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Originally Posted by oldcrowprophet
In my opinion, and quite a few others I believe, the "Denver Sound" differs because it's much darker in sound and yes, it tends to have a bit more "old timey" feel to it, especially due to the instruments used.
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I would agree that most of what I've heard from the Denver bands is darker.
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Originally Posted by oldcrowprophet
Alt. Country, I agree, has been around since Gram Parsons, who is considered the pioneer by most critics.
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No disagreement there.
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Originally Posted by oldcrowprophet
If you take 16 HP, WH, SCAC and Munly and put them next to any other alt. country artist or band, they stand out quite a bit.
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Agreed, again. Among my collection of alt-country music, these are some of my favorites, including Devotchka.
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Originally Posted by oldcrowprophet
I also believe that most, not all, alt. country derives directly from "Outlaw Country" of the 60's and 70's with punk rock influences added in. Most artists within this genre will tell you that's what they listened to as kids.
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Ah, must do more research, then. I'm not too aware of music that far back.
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
Thirtiesgirl, this is an example of the type of music we are talking about:
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Thanks, yes, I know. That's one of my favorite Munly tracks.