Guy fits a friggin novel in 3 minutes and what sounds like basically one friggin chord ... bet he knows how to make friggin perfect biscuits too .... all I know is I overwork mine ... songs *and* biscuits and neither end up digestible ... guy's a treasure
No doubt. Anymore I'm not surprised how great his thoughts turn out. I'm here for it. And I've been here since Hank, Doo Wop, Elvis, and what has come after.
"He was sweet and soft, shied away from the inside fastballs and died doing life without parole" is literal poetry. So much emotion, nostalgia, sadness, and hope packed into one phrase. Honestly makes me emotional every time he sings it.
When the name of the song popped up on new releases for me on Spotify I almost rolled my eyes. I never thought it would be one of the best songs l've ever heard. I know it doesn’t matter to anyone reading this but I listen to a lot of music including most everything from Jason. I interpret the title as not everything that is passed down as common knowledge is right or true. A gateway into the deep topics of the verses. He is truly one of the best songwriters of this time. I use a little soap with my chain mail scrubber on my Stargazer cast iron. Because I want it to be clean when I cook for my wife, baby and myself. The world can be cruel it’s ok to question things now and then.
When my wife and I saw the title for his song “If We Were Vampires” we both laughed out loud. By the end of the song we were holding hands and both in tears. She laughed at this title too..same result.
And it can be re-seasoned differently. We get to choose whether we want to dispel the myth or continue living "how it's supposed to be". I've been there. 100% I have.
"Don't wash the cast iron" I took this line to be a comment on how some people hold onto old beliefs and refuse to be washed clean because they've been taught not to.
Jason, your viewpoint coupled with your talent is everything that is right about this world. We need love and forgiveness, patience and commitment. Honesty. I'm glad you are here to remind us.
"She found love and it was simple as a weathervane, but her own family tried to kill it." What a killer final line. I don't know how he keeps doing it. Just an amazing songwriting fountain coming from Jason Isbell
The economy of words and the bright and dark pictures he paints are nothing short of excellent. He is on levels of lyricism not touched since Jackson Browne. He is poingnant... he is pure.
Excellent description of Isbell's writing is chock full of pain as well. He understands completely the plight of poor people striving against the everyday agonies of life. His songs are never easy listens, but they are essential.
What’s incredible about Jason is - Not only is he one of the greatest songwriters of our time, he’s in the upper echelons of guitarists and vocalists. His slide solo on Children of Children BURNS!
How can anyone be so lost as to believe people don't have souls? This song took me to the pemiere movie of my childhood to present. I could feel my soul waking up. Bless you.
Excellent writing, just random thoughts growing up in a small southern town. As always I can relate to every story he tells. He’s the king of saying something by not saying it, just painting the scene 👏
“The writer’s job is not only to create something beautiful, but to create something beautiful that illuminates ugly truths.” - Viet Thanh Nguyen Have a young daughter and teared up more than once on my drive to work today. Thank you, Jason, for reminding us of what it means to be alive.
@@MeatyPeach He has a way of hitting you right in the solar plexus with a song. I relate to his songs like no other artist's. I grew up in the Southeast, and I can relate to Jason's music.
He may never write a better song then "The Elephant", but he is without a doubt the best songwriter alive today. So much from the heart and so painfully honest. I could go on.....
@@gretschbasher he also has more brilliant songs than any artist who’s ever lived. Isbell is probably my 2nd favourite artist ever but even he isn’t on Dylan’s level.
I agree. "Songs That She Sang in the Shower" has always been #1 in my book, but this one really started to hit home after the third or fourth time I heard it.
@@TheVCRTimeMachine Speed Trap Town was the previous champion in my book. "A boy's last dream and a man's first loss" just hits me like no other lyric ever has. I guess it's part of growing up in a small town, albeit in the midwest rather than the south.
This whole album is just phenomenal. The first time I listened to When We Were Close I legitimately teared a little bit. I sit here wondering how he can release one amazing song after another. I frequently leave Southeastern and Something More Than Free on repeat and just go about my day. He is one of my favorite artists of all time right now and this is coming from a person who didn't particularly listen to country before I discovered him.
