The Decemberists — Calamity Song
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Had a dream
You and me and the war of the end-times
And I believe
California succumbed to the fault line
We heaved relief
As scores of innocents died
And the Andalusian tribes
Setting the lay of Nebraska alight
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Hetty Green
Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?
On the road
It's well advised that you follow your own bag
In the year of the chewable Ambien tab
And the Panamanian child
Stands at the dowager empress's side
And all that remains is the arms of the angels
And all that remains is the arms of the angels
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
When you've receded into loam
And they're picking at your bones
We'll come home
We'll come home
Quiet now
Will we gather to conjure the rain down?
Will we now
Build a civilization below ground?
And I'll be crowned the community kick-it-around
And the Andalusian tribes
Setting the lay of Nebraska alight
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
You and me and the war of the end-times
And I believe
California succumbed to the fault line
We heaved relief
As scores of innocents died
And the Andalusian tribes
Setting the lay of Nebraska alight
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Hetty Green
Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?
On the road
It's well advised that you follow your own bag
In the year of the chewable Ambien tab
And the Panamanian child
Stands at the dowager empress's side
And all that remains is the arms of the angels
And all that remains is the arms of the angels
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
When you've receded into loam
And they're picking at your bones
We'll come home
We'll come home
Quiet now
Will we gather to conjure the rain down?
Will we now
Build a civilization below ground?
And I'll be crowned the community kick-it-around
And the Andalusian tribes
Setting the lay of Nebraska alight
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Till all that remains is the arms of the angels
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
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"Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Actually... no.
You know what I mean?"
Actually... no.
Floyd62 wrote:
Sounds like a fascinating documentary, where can I watch it? 😄
I always heard "war of the enzymes" and since I like science...
Sounds like a fascinating documentary, where can I watch it? 😄
phlattop wrote:
Um, who did they call, Peter Buck? Because that's him laying down those 12-string arpeggios on this track.
REM called. They'd like their sound back.
Um, who did they call, Peter Buck? Because that's him laying down those 12-string arpeggios on this track.
pburrow328 wrote:
No need to YELL. Thank you.
HOW DOES ANYBODY NOT LIKE THIS BAND AND THIS VOICE! GOING TO SEE THEM IN VANCOUVER ( CANADA ) ON THE 29TH OF JULY! SOOOOO EXCITED. LOVE THIS BAND.
No need to YELL. Thank you.
ice-9 wrote:
It's related to the novel "Infinite Jest", if I recall, though I've never read that. Lines like "in the year of the chewable Ambien tab".
In fact this is how I discovered The Decemberists. I was/am a great Infinite Jest fan, and reading about the book lead me to the Calamity Song video. And then Mariner's Revenge Song and no stop from there.
And than one day, at a friends house a Decemberists song was playing. My friend had no idea what band was playing but said that it is Radio Paradise. And here I am since.
Great book meets great band meets great radio. Thanks RP
It's related to the novel "Infinite Jest", if I recall, though I've never read that. Lines like "in the year of the chewable Ambien tab".
In fact this is how I discovered The Decemberists. I was/am a great Infinite Jest fan, and reading about the book lead me to the Calamity Song video. And then Mariner's Revenge Song and no stop from there.
And than one day, at a friends house a Decemberists song was playing. My friend had no idea what band was playing but said that it is Radio Paradise. And here I am since.
Great book meets great band meets great radio. Thanks RP
HOW DOES ANYBODY NOT LIKE THIS BAND AND THIS VOICE! GOING TO SEE THEM IN VANCOUVER ( CANADA ) ON THE 29TH OF JULY! SOOOOO EXCITED. LOVE THIS BAND.
Hippostar wrote:
And it is poor grammar to begin a sentence with the word "and".
kingart wrote:
I ask myself the self-same question whenever Neko Case is playing ...
Good music. Wtf is it with inscrutable lyrics whose meaning is known largely only to their writers?
I ask myself the self-same question whenever Neko Case is playing ...
kingart wrote:
It's related to the novel "Infinite Jest", if I recall, though I've never read that. Lines like "in the year of the chewable Ambien tab".
