Search - Slobberbone :: Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today

Slobberbone
Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Latin Music

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Meltdown
2. Placemat Blues
3. Trust Jesus
4. Gimme Back My Dog
5. That Is All
6. Josephine
7. Lazy Guy
8. Bright Eyes Darkened
9. Lumberlung
10. Magnetic Heaven
11. Some New Town
12. Pinball Song

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Slobberbone
Title: Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: New West Records
Original Release Date: 7/25/2000
Release Date: 7/25/2000
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Latin Music
Styles: Americana, Outlaw Country, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 607396602124

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Perhaps the hardest-working band in the Lone Star State, this Denton, Texas, four-piece's annual 250-plus live show agenda has molded them tighter than a No. 6 train in Manhattan rush hour. On Slobberbone's third album, songwriter Brent Best still prays to a homespun punk-rock confessional with both ears equally entrenched in Texas twang, his most intimate stories parlayed into a country-tinged compound of blustery barn-burners and back-porch ballads. The band has matured, slamming the door on their ever-charming sloppiness while turning to pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, even horns. The 12-string and fiddle symmetry of "Meltdown" slams into "Placemat Blues," which borrows a riff from the Replacements' rocker, "I.O.U." (from Pleased to Meet Me, recorded at the same Ardent Studios in Memphis). But the rest of the way, Slobberbone keeps it more refined ("Josephine"), even elegant at times ("Magnetic Heaven"), without ever losing that Southern boy sense of humor ("Gimme Back My Dog," "Pinball Song"). --Scott Holter

Similarly Requested CDs

	R. Carlos Nakai Emergence Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Jazz, New Age, Pop Label: Canyon Records
3

	Various Artists - Soundtracks Hope Floats: Music From The Motion Picture Genres: Country, Pop, Soundtracks Label: Capitol
21

	My Morning Jacket Z Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Label: ATO RECORDS / RED
12

	Thomas Thomas I Can't Believe She Put That Dog Ahead of Me Genre: Blues Label: CD BABY.COM/INDYS
?

	Lyle Lovett Lyle Lovett Live In Texas Genres: Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop Label: Mca
4

	Jimmy McGriff 100% Pure Funk Genres: Jazz, R&B Label: LRC Ltd.
?

	David Baerwald Here Comes the New Folk Underground Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Lost Highway
3

	Rick Ruskin Words Fail Me Genres: Country, Blues Label: Liondog Music
?

	Wilco Wilco (The Album) Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Label: Nonesuch
8

	Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, Helen Forrest The White Cliffs Of Dover Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soundtracks Label: Good Music/MCA
1

CD Reviews

One of the most amazing bands ever...

J. Bryant | Athens, GA USA | 02/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I fell in love with Slobberbone's "Barrel Chested" while riding in the Drive-By Truckers' van (volume at 11; they're huge Slobberbone fans), and could not believe how good it was. From there I backtracked to the amazing "Crow Pot Pie", and fell even deeper in love - but when I got my copy of "Everything...", I knew I had found a new 'favorite' band. There's not a song on here that doesn't make my Top 100 Songs list, and some are dangerously close to number one. The guitar solo on "Josephine" almost made me pass out the other day. This CD transcends genre - EVERY true music fan should have this CD in their collection."

Amazing Band...Crap Band Name

J. Bryant | 12/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a fan of Slobberbone for a few years now and have both Barrel Chested and Crow Pot Pie. Nothing could have prepared me for Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today. From the excellent title to the vastly improved songwriting, Slobberbone has finally gone from crafting above-average cow-punk to becoming one of the best bands of this (or any) genre. Brent Best's voice has improved by leaps and bounds, as has the overall quality of the songs (well, with the possible exception of "Gimme Back My Dog"). Everything You Thought... is quite simply an amazing disc, and I recommend it for fans of any genre of rock music."

Keep on rockin' in the free world

Julie | Baton Rouge,LA USA | 07/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who has ever been lucky enough to see this band live will never forget it. They are unquestionably one of the best live bands ever, mixing hard-driving rock and roll numbers with sweet, sad country. This album is good because it captures the feel of Slobberbone, as difficult as that is. Also check out their other two albums (my favorite is barrelchested--"your excuse" is the standout track) If nothing else, get this album so you know the songs when you see them play--it makes it even better. Oh, and be ready to have your heart broken into tiny jagged pieces when they play Josephine. You've been warned."

Worth the long wait!

Johnny Roulette | 07/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This release doesn't have the impact that Barrel Chested had. That's one of only two negative things I can say about Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today. I'll get to the other one later. Everything covers more ground than any previous release. The musicianship has improved yet again. Placemat Blues sounds like it could easily have been included on the Stones' Exile On Main St. Josephine is a wonderful cover of a song penned by Kevin Kerby of Mulehead, a childhood friend friend of Brent Best. I can't decide on a favorite yet, but the highlights include Lumberlung, That Is All, Josephine & Gimmie Back My Dog. The only song I didn't much care for was Lazy Guy. The vocal chores are shared by Patterson Hood(The Drive By Truckers). It would have been a great Drive By Truckers song, but it doesn't work so well with Brent and Patterson trading off. If you enjoyed Crow Pot Pie & Barrel Chested I don't see how you could be disappointed with this brilliant effort. Slobberbone hasn't misfired yet! On a lighter note, this is the best cd cover I have ever seen! Barrel Chested would be nearly impossible to live up to...they came much closer than I would have thought possible. If you haven't heard Slobberbone yet, stop punishing yourself...check 'em out!"

Wickedly Funny, Hot Hooks, Solid Sound

Stephen E. Adams | Lopez Island, WA USA | 02/10/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have George Pelecanos to thank for my introduction to this Denton, Texas bar band. I was on his website looking for news about his next novel and I came across the name Slobberbone in an entry on what he currently had stashed in his iPod, so, out of curiousity (and a certain amount of fan loyalty) I ordered "Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today"; I figured if I liked it, I'd work back through their oeuvre.

From the first song on the CD, I was hooked. Slobberbone's "Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today" has sharp lyrics echoing a workingman's blues, rich, raw vocals, and instrumentation ranging from buzz guitars to reeling accordions, all working within music structured with memorable pop hooks. "Gimme Back My Dog" is the funniest break-up song I've ever heard and "Pinball Song" is so real it will give you a hangover vicariously.

Don't think that Slobberbone's wicked wit indicates they're one-dimensional, though. "Lumberlung" shows what they can do with a genuine and heartbreaking love song.

I've since gone back to "Barrel Chested" and "Crow Pot Pie" and have yet to be disappointed. These guys are the real thing.

"