Some background explanation (?) for the song found at http://www.angelfire.com/rock/sfalyrics/christian.html:

"The Ministry of Truth were discovered whilst researching material for Rings Around the World on the Internet. The band came across a cult checklist banner belonging to the MiniTru, and were suitably intrigued. First attempts to contact the head of the organisation Dr Barbi Geddyn were difficult. Gruff, front man for the band, managed to get through to the man himself, only to be told that he wasn't at home and therefore the conversation they were having over the phone wasn't happening. The Geddyns are presently encamped deep in the American Bible Belt, suffused in Pornological Research and the Leisure Sciences. The Geddyns' religious and academic foundation, the Ministry of Truth, has been called the "world's sexiest and UFO suicide mind-control cult." They can be reached at info@minitru.org."

Not designed to excite the average audience. Definitely does nothing for me, either. They sound like a Flaming Lips cover band, which is one of those things that the world is not crying out for.

Middle Genesis feel, but with a sleepy cowboy groove. It's no "Lamb Lies down" but, then neither was later Genesis.

with all the eclectic touches (ambient w country?!?) I can see why Bill likes it but... plodding...

sucko-barfo.

My liking is/was more of a bell-curve with tail.

First the bell curve...
Initally hated it, grew to like it, then grew to hate it through daily listening (why Bill :???: ).

Then the tail...
Now that Bill dropped the heavy rotation, I can tolerate it once again. Probably not for long though, since it is now back to a "normal" rotation (which is not a good thing for a burnt out song).

Are these the words of a prophet? ;)

Slightly above average upon initial listening, this one has not worn well...now at a "5".

I had to give it an extra point because of the guest introduction - that was cute.

Flying Burrito Brothers!

Wow, something about this song really sweeps me away. I love the buildup

Oh please stop playing this one! I just want to slit my wrists its so depressing

Thanks for that information.
I read a review that they didn't do that well, performing at a big popfestival, but obviously, under other circumstances that can be different.
Delighted to know, 'cause I think it's a special new band, that deserves to do well, IMO.

Saw these guys live about a week ago. Great show. Talk about a band that has about 1,000 different influences, blends them together and creates a unique sound for themselves. Looking forward to hearing what these guys do next.

Ditto. Sounds like the bass and guitar player are bored out of their minds with this tune.

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Wow, didn't expect to hear this one! A completely mindblowing album, this. My favorite tune, personally, is "Shoot Doris Day"...or "Roman Road".

I like the funky instrumental beginning, but once the singer starts I remember that I really don't much care for this song. Dirge-like is a good description of this. Too bad because the plunky music's kinda nifty.

Ridiculous band name, but I quite like the song.

I do too! He must really love this one. I dont care for it at all. Sounds like a funeral dirge

Hmm, far away from being their best song, but it's nice... - Id rather like to hear songs from their album "Guerilla"!

I'm still diggin' this one. I haven't heard it too much yet ;)

I completly agree!!!

I agree. It seems like it's played every single 5 day rotation. Let's give it a rest for a bit. Bill it was played twice today. Give us a break. :p

If I were a Christian I WOULD RUN AWAY from this music.........huh.....doesn't matter, BYE.

Starting to get really sick of this. You should ease up on the rotation Bill, IMO.

You're right. It's dreamy AND dark. A lot of my favourite songs are.

That is exactly what I was going to write here....

reminds me a bit of harry nillson (sp).

The harmony is heavenly but the lyrics tell a different tale. It is a "dirge" and it is "depressing" but it is still a beautiful song.