Elvis Costello is a good example of one that has average talent that has made it big in the music business.Maybe it's because he's from Liverpool England?

What ever happened to Guitar Mike???

Hey Od, now that is a worthy post.
Not a fan of David's higher register, but like the music anyway.

Anyone else see THE ONION item on how Dave Matthews just isn't that into Dave Matthews anymore? Hilarious

Little harsh, don't ya think? On the same level as the Jewish reggae/rapper whatshisname Matisyahoo? Really, now, maybe at least a 2 or 3?

Love the whistle. I don't know any song before this that used it, and I can't think of once since then that has.

It's what you call being original.

Stick a potato in that sax and you'd have something.

One of the most unique things about the song, however (especially the Harpers' version), is the striking melodic and arrangement similarity to U2's "With or Without You." If you get a chance to listen to the two songs back-to-back, you'll wonder how they got away with it.

Id hardly call a track being played once every few days over played... Seriously if you thought that was over played listen to some Uk radio stations... They oftern play the same trace once every few hours.

As for this track Still loving it as always.

Do you mean hydrophilic? Meaning he/she likes water? What's the shame in that?

Or do you mean microcephalic aka a "Pinhead"? In which case I have no idea how this cover suggests that the baby is microsephalic???

James McMurtry seems to have a special niche depicting dark, menacing subcultures far from the experiences of most of us who are writing and listening here. I would rather hear lives of fear sung about than experience same. I do not perceive his attitude as being one of superiority. It seems to me that his goal is to convey look-over-your-shoulder lives in which someone is menaced . . . in a tone of warning. Who else does exactly that? Who else does that with such original turns of phrase (yes, you may cite Bob Dylan!).

the hole is for washing washing blood, vomit, spilt booze off the floor :-|

Reminds me of Hooverphonic. (Perhaps Hooverphonic should remind me of Mono? Dunno who came first.)
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Also a little Ladytron.

And why were the SNL people so pissed about him doing that? They always show the clip, but never give the back story.

I was expecting this to be followed by I'm On Fire (either the original or the Tori cover.)

I was expecting this to be followed by I'm On Fire (either the original or the Tori cover.)

useless trivia: chris played uncle bob that recorded the wonders single in "that thing you do"

Phil Collins called, he wants his voice back.

Less horrible than some of their stuff.

*Hangs self from the nearest rafter using his belt rather than listen to this dreck.*

i can't stand this guy's voice

I like it. Then again, I'm a sucker for sludge type slide guitar.

Boring song, but at least they are right. Democrats are polling far higher than Republicans for 2006. Here's hoping for a return to sanity (e.g. impeachment).

Selling out is changing your style to appeal to more people to make more money. They might've just natrually gone in this direction, but the existance of somewhere near a million other bands doing this exact thing...

You shouldn't like everything and everything shouldn't be doing it's best to get you to like it.

I live in a pop-culture vacuum of my own making. I don't care if gomez suddenly became as widely known as Gnarls Barkley, all that matters is what you think of this song. But make no mistake, that doesn't it matters to anyone but you.

A million other bands doing this exact thing

Jeez, what pretentious crapola. The African chant alone could clear a room.

yeeees men.....these 2 guys kick ass to many stars!!!! call it "french touch" or call it as you want but the truth is that they are both great composers and players, they look at the past playing wonderul vintage instruments with beautiful sounds but they have also the ability to mix it up with the modern way of play music!.....oh, about this soundtrack.... anybody seen a bill murray in this beautiful sophia coppola's movie?..... amazing!

I was being SARCASTIC. I listen everyday to Radio Porcupine.

the album this song is from, "The Missing Years" is excellent from start to finish...

Speaking of Austin - or perhaps Texas- how about some Old 97's?

Love this song.

Don't get me wrong, but this is too mainstream for RP. My sister likes it, though.

Most overrated band, along with Kiss and Queen. And Elvis. And Elton John. And Madonna. And P. Diddy.

I still remember the moment, in the 70s, sitting in Steve Carleton's room and he put this on.

