GENTLEMAN JESSE - 'LEAVING ATLANTA' (2016, @burgerrecords4life)
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Here it is: my final #nowlistening post in Knoxville. What could be more appropriate (considering how I already packed my turntable) for leaving Knoxville than the 'Leaving Atlanta' tape by erstwhile Carbonas shredder/bassist Jesse Smith? And boy is this album pure, hi-octane sweaty-white-boy fire 🔥 🔥 🔥. Especially out of the gate: I can't think of a better 1-2-3 punch to kick off any album this decade (save for maybe that second @makthaverskans
record). Also, I double appreciate Jesse for his matching my level of appreciation for parentheses.
I put this on at full blast when I got home from @pilotlightknox last night, mostly to keep my spirits up while doing the last of my packing. It's hard to believe that Atlanta was basically kicking Jesse while he was down, considering what a party this record is. Despite the tragedies and relationship troubles that paint the lyrics, he still turned around and gave Atlanta it's very own 'Born to Run.' I dunno, I clearly am not too well-read on the rock music of Georgia, but this just rips.
See y'all on the other side. Of Kentucky and Ohio, specifically. Now taking suggestions for what my first #NowPlaying feature should be in Michigan. Thanks for reading this, literally anybody! 😘
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Top Tracks:
1. "Take It Easy On Me"
2. "Only Lonely (When I'm Around You)
3. "I'm a Mess (Without You)"
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#powerpop #cassette #atlantamusic #gentlemanjesse #burgerrecords #cabronas #garagerock #leavingatlanta #leavingknoxville #takeiteasyonme #poncedeleonave #tapecollection
