shot. Ryan Bingham is self-taught, which may explain some of the simplistic song structures. Lucero is an interesting fusion of country, rock and even a little punk attitude. There are two different groups called Lucero, I'm referring to the one from Memphis, not Mexico. Also Willie Nelson & Hank Williams I, II or III are worth a listen.
jaydunndiddit
3263
Jul 12, 2018
ElectronicVicesI'll add them to my queue. Always down for discovering something new so if you have more good suggestions I'm all ears. If it's any help, I'm a huge Dolly Parton fan and do enjoy Willie Nelson from time to time (he can be hit or miss depending on the decade...). Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline are pretty good and stick out to me as well.
I also think Bingham has a lot of potential. I really like the texture of his voice and his cadence as it has a raw quality to it I really enjoy. If he can up his guitar playing and lyrics he could really be amazing overall. I feel like he's stuck between sounding raw and old-school vs. smooth and commercial. I just prefer the former more I suppose.
jaydunndidditBingham also plays a bit with his style from album to album which angers some of his early fans. I found him after he had changed things up a bit and can appreciate his evolution over time. I was/am a Drive-by Truckers fan which is where the Jason Isbell interest comes from. Definitely agree on Willie and 'different decades' bit, his reggae album was interesting but most certainly a touch odd.
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