(See: Oasis, the Kinks, the Everly Brothers, the Black Crowes, et al.)
Unsurprisingly, they were exactly the same.)
We listened to everything growing up.
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We were like, What is our sound?
I think its just something that probably is ever-evolving in an artist.
In this particular project, every song, they change vastly.
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Theres Weed, Whiskey and Willie, thats just a really stone-cold country song.
I love playing rhythm guitar while Johns wailing, playing solos.
I find it extremely enjoyable.
One, I understand why theyre doing that.
So Im down to do whatever makes it easier.
And also, the most important thing is the song.
The solo is there to enhance and to service the song.
So we dont need to take up all the airtime.
It genuinely doesnt bother me at all.
Were just grateful that we get played on the radio to begin with.
I know how to operate Pro Tools and record and all that stuff, says John.
All of the joy and live excitement.
For instance, the band recorded the blistering Shoot Me Straight in a very loose, live environment.
You performed it like a band.
You performed it live.
It was a performance, not just a recording, recalls John.
It took some convincing, but hes glad the album reflects the flaws.
Ive finally gotten to the point where I love the mistakes.
But for months, it was hard to listen to it because its vulnerable.
No mater what record they put out, they maintained a sound, says John.
Its fine to adapt.
Take a listen toPort Saint Joeabove (but be forewarned some lyrics are NSFW).
