Making comparisons with someone is not the same as saying they're as good/better than them. Young man with guitar, thankfully not drowning in harmonica, puts out decent debut album of songs many of which seem semi-biographical dealing with his young life & environment.
Bugg himself is hugely respectful of some of the names he's been compared with. Just read his interviews. I wish I'd had his knowledge of music history at his age. Took me a lot longer...and still learning
If anybody must compare him to Dylan, then compare him to a 19 year old Dylan. And at that age, Dylan had barely started writing his huge catalogue, which would make him such a legend in the years to come.
But then at 19, Dylan was said to be the new Woody Guthrie.
yeah he played for about 1hour 10 mins played a lot of new songs and finished on 3 crackers,(i wont spoil it).he come on at half 9.We got in there about 10 to 9 just as honey honey were finishing up.Was about a 30 min wait before they played champage supernova which got everyone going just before he come out
I saw him a couple of weeks ago at the Austin City Limits festival...granted it was 4pm in the afternoon and it was also 110 degrees, but I wasn't that impressed... Really wanted to like him, as like what I've heard on the radio (don't own an album), but he just 'grated' after a couple of songs... Loved the look (him, bass player - equally young - and a drummer) but it was lacking 'something'... He did come on after Electric Six who a) filled the stage and b) played a blinder, so that may have something to do with it.. American audience really liked him though, but I wandered off to the beer tent on the 4th or 5th song...
Ridiculously late to the party, but very glad I came. Saw him on Graham Norton and realised he's brilliant. I don't see much in the Dylan comparisons myself, but get a real sense of Don McLean. And that's a rare, rare thing.
Just listened to this fella for the first time after reading this thread. U r not wrong ... that lightening bolt tune is mc lean all over.
havent made up my mind over the voice yet but what a guitarist. Great lyricist so it seems
is.it just me or is he a dead ringer looks wise for paul weller
Just home after seeing Jake tonight at Brixton. Just a fantastic show.
I see a few comments above about thinking him boring & I admit that he gets on stage & plays & sings but, having seen him a few times now, the guy just owns the stage when he opens up & plays.
The new stuff seems a little heavier, but I am loving it. Champagne Supernova really does get the crowd going before he comes on, but I'd forgotten how much I love Stoned out of my Mind just beforehand. A lot of thought obviously goes into the pre-set as well.
Brilliant reception from a packed house & a just a great set.
Ridiculously late to the party, but very glad I came. Saw him on Graham Norton and realised he's brilliant. I don't see much in the Dylan comparisons myself, but get a real sense of Don McLean. And that's a rare, rare thing.
Just listened to this fella for the first time after reading this thread. U r not wrong ... that lightening bolt tune is mc lean all over.
havent made up my mind over the voice yet but what a guitarist. Great lyricist so it seems
is.it just me or is he a dead ringer looks wise for paul weller
Huge rockabilly influence on that song. And others, guess that's why I like him...
Just home after seeing Jake tonight at Brixton. Just a fantastic show.
I see a few comments above about thinking him boring & I admit that he gets on stage & plays & sings but, having seen him a few times now, the guy just owns the stage when he opens up & plays.
The new stuff seems a little heavier, but I am loving it. Champagne Supernova really does get the crowd going before he comes on, but I'd forgotten how much I love Stoned out of my Mind just beforehand. A lot of thought obviously goes into the pre-set as well.
Brilliant reception from a packed house & a just a great set.
It was a great set, really enjoyed it. The Brixton crowd can go **** itself though. The cacophony of noise during the quiet songs was ridiculous, it was like he was playing in a pub. And don't even get me started on the obsession with mobile phones!!
I said exactly the same thing last night. Fortunately had a good crowd around us (we were actually up top at the back, so we could stand up) but I was getting hacked off with how loud the chat was during the quiet tracks.
Looking forward to the new album now and the Albert Hall gig next year.
I was near the sound desk, and it seemed to be coming from all the guys in the side bits, like Bugg just happened to be on while they had a drink. I really didn't understand it.
