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| splooge (Indiana) | Posted: May 14, 2007 - 15:50 A 10. So there.  |
| lophrequa (the very edge of the land) | Posted: Feb 09, 2007 - 16:47 oh so :puke:errific |
| Daveinbawlmer (Bawlmer, Merlin. Hon.) | Posted: Feb 09, 2007 - 16:45 Did he mention Maryland? Man, I would rather not they know we exist, they might want to come here.  |
| Kerly (Estonia) | Posted: Jan 26, 2007 - 01:25 Gryn wrote: Counting Crows rarely ever go wrong with a song, and this one is beautiful! As expected.
Gryn, thanks, you're amazing. Love them. A lot. |
| mnuisance (Half Moon Bay, CA) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:58 I like 'em. They don't suck as bad as y'all say. Adam is endearing in a Make-Your-Own-Teddy-Bear kinda way. They could benefit from a guttier sound, though, and a few less songs which sound like Adam squealing into a sock puppet. This particular song isn't hateful and very nearly rocks. 7. |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver, Canada) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:55 Liked the first album; it's been all downhill since then. |
| celadonstone (Charleston, SC (2858.50 mi East of Paradise)) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:54 I didnt like this as much as the "August and Everything After" work. It was a tough act to follow, even if it was their act. But if you have a record contract and gotta eat, I guess you got keep going on and work with the inspiration you have at the time. |
| Odyzzeuz (Austin, Texas) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:54 Less whiny than their worst stuff. |
| vorkosigan (st paul, mn) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:54 This sounds like the same thing they've been doing for years. ARGH. |
| hammerjane (Asheville, NC) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:54 snatch wrote: I wish we could rate songs with negative numbers
Yes, but if negative number ratings were possible I still don't think it's possible to rate the Counting Crows low enough. |
| mutepoint (Upside down on your retina) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:53 This guys voice makes a great paint remover. |
| mikecrawler77 (Yo mama's house) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:53 CRAP!!!!!!! |
| StevenQ (The North American Detention Facility (formerly the United States of America)) | Posted: Jan 11, 2007 - 10:51 snatch wrote: I wish we could rate songs with negative numbers
What he said... |
| snatch | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 21:59 I wish we could rate songs with negative numbers |
| Daveinbawlmer (Bawlmer, Merlin. Hon.) | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 21:58 Hannio wrote: Classic Counting Crows. A solid 3, like everything else they do.
You're way too kind. |
| Daveinbawlmer (Bawlmer, Merlin. Hon.) | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 21:58 An absolutely solid and well deserved "1" for a band with no staying power other than being momentary darlings of college radio. |
| OldFrenchie | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 21:58 Oh christ make it STOP! PLEASE!!! |
| themarty (The Netherlands) | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 09:31 aflanigan wrote: fatcatjb wrote: <...>
are you typically on the giving or receiving end of these "fatcat" bjs?  I think someone is in need of some 
I would've given you mine, but this horrible singing just shattered the glasses  |
| AnchorMan (number 8) | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 09:29 jasonv wrote: ugh. no. bad.
V. Bad |
| azdcryan (Sunny Arizona) | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 09:27 mrrmt wrote: maybe i like it because i too was born on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay....y'all are too harsh on Adam D. He's a great writer.
I have to agree. Grew up on the Bay...one of the most special places in the world...I remember meeting Adam and his crew in Philly in the early 90's when they were just getting started. they have written some really wonderful songs...and some mediocre ones as well. Cheers to MD! |
| SpamNRice (Vicenza, Italy) | Posted: Nov 14, 2006 - 04:30 "I may not go to heaven but I hope you go to hell!" Note to self: Keep that line for some future correspondence. These guys have their moments, but I don't think I could sit through more than 1 song at a time -- there's so much pain in the vocals it makes ME hurt!  |
| kazuma (Austin, TX) | Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 12:42 A decent band in desperate need of a singer ... |
| junebaby65 (Cleveland, OH) | Posted: Oct 30, 2006 - 12:42 Fingernails on a chalkboard....Yep that about sums up Adam's voice.. |
| aflanigan (Downstream) | Posted: Oct 15, 2006 - 22:27 fatcatjb wrote: I just don't get the appeal of this band...hope it ends REALLY soon
Uh, about that member name of yours . . . are you typically on the giving or receiving end of these "fatcat" bjs? |
| Gryn (Oregon) | Posted: Sep 16, 2006 - 14:20 Counting Crows rarely ever go wrong with a song, and this one is beautiful! As expected. |
| mrrmt (Baltimore, MD) | Posted: Aug 18, 2006 - 09:20 maybe i like it because i too was born on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay....y'all are too harsh on Adam D. He's a great writer. |
| superfido | Posted: Aug 18, 2006 - 09:12 My God, this song just gave me hives aaarggghhhhh |
| jasonv | Posted: Aug 18, 2006 - 09:11 ugh. no. bad. |
| hippiechick | Posted: Aug 18, 2006 - 09:10 I love the Counting Crows. Call them my guilty pleasure. |
| weevilkinevil (close to Paradise) | Posted: Aug 03, 2006 - 17:11 Anyone know who's voice is the harmony in this song? There must be someone else here who actually likes this song and CC... |
| liser (hurricane alley) | Posted: Jul 05, 2006 - 08:52 JGD wrote: How can this be avging in the sixes - these guys are weak as weak can be.
