And I'll go one further and say that on the albums between Fault and One the band pushed the envelope within themselves as evident in all that great music. Didn't you all feel it the first time you listened to those tracks? I sure did and still do. It Still Feels Good.
Later,
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: David R. Wasserstrom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:38 AM
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Subject: Fw: Faultline Question for US friends
----- Original Message -----
From: David R. Wasserstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Scott Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Faultline Question for US friends
> Right On Scott!
>
> Great tune, indeed; I've always wondered how Patrick endeavored to
actually
> write it - it's certainly not a guitar-driven song, although the opening
> riff sets the tone. It should be noted that Fault Line appeared on the
scene
> in the middle of that 1977 funk/new jazz era in music that featured bands
> like Weather Report. A lot of bands back then seemed to be feeling out
their
> jazz sides - witness Santana and the Dead. With the Skunk and McDonald on
> board, and Pat and Tiran both at musical peaks during that time, it's no
> wonder to me that the Doobs went in the direction that they did on this
> album.
> I've always loved it, but then again, there seems to be a spirit missing
on
> it; there was some similar stuff to it on Streets (i.e., Eighth Ave.
> Shuffle - a great track!, and For Someone Special), but to me, the Fault
> Line album seemed somewhat distant, almost like it was created by a
machine.
> Some might argue that Minute by Minute was like that, too, but I think
that
> despite its heavy production, Minute seemed more humane and roots-oriented
> (evidenced by Here To Love You, How Do The Fools Survive and Don't Stop
> WTW). Personally, I think the Doobs pretty much hit their peak with that
> one, 'cause One Step Closer, although a really, really good album, seemed
on
> several tracks to be pretty overglossed and removed from anything
resembling
> the Doobies.
> (Hint to the band, if you're tuning in: How 'bout some arrangements on the
> new one, ala Road Angel, Cheat The Hangman, Fault Line and Wheels of
> Fortune)?
>
> Thanks all -
>
> DW
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Faultline Question for US friends
>
>
> > Syd Scott,
> >
> > I agree, "Fault Line" is a masterpiece. My favorite cut, the title cut,
> > shows the some of the greatest musical diversity the Brothers have ever
> > displayed. The song just smokes! From the incredible guitars, the vibes,
> > the ripping bass track, the smooth drums, and that acoustic guitar solo
> > at the end! That song always ends up on one of my personal "best of"
> > tapes for traveling in my truck.
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
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