Good music. Wtf is it with inscrutable lyrics whose meaning is known largely only to their writers?
It's related to the novel "Infinite Jest", if I recall, though I've never read that. Lines like "in the year of the chewable Ambien tab".
Good music. Wtf is it with inscrutable lyrics whose meaning is known largely only to their writers?
Opening line for this song...
Had a dream
You and me and the war of the end-times
Opening line of Randy Newman song a few songs back...
Last night I had a dream
You were in it, I was in it with you
I sense a theme
Had a dream
You and me and the war of the end-times
Opening line of Randy Newman song a few songs back...
Last night I had a dream
You were in it, I was in it with you
I sense a theme
grim upbeat song. like it
damonlazer wrote:
AND LAST NIGHT, I HAD ANOTHER MONICA BELLUCCI DREAM.
I hope it came out alright.
AND LAST NIGHT, I HAD ANOTHER MONICA BELLUCCI DREAM.
Hippostar wrote:
Not if it is continuation of the prior line in poetry ... or song lyrics.
My favorite line in this oft-heard tune? " ... In the year of the chewable Ambien tab." Hilarious and sad at the same time, you know what I mean?
And it is poor grammar to begin a sentence with the word "and".
Not if it is continuation of the prior line in poetry ... or song lyrics.
My favorite line in this oft-heard tune? " ... In the year of the chewable Ambien tab." Hilarious and sad at the same time, you know what I mean?
tkosh wrote:
And we all do it all the time...
AND LAST NIGHT, I HAD ANOTHER MONICA BELLUCCI DREAM.
And we all do it all the time...
AND LAST NIGHT, I HAD ANOTHER MONICA BELLUCCI DREAM.
Hippostar wrote:
And we all do it all the time...
It is poor grammar to begin a sentence with the word "and".
And we all do it all the time...
And it is poor grammar to begin a sentence with the word "and".
phlattop wrote:
The guitar sounds a lot like Peter Buck, REM's guitarist. That's because it is him. Songwriter Colin Meloy wanted to do an REM-type song and Buck was totally on board with it.
REM called. They'd like their sound back.
The guitar sounds a lot like Peter Buck, REM's guitarist. That's because it is him. Songwriter Colin Meloy wanted to do an REM-type song and Buck was totally on board with it.
Lots of luck with....that!
REM called. They'd like their sound back.
cely wrote:
With very few substitutions, this could be converted into a comment about Yes.
One of their greats. I think I read that the lyrics came from a dream, but it really doesn't matter either way. The lyrics here are beautiful and rhythmical, and the folk rock sound is pretty much as great as any folk rock around. I guess you can fault the song for not being immediately accessible. It's more "I Am the Walrus" than "Imagine." But, as with the former, just find your own meaning and enjoy. Finally, if you have a problem with Colin Meloy's voice, you kind of remind me of the loser I was years ago when I needed it all to sound rock and roll or nothing else. Open your brain a liitle.
With very few substitutions, this could be converted into a comment about Yes.
MilesW wrote:
I suggested this song to my bandmates in Germany, and everyone liked it, so we added it to our repertoire. The public also loves the peppy little song (especially at the wine-fests
), but man, I hate it when someone asks me what some of the lines mean - the best response is a shoulder-shrug, and "it´s the Decemberists..."
Turns out queen of supply-side bonhomie is actually an excellent description of Hetty Green. Granted I had no idea who Hetty Green was, but was forced to google Hetty Green in an attempt to make sense of the lyrics. Hopefully we are moving past supply-side economics. Also turns out G.H.W. Bush was correct when he called it "voodoo economics." End of rant...
I suggested this song to my bandmates in Germany, and everyone liked it, so we added it to our repertoire. The public also loves the peppy little song (especially at the wine-fests
), but man, I hate it when someone asks me what some of the lines mean - the best response is a shoulder-shrug, and "it´s the Decemberists..."
