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The Avalanches — Frontier Psychiatrist
Album: Since I Left You
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Total ratings: 1764









Released: 2001
Length: 4:06
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Is Dexter ill, Is Dexter ill, Is Dexter ill
Is Dexter ill today, Mr Kirk, Dexter's in school
I'm afraid he's not, Miss Fishpaw
Dexter's truancy problem is way out of hand
The Baltimore County school board have decided to expel
Dexter from the entire public school system

Oh Mr Kirk, I'm as upset as you to learn of Dexter's truancy
But surely, expulsion is not the answer!
I'm afraid expulsion is the only answer
It's the opinion of the entire staff that Dexter is criminally insane

That boy needs therapy, psychosomatic,
That boy needs therapy, purely psychosomatic
That boy needs therapy
Lie down on the couch! What does that mean?
You're a nut! You're crazy in the coconut!
What does that mean? That boy needs therapy
I'm gonna kill you, that boy needs therapy
Ranagazoo, let's have a tune
Now I'll count three
That, that, that, that, that boy.. boy needs therapy
He was white as a sheet
And he also made false teeth

Avalanches is above, business continues below
Did I ever tell you the story about
Cowboys! M-M-midgets, the Indians and Fron, Frontier Psychiatrist
I... I felt strangely hypnotized
I was in another world, a world of 20.000 girls
And milk! Rectangles, to an optometrist, the man with the golden eyeball
And tighten your buttocks, pour juice on your chin
I promise my girlfriend I'd, the violin, violin, violin ...

Frontier Psychiatrist
Frontier, frontier, frontier, frontier Psychiatrist
Frontier, frontier, frontier, frontier Psychiatrist
Frontier, frontier, frontier, frontier Psychiatrist

That boy needs therapy, psychosomatic
That boy needs therapy, purely psychosomatic
That boy needs therapy
Lie down on the couch, what does that mean?
You're a nut! You're crazy in the coconut!
What does that mean? That boy needs therapy
I'm gonna kill you, that boy needs therapy
Ranagazoo, let's have a tune
Now I'll count three
That, that, that, that, that boy.. boy needs therapy
He was white as a sheet
And he also made false teeth

Frontier Psychiatrist

Can you think of anything that talks, other than a person?
A-a a-a-a-a, a bird? Yeah!
Sometimes a parrot talks
Hello hello hello hello
Ha ha ha ha ha !!!!
Yes, some birds are funny when they talk
Can you think of anything else?
Um, a record, record, record !
Comments (498)add comment
The people who created this are mad! Awesome.
Posted 1 month ago by jamesshoemark    [ Reply ]
I think we need a “Play Something Similar” button!
Posted 2 months ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
What does that mean?
Posted 4 months ago by Fulgore    [ Reply ]
if you don't like frontier psychiatrist, maybe it is time to visit one :)
it's a brilliant track, so much love and emotion. keep it grooving
Posted 4 months ago by isparos9    [ Reply ]


Ranagazoo orrrrrr  Grab a Kazoo! Let's have  tune! 

Posted 4 months ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
First Time Listener to this song.... Well Partner, Time to Saddle the horses and get back to the Ranch!!!!! Yeeeeeehaaaaaa!
Posted 6 months ago by akhuffman    [ Reply ]
 jtherieau wrote:

On a Wednesday afternoon, it's great! Watch the video.
It's like Monty Python Meets David Lynch.


With a little bit of Art of Noise thrown in as well. 
Posted 7 months ago by MrPou    [ Reply ]
https://youtu.be/Nu8_uDydq7w?si=4cAjPJ5UcsVi2uev
Posted 8 months ago by Rowan    [ Reply ]
i grew up with Frontier Psychiatrist as a track on a Wayne and Shuster comedy LP... They had such great humour. This track is just great because the samples bring back so many memories. I dug the LP out of storage just to listen to the whole thing again. Fab track. 
Posted 8 months ago by Rowan    [ Reply ]
I can't believe this is back! This always cracks me up. Well done.
Posted 10 months ago by bhallmark    [ Reply ]
The parrot chattering gets me every time!
Posted 11 months ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 MrRedwood wrote:

Amusing once, maybe twice. But it's a novelty that palls even faster for those of us that don't watch the show. (I'm assuming that this is about that show, Dexter, that I infer, from posts I've seen on the web, is about a homicidal antihero. If not, then I'm even more lost.)



