Mainstream renditions usually leave out the verses about private property and public assistance

  • JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    I dig his message but something about his music just grinds in my ears. I’m not sure exactly what it is, or why I don’t feel the same way about Guthrie. Maybe something to do with finding him on Instagram biased me, but that seems far fetched.

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      1 day ago

      His music has a message but it lacks anything catchy. Rarely a chorus. It’s not the most enjoyable music.

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      2 days ago

      I found him on yt and was also initially trepidatious for that reason. The low production of his videos (pretty much all are one shot/one take playing a song outdoors) and clear lack of algorithmic support have largely assuaged those concerns. There are of course more radical acts I absolutely love, but Wingnut Dishwasher’s Union or Andrew Jackson Jihad are for a much smaller audience. I’m glad he’s doing what he does and appreciate being able to relate to his music along with my family