A-Sides Presents: Soul Asylum "Misery" (8.16.16)
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- "A friend asked me what kind of records I want to make, and my answer was that I always want to make a record that I want to hear that's not already in my record collection," says Dave Pirner. "I think we got that on this one."
Pirner is referring to Change of Fortune, Soul Asylum's eleventh studio album, and its first for Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). The dozen-song set embodies the band's trademark balance of rocking abandon, infectious melodic craft and raw-nerved emotional depth, boasting a compelling set of new Pirner compositions while showcasing the strength and versatility of Soul Asylum's current lineup, which teams founding singer/guitarist Pirner with guitarist Justin Sharbono, bassist Winston Roye and drummer Michael Bland.
Three and half decades down the road from the band's indie-punk origins, Change of Fortune -- co-produced by the band and longtime studio collaborator John Fields -- is classic Soul Asylum, with such musically and lyrically pointed new tunes as first single "Supersonic," "Can't Help It," "Doomsday," "Make It Real," and the title track packing a familiar sonic and emotional punch, while carrying a hard-won sense of survival and perseverance that honors Soul Asylum's storied history while pointing towards the future.
"It's more honest than any record I've made in a very long time, just because there was no one looking over my shoulder and editing me, which was very liberating for me," says Pirner. "It sounds like the vision that I had in mind a really long time ago. When I listen to it, I think, 'That sounds like Soul Asylum,' and that's as good as it gets for me."
Change of Fortune -- which features an appropriately arresting cover image by world-renowned wildlife photographer TK -- marks the recording debut of the current Soul Asylum lineup, which has racked up a considerable amount of roadwork and honed its combustible musical chemistry since Sharbono and Roye joined in 2012. Drummer and multi-talented right-hand man Bland joined Soul Asylum in 2005 with an extensive resume that includes work with fellow Minneapolitans Prince and Paul Westerberg.
"I would say, without reservation, that my band is probably the best band on the planet," Pirner asserts, adding, "That always gets me in trouble, but it's not because of me; it's because of Michael and Winston and Justin. It's incomprehensible to me that the elements have fallen into place the way they have, but it's driving me nuts how much I love this band."
Soul Asylum has been inspiring that level of passion since 1981, when the band, initially known as Loud Fast Rules, formed in Minneapolis. The band's raucous live sets and early releases on the hometown indie label Twin/Tone -- including the albums Say What You Will, Made to Be Broken and While You Were Out -- earned it a loyal fan base and widespread critical acclaim.
Soul Asylum's indie success led to the band entering the major-label mainstream with 1988's Hang Time and its 1990 follow-up And the Horse They Rode In On, and achieving a platinum-level commercial breakthrough with 1992's Grave Dancers Union and 1995's Let Your Dim Light Shine. Grave Dancers Union featured the international hits "Runaway Train," which won a 1994 Grammy as Best Rock Song, and "Black Gold," while Let Your Dim Light Shine spawned the hit "Misery." The band went on hiatus after 1998's Candy from a Stranger, during which time Pirner released his first solo effort, Faces & Names. Soul Asylum returned to action in 2006 with The Silver Lining and released Delayed Reaction six years later.
"When I was a kid, I wanted to be in a band, and I decided that's what I was gonna do, and that hasn't changed," Pirner notes. "This whole thing is an act of faith, and the worse the music business gets, the more of an act of faith it becomes. But I don't give a f---, I'm gonna keep doing this until the day I die. We're always struggling to figure out how we're gonna make this work, but I'm not going to waver.
"People who feel disenfranchised tend to identify with Soul Asylum," Pirner observes. "I'll look out at the crowd and see people singing along with my songs of frustration and insecurity, and the irony is not lost on me. There's a part of me that's never gonna fit in, but I love being around people who love music, and I'm very loyal to the idea of whatever Soul Asylum is. The future is bright, everything is good, and if there's something in this record that can make people feel like things are gonna be OK, then it's mission accomplished."
I LOVE this song. I don’t think it’s a big deal that Dave had a hard time with some of the notes, I’ve heard him sing this recently and he nailed them. Sometimes the voice just won’t cooperate, no biggie. Mad respect for this band. 🤘
He didn't erite it he stole it that's why he can't hit the notes, it's not his song
Glad tA have y'all back
time is catching up to every one. still love the song!
Great song!! I saw Soul Asylum back in the 90's and it was one the best shows I've ever seen! Such great musicians!!
Man, I needed that ending today. perfect. :D
That Dave can even STRUGGLE to hit those notes has a quality all it's own that should be admired, considering how many of his contemporaries can't now. Glad I saw this.
