Let me just say, that modern country music is so unbearably awful. I honestly can't even stand it. Now, there was a time when I could have at least respected country. Like back when Johnny Cash was writing about cocaine and stuff, and Elvis was pimping everything that moved. Now it's just become this disgusting tractor-chic subculture. That's why when I refer to what is commonly considered "country" music these days, I use the term "modern country." Or it's synonym, "utter crap."

Listen, do yourself a favour and kick modern country in the head. I mean honestly, have some self-respect. I think listening to country music is probably some sort of cry for help.

Let me also just say, stuff like Elliott Smith, or Sufjan Stevens. . . ahhhh, that's good stuff. Like, the folk/indie sort of thing, you know? Or for instance, take an artist like Iron and Wine, who incorporates the single virtuous thing that country music contributed to the world: slide guitar (sans the obnoxiousness of course). When used properly, it can be a wonderful thing. And Iron and Wine is a wonderful thing.

So my whole point? My final summation: none.


- posted by Jonathan@ 1:42 PM