And the harmonies kicked in and my head exploded.

No. Tom Petty did.

did I make it?

Yea, very interesting and distressing, but it's certainly not their fault or anything, they survived thank goodness!

Easy Listening on RadioParadise

Sweet.

Mean. I find him rather... yummaayyy.

One minute my computer was streaming Radio Paradise and the great music I normally associate with that station, and the next moment it was streaming some second-rate pop station playing a crap song.

But wait... Nope. It's RP playing that crap song by a group called Guster. Don't know this group, but any idiot 9 yr old that's ever listened to pop music could have written and performed this song.

Please, never again!

Jennies. The plural of Jenny is Jennies.

Now you can see it with your own eyes!

THis whole album is a nod to the Bealtes.

I've already rated this a 1, why is it still playing?

Such a dumb song, but so quirky and nostalgic I have to rate it a subjective 8.

I Win!

Wow. This is the first time I heard Porcupine Tree on RP.

This is a cover, too, really. That is, it's not the original recording. See "Brinsley Schwarz."

Play Sledgehammer!

It's a moot point these days because MTV really don't play music (although I hear MTV2 does)... However, don't be such a smart arse... I don't listen to a lot of radio stations... but I check in to see what they are playing and turn away cos I don't like it. See... I know what they play and I don't listen to them; not mutually exclusive although I am aware that I may be catching them at their worst when in fact they may play a ton of stuff that is just dreamy. Not.

I think it depends on the song, album, etc. as to how great or mediocre they are.
I bet the Stones would give the skin off their back for a run like U2 has had.

i pretty much like all things fleck.

Was this song on that album? Shows you where the @#$*& I was at back then, I played this album to death!

I was going to make a comment but I fell asleep on the way to the keyboard.

This is exactley the type of music I turn to Radio Paradise to escape from.

That's odd, I thought it was Sufjan Stevens at first.

Man, I'm hearing lots of influences in this. Floyd, CSN, Steely Dan, Alan Parsons Project, even a bit of Beck. Lots of my favourites. This is working for me.

I know it's not my radio station, but don't we have enough songs to play this once a year? I used to really like this song, but it has turned into an overplayed icon. Too much.

If he is the greatest American lyricist of all time you guys are in big trouble!

WOW.... I used to play the album straight, thru both sides way more than once. This one spent many revolutions on my turntable....long time....no hear....thanks!!!

mine are blackwatch plaid.

mine are blackwatch plaid.

As a fan of John Butler Trio I'm insulted.

Are you guys all sure that you really like REM? Really, now, really listen...It doesn't sound like whiny ballony tv music to you? I mean, c'mon - listen its poo.
I cant believe that they are as famous as they are.
Mind boggling.
Make me want to light myself on fire!

oops!

... ...

"Hell" doesn't rhyme with "hell".

I think he goes to the PhysicsGenius hater school.

I would call it "Does Your Life Really Suck This Much?"

I kinda dig this song -- but this guy's name cracks me up!

My mind keeps trying to conjure a different movie scene. Something with a vanishing coastline, with blue-green pills, and really big people in white coats....

or am I the only one?

yeah, I like Gomez too, but the amount of play they are getting here is getting a little ridiculous. Maybe i'm just listening too much?

I don't like the word placenta, in a song or with a tong.

Never heard this before; hope I never have to again.

Why would I possibly like this song . . . the backup vocals are flat as hell, and John Hiatt's voice does not need any help sounding aweful. It is roughly produced, etc., etc. But for some reason, I still like it (a little bit). I don't think I would if I heard it too much though.

Am quite excited- just got tickets to see them at the Keswick in Philadelphia in October! I am long overdue for some live music....

She is insufficiently hot to make up for this song.

Yeah well then why not play opera and all sorts of other stuff? Read the top of your browser Window.... "Radio Paradise - eclectic online rock radio" ... I'd very much like to stick to that, thankie. That's why I tune in HERE for.

I must say I like this version.