Me and my wife stopped at the Lodge factory outlet Sunday coming home from Chattanooga. The employees had "team soap or team no soap" t shirts on. We asked the cashier what she did, she said she washed her cast iron skillet lol
I'm so grateful to have lucked out to have my daddy by my side... He always had my back & we didn't pull punches....i hear this song & I know the thought of my not having the man who was my first love... And although he's been on his side of the 🌈 mom joined him to dance on clouds. When she passed at a young 94yrs 11mo & 1.3 weeks shy of her 95th birthday.🎉. Felt tired caregiver had her shower & I called twice & she was showering or napping...my bro was there that week but she never did call. Bro went for bike ride & said she'd call me back after he got done. 2 min later it's my brother a Miami resident &b youngish retiree went from bike to get break to screaming she's gone!!!!! That was unreal as I was there. 18 19 days & left to go home for hubby's birthday 🎂 8/9 /22. Was coming back the following week but she passed before I came back. I miss them both... Mom 8/15/22 before her was my sideman who never stopped being my sweet funny considerate husband, son, brother uncle but the daddy by my side is still right there inside my heart. JI is a heavenly writer player & all the things that make lb him the one act we'd go anywhere to see... And we try.... rest peaceful daddy & mom... Dance on the clouds will see you again been almost 17yrs 12/29/07. Hope I'm right & we'll feel each other one day again. ❤
I think this is the greatest song I've ever heard in my life. "We've Met" used to be, but now this is. He has anotheer 6 or 7 on the short list. And 40 more on the long list.
Easily my favorite so far off the new album. This one resonates with me on so many different levels. The first verse, especially the line "Don't drink and drive, you'll spill it," really speak to me and my lifelong struggles with depression and alcoholism. I just had my third stay in a psych unit in the middle of February and didn't start getting over the slump until about a week ago. I got accepted for a new, well-paying job with great insurance yesterday and, instead of celebrating, I'm spiraling because I have to take a drug test on Friday and I can't use. So to me, that line in particular means a million different things. I've never driven drunk, but I sure as hell understand prioritizing not spilling the beer, which may be an alcoholic's only comfort, over endangering yourself and others. Another way I take the "spill it" line is that you'll fuck up your life. Should you get in an accident or get pulled over, your proverbial cup will spill and you'll be left with an empty one. Don't even get me started on the final verse about the estranged father and daughter. I'm currently not on speaking terms with my parents, a common theme throughout my 30 years. In the past, love has been a reason, just like in the song. That's not what gets me the most though. What hits me the hardest is "He treats her like a Queen, but you don't know 'cause you ain't seen. It's hard to go through life without your daddy by your side." Those lines are like a dagger through the chest. For me it's not my father, but my mother, who was always my closest friend when I was younger. As I've grown, the arguments have become more frequent and the distance between us has widened. Some days I feel as though my own parents don't want me anymore. This song, which runs a whopping 3 minutes and 24 seconds has compelled me to write this short novel, which tells me just how great a songwriter Isbell is. I'm sure I'll be listening to this one a lot in the next few days.
Hey, thanks for sharing. Good luck to you. Know that you can do it. There's help out there. If you haven't connected with AA, give them a try. Go to a meeting. Get your desire chip. If that's too big a step, just find meetings in your area and know when they meet. Little steps lead to great things and all you can do it take one step at a time. Even if it's barely picking up your foot and moving it forward an inch, it's forward progress. Know you're worthy of loving yourself and treating yourself with respect.
I am going to pray for you tonight Dillon, and then I am going to pray some more tomorrow. You are not alone though I know it feels like you are. (((hug)))
This one hurts my heart. It is true. My husband died suddenly and unexpectedly 10 years ago. Our children were 13 and 14 at the time. It has been so hard for them not to have their dad here for all their special milestones and just the beauty of our happy everyday life. It breaks my heart not to be able to fi?
@@carolinelensbower9840 so sorry to hear that. I can't begin to understand what that's like. My sympathies, and I hope you find some solace in Jason's music.
Sometimes you get to hear someone new to you like Jason Isbell or Ren and your faith that there is a way forward in this world is restored, along with your shared humanity.
Jason is like the Robin Williams of music. Listening to his songs I 😢 and then I'm 😂. Jason you are an awesome story teller! Thank you so much for Cast Iron Skillet ❤
Watching the daily show minding my business I usury skip the music segments but I fell in love with this song as soon as it started playing and now I'm a fan🤷♀️
What an unexpected flood of emotions came forth. The ideals, the thoughts that are engrained (in-groomed?) on us as children live on. Seeds are planted. The victory is to recognize it and move forward. Thanks, Jason. #CastIronSkillet
"She found found love and it was simple as a weathervane but her own family tried to kill it" the whole song just hits me like daggers. It's haunting like something off of Nebraska from Springsteen.
Standing in my kitchen all alone - dark outside and staring at my cast iron skillet…a beautiful and haunting song…with all the previous albums…will we yet again say this one’s the best? They are all deep and powerful.
DBT’s we’re one of my favorite bands when Jason was a member. But genius can’t be contained. Still love the truckers, but this guy keeps proving he’s on another level.
I didn’t think he could top vampires but jesus christ This is in the top ten songs of all time Its top tear craftsmanship at the upmost level Im a song writer and this shit is soooooo good DAMN jason isbell