Too much drugs probably
what an amazing voice.
J'adore.... ça croustille, ça craque comme un bon vieux tube !
What a terrific performance! congratulations!
My favorite band...i love you always guys. ..😘😘😘😘
Lol, one of the rare moments when fuck ups make the performance even better.
Absolutely great performance! Well done!!
Always loved this tune. Great under-appreciated musicians.
Still sounding great...
love love love
♥ ♥ still nailed it in acoustic version
his vocal chords have lost elasticity but he's still rockin'
I’m sure your face has lost elasticity. Do you want me to find out for you? 🙄
@@carrieromero1776 wow aggressive butthurt. Sit down.
I try the same approach as Dave, to much lesser success, but I love the idea of creating the next music album that you want to listen to. That's what I try to do and I love the honesty of this unplugged performance.
Cool ! - Love !
What a fuckin voice!! great playing too!!
Good to see you again is that your son teach him well love the old music
Impressive Raw...Original .... Crude ... and still full of emotion
thank you for sharing
Actually I prefer this over the studio version. This is much rawer and, at least for me, has more emotion in it.
Damn right!!!
Hahahaha i love you David Pirner
😘😘❤
2:28 dig that drop. Plus singing warms up nicely
Some of the notes may be off, but the brother sings it with heart and no pre-recorded track. Mad respect. Saw them four months ago live, loved it
I love It! And I love me some Ryan Smith!
Damn dave ‘s voice soo good
I'd MUCH rather hear an artist capture the original key of the song and even struggle to sing a little - original keys have all the magic in them. It absolutely sucks the life out of any song when the key is dropped. I get it when people are performing unique covers and making something their own, but it's a bummer to me when artists drop a key to better suit their voice. I'd much rather see them reinterpret it vocally and do 90% of it the same. The vocal tension is half of the song in the first place. I give Dave a ton of credit for still rocking it in it's original form - good on him!
Dave AND Ryan I Love 🔥🎸🔥💖💖
Raw. Awesome
Amazing
¡me encanta!
U are so talented
The wish in tune...in the know of failure...in the Mame of the Country, Much more the....
Compensation 😤😗😭
Yeah, I know.. a little bit of problems hitting that high notes on the bridge and chorus, but... who cares?
A really really really good acoustic performance of a classic mid-nineties song.
not sure why i am gonna start tearing up... amazing performance !
killer
No Misery without
ahh yea another of those acts i forgot about for a quarter century. thx YT!
it's always so wild to have these "reunions" and be like, Damn, Eddie Vedder got old! Dexter Holland got old! Chris Cornell still lookin good! (might be time to scrub that last one)
Buenaaaa
I cannot find any tabs or videos on how to play that intro properly
john smith use your ear
Me neither and its one of my favorite intros ever
Please let everyone know to leave me alone. I wasn’t digging’ the CPS card that was put underneath my door, so I just left it next door, ripped, because apparently that wasn’t for me, correct? Thank you.
🙂❤️
What happened on the ending? The trumpet? Did he grab the guy’s trumpet?
Lol. I think that was on Letterman 😂
Dueling J-200s?
I saw these guys at the backstage event at Hop Springs, M'Boro TN... I believe Dave told me he had a cracked J-200 Gibson. Anyway...cool guitar!
Compensation
I saw you in 2011
😍😉🙂😎
I did
🙂
Yep... that's how It ends... maybe hahaaha Milenkos
I am from Mpls
Me parece que perdió la vos. Igual está bien!
It's a great song Dave has lost strength but it's okay not everybody can be Robin Zander
Quizá no andaba bien la voz en ese momento, generalmente aun la canta bien.
Mpls
LOL
that sandpaper voice was rough on the ears. sucks to get old.
He did fine. Go watch the music video if you can't deal with it
@@keepingitreal5533
My opinion is different from yours. Don't read comments if you can't deal with it.
@@creepyzeek1 You can have your opinion, and I can also say that you're unnecessarily rude. Then again, so is most of the TH-cam comment section. So I repeat, if you can't deal with the fact that Dave has been on this earth for more than 50 years and doesn't sound like his 28-year-old self, don't watch the videos where he's older and go watch repeats of young Soul Asylum in the '90s
@keepingitreal5533
Must have hit a nerve? Perhaps you're a bit too sensitive for the comment section.
@@creepyzeek1 Yep you hit a nerve. I ain't ashamed to say it. And obviously I'm sensitive seeing as how I'm taking the time to respond to talentless, insulting people. Yep... I'm sensitive. 🎸
Pirners voice sounds horrible.