Just how many versions of Take Five ARE there?

saw them a couple weeks ago, and they were great! the venue was great... not too big. Luce opened and they were fantastic also.

Its 175 miles to Chicago
We've got a full tank of gas
Half a pack of cigarettes
Its dark outside
And we're wearing sunglasses

"HIT IT!"

She should do a project with Robert Fripp just for the name "Goldfrapp-Fripp."

Sorry, someone had to post that one.

Tastes like Chicken! I like QR & Floyd but have never thought of comparing the two and wouldn't compare them to this song either. What is it with RP listeners that the majority of comments are judging who sounds like who and hybrids of who, blah, blah, blah? I do like this song... quite a bit actually and plan to check out their other stuff but it doesn't make me want to dig out my well worn Operation Mindcrime again.

Dammit. I totally adore Girlshapedlovedrug - picked it out of the blue not knowing it was Gomez.

But this, I picked up on that annoying song-stopping thing and thought, "Well this I don't like!" and it's the same freakin band and the same freakin album.

Damn this dichotomy!

I`ll try years "Walk The Line" (rare it goes).
A very good song to tell me in the right moment again!

just another Lennon-wannabe

Is it wrong for me to love this song?

Hey, this is superb. Never heard of the band, but I liked the sound straight away. Thank you once again RP for a beautiful discovery.

Two Aussies in a row. What's next Bill?

Roy was pretty big. And he had a cool horse. And I guess Dale might have thought he looked pretty good. And he had that restaurant thing going for him. So,that's not so bad. Elvis did have that peanut butter sandwhich thing going. But, I don't remember a chain of Elvis restaurants. Anyway, Roy was pretty big.

Every time Radio Paradise plays a song that sounds anything LIKE a Stevie Ray Vaughan song, I have to change channels.. and refuse to send any money to the station.

When I was listening to this, it dawned on me that I can't recall the last time that I've heard "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" played in its entirety over any broadcast medium. All we ever hear is parts I-V. Some RP listeners who weren't exposed to much PF might have never heard parts VI-IX. Gilmour's performance on the pedal steel is some of his best work. After seeing it in concert, the memory still sends shivvers up my spine! It's a shame to keep it unplayed for so long.

How about playing the flipside sometime? The title song makes a great lead-in. I've found it better to include "Wish You Were Here" and get the whole long transition to "Shine On" than to try to find a place to fade into part VI. (Grandpa: "Kids, during the Golden Age of Rock and Roll, bands made entire albums that were meant to be listened to all at once. That's right, for one brief, glorious period in time, Rock music was more than just singles...") It also makes a nice bumper to separate parts I-V and VI-IX, which weren't meant to be played back-to-back.

So Bill, do you have the guts to play a 30' set?

SO DARNED LISTENABLE!!! Constant quality realeases - when will they get their due???

No disrespect to Peggy Lee...but No, no, no, no, no, no..... :puke: I have to listen to this kind of stuff all day at work :puke:

Yeah, well, given the choice between musical artistry, integrity, and total loyal fan base or the prospect of money, more money, and more money I may be inclined towards the latter too. Then again, Gomez may be driven by the desires of their record label which is really driven by the bottom dollar like most enterprises in America, right?

Anyway, I've posted my disappointment with this band's new album before and I will again. It is not up to their quality work.

i love the guitar on this one. Dreamy; groovy. It reminds me of Rober Fripp, of King Crimson fame. Anyone know who the guitarist was?

By the way, the automagic link w. each song to amazon info is great. How about another automagic link to the clientele on the album that the song is from? Such a link would answer questions like mine above.

I sure would prefer the live version with Lindsey Buckingham. It is a kick ass interpretation that really rocks.

Cool song.

What is this Ruby King that's mentioned in the song?

Saw a programme on the BBC a night or so back which said this song was written about the Monkees. 'Spose it makes sense.. "get yourself an electric guitar, learn how to play...".

Redundant redundant redundant

don't you feel like trying something new? don't you feel like breaking us, oh breaking us in two?

you can add the 20th to that string...

