Why do you like Country?

**Frownland** · 07-14-2018, 08:00 AM

"Nazi black metal" is digging a bit deep into subgenre imo. How does it stand up to white supremacist country?

Speaking on a large scale, country is the big winner in the most racist race.

rubber soul · 07-14-2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindfulness

this my favorite but i prolly only like 10 country songs

edit: more like 5 songs prolly

Ha. They used to play that song in the seventh inning stretch at Orioles games in late 70s/early 80's. Denver even sang the song in the 83 World Series.

Mindfulness · 07-14-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Ha. They used to play that song in the seventh inning stretch at Orioles games in late 70s/early 80's. Denver even sang the song in the 83 World Series.

i wasnt even alive in 1983
i have his greatest hits album on vinyl, i like some johnny cash songs too. and there are a few rock songs that could prolly be country too that im sure i like

Lisnaholic · 07-14-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

"Nazi black metal" is digging a bit deep into subgenre imo.

^ That's a fair point of course. It's a sub-genre that specifically defines itself by its political position.

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How does it stand up to white supremacist country?
Speaking on a large scale, country is the big winner in the most racist race.

^ I don't have an answer to these questions, never having heard, to my knowledge, a racist country song. That's why I asked Mindfulness for some evidence: it's a variation on the comment of "Photos or it didn't happen."

Genuine question on a broader point that Mindfulness raised: In the USA, does nostalgia for the 1800s automatically imply that you're a racist?

rubber soul · 07-14-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ I don't have an answer to these questions, never having heard, to my knowledge, a racist country song. That's why I asked Mindfulness for some evidence: it's a variation on the comment of "Photos or it didn't happen."

Check Hawk's Southern Artists thread. He's got some winners in there.

Mindfulness · 07-14-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ That's a fair point of course. It's a sub-genre that specifically defines itself by its political position.

^ I don't have an answer to these questions, never having heard, to my knowledge, a racist country song. That's why I asked Mindfulness for some evidence: it's a variation on the comment of "Photos or it didn't happen."

Genuine question on a broader point that Mindfulness raised: In the USA, does nostalgia for the 1800s automatically imply that you're a racist?

not because you just like the tunes but if youre wearing the hats, the belts and the boots.. that person likes the culture from that time and not just the music

Lisnaholic · 07-14-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

Check Hawk's Southern Artists thread. He's got some winners in there.

^ Thanks! I might take a look.

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Originally Posted by Mindfulness

this my favorite but i prolly only like 10 country songs

edit: more like 5 songs prolly

^ I thought I was going to hear a cover version of this song, which is pretty syrupy, but does have a genuinely touching chorus imo:-

The Batlord · 07-14-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

One starting point could be where country music blurs into the more appealing genre of rock.

My muthafukkin nigga.

~~MicShazam~~ · 07-14-2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ Apart from knowing about Neko Case, this could be word-for-word my opinion about country music too, MicShazam! If you are willing, perhaps we could explore the genre together here ? It'd be fun to have a companion on the journey, especially as the destination itself might turn out to be a disappointment.

One starting point could be where country music blurs into the more appealing genre of rock. If so, Gram Parsons might be the guy to begin with:-

Spoiler for setlist of GP tribute album:

Yes, let's do that! I'm willing to listen to some stuff and see what happens.

The Batlord · 07-14-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MicShazam

Yes, let's do that! I'm willing to listen to some stuff and see what happens.

I'm gonna need some specifics about what you do and don't like about country.

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