Turns out queen of supply-side bonhomie is actually an excellent description of Hetty Green. Granted I had no idea who Hetty Green was, but was forced to google Hetty Green in an attempt to make sense of the lyrics. Hopefully we are moving past supply-side economics. Also turns out G.H.W. Bush was correct when he called it "voodoo economics." End of rant...
I've always considered myself to be more of an Octoberist...
Jelani wrote:
That's exactly what I thought!
Heard it the same way.
That's exactly what I thought!
Heard it the same way.
Stefen wrote:
That's exactly what I thought!
"the war of the enzymes"
That's exactly what I thought!
danmc wrote:
I suggested this song to my bandmates in Germany, and everyone liked it, so we added it to our repertoire. The public also loves the peppy little song (especially at the wine-fests), but man, I hate it when someone asks me what some of the lines mean - the best response is a shoulder-shrug, and "it´s the Decemberists..."
"Hetty Green: Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
I suggested this song to my bandmates in Germany, and everyone liked it, so we added it to our repertoire. The public also loves the peppy little song (especially at the wine-fests
), but man, I hate it when someone asks me what some of the lines mean - the best response is a shoulder-shrug, and "it´s the Decemberists..."Well I like it.
danmc wrote:
Danmc:
Total guess here, but know how your dreams make jump cuts that don't make sense? I think that's what we have with this song. It's a dream that jumps from one absurdity to another.
As you probably know, Hetty Green had no relationship to supply-side economics (the concept wasn't invented until the 1970s) and she was not particularly known for her bonhomie - or clean clothes for that matter.
This is probably a case of words fitting together to intentionally create a series of absurd images. The words sound great together but are puzzling if you search them for meaning. Like you, I'm just going to sit back and enjoy.
Best wishes.
"Hetty Green: Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
Danmc:
Total guess here, but know how your dreams make jump cuts that don't make sense? I think that's what we have with this song. It's a dream that jumps from one absurdity to another.
As you probably know, Hetty Green had no relationship to supply-side economics (the concept wasn't invented until the 1970s) and she was not particularly known for her bonhomie - or clean clothes for that matter.
This is probably a case of words fitting together to intentionally create a series of absurd images. The words sound great together but are puzzling if you search them for meaning. Like you, I'm just going to sit back and enjoy.
Best wishes.
cely wrote:
I believe the video they made, and perhaps some of the song, had connections to David Foster Wallace's novel, "Infinite Jest"
One of their greats. I think I read that the lyrics came from a dream, but it really doesn't matter either way. The lyrics here are beautiful and rhythmical, and the folk rock sound is pretty much as great as any folk rock around. I guess you can fault the song for not being immediately accessible. It's more "I Am the Walrus" than "Imagine." But, as with the former, just find your own meaning and enjoy. Finally, if you have a problem with Colin Meloy's voice, you kind of remind me of the loser I was years ago when I needed it all to sound rock and roll or nothing else. Open your brain a liitle.
I believe the video they made, and perhaps some of the song, had connections to David Foster Wallace's novel, "Infinite Jest"
Baby_M wrote:
I bet you'd love to hear James McMurtry cover this.
The only thing worse than apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths is Colin Meloy singing about apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths and sounding so damned bored by it all.
I bet you'd love to hear James McMurtry cover this.
I always heard "war of the enzymes" and since I like science...
pcicatar wrote:
This is because Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist) is featured all throughout the album... It helps lend the air of the world's most pretentious R.E.M. tribute album.
And this song in particular out-Stipes Michael in the obscure lyrics category.
This is because Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist) is featured all throughout the album... It helps lend the air of the world's most pretentious R.E.M. tribute album.
And this song in particular out-Stipes Michael in the obscure lyrics category.
"Hetty Green: Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
You know what I mean?"
Not a clue.
But thanks for the peppy little song.
"the war of the enzymes"
Hetty Green
Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?
On the road
It's well advised that you follow your own bag
In the year of the chewable Ambien tab
OK, here's a clue in the lyrics that I long overlooked
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?
