Booker T and the DBT's

[ka mai]

This album is sweet. I'm surprised at how closely it sticks to the "Booker T and the MG's" sound.

It's simple music, but the tones from Booker T and NY are soooo perfect. Everything that's unnecessary is stripped away and what's left is...pure.

I can definitely see this being in the rotation for a long time in a "background music when you are having people over" kind of way.

[ediger]

I'm convinced that anything Booker T Jones has a hand in works amazingly as party background music.

[stallion pt. 2]

I surprised how many of the songs sound like neil young songs with Booker's organ instead of neil's voice. I think the cuts w/out neil are the strongest on the album. Not that I don't like the whole thing.

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Apr 10, 2009 12:44:18 GMT -5 stallion pt. 2 said:

I surprised how many of the songs sound like neil young songs with Booker's organ instead of neil's voice. I think the cuts w/out neil are the strongest on the album. Not that I don't like the whole thing.

I agree it is not bad, but Neils guitar sounds a little out of place.

[leafsfan7524]

It sounds great, but I think I got the link with no words?

I love great jams, but really are we not gonna hear anyone singing during this show at Bonnaroo? I mean I don't think I can watch Cooley without hearing his awesome southern voice.

[Sassbox!]

I read somewhere that for at least their non-festival shows, DBTs will also be doing some of their songs after performing with Booker T on this tour.

I'll see them at a fest in a few weeks and I'll let you know if that's the case there.

[stallion pt. 2]

Apr 11, 2009 16:58:55 GMT -5 leafsfan7524 said:

I love great jams, but really are we not gonna hear anyone singing during this show at Bonnaroo?

I think so. Unless they bring out any guests to sing covers. But it will be mostly, if not entirely, instrumental. Booker T. don't need no words.

[BonnarooDetective]

Fock Words, this set is going to be hot. After giving this album a few good listens, this show moved way up in my power rankings.

[heymannn87]

yeah this set is definately going to be sweet. I was pretty bummed that I was going to miss this set (I'll be camping for Bruce from probably 2PM on) but then I found out they are playing the Taste of Chicago on the Fourth (Buddy Guy, Booker T and DBTs, and Guster for free). Should be pretty sweet, hopefully it will compare to the Roo set.

[ediger]

words just get in the way

[tronics85]

I love great jams, but really are we not gonna hear anyone singing during this show at Bonnaroo? I mean I don't think I can watch Cooley without hearing his awesome southern voice.

This is kind of my sentiment too. No disrespect to Booker T. (he is a legend after all), but i don't know if i can watch the DBTs play the back up band to a fully instrumental set. Them being right in front of me and not playing a face-melting Trucker Show would hurt my soul.

Hopefully they get a stand alone set or play on the sonic stage or something as well this year.

[brewboss]

Aw, these guys don't need words:



Too bad Cropper and Dunn won't be there. But I can't complain about how the DBTs sound on the new album.

[devereaux]

I just listened to Potato Hole, Booker T's new release. No vocals, but crisp guitar and keyboards. Reminds me a little of Medeski Martin and Wood. This will play really well at roo...!

[Deleted]

I rather like the new record. Definitely a good summer record and this will be a fun show. I wonder who they'll have filling in for Young? My guess is Warren Haynes

[jkuss80]

The question still remains.... Will they play "Green Onions"?

[jesmith5508]

Apr 10, 2009 12:44:18 GMT -5 stallion pt. 2 said:

I surprised how many of the songs sound like neil young songs with Booker's organ instead of neil's voice. I think the cuts w/out neil are the strongest on the album. Not that I don't like the whole thing.

I thought Neil Young played on 9 out of the 10 album tracks??

[bizob2828]

So how bout Booker T's show, i was very happy they played a few DBT songs...but green onions made it worth while, this songs kicks so much a$$

[willsfc]

It was pretty cool, the DBT's are from my area, and it was cool seeing them play some of their songs.

They are gonna be playing 2 shows here, it'd be awesome if jason isbell came out and did a few songs with them, if he isn't out touring..

[bizob2828]

Jun 18, 2009 22:59:03 GMT -5 willsfc said:

It was pretty cool, the DBT's are from my area, and it was cool seeing them play some of their songs.

They are gonna be playing 2 shows here, it'd be awesome if jason isbell came out and did a few songs with them, if he isn't out touring..

you goin to 40 watt or u from muscle shoals? if only isbell was still with them. i started liking these guys when jason joined the band and was pissed when he left but now i think i like them more when its just patterson and the stroker ace

[willsfc]

Jun 18, 2009 23:22:01 GMT -5 bizob2828 said:

Jun 18, 2009 22:59:03 GMT -5 willsfc said:

It was pretty cool, the DBT's are from my area, and it was cool seeing them play some of their songs.

They are gonna be playing 2 shows here, it'd be awesome if jason isbell came out and did a few songs with them, if he isn't out touring..

you goin to 40 watt or u from muscle shoals? if only isbell was still with them. i started liking these guys when jason joined the band and was pissed when he left but now i think i like them more when its just patterson and the stroker ace

I'm in Florence(right across the river from muscle shoals, and original home of FAME ), they are playing at the Shoals Theatre july 23 and 24

[rojimmy]

so the set was ok IMO not great by any stretch`