O'Rourke has been discussed here repeatedly and there seems to be no middle-posture about him. I'm with those who are skeptical about his work and, in fact, I really question "Eureka" and "Insignificance". The former at least has some interesting stuff but the second really seems to have the best of titles. I also remember an EP in which he played three or four notes on an acoustic guitar and maybe one or two on a hurdy-gurdy and they sold it as some kind of John Fahey inspiration. Come on. I didn't dare to check "Bad Timing" since it seems to be in the same vein. Besides his collaboration with Sonic Youth & Sam Prekop and his work as a producer, which I find really good, I would only save "Halfway to a Threeway" from his discography. This one I really find a perfectly crafted folk-pop album. "Halfway..." alone makes me wonder whether he's one of the most overrated musicians working off-mainstream or I haven't really appreciated him as he deserves. I think I'll save some skepticism, just in case. Best, Efrén del Valle --- Craig Lieske <garbageisland@hotmail.com> escribió: > JIm O'Rourke is fantastic, especially the Drag City
stuff. Great pop songs with rather bizarre lyrics. I think it's essential stuff, and highly recommended. CL
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