You're sooooo lost. 
Posted 11 months ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
I feel strangely hypnotized
Posted 1 year ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
 CCSandman wrote:

I sometimes find myself, randomly, saying 'The man with the golden eyeball"...



That boy needs therapy.
Posted 2 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
I think I'm too old for this. Sounds like cartoon music. Interesting though.
Posted 2 years ago by steviedeant    [ Reply ]
This is pro-level mixology.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
And he also made false teeth.............  but they can't talk either.
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
What is this madness? I like it....
Posted 2 years ago by jamesshoemark    [ Reply ]
480 comments... That has to be up there for shear number of comments. It is roughly one comment for every three ratings.
Posted 2 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 jtherieau wrote:

On a Wednesday afternoon, it's great! Watch the video.
It's like Monty Python Meets David Lynch.


Yes - cool video and song.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Definitely a Wax Talor vibe... Great !
Posted 2 years ago by SeanFr    [ Reply ]
I had no idea this was on RP!  Superb!  
Posted 2 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
I sometimes find myself, randomly, saying 'The man with the golden eyeball"...
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
You're a nut! Crazy in the coconut!
 
That boy needs therapy

Posted 4 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
You're a nut! Crazy in the coconut!
Posted 4 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 jtherieau wrote:
On a Wednesday afternoon, it's great! Watch the video.
It's like Monty Python Meets David Lynch.
 
Very accurate description!
Posted 4 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
No, thanks
Posted 9 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
On a Wednesday afternoon, it's great! Watch the video.
It's like Monty Python Meets David Lynch.
Posted 9 years ago by jtherieau    [ Reply ]
Firesign Theater, anyone ?     Didn't know they sang!
Posted 9 years ago by freemusic    [ Reply ]
Awesome set tonight.  
Posted 9 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
On a Sunday morning? Not a good fit. 

Early afternoon here, highly appreciated and I never heard scratching on RP, love the humor!
With a smile
Wolfgang


Posted 9 years ago by advaita    [ Reply ]
On a Sunday morning? Not a good fit. 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
So much to love here.
Posted 9 years ago by By_The_Bay    [ Reply ]
Very subtle. 
Posted 9 years ago by ojibwe    [ Reply ]
  whoever wrote this song needs therapy..  {#Mrgreen}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Superb to hear this classic again on RP.
Posted 9 years ago by Jim_Messenger    [ Reply ]
Made me think of Chinese Man! Awesome!!
Posted 10 years ago by DippingSauce    [ Reply ]
I also created an account just to let you know I love this song. I was surprised (in a good way) to find it in your playlist.
It's a creative and funny piece of music that has a great video. It takes your mind off the daily routine and puts a smile on your face. Good choice !
Posted 10 years ago by Diana_Catan    [ Reply ]
Anything that starts with Divine dialogue is Godlike
Posted 10 years ago by kenbloom    [ Reply ]
Tugging my insides all around on this crazy ride.

YES!

Love it, Bill. 
Posted 10 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Finally created an account just to tell you that this song was a GREAT choice! 
Posted 10 years ago by ohhh_katerina    [ Reply ]
Fantastic tune, a work of brilliance.
Posted 10 years ago by suckerpunch    [ Reply ]
For those that know :)


Posted 10 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]

different,,,,like,, when you say,,,Boy that burnt toast sure tastes different....


Posted 10 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Excellent. Totally needed this today!
Posted 10 years ago by luckywhitegirl    [ Reply ]
arrgh, it's too early in the day for this.
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8
Posted 10 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
Please have mercy on us with this song please.
Posted 10 years ago by delfincek    [ Reply ]
A bit stupid song, isn't it? {#No}
Posted 10 years ago by rgabriel    [ Reply ]
{#Nyah}  {#Doh} 
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Giggling ... 
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]
From RJD2 earlier to the Avalanches.. what is up with you guys today... !!!!  Two of my favourite 'Unknown' bands.
Posted 10 years ago by Richard_Gold    [ Reply ]

It all makes sense when you watch the video — https://youtu.be/U8BWBn26bX0
Posted 10 years ago by MrRedwood    [ Reply ]
I really like this - I think it just shouldn't be taken too seriously.. good fun, dynamic and original
Posted 10 years ago by Foxyrenard    [ Reply ]
Aaand.....there is PSD - Phew, that was a close one!
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
What's happening here?  I'm so confused.
Posted 10 years ago by pkimbrel    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:

I think this song is fantastic.


edit: the image below this should be removed. That just ain't right.