On the road
It's well advised that you follow your own bag
In the year of the chewable Ambien tab
OK, here's a clue in the lyrics that I long overlooked
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Proclivities wrote:
It's not the Decemberists if the lyrics don't contain at least one reference that is unique in the whole canon of popular music.
This is the only song I've heard which mentions Hetty Green.
It's not the Decemberists if the lyrics don't contain at least one reference that is unique in the whole canon of popular music.
Craptastic. Ahoooo
What a fun song! Really digging the Decemberists.
dsd wrote:
The same reason Peter Buck enjoys DJ'ing - He's rich beyond our understanding, has lots of free time, and has low expectations on the return for investment.
If these guys are really as lame as many on this board believe, then I wonder why Peter Buck decided to play with them?
The same reason Peter Buck enjoys DJ'ing - He's rich beyond our understanding, has lots of free time, and has low expectations on the return for investment.
Grammarcop wrote:
lots of fun to sing along to!
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh!
Not quite as profound as do-be-do-be-do but still deep stuff.
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh!
Not quite as profound as do-be-do-be-do but still deep stuff.
lots of fun to sing along to!
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh!
Not quite as profound as do-be-do-be-do but still deep stuff.
Ah-oo-oh
Ah-oo
Ah-oo-oh!
Not quite as profound as do-be-do-be-do but still deep stuff.
Laptopdog wrote:
ahooo...but yes, the chords are similar
Everybody sing along, " Talk about the passio...."
Whoops, never mind.
Whoops, never mind.
ahooo...but yes, the chords are similar
The Decemberists at their toe-tappin' best!
Everybody sing along, " Talk about the passio...."
Whoops, never mind.
Whoops, never mind.
One of their greats. I think I read that the lyrics came from a dream, but it really doesn't matter either way. The lyrics here are beautiful and rhythmical, and the folk rock sound is pretty much as great as any folk rock around. I guess you can fault the song for not being immediately accessible. It's more "I Am the Walrus" than "Imagine." But, as with the former, just find your own meaning and enjoy. Finally, if you have a problem with Colin Meloy's voice, you kind of remind me of the loser I was years ago when I needed it all to sound rock and roll or nothing else. Open your brain a liitle.
ziggytrix wrote:
Hetty Green was the richest woman in America, in the era of J P Morgan, but lived so frugally that after she died, her bathroom soap dish was found to have four tiny scraps of soap in it instead of the fresh bar that she could have afforded 10,000,000 times over. (Based of memory of reading about her in Guinness Book of World Records in 1970)
"Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)Hetty Green was the richest woman in America, in the era of J P Morgan, but lived so frugally that after she died, her bathroom soap dish was found to have four tiny scraps of soap in it instead of the fresh bar that she could have afforded 10,000,000 times over. (Based of memory of reading about her in Guinness Book of World Records in 1970)
If these guys are really as lame as many on this board believe, then I wonder why Peter Buck decided to play with them?
kingart wrote:
Hahaha! That's what I always thought he was singing!
Wow. Those lyrics sound very serious:
You and me and the war of the enzymes
You and me and the war of the enzymes
Hahaha! That's what I always thought he was singing!
Thought this was 10000 Maniacs before Meloy started singing...
Jeez, y'all think this guy's voice is irritating but you like Thom Yorke's?
Anyway, i like 'em and they're fun in concert. Hatas gonna hate!
Anyway, i like 'em and they're fun in concert. Hatas gonna hate!
ziggytrix wrote:
Maybe it's Meloy's homage to Mountain's Mississippi Queen? Never knew wth that was about either.
"Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)Maybe it's Meloy's homage to Mountain's Mississippi Queen? Never knew wth that was about either.
Wow. Those lyrics sound very serious:
You and me and the war of the enzymes
You and me and the war of the enzymes
"Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)
You know what I mean?"
Not a fuckin clue, brother.
(edit: darn, someone already made this joke)Boy, Michael Stipes' voice sure has changed over the years.
This is the only song I've heard which mentions Hetty Green.
blahhh. How can such an upbeat-sounding tune be so boring?
bluejay08003 wrote:
Reminds me of a Monty Python bit, paraphrasing.