As for references to his voice - it sounds top notch live. Some of my favourite singers - Robert Harvey, Michael Stipe - avoid the big/ high notes on tour but Bugg goes for it on tracks like Broken or Slumville Sunrise. I really liked that.
Just home after seeing Jake tonight at Brixton. Just a fantastic show.
I see a few comments above about thinking him boring & I admit that he gets on stage & plays & sings but, having seen him a few times now, the guy just owns the stage when he opens up & plays.
The new stuff seems a little heavier, but I am loving it. Champagne Supernova really does get the crowd going before he comes on, but I'd forgotten how much I love Stoned out of my Mind just beforehand. A lot of thought obviously goes into the pre-set as well.
Brilliant reception from a packed house & a just a great set.
It was a great set, really enjoyed it. The Brixton crowd can go **** itself though. The cacophony of noise during the quiet songs was ridiculous, it was like he was playing in a pub. And don't even get me started on the obsession with mobile phones!!
Never understood why people go to gigs and talk through it.
Sorry to hear about the funeral of one so young Uboat.
It really is a wonderfully powerful song and it was amazing to hear the whole audience sing along on Thursday. I wish you hadn't had to have heard it in such sad circumstances. Thoughts are with you and the young girl's family and friends.
Sorry to hear about the funeral of one so young Uboat.
It really is a wonderfully powerful song and it was amazing to hear the whole audience sing along on Thursday. I wish you hadn't had to have heard it in such sad circumstances. Thoughts are with you and the young girl's family and friends.
broken is the deepest most gut wrenching song I have heard, is it a cover? whether it is or not he has a fantastic voice and is an amazing talent. Despite x factor, good music/musicians wins through. Tom Odell and Rene Harveiu being other young pups with talent.
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Maybe after 20 years of decent material, but not right now.
Making comparisons with someone is not the same as saying they're as good/better than them. Young man with guitar, thankfully not drowning in harmonica, puts out decent debut album of songs many of which seem semi-biographical dealing with his young life & environment.
Bugg himself is hugely respectful of some of the names he's been compared with. Just read his interviews. I wish I'd had his knowledge of music history at his age. Took me a lot longer...and still learning
Thought he was superb. Would highly recommend seeing him live if you get the chance.
How well will this Jason Bugg fit in with big Yann and how tall is he? That's what I want to know..
And at that age, Dylan had barely started writing his huge catalogue, which would make him such a legend in the years to come.
But then at 19, Dylan was said to be the new Woody Guthrie.
This guys opinion on Jake Bugg ,
Changed my life that has...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01jkyzf
havent made up my mind over the voice yet but what a guitarist. Great lyricist so it seems
is.it just me or is he a dead ringer looks wise for paul weller
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I see a few comments above about thinking him boring & I admit that he gets on stage & plays & sings but, having seen him a few times now, the guy just owns the stage when he opens up & plays.
The new stuff seems a little heavier, but I am loving it. Champagne Supernova really does get the crowd going before he comes on, but I'd forgotten how much I love Stoned out of my Mind just beforehand. A lot of thought obviously goes into the pre-set as well.
Brilliant reception from a packed house & a just a great set.
Looking forward to the new album now and the Albert Hall gig next year.
As for references to his voice - it sounds top notch live. Some of my favourite singers - Robert Harvey, Michael Stipe - avoid the big/ high notes on tour but Bugg goes for it on tracks like Broken or Slumville Sunrise. I really liked that.
I've seen it all.. Love love him.
It really is a wonderfully powerful song and it was amazing to hear the whole audience sing along on Thursday. I wish you hadn't had to have heard it in such sad circumstances. Thoughts are with you and the young girl's family and friends.
this....
http://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=jake+bugg+broken&vid=b3fec14cc9295a410989b415257a4aad&l=4:07&turl=http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=V.4513496450337439&pid=15.1&rurl=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp5cwZrHpgM&tit=Jake+Bugg+performing+"Broken"+Live+on+KCRW&c=1&sigr=11aeg5gda&sigt=11kjbp552&ct=p&age=0&hsimp=yhs-004&hspart=Babylon&tt=b