Well chosen - and I totally agree "Danko/Manuel" is one of his best. I would've tried to fit "Streetlights" in there - though I agree there was some self-insight earlier, I think "Streetlights" was the first song he totally distanced himself from his own lifestyle (even times that don't seem like much, will be your only crutch when you're on your own). I also agree there were signs of Jason and Amanda breaking up already on "Reunions", and at least the documentary gives insight. But I think it was when I heard "Middle of the Morning" for the first time, I understood it was over ('til I notice I've been crying this whole time) - even though the file for divorce was some months away. I've seen Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit live 3 times (not so easy in Oslo, Norway), and I'm looking forward to the 4th come november! 😊👌
Love your perspective! Streetlights is definitely one of my all-time favorites for Isbell, and off that album I was choosing between that, “The Blue,” and “Good” to summarize the era. Love each for different reasons. It’s hard to pick with an artist like Isbell! I second guessed a lot of these songs before, during, and after filming. He’s truly got so much depth to his catalog that it’s hard to summarize his whole body of work in just a few songs. Enjoy the show! They’re on a whole new level these days.
I really enjoyed your video. It would be hard to pick 13 songs that cover Isbell's career. Every single one seems to resonate to some extent. I just turned 70, grew up on Beatles, Croce, James Taylor and that whole period. I only discovered Isbell about a year ago, although I did like Drive-by Truckers a bunch. I never knew who he was until I stumbled across songs like 24 Frames, Last of My Kind, and of course, Southeastern. Such a talent! He's definitely one of the best songwriters of all time.
One of the greatest around! With a discography like Isbell’s, he’s hard to sum up in just a few songs, so I tried to focus on using them to tell the story of his career. Lots of others I would pick if I could!
There’s a good argument to be made that NSW is the heart of the record, but I feel like Cover Me Up had the bigger impact on his career which is why I chose it. In any event, it’s a great song.
@ it may well have had a bigger impact on his career; however, the journey to a sustainable sober lifestyle is a solo voyage that never ends - cast in that light I feel the message of NSW is the stronger of the two. Loving support is indeed invaluable, but if one had to choose between losing their mate or losing their sobriety, well…
Im from Alabama, i love his earlier stuff, before he went political. I tend to agree with his ex-wife though. Fame and fortune can ruin anyone, even Alabamians
@@redmoonrecordings agreed. I am fairly new to Jason's catalog and this was a great primer for me to explore more. I discovered him through Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith rabbit holes.
Thanks for this editorial, it brings Isbell's music back into focus for me, and I need a little inspiration right now. excellent job!
Well chosen - and I totally agree "Danko/Manuel" is one of his best. I would've tried to fit "Streetlights" in there - though I agree there was some self-insight earlier, I think "Streetlights" was the first song he totally distanced himself from his own lifestyle (even times that don't seem like much, will be your only crutch when you're on your own).
I also agree there were signs of Jason and Amanda breaking up already on "Reunions", and at least the documentary gives insight. But I think it was when I heard "Middle of the Morning" for the first time, I understood it was over ('til I notice I've been crying this whole time) - even though the file for divorce was some months away.
I've seen Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit live 3 times (not so easy in Oslo, Norway), and I'm looking forward to the 4th come november! 😊👌
Love your perspective! Streetlights is definitely one of my all-time favorites for Isbell, and off that album I was choosing between that, “The Blue,” and “Good” to summarize the era. Love each for different reasons.
It’s hard to pick with an artist like Isbell! I second guessed a lot of these songs before, during, and after filming. He’s truly got so much depth to his catalog that it’s hard to summarize his whole body of work in just a few songs.
Enjoy the show! They’re on a whole new level these days.
I had my skepticism, then I saw your shirt.
My wardrobe consists largely of Isbell and DBT shirts. Been a fan of each over a decade, and seen each live 10+ times!
I really enjoyed your video. It would be hard to pick 13 songs that cover Isbell's career. Every single one seems to resonate to some extent. I just turned 70, grew up on Beatles, Croce, James Taylor and that whole period. I only discovered Isbell about a year ago, although I did like Drive-by Truckers a bunch. I never knew who he was until I stumbled across songs like 24 Frames, Last of My Kind, and of course, Southeastern. Such a talent! He's definitely one of the best songwriters of all time.
One of the greatest around! With a discography like Isbell’s, he’s hard to sum up in just a few songs, so I tried to focus on using them to tell the story of his career. Lots of others I would pick if I could!
@@redmoonrecordings You did great!
Sad how he became trash
13 songs and we didn't get to hear any of them ..
I don’t want my videos to get copyright claimed. Fortunately, the songs are pretty easy to find online.
You lost me @ New South Wales
There’s a good argument to be made that NSW is the heart of the record, but I feel like Cover Me Up had the bigger impact on his career which is why I chose it. In any event, it’s a great song.
@ it may well have had a bigger impact on his career; however, the journey to a sustainable sober lifestyle is a solo voyage that never ends - cast in that light I feel the message of NSW is the stronger of the two.
Loving support is indeed invaluable, but if one had to choose between losing their mate or losing their sobriety, well…
Im from Alabama, i love his earlier stuff, before he went political. I tend to agree with his ex-wife though. Fame and fortune can ruin anyone, even Alabamians
I don't think the divorce has anything to do with Isbell's politics though. Him and Amanda always seemed to be on the same page there.
@@redmoonrecordings agreed. I am fairly new to Jason's catalog and this was a great primer for me to explore more. I discovered him through Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith rabbit holes.
@@beesting26 I envy you! Isbell's got a deep catalog of great songs for you to discover. Nice to hear that this video served its intended purpose too!
Went political? "Weathervanes" is brilliant. Jason is not in the Trump cult, and make no mistake, it's a cult.
@redmoonrecordings that wasn't what I was trying to imply. I was suggesting his fame and fortune has formed his politics...