"The Decemberists are like a dose of the clap. When they arrive, there is pleasure. But afterwards, there's a pain in the dong".
This sounds more derogatory than I mean it, but this song goes down like a basket of great french fries. It isn't great food, and I really enjoy it while it's there in my mouth/ears. Only afterward I'm left kind of feeling blah. And if I get too much of it, I start to like it even less.
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
Reminds me of a Monty Python bit, paraphrasing.
"The Decemberists are like a dose of the clap. When they arrive, there is pleasure. But afterwards, there's a pain in the dong".
Baby_M wrote:
Hey, Bill just read your comment Baby.... you have reached RP Heights. I long for Bill reading mine someday. I can only wish for the day. Nice work Baby !
The only thing worse than apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths is Colin Meloy singing about apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths and sounding so damned bored by it all.
Hey, Bill just read your comment Baby.... you have reached RP Heights. I long for Bill reading mine someday. I can only wish for the day. Nice work Baby !
My ears tell me this is great, and we enjoyed them live too.
Fantastic segue. The intro always reminds me of REM.
Aaaaooooooo, Werewolves of What the hell don.
Maybe my fav Decembrists tune.
But I have barely a clue to what he's actually singing about.
But I have barely a clue to what he's actually singing about.
SO MUCH LIKE REM, it's as invigorating as it is sing-along-ic! Even the drumming is so much like early REM...I love the connections...
TJOpootertoot wrote:
Yes, there is good guitar sound and it's musically a good tune, but to me it's overwhelmed by the vocal gymnastics.
...How can anyone hate a song with an arpeggiating Rickenbacker 12-string guitar? Especially when it's actually played by Peter Buck...
Yes, there is good guitar sound and it's musically a good tune, but to me it's overwhelmed by the vocal gymnastics.
TJOpootertoot wrote:
Yes, that is sweet guitar sound and it's musically a good tune, but to me it's overwhelmed by the vocal gymnastics.
...How can anyone hate a song with an arpeggiating Rickenbacker 12-string guitar? Especially when it's actually played by Peter Buck...
Yes, that is sweet guitar sound and it's musically a good tune, but to me it's overwhelmed by the vocal gymnastics.
Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?
No, actually, I don't know what you mean.
The whole song, for that matter.
Although it is more tuneful than a lot of other Decembrist nouveau.
You know what I mean?
No, actually, I don't know what you mean.
The whole song, for that matter.
Although it is more tuneful than a lot of other Decembrist nouveau.
hayduke2 wrote:
Love it. Borrows a bit from REM's "Me in Honey."
Plus, this has a great, fun video that earns major bonus points for those who've made their way through the many pages of Infinite Jest.
How can anyone hate a song with an arpeggiating Rickenbacker 12-string guitar? Especially when it's actually played by Peter Buck...
the opening of this "song" gets me bolting across the room to psd it, oy it stinks
Love it. Borrows a bit from REM's "Me in Honey."
Plus, this has a great, fun video that earns major bonus points for those who've made their way through the many pages of Infinite Jest.
How can anyone hate a song with an arpeggiating Rickenbacker 12-string guitar? Especially when it's actually played by Peter Buck...
"...the war of the enzymes"?
The only thing worse than apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths is Colin Meloy singing about apocalyptic mass destruction leading to millions or billions of deaths and sounding so damned bored by it all.
When 'Picaresque' came out, one review said something like if they weren't his band, Colin Meloy would immediately get fired for his vocal delivery. But he's grown on me, and I don't quite understand why 'Picaresque's best songs (Engine Driver, Bagman's Gambit) aren't on RP.
hayduke2 wrote:
Not an REM fan then?
the opening of this "song" gets me bolting across the room to psd it, oy it stinks
Not an REM fan then?
hayduke2 wrote:
the opening of this "song" gets me bolting across the room to psd it, oy it stinks
Who knew these guys could craft a nice little pop tune?
the opening of this "song" gets me bolting across the room to psd it, oy it stinks
Awful voice....drab and monotone.
bluejay08003 wrote:
"Great French fries" doesn't seem like a derogatory comparison to me and I usually feel pretty good after eating good fries - unless I eat way too many. I generally like the instrumentation and production of this band but that guy's voice and the Renaissance-fair affectation that he often deploys can get a little grating sometimes, though not quite as much in this tune.