Yeah, kinda the Mariah Carey of "rock" - blech |
| brokemusician (Segoverkia) | Posted: Jul 05, 2006 - 08:51 dapower wrote: I'd like to know why they are 'weak'. Someone please enlighten me... Counting Crows is whining music - weak it is. . . Annoying. . . Suckety suck.  |
| redeyespy (Sunny, FL) | Posted: Jun 20, 2006 - 17:11 Typically poor offering from CCs. I'd almost rather hear the Gin Blossoms. |
| fatcatjb (Sunny Sacramento) | Posted: Jun 20, 2006 - 17:08 I just don't get the appeal of this band...hope it ends REALLY soon |
| honeygirl (in the eye of the beholder...) | Posted: Jun 20, 2006 - 17:07 Spins when she spins  |
| matt! (London, UK) | Posted: Jun 06, 2006 - 03:02 I love the lyrics to this song, from the Crows "psychadelic album". Excellent. |
| wondertoofar (There and back again) | Posted: Apr 08, 2006 - 19:08 Again with the biggest pretentious band in the world with a tune that sounds like "black boys on mopeds". You know the one by that Irish Lass? |
| dapower (Ireland-thar be no snakes here.) | Posted: Mar 10, 2006 - 08:45 JGD wrote: How can this be avging in the sixes - these guys are weak as weak can be.
I'd like to know why they are 'weak'. Someone please enlighten me... |
| four_felicity (inside...it's 5 degrees F. outside!) | Posted: Mar 10, 2006 - 08:45 horstman wrote: This album was produced by David Lowery of Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven. This "hidden track"/recording test is classic Cracker fare. Check Crackersoul.com for details. Just like the end of Kerosene Hat with several hidden surprises on track 69 "Eurotrash Girl", and 86 " I ride my bike". Awesome album by a great band.  I remember listening to Kerosene Hat the first time... was laying on the floor in front of the speakers, then fell asleep after i thought it was over, and FREAKED OUT when track 69 came on!!! |
| El_Penguino (North) | Posted: Mar 10, 2006 - 08:43 Hannio wrote: Classic Counting Crows. A solid 3, like everything else they do.
You're much too kind...a 2 will do it. |
| hippiechick | Posted: Mar 10, 2006 - 08:41 Love the Counting Crows! For some reason, they end up in my rotation more than lots of my other music. Okay, it's true, I'm like a teenager for the guy singers, Adam, Anthony, etc. |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Jan 25, 2006 - 07:40 Classic Counting Crows. A solid 3, like everything else they do. |
| horstman | Posted: Jan 10, 2006 - 17:47 SpoonMe wrote: The hidden track at the end of of the CD (after Saint Robinson) is priceless. "Vocals, I need a go/no go for recording...have a great day in Nashville..."
This album was produced by David Lowery of Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven. This "hidden track"/recording test is classic Cracker fare. Check Crackersoul.com for details. Just like the end of Kerosene Hat with several hidden surprises on track 69 "Eurotrash Girl", and 86 " I ride my bike". Awesome album by a great band. |
| JGD | Posted: Jan 10, 2006 - 17:42 How can this be avging in the sixes - these guys are weak as weak can be. |
| Stingray | Posted: Dec 27, 2005 - 09:09 bobrk wrote: CC reminds me of an old girlfriend. Not in a good way. :( I'm over it 10 years and a wonderful marriage later, but it just reminds me of the long distance commute to get to something that should have ended earlier. That's life, though, and that's the power of what songs do to you.
Haaaa....! What a WONDERFUL analogy! Compliment "Bobrk". Still smiling! And you´re so right! CC were SURELY a "one-CD-wonder". Their second CD is among the worst I´ve ever listened too. That alone discredited them TOTALLY! I´d wish they were beautiful...!!! |
| Cambot (Never mind where I am now - I'm from Chicago) | Posted: Nov 08, 2005 - 23:29 bobrk wrote: CC reminds me of an old girlfriend. Not in a good way. :( I'm over it 10 years and a wonderful marriage later, but it just reminds me of the long distance commute to get to something that should have ended earlier. That's life, though, and that's the power of what songs do to you.
Know the feeling. |
| freeone1 | Posted: Sep 30, 2005 - 12:37 SpoonMe wrote: The hidden track at the end of of the CD (after Saint Robinson) is priceless. "Vocals, I need a go/no go for recording...have a great day in Nashville..."
Agreed, really like this album though for the most part, this tune is particularly catchy. |
| Imkirok | Posted: Sep 30, 2005 - 12:36 jefe wrote: "Grammatical" has 2 m's Ha!!! Good catch.  |
| bobrk (Beautiful Downtown San Jose) | Posted: Sep 15, 2005 - 18:46 CC reminds me of an old girlfriend. Not in a good way. :( I'm over it 10 years and a wonderful marriage later, but it just reminds me of the long distance commute to get to something that should have ended earlier. That's life, though, and that's the power of what songs do to you. |
| NdrLvr | Posted: Jul 18, 2005 - 10:32 I quite like their live stuff, which is easily found on the 'net - they don't mind tapers and such. |