 
I agree. (1) The song is a hoot. (2) The image is gross--and even in this context doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 MrRedwood wrote:
Amusing once, maybe twice. But it's a novelty that palls even faster for those of us that don't watch the show. (I'm assuming that this is about that show, Dexter, that I infer, from posts I've seen on the web, is about a homicidal antihero. If not, then I'm even more lost.)
 
Dexter: 2006
This song: 2001

so I'm going with (B) 
Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
People agree...I'm pretty different...but this? I dont know....

 
What she said.
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]

I think this song is fantastic.


edit: the image below this should be removed. That just ain't right.
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
I can compare the sound to nothing more aptly than to the roar of some dread monster of the vanished saurian age, when primal horrors roamed the earth, and Valusia's serpent-men laid the foundation-stones of evil magic. To such a roar - but swelled to deafening heights reached by no known organic throat - was this shocking sound akin.
Posted 10 years ago by nmcvaugh    [ Reply ]
Amusing once, maybe twice. But it's a novelty that palls even faster for those of us that don't watch the show. (I'm assuming that this is about that show, Dexter, that I infer, from posts I've seen on the web, is about a homicidal antihero. If not, then I'm even more lost.)
Posted 10 years ago by MrRedwood    [ Reply ]
People agree...I'm pretty different...but this? I dont know....
Posted 10 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
Bill needs therapy. He's crazy in the coconut.

 
Just enough crazy ! Thanks for these funny moments
Posted 10 years ago by philipr    [ Reply ]
And he also made false teeth.
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Bill needs therapy. He's crazy in the coconut.
Posted 10 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Mercy, please no more.
Posted 11 years ago by delfincek    [ Reply ]
Very lame....sucko barfo it is..
Posted 11 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
I love this wacky piece of music :)
Posted 11 years ago by Beetlejuice    [ Reply ]
Interesting. It reminds me of Big Audio Dynamite from the 80s.
Posted 11 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Rap? Rap? I do not think that word means what you think it means.{#Ass}

How about "sample-based novelty"? Novelty numbers are fun from time to time.

Oh and gotta love the wavey ratings distribution on this one.


Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 DylanBruun wrote:

rap? hip hop maybe but more like sample-based electronic boogie-down funkiness. It remains a fine and creative piece of production whatever your personal preferences are. (I get that it's not for everyone though.) oh, and that video is incredible (thanks Geecheeboy.) The vision and complete buy-in from everyone involved harkens of something Wes Anderson might have created.

 
Right on the money Dylan. The phrase 'creative piece of production' describes it exactly.
Posted 11 years ago by Jim_Messenger    [ Reply ]
I absolutely detest rap.

This, however, is pretty freaking cool!
Posted 11 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
The inclusion of Avalanches on R.P. makes good sense.  If Beatles in the 60's David Bowie in the 70's and , um, what, (Black Flag?)  in the 80's can all be called 'Rock', the '00s  should have something that is a step forward too.The whole aesthetic of the Avalanches fits with the idea of young person's rock music and with rock being a living thing rather than originalist or revivalist.   Keep it up, Bill!
Posted 11 years ago by atom_box    [ Reply ]
 hschlossberg wrote:


I agree that rap sucks (and drum & bass sucks too for that matter) but I never even considered that this is AT ALL like rap.  I think of this in the same category of Portishead or Massive Attack or older groups like Enigma or Art of Noise.

 There is a lot that RP plays that sometimes makes me turn to another station (country, hick rock, CCR, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, etc), but then I appreciate the eclectic mix of RP and so I usually tolerate it for one or two "bad" songs.

 
{#Clap} Good post... Could include Cut Chemist in that list
Posted 11 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
WHAT THE h**ll &^$?bg$@ flying f**k sweet Lord IS THIS?
{#Drunk}


yuk
Posted 11 years ago by robinvankuijk    [ Reply ]
There are spooky people in this world.
Posted 11 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
I swear I no longer know if I like it or don't like it, but it is like a car accident, I....just.....can't....look....away. 
Posted 11 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
gave me a headache.

would not listen to again.
Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Well let's hope Bill is getting all the crap out now with greatness to return soon - between this and the lame Muse tune prior, we are DEFINITELY ready to move on!
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
psd
Posted 11 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Gave this piece of rap crap a 1. Wish I could go lower.

Please folks, no rap. It sucks.

 

I agree that rap sucks (and drum & bass sucks too for that matter) but I never even considered that this is AT ALL like rap.  I think of this in the same category of Portishead or Massive Attack or older groups like Enigma or Art of Noise.

