tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post114372197081225974..comments2024-03-15T03:13:33.344-04:00Comments on Absolute Powerpop: New Doug Powell music on the way.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-55955177304666307802012-12-20T14:03:00.025-05:002012-12-20T14:03:00.025-05:00I beg to differ with the original poster and even ...I beg to differ with the original poster and even with Doug Powell's eloquent defender.<br /><br />Doug is most certainly an unqualified songwriting genius. Any careful study of his body of work will indicate that in spades. He is endlessly inventive, both melodically and lyrically, making him a unique and singular voice in the songwriting landscape.<br /><br />I'm fond of saying that Doug is probably the single most highly under-regarded American songwriter of his generation. Full stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-1151383993991243962006-06-27T00:53:00.000-04:002006-06-27T00:53:00.000-04:00I just heard about Doug Powell over on the Jellyfi...I just heard about Doug Powell over on the Jellyfish discussion list called Jelly-l. Being such a Todd Rundgren fan, I'm saddened that it took me this long to hear about Doug. I will definitely be checking out his solo albums and other projects. On another quick note, I just released my album entitled "It's About Time." It's very much in the vain of Jellyfish, Queen, Elo, etc. Head on over to www.kevinreeves.net and check out the clips. Would love to hear your feedback. Have a great day.<BR/><BR/>Kevin Reeves<BR/><BR/>www.kevinreeves.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-1143884289333689262006-04-01T04:38:00.000-05:002006-04-01T04:38:00.000-05:00I never said that people were wrong for liking him...I never said that people were wrong for liking him. I know a lot of people that do. I've just never understood why. I wouldn't have posted anything in the first place, but I felt like a second opinion was needed.<BR/><BR/>As for the Sturmer connection, my uncle had mentioned it to him when they first met, and I remember him saying something about Jellyfish being a big influence. <BR/><BR/>At least we agree that he's no genius. I guess that's really what bothered me the most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-1143848510138625852006-03-31T18:41:00.000-05:002006-03-31T18:41:00.000-05:00Arthur,I respect your opinion, but was it absolute...Arthur,<BR/>I respect your opinion, but was it absolutely necessary for you to be so negative? Just because you don't like Doug doesn't mean that others won't. Next time your uncle offers you a disc by Doug, tell him to give to someone that will appreciate it! And don't feel the need to knock someone just because you don't agree with the opinion expressed on the blog - let the potential listener decide for themselves.<BR/>Personally, I like Doug's work a lot, and while I understand your comparison with Sturmer I don't agree that he sounds like him. Genius? No. Talented? Hell, yes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-1143838840741874862006-03-31T16:00:00.000-05:002006-03-31T16:00:00.000-05:00I've never been a fan of Mr. Powell. My uncle eve...I've never been a fan of Mr. Powell. My uncle even played guitar with him for awhile, and I think he's been able to get me almost every CD of Doug's for free. But I'm just not interested. I try to like him, but I just can't. The songs aren't catchy, the vocal is an Andy Sturmer knock-off. I like most power pop, but when I hear Doug described as a genius, it makes me shudder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com