Comments on: CD Review: Todd Snider — The Excitement Plan

By: BertMcDert

BertMcDert — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:43:11 +0000

While I don’t feel the need to add to the ad hominems, this album is definitely much better than this review gives it credit for. Todd’s put out a consistent string of high quality albums, and while it’s true that he’s settled into a fairly predictable sound, a) it’s a good sound and b) there’s a lot more substance to it than someone who’s only ever liked his one novelty hit would be likely to appreciate. If you don’t dig Jerry Jeff, Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen OR oldskool Jimmy Buffett, then perhaps you’d be safe skipping this one. But if you actually enjoy the music of countrified singer-songwriters, give it at least the one listen this guy took to dismiss it. And for the record, it’s Corpus Christi BAY, not Boy.

By: Blonde Stranger

Blonde Stranger — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:44:28 +0000

This writer’s (I use that term loosely here) name is Noel Wurst? Wurst? Really? Seriously? Oh, the homophonic irony…
Don’t worry, Noel. I’m sure Clay Aiken will have a new release out soon which will scratch your itch. Maybe you’ll even be able to articulate just what it is you like so much about Clay.

By: MuddyG

MuddyG — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:13:18 +0000

Was this paid editorial content or cut & pasted Web 2.0 from someone’s myspace page? AMG, if you paid for this review you need to get your money back.
I’ve never read a review so void of meaning and discussion of the actual music. Gems like: “It’s not a strategy that’s likely to win over you casual fans along the way”??? Really? Do you think singer/songwriters have strategies? Maybe you’re better off sticking to the lastest P-Diddy release…

By: epic

epic — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:50:46 +0000

This isn’t a CD review, it’s a sophomoric rant about why Noel Wurst doesn’t get Todd Snider. Noel doesn’t get Todd’s work because Noel hasn’t matured emotionally since he was 16 years old. C’mon buddy, you can do better than that. If you don’t like the album, fine, but tell people what about the CD you don’t like, don’t just go on and on about nothing, when you obviously don’t understand the narrative style of music. Listen to the words! Dig into the humanity and the emotion of each piece. If you still can’t grasp it, stick to reviewing Britney Spears and Papa Roach. I’m sure they’re more your speed.

By: hahaha

hahaha — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:12:09 +0000

This is the worst review of an album/artist I’ve ever read. Period. Learn your music before writing about it.

By: theresa

theresa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:54:06 +0000

Noel, you need some Money, Compliments and Publicity, but you aren’t earning your keep, my friend! If you haven’t gotten Todd Snider’s music by now, you’re never going to get it. In fairness, why not pass the torch on to another critic? At least there would be a balance rather than a gap that can’t be filled. With you, a Slim Chance is no chance. “Grunge” is the only song you’ve listened to more than once? You left yourself empty handed and without credibility. You can write a review on ONE listen? On that note, I’m weeping with you. You need to give every artist consideration by keeping an open mind. It seems apparent you made your conclusion before that ONE spin.

By: timmy d

timmy d — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:28:29 +0000

noel, i was about 22 when i first heard songs from the daily planet and thankfully i was old enough to understand the complexity and depth of sniders music. i have every snider album and they hold up and play well with any dylan, newman and kristofferson record out there. thankfully some “real” music critics and journalists have heard this record and like me, disagree with you and think its the best of sniders career. get bent man.