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Which album sounds most like Mary Jane's Last Dance?

Been watching this clip all day. I know it was recorded during the Wildflowers sessions but it doesn't really sound like that record maybe outside of Honey Bee.

Which album should this have been on if it wasn't a one off single for the greatest hits?

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u/blackstars91 — 4 days ago
▲ 23 r/fontainesdc

Depeche Mode influence on new music

Seeing a few people mention hearing Depeche Mode on the new tracks they have played live. Which albums would you recommend after Violator?

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u/blackstars91 — 11 days ago
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Letter from Dominic Chad

Catherine just posted this on Facebook.

The outpouring of love and happiness last week at the news that Dominic Chad was playing guitar on ‘What You Did’ on the new album was just so lovely to that I asked him to pen a few words to share with you all.

Today I received this lovely handwritten note (and a rare selfie!) to share with you all.

I hope you’re enjoying the new record. As We Once Were is out now ❤️

Dear Catherine,

I hope you've well and enjoying the Big Release Day!

Thank you for inviting me to contribute a few words that you can share with your supporters.

I just want to say what a pleasure it was, to play a very small part in the creation of your brilliant, new album.

What started with me hearing The Art Of Losing, loving it and ordering my copies (vinyl for home, CD for the car of course 🙂, has turned into a really lovely friendship – I do enjoy our chats and love to hear your thoughts on all manner of things.

I'm fortunate to be in the position that, if a human who I like asks me to be involved in the creation of something beautiful, I can freely say, "Yes!"

It was so lovely to spend a few hours in your fantastic studio – I seem to remember we spent a good deal of that time talking, until you finally decided we should probably get a few guitars recorded, hehehe! And how special to ditch my own guitar and instead use your own Country Gent – your first gift to yourself as a musician if I remember correctly? A beautiful-sounding guitar...

Once again, the very Best Of Luck with the album release and launch, and I'll look forward to hearing from you about how it all goes...

Sending Love,

Dom.

u/blackstars91 — 12 days ago
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Iron City

Listening here in Australia. Edit: youtube link has dropped now as well.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QfwOeAhsBJ0

Interesting they have released the first three songs on the record now. Might need a couple more listens but inital thoughts are it's a bit slow but somehow the 4 mins go by quickly. They are definitely leaning in a more polished production direction on this record. Keen to hear others thoughts.

Edit a few more listens now and having replied to some questions.

Paul sounds very naked at the start like the previews showed. Includes more harmonies later on. It's definitely a song showing Paul's vocals as vulnerable.

I'd put this in the Toni, Something Changed bracket maybe even Passenger? This is definitely an extension on TSOMB but piano isn't as prominent throughout though and there is more energy as the song goes on with some twinkley pads in the background.

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u/blackstars91 — 1 month ago
▲ 23 r/tompetty

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Rockpalast (1977)

I'm a newer fan having heard about his/the band's influence for years. What a cool performance this is! Keen to explore more.

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u/blackstars91 — 2 months ago