helgigermany
(Germany) | | Posted: Feb 20, 2012 - 22:44 | |
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grogg
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The definition of ho hum. Sorry to all the fanboys, I'm just not digging it.
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calypsus_1
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Stingray
(EUROPE) | | Posted: May 29, 2010 - 05:12 | |
peter_james_bond wrote:Yes! New album will be released in June.  Is this the new cover??? All CH covers are wonderful!! Like this one! |
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Stingray
(EUROPE) | | Posted: May 29, 2010 - 05:09 | |
THE ONLY REAL BEATLES!
"9"
PS
Sorry, butt now I really laugh my ass off!!!!
Avarage rating 6.4...??????
WHAAAAAAT...?
No, it's not about being a fan!
It's about quality - AND MADNESS!
A rating of 6.4 is way-way under avarage on RP.
And that is crazy!!! And wrong!!!
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Marr
(Houston (dreaming of Austin)) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 12:31 | |
peter_james_bond wrote:Yes! New album will be released in June.  Oh wow! Very cool. Thanks for the timely update. Updated Even better, a link to the first release from the album... http://www.in.com/videos/watchvideo-saturday-sun-intriguer-crowded-house-7269910.html |
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lewie221
(Silicon Valley) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 12:30 | |
Interesting that a song with (almost) nothing but positive comment only rates a 6.6.
Contrast that with any Radiohead song, for example, that usually rates over 7 but incites a flood of vitriol.
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peter_james_bond
(The Burg) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 12:27 | |
Marr wrote:Does anyone know if they are working on a new CH album?
Yes! New album will be released in June. |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Jan 22, 2010 - 21:22 | |
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lmic
(Narrow Minded Couch Potato) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2009 - 13:15 | |
annersjen wrote: I'm literally getting chills up and down my legs and arms. What planet of perfect genius did these guys come from? |
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annersjen
(in the rolling hills of New York) | | Posted: May 15, 2009 - 08:24 | |
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Marr
(Houston (dreaming of Austin)) | | Posted: May 15, 2009 - 08:22 | |
Does anyone know if they are working on a new CH album?
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water
(a shoreline somewhere warm) | | Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 17:59 | |
Thea wrote:there is no such thing as too much CH/NF.
bravo! |
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a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam) | | Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 15:48 | |
"I spent a lovely hour walking around Regent's Park on Saturday afternoon, grabbing a couple of autumnal scenes on my trusty Ricoh GX100 camera" Regent's Park |
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Darlington
(Columbia, South Carolina) | | Posted: Jan 16, 2009 - 07:10 | |
Tana wrote:
Back to this board after all these months to say to thanks to everyone who took the time to explain the lyrics. My daughter was at Regent's College in Regent's Park last semester, where I visited her, and I adore Neil Finn, and I had seen the Finn Bros. in PA shortly before Paul's death, so there were reasons for my inquiry.
Paul's presence is overwhelming on this album. I read just yesterday that the cover depicts depression (the monster) devouring a man (Paul). An amazing album, really. |
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Tana
(Lancaster, PA) | | Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 11:41 | |
NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
Thanks for that! Makes a lot of sense.
Back to this board after all these months to say to thanks to everyone who took the time to explain the lyrics. My daughter was at Regent's College in Regent's Park last semester, where I visited her, and I adore Neil Finn, and I had seen the Finn Bros. in PA shortly before Paul's death, so there were reasons for my inquiry. |
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spiritual76
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calypsus_1
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superior and emotional way to make songs -
** 8 **
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water
(a shoreline somewhere warm) | | Posted: Sep 04, 2008 - 16:44 | |
summer and i are enjoying this tune, we love this album...thanks bill
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Stingray
(Cologne) | | Posted: Sep 04, 2008 - 16:43 | |
Wonderful song - great CD.
I should send this to you, Zorro!
Where are you, actually...?
STINGRAY
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NoEnzLefttoSplit
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aceface wrote:
Thanks for that! Makes a lot of sense. |
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aceface
(Skull Island) | | Posted: May 23, 2008 - 07:08 | |
SpangledFerrett wrote:
Tana wrote:
Could you (or anyone) take a shot at interpreting this song's lyrics? I need help getting the connection between planting a tree in a faraway land and Regent's Park in London. What is he mourning? A lot of Neil Finn's lyrics have a very dark side.
I would guess it has something to do with Paul Hester who hung himself in a park... I thought it was in England, but according to the wonderful wide world web, it would appear to have been in Melbourne. Sad stuff.
Yes, Paul died in Melbourne. But Neil was on tour in England at the time. From the LIVE ON EARTH tourbook, Neil writes...
"English Trees"
When Paul died I went across the road from my hotel in London and wandered around amongst the trees of Regent's Park which were just staring to burst forth with the colors of spring. When I went home to NZ 10 days later I wrote this song looking out of my window at the huge oak trees that were starting to lose their leaves. Those old giants stand in the middle of the palms and succulents in our garden and seem to be transplanted from another time, another world. It got me thinking, then writing... Sharon and Liam sang along.
I think it was on Neil's own website at the time, that he mentioned that he had received the news of Paul's passing via a phonecall from his wife who was back home in New Zealand. The lyrics to "She Called Up" (also from TIME ON EARTH) appear to be about this. I've not read anything that directly confirms it, but Neil's comments from the tour book do hint at it...
"She Called Up"
This song is a musical romp that was brought to life out of a reggae jam at RealWorld studios. It has a contradictory nature, a really upbeat, almost maniacal musical arrangement, with lyrics about the arrival of some shocking news. It makes me think of dancing skeletons on the day of the dead. Elroy thinks we should have kept it as a reggae song. Perhaps it will revert back to its roots on stage one night. |
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SpangledFerrett
| | Posted: May 15, 2008 - 20:16 | |
Tana wrote:
Could you (or anyone) take a shot at interpreting this song's lyrics? I need help getting the connection between planting a tree in a faraway land and Regent's Park in London. What is he mourning? A lot of Neil Finn's lyrics have a very dark side.
I would guess it has something to do with Paul Hester who hung himself in a park... I thought it was in England, but according to the wonderful wide world web, it would appear to have been in Melbourne. Sad stuff. |
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PurplePrincess
(the mountains) | | Posted: May 08, 2008 - 16:33 | |
Very thought provoking, I just moved it up to a 9. Better after a few listens. Lovely lyrics.
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Thea
(Sacramento) | | Posted: May 05, 2008 - 15:44 | |
but DAMN...Bill plays way too much of this on a daily basis.
there is no such thing as too much CH/NF. |
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Tana
(Lancaster, PA) | | Posted: Apr 14, 2008 - 07:41 | |
Antigone wrote:This song reminds me of a poem I wrote years and years ago. Maybe I'll post it in the poetry forum, when I can.
That said, I love this song. Very poignant.
Could you (or anyone) take a shot at interpreting this song's lyrics? I need help getting the connection between planting a tree in a faraway land and Regent's Park in London. What is he mourning? A lot of Neil Finn's lyrics have a very dark side. |
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BluEyes
| | Posted: Mar 29, 2008 - 10:53 | |
I think that I am a "Finn"atic!  |
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Antigone
(A house, in a valley, Virginia) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2008 - 12:57 | |
This song reminds me of a poem I wrote years and years ago. Maybe I'll post it in the poetry forum, when I can.
That said, I love this song. Very poignant.
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MediaGrrl
(Yank in London) | | Posted: Feb 28, 2008 - 13:13 | |
Mark1970 wrote:
Yes!!! I was at that show as well! What an incredible evening..... looking forward to more from them.
I agree this CD took a few listenings to "get"..... but it really is wonderful and quite powerful with Neil's lyrics.
Triple that, great show!! I am an Atlanta radio host and was with my buddy from Creative Loafing, he spotted Matt Sherrod in the parking lot during Liam Finn's set, searching for cell reception, and Matt couldn't have been nicer (he wouldn't have known who either of us were, obviously). He actually told us the setlist wasn't complete yet and did we have any requests?!!! If you enjoyed "Italian Plastic" during that show, you're welcome ;) !
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rvk7
(Montréal , Canada) | | Posted: Feb 28, 2008 - 13:01 | |
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