This sounds more derogatory than I mean it, but this song goes down like a basket of great french fries. It isn't great food, and I really enjoy it while it's there in my mouth/ears. Only afterward I'm left kind of feeling blah. And if I get too much of it, I start to like it even less.
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
"Great French fries" doesn't seem like a derogatory comparison to me and I usually feel pretty good after eating good fries - unless I eat way too many. I generally like the instrumentation and production of this band but that guy's voice and the Renaissance-fair affectation that he often deploys can get a little grating sometimes, though not quite as much in this tune.
Sloggydog wrote:
This is because Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist) is featured all throughout the album... It helps lend the air of the world's most pretentious R.E.M. tribute album.
I agree with earlier comments definitely very IRS years REM
This is because Peter Buck (R.E.M. guitarist) is featured all throughout the album... It helps lend the air of the world's most pretentious R.E.M. tribute album.
lily34 wrote:
It totally sucks.
this could be retired any time now. awful.
It totally sucks.Not totally horrible, but I still say this one should be tossed off of some vast veranda.
I agree with earlier comments definitely very IRS years REM
A Decembrists song that is not entirely annoying.
What everyone else said
this could be retired any time now. awful.
bluejay08003 wrote:
I totally get this.
So no rating from me.
This sounds more derogatory than I mean it, but this song goes down like a basket of great french fries. It isn't great food, and I really enjoy it while it's there in my mouth/ears. Only afterward I'm left kind of feeling blah. And if I get too much of it, I start to like it even less.
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
I totally get this.
So no rating from me.
This album is an all-time top 10 favorite. A real masterpiece front to back. This song is 7, and there are several 10s.
Interesting, I didn't realize Peter Buck was on this one, though hearing the guitar I totally believe it. Thanks for the info, Bill.
Crap.
I always think that this is vintage REM - and I am always surprised when I see (& then remember that I already knew) that its the Decemberists.
I don't know if that's good or bad -- or neither...
I think that I really like the song -- but I also want it to end. So strange...
I don't know if that's good or bad -- or neither...
I think that I really like the song -- but I also want it to end. So strange...
hencini wrote:
These guys are like the Strokes for me. Once upon a time I thought they might save rock 'n' roll, but then yeah no.
I think I officially stopped reading the music press with the ole "Strokes are going to save rock" campaign. What a joke. What a group of clowns. You Rpeeps know more about music than those paid parrot foolz
These guys are like the Strokes for me. Once upon a time I thought they might save rock 'n' roll, but then yeah no.
I think I officially stopped reading the music press with the ole "Strokes are going to save rock" campaign. What a joke. What a group of clowns. You Rpeeps know more about music than those paid parrot foolz
Hey, it's Monsters and Mumford and the Decemberist Lumineers covering early R.E.M.!! Awesome!!
These guys are like the Strokes for me. Once upon a time I thought they might save rock 'n' roll, but then yeah no.
And it's not that I find it horribly offensive to the ears, but I imagine this is what hipsters hear in elevators.
These guys are like the Strokes for me. Once upon a time I thought they might save rock 'n' roll, but then yeah no.
And it's not that I find it horribly offensive to the ears, but I imagine this is what hipsters hear in elevators.
kcar wrote:
But the chair is not his son
Good point! Lol
But the chair is not his son
Good point! Lol
Just visited the 'comments' section to see what fellow listeners think of these guys. What a treat to see I'm not alone. I don't care for their sound either.
which of his orifices is producing this sick bleating noise? Perhaps if they stuck a Karo-gelled kazoo in it he would not be in such pain
There's chewable Ambien?
JetC615 wrote:
I cringe every time they play
For some reason, this band is like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. Yuck!
