Skunkeye is really digging the new Loretta Lynn. Jack White really found the right tone for the album, simple and straightforward, letting her songwriting and voice stand out. The folks at Olssons say Van Lear Rose is just flying off the shelves. What a fantastic return!
Its funny because when I was in the studios yesterday the Mandarin infotainment show was broadcasting a live set from Shania Twain. I just find her completely vulgar. Let’s hope country radio embraces Loretta Lynn’s new material. It wasn't until Johnny Cash died that mainstream radio played his American Recordings-era music - and it was a stoopid overwrought NIN song!
Also Appalachian-veined is Escondida from newcomer Jolie Holland. She’s been highly praised by Nick Cave and Tom Waits, but she’s on the same label so its not surprising. I was too busy listening to Loretta Lynn last night, but from what I’ve heard so far, Holland is one mesmerizing talent. Should appeal to Cat Power devotees – she sounds a bit like a Chan Marshall who has her shit together. I really get sick of all those white girls whose voices critics compare to Billie Holiday but I’m willing to suspend judgement in this case. This is highly original, beautiful material.
Oh, The Man really pulled a number today and we’re all disturbed and pissed off and its going to get even worse once every one finds out what he did. There will be tears. And possible legal action. We're always on our toes here, just have to laugh...
The Ladies have been obsessing about New Orleans House all month. The Man was supposed to take them there for Administrative Professional’s Day but he’s been all namby-pamby about it all course. I’ve dealt myself out of this one. So The Ladies just up and decided to go there themselves today. I guess I’ll have to watch The Bold & Beautiful by myself today. It’s finally getting a little bit interesting again. I’m so sick of Brooke crying all the time.
Essie was delighted to read today that the Snakehead fish was found in the park where The Man wants to have the stoopid division picnic that none of us want to go to. She took great pleasure in pointing out that bit of information this to him this morning.
Oh, the president of Kosovo is in the building right now.
I’m meeting Denby at lunch to show her the Douglas Gordon exhibit today tomorrow and we’ll come back to the office to meet The Ladies and my people. The weather is beautiful out.
I can't wait to see this.
The coal miner's daughter is still alive? When you said the new Loretta Lynn I thought it must be a compilation or something. And it's good? You have impeccable country music taste so I'll take your word for it and try to get hold of a copy. The new Loretta Lynn, eh -- that'll impress my younger friends...
Posted by: torn and frayed in manila | May 03, 2004 at 08:54 AM