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Aimee Mann — Calling It Quits
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helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Mar 27, 2013 - 09:41
 
Nice!

CascadianPDX
(Stumptown)
Posted: Aug 20, 2012 - 10:32
 
Insanely great album... She did this song on Letterman and made a big blip on my musical radar ever since.

annoffalese
(Eastern Pennsylvania)
Posted: Mar 14, 2012 - 09:00
 

well, the eustachian tubes of the ears do have a direct link to the nasal passages...so, yeah, i guess her "stuck in the nose" voice can be sexy if your ears are blocked



TJS
(Bradley, Il)
Posted: Mar 14, 2012 - 08:58
 
My favorite Aimee Mann song post 'til Tuesday.  Sublime.

Fooboy
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Posted: Oct 07, 2011 - 20:32
 
Aimee Mann has the sexiest voice in modