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Patty Griffin — Little God
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ShaunJ
(Tsawwassen, BC)
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 14:27
 
 jocelynsart wrote:
don't generally care for her, but this is great

 
Bob the shrub's (Robert Plant) significant other.

leuver
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 14:26
 
wow
 

jocelynsart
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 - 17:34
 
don't generally care for her, but this is great

philbertr
(Roch New York)
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 - 17:33
 
Asian Dub Foundation to Patty Griffin.  An AMAZING segue.  Just amazing, Bill!

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Mar 09, 2013 - 16:34
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

bev
(Reno, NV)
Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 08:26
 
Whoa. This song is amazing. Patty's voice; the hypnotic guitar; so deep and entrancing and powerful. It's a shame this album was never released.

ScottishWillie
(The Scottish Lowlands)
Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 08:23
 
 Easyrider wrote:
Over the top vocally,sounds like a wailing cat.

No that wailing cat isn’t the vocal its the bagpipes. Easy mistake to make!

rogersullivan
Posted: Jan 27, 2013 - 08:16
 
 philbertr wrote:
Does anybody know what this song is about?

And why isn't this CD listed on Amazon or AllMusic?  (The song isn't on AllMusic either??)
 

I've written this before, but a concert a few years ago, Patty explained that this song was about a strange record producer who was mixed up with her early career and would come to visit her now and then. She thought the guy to be very odd. 

She then launched into right into "Little God," much to the discomfort of the audience.  Most of them had never heard this song before, and it's definitely not as accessible as some of her other work. I think it a pretty great, but the audience was a little taken aback. I have to say that the audience reaction was as amusing as Patty's story about the song.  I loved Patty for not playing it safe and for not being afraid to sing her more edgy stuff.



Easyrider
(Catania,Sicily,Italy)
Posted: Jan 06, 2013 - 00:30
 
Nasty,evil sounding song!

Giselle62
(many bear, big rock, estuary California)
Posted: Nov 25, 2012 - 13:41
 
I love this song—-almost thought it might be Morcheeba.

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Nov 25, 2012 - 13:28
 
 Dyn0hub wrote:
This music is not relaxing. It makes me want to die. I assume you've never been to Seattle in the fall? Give me a break. Give me some relief.
 

Explore the darker side of music.  That's where you'll find the best.  Go there, you'll come out a better person.  Face the abyss.

Dyn0hub
Posted: Nov 18, 2012 - 15:36
 
This music is not relaxing. It makes me want to die. I assume you've never been to Seattle in the fall? Give me a break. Give me some relief.

BobbyCat
(Beyond)
Posted: Oct 18, 2012 - 07:00
 
Patty Griffin, little lady, huge artist.

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Oct 18, 2012 - 06:58
 
 Easyrider wrote:
Over the top vocally,sounds like a wailing cat.
 

For me, unlistenable.

BillG
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 19:09
 
 philbertr wrote:
Does anybody know what this song is about?

And why isn't this CD listed on Amazon or AllMusic?  (The song isn't on AllMusic either??)
 
The album was never officially released (due to a dispute with her record company).

philbertr
(Roch New York)
Posted: Sep 23, 2012 - 16:27
 
Does anybody know what this song is about?

And why isn't this CD listed on Amazon or AllMusic?  (The song isn't on AllMusic either??)

Easyrider
(Portugal)
Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 04:34
 
Over the top vocally,sounds like a wailing cat.

yankerr007
(israel)
Posted: Aug 01, 2012 - 22:31
 
Great!

Red_Dragon
Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 18:37
 
I.  Love.  This.  Song.

lattalo
(Beartooths)
Posted: Jul 15, 2012 - 19:35
 
 iTuner wrote:
Apparently I'm the only one who finds her wailing voice grating.
 
Yes, you are.  Her voice sounds just perfect for this outstanding song.
Nice and moody and whinny, just like a little god can make one feel.  If
you listen really close, the guitar is whinnying too.  She does it just right! 

railroadwail
(Deep in Penn's Woods)
Posted: May 30, 2012 - 14:23
 
It surprises me in a good way.  Nice segue with Chorus of Tribes before and Sympathy after.  Good work all day, Bill!

Imkirok
(The Arctic Hinter Land)
Posted: May 30, 2012 - 14:22
 
 iTuner wrote:
Apparently I'm the only one who finds her wailing voice grating.
 
For the most part, I love Patty's voice.  But on this one, yes, she is a little grating.  Downgrading from a 7 to a 5.

bangatpound
Posted: May 30, 2012 - 14:19
 
I love Patty's music, but I definitely don't think this is one of her best.

BowTieDad
(Stockholm, Sweden)
Posted: Mar 18, 2012 - 02:18
 
Patty has over some time now grown to be a absolute favorite   

LizK
(Houston, Texas)
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:43
 

She sounds a bit emotionless on this one.  Normally I love Patty, but she could've put more umhph in it. .......................... .................................................................................

Yeah, well, on this cut, she waits a bit.  Patty! I still love you!  I take it all back. Most of it anyway. 



iTuner
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:43
 
Apparently I'm the only one who finds her wailing voice grating.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:43
 
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is good for the ears...

 

This song is so good it puts a spring in my step this winter day...
 


TJS
(Bradley, Il)
Posted: Mar 02, 2012 - 12:39
 
 mrmagoo wrote:
For us "oldies" I can hear a slight resemblence to Grace Slick (back in the daze). Hope I don't offend anyone with the comparison.

 

Not offended, but I don't hear it.  Her voice is a lot thinner than Grace's.

mrmagoo
(New York City area)
Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 07:27
 
For us "oldies" I can hear a slight resemblence to Grace Slick (back in the daze). Hope I don't offend anyone with the comparison.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 30, 2012 - 20:26
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 18:11
 
This could almost be a track on Mezzanine by Massive Attack.  {#Music}

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Nov 28, 2011 - 08:20
 
 Bone wrote:
I always get a whisper of Jeff Buckley's 'Dream Brother' when this track starts up.

Of course, after that, Patty Griffin's distinct genius asserts itself.  {#Meditate}
 

I get that too!

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Nov 28, 2011 - 08:16
 
{#Daisy}

a_genuine_find
(not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway)
Posted: Nov 22, 2011 - 06:38
 
... not ... {#Notworthy} ... worthy

Bone
(Divided States of Sanity)
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 16:27
 
I always get a whisper of Jeff Buckley's 'Dream Brother' when this track starts up.

Of course, after that, Patty Griffin's distinct genius asserts itself.  {#Meditate}

bluecshells
(EARTH)
Posted: Oct 11, 2011 - 12:40
 
I surrender!!!!!  Love Patty and this song.

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Jul 25, 2011 - 07:47
 
 FrankMc wrote:
 I think it may be one of those songs you have to surrender to rather than just listen at.
 
Well said. I agree entirely.


Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Jul 03, 2011 - 09:47
 
 cc_rider wrote:
In this case, the woman was abused (musically, commercially, financially) by a record producer. But the sentiment is the same, I agree.

But I'm biased: I could listen to Patty Griffin sing a phone book. And still rate it an 8.
 
I admire that she tries different styles.  This may not be for everyone but it works for me, quite likable.

Ngoziman
(Ngoziland)
Posted: Apr 21, 2011 - 14:26
 
 FrankMc wrote:
I evidently hated this song the first time I heard it. I really loved just now. I had headphones on this trip. I think it may be one of those songs you have to surrender to rather than just listen at.
 

Nicely said - there are some songs that leave you floating serenely on the surface, others that you need to swim through the feel the benefit, and some (like this one) where its best to just let yourself be completely immersed.


jacqi
Posted: Apr 21, 2011 - 14:09
 
Terrible song. I wish it was never played again.

FrankMc
Posted: Apr 15, 2011 - 10:23
 
I evidently hated this song the first time I heard it. I really loved just now. I had headphones on this trip. I think it may be one of those songs you have to surrender to rather than just listen at.

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 05, 2011 - 11:14
 
 Xeric wrote:
This woman can be so good, until she gets carried away, and then she is so, so bad. As, say, here.
 

I'm thinking the same thing.

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Apr 05, 2011 - 11:14
 
 k_trout wrote:
 Xeric wrote:This woman can be so good, until she gets carried away, and then she is so, so bad. As, say, here.

Xeric - Try to imagine this song through the eyes of an abused woman
  In this case, the woman was abused (musically, commercially, financially) by a record producer. But the sentiment is the same, I agree.

But I'm biased: I could listen to Patty Griffin sing a phone book. And still rate it an 8.



BikeCoachDave
(Columbia, Ky.)
Posted: Mar 30, 2011 - 13:47
 
 cvandoren wrote:
I was working on something else and this song penetrated my consciousness.  I quickly clicked over to rate the song and saw I had already rated it a 2.  Phew, no change needed.
 
Me too! Except my rating was a 9.


Dave_Mack
(Saratoga,CA)
Posted: Mar 30, 2011 - 13:46
 
I've already maxed out my rating on this extraordinary song.  Amazing to hear it in concert too.

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Mar 14, 2011 - 23:15
 
And RP plays her, thank goodness ! ARTICULA wrote:
It took a Big God to give us Patty Griffin.
 



cvandoren
(Albany, NY)
Posted: Jan 26, 2011 - 19:49
 
I was working on something else and this song penetrated my consciousness.  I quickly clicked over to rate the song and saw I had already rated it a 2.  Phew, no change needed.

k_trout
(Dream State)
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 09:31
 
 Xeric wrote:This woman can be so good, until she gets carried away, and then she is so, so bad. As, say, here.

Xeric - Try to imagine this song through the eyes of an abused woman


cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 - 11:36
 
This song makes me think it's not a good idea to get on the bad side of this lady.

Just sayin'...

ARTICULA
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 - 11:34
 
It took a Big God to give us Patty Griffin.