 There is a lot that RP plays that sometimes makes me turn to another station (country, hick rock, CCR, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, etc), but then I appreciate the eclectic mix of RP and so I usually tolerate it for one or two "bad" songs.
Posted 11 years ago by hschlossberg    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

According to whosampled, there are 14 discreet sources for the samples in this song.  Not sure if that's a record, but it's a lot...
 

I guess you've never heard Girl Talk?
Posted 11 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 Spiderwoman wrote:
Reminds me of Wax Tailor. Any relation?
 
First came to my mind Pizzicato Five
Posted 11 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Wax Tailor. Any relation?
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
I'll need therapy after listening to this.

Like it :) 
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 haljordan wrote:
It's so campy that I can't look away.
 

S'bout right
Posted 11 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
W*H*A*T?!?!

Had to run over and turn up the volume.

RIGHT ON, BILL!!! 
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Brilliant madness!   {#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
Yup, entertaining absurdity and refreshingly different. {#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by dirtbagpook    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Gave this piece of rap crap a 1. Wish I could go lower.

Please folks, no rap. It sucks. Now I switch over to Radioio eclectic. Bye.
 
rap? hip hop maybe but more like sample-based electronic boogie-down funkiness. It remains a fine and creative piece of production whatever your personal preferences are. (I get that it's not for everyone though.) oh, and that video is incredible (thanks Geecheeboy.) The vision and complete buy-in from everyone involved harkens of something Wes Anderson might have created.
Posted 11 years ago by DylanBruun    [ Reply ]
Tearing the roof (brains boil), but FUN!

Posted 11 years ago by gresua    [ Reply ]
That boy needs therapy...


Posted 11 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
Not good to hear every day,
but fun enough anyway
Posted 11 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
just made my Friday
Posted 11 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
that is some strange shit
i just plugged the computer into the tv and turned on RP
couldn't tell where the audio source was coming from
still not sure 
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
That boy needs {#Beat}.
Posted 11 years ago by petarsubotic    [ Reply ]
At first I thought this was Cut Chemist... NICE!!!! Whacky!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Please don't subject me to this again...
Posted 12 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
fascinating, ingenious whack. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:
lol how did they find all these snippets?  this just went from a 1 to a 10.
 
According to whosampled, there are 14 discreet sources for the samples in this song.  Not sure if that's a record, but it's a lot...

I like it.
Posted 12 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
And now for something completely different . . . 

Love this for all the wrong reasons, but it does make me LOL 
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
That boy needs therapy.
Posted 12 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
I have this rated as a 3, but every darn time the song comes on, I stop what I am doing, listen and read the comments.....
Posted 12 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
From Knights of Cydonia into this, what a segue! I'll be donating again.
Posted 12 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
More Avalanches, PLEASE.

This was the big single but, in my opinion, one of the weakest cuts from a truly great album.
Posted 12 years ago by stf9    [ Reply ]
A masterpiece of an album.  Not the best piece on the album but a fantastic one nonetheless.  I'm shocked to hear this on RP.
Posted 12 years ago by kmullinax    [ Reply ]
Oh My Lord. see the video on the Youtubes.  It is almost too much to show my grandchildren. But I LOVE it.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLrnkK2YEcE&ob=av2e
Posted 12 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
uh...Idiot-Wind? There is no rapping. 
Posted 12 years ago by kremfresch    [ Reply ]
I don't know what this is but I love it. I need therapy. 
Posted 12 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
An oddie but a goodie
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Wow...the YouTube is quite a performance...!
Posted 12 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
It's so campy that I can't look away.
Posted 12 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
lol how did they find all these snippets?  this just went from a 1 to a 10.
Posted 12 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
this song is best described as a casserole of nonsense.
 
Fine by me. This song is more bananas than Fyffes, more nuts than Planters, more fun than a barrelful of monkeys. Feckin' brilliant! 9 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Gave this piece of rap crap a 1. Wish I could go lower.

Please folks, no rap. It sucks. Now I switch over to Radioio eclectic. Bye.
Posted 12 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I can't even explain why I like this dumb song, but I do. Maybe I need therapy??
Posted 12 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
this song is best described as a casserole of nonsense.
 
+1 for this description.

I do have to say the song grew on me by the end.  I'm still reserving my vote, though...

Posted 12 years ago by logic    [ Reply ]
Wednesday Thursday Friday??
Posted 12 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Fun!
Posted 12 years ago by Kimbolini    [ Reply ]