I cringe every time they play
I have absolutely had enough of these dullards.
Delightfully dull.
For some reason, this band is like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. Yuck!
Imkirok wrote:
But the chair is not his son
Had a dream, you and me and the war of the enzymes?
But the chair is not his son
Had a dream, you and me and the war of the enzymes?
This sounds more derogatory than I mean it, but this song goes down like a basket of great french fries. It isn't great food, and I really enjoy it while it's there in my mouth/ears. Only afterward I'm left kind of feeling blah. And if I get too much of it, I start to like it even less.
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
I guess the quotations/riffs/rip-offs that sound like "Pretty Persuasion" and "Harborcoat" and "Second Guessing" help it go down, but when it's over I realize that I wouldn't seek it out if it weren't served up.
When it's on = 7
When it's over = 4.5
suggettsmiss wrote:
Maybe they should ask Michael Stipe to do the vocals. I don't like the guy's voice.
It's o.k. Are they a R.E.M. tribute band?
Maybe they should ask Michael Stipe to do the vocals. I don't like the guy's voice.
2nd Decemberists song I've heard that I thought was vintage REM at first!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EguUqIOz5po
Ha, and just after I posted this i read the comments below. Thanks for explaining, folks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EguUqIOz5po
Ha, and just after I posted this i read the comments below. Thanks for explaining, folks!
redfern777 wrote:
I'd say anytime he wants to play in my band, ok with me.
suggettsmiss wrote:
Peter Buck of R.E.M. is playing guitar on this track (and plays on 2 others on the album).
It's o.k. Are they a R.E.M. tribute band?
Peter Buck of R.E.M. is playing guitar on this track (and plays on 2 others on the album).
I'd say anytime he wants to play in my band, ok with me.
Arrrrrrrr ooooooooooooooooh ....
love this
love this Yep, R.E.M
I do love the Decemberists, but this album isn't their best.
Still very listenable, but seems more commercial - plus the obvious, albeit reasonable, R.E.M impersonation :)
EDIT: Ohh - and now reading a comment further down, it dawns on me why and much kudos to them! Peter Buck is playing guitar...
Now I feel like a fool, but at least I didn't delete my full comment :)
I do love the Decemberists, but this album isn't their best.
Still very listenable, but seems more commercial - plus the obvious, albeit reasonable, R.E.M impersonation :)
EDIT: Ohh - and now reading a comment further down, it dawns on me why and much kudos to them! Peter Buck is playing guitar...
Now I feel like a fool, but at least I didn't delete my full comment :)
very overplayed indeed, especially considering this howling really sucks. how many more sucko-barfos will it take? amazing. makes my ears bleed every time...
I feel like I'm going to be hearing this song every day for the rest of my life. I don't even hate the Decemberists (and I still like their old stuff a good deal), but PLEASE make it stop...
suggettsmiss wrote:
Peter Buck of R.E.M. is playing guitar on this track (and plays on 2 others on the album).
It's o.k. Are they a R.E.M. tribute band?
Peter Buck of R.E.M. is playing guitar on this track (and plays on 2 others on the album).
this song is way, way overplayed. spare us, please
Is this album any more positive than their previous two?... let me restate... all albums are happier than their previous two. Is this a happy/positive album?
Love this song - I have to get this CD.
It's o.k. Are they a R.E.M. tribute band?
"All that remains is the arms of the angels." {yodels} "AAAAHHH OOOOOOOO!"
— I pause to think — Interesting.
— I pause to think — Interesting.
stevendejong wrote:
Me too! I love it
Fantastic. Love this song every time I hear it.
Me too! I love it
Fantastic. Love this song every time I hear it.
6 plays in the last 30 days? Why can't we hear each song only once month.
Ignoring the haters... Like this song!
"Queen of supply-side bonhomie bone-drab
You know what I mean?"
Actually... no.
well, look it up.
funny - i wasn't familiar with Andalusia before reading some books by dorothy dunnett. if you don't know something you can get lost in some very interesting places