Anyone els finding the really drunk syled of singing really irritating? I hate it :/ Shame really as the music is nice.

Oh my God! I have never heard this guy before!

And I'm glad.

He's got a funny last name, to say the most.

Hate all this "La Bamba`s"! Is this a soundtrack-band or what? AWFUL!!!

What is it with Radio Paradise and Talking Heads. I have to disconnect every time this band comes on cause it is just painful to listen; which is way too often cause you play them way too much. This is my only complaint against the station as a long time listener, but it is a big one!

I love the Mothers! No argument there.

But why so much Simon?
He's one of the top five songwriters of the century, unquestionably.
To think less is to underestimate his talent, longevity, and influence on culture.

The song's fine, but man....

Worst.Guitar Solo.Ever

OK, I'm gonna get flammed for this, but I hope Katherine McPhee cuts an album and covers this song.

Exactly - The man just can't sing.

Led Zep thing going on here,
8.

There's gonna be snacks!

This isn't bad, but I must admit, it's the first PT track that hasn't wowed me immediately. This sounds like an odd mix of Tangerine Dream and Al DiMeola, perhaps touched with a little Ozric Tentacles. It's the first track that really doesn't have an original feel to it. Even the tracks of PT that seem to have an obvious Pink Floyd influence have tons more originality.

Christ! No no no, a thousand times NO.

I've learned to accept the fact that people hate Radiohead, and not only the stupid ones. They are a polarizing sort of band, and I think this album is the magnet. The song itself is great, not the best on the album, but an excellent closer. I think Thom's voice is peachy, and if you want to criticise the high register he sings in, go ahead. I just believe he does it better than Bono, Martin, et. all.

And blues is full of "blues" clichés. And reggae is full of "reggae" clichés. And jazz is full of "jazz" clichés. What's your point. Nothing is original. Like it or don't. You're not changing anyone's mind by pointing out that this has trance elements. Newsflash: the 12-bar blues is found in most 12-bar blues songs!

This is such a good album.

Give "Someday I Suppose" a listen. Even better song and not played nearly as much.

You should have heard the demo, the chorus was:

Something, something, something woman.
Something, something, something man.

This starts out sounding like Prince, since Prince is bad, this is sounding like really bad Prince.

Haven't heard anything I didn't like by these guys.

Ahhh...Carmen Rizzo was the engineer for Conjure One.

Ha! Was just thinking the same thing! Sounds like B.B. King influences too Great tune all the same, smooth...

Reminds me of another:- Bullets aren't dangerous. What's dangerous is the speed they're going.

pretty darn eclectic I'll tell ya......like some stuff I heard in a club in Botswana last year.

Okay, let the Talking Heads bashing begin! (I love to watch everyone get all incensed EVERY SINGLE TIME!)

What happened? This song is still one of the finest pieces of writing around. Regardless what anyone says him and Bernie could really lay down the words and notes!

not bad but there is another version of this song out there that is better, i just forget who sings it

Oh Canada!

My first added upload after 15 attempts, and it goes through with no review :)

I agree 100% and I'm raising my rating from a 9 to a 10 just to counter some of the negativity.

I like it ok, even with the slightly cheesy string arrangements he tends to do.

And for some reason his stuff reminds me of his "roots" as Seals & Croft.

Sarah

This album was a massive dud. Probably the reason there was no US release for Dumbing Up.

and it's still just as disturbing on May 2nd (and I AM being polite with 'disturbing')....

This guy and his music are really something special. Thanks for that link. Here's one for you in return.

World Cafe from WXPN. Josh Ritter, Atypically Talented
May 23, 2006 · Josh Ritter's new release, The Animal Years, is the kind of folk album that should connect with a much larger audience, while also giving his faithful following something to celebrate.

And this is the set list:
"Girl in the War"
"Wolves"
"Thin Blue Flame" (an extra super special treat)

No, it's not all the same tempo/rhythm. It all flows together. This song is almost the black sheep of the album. And that comment will make sense if you listen to the whole thing.

You mean this isn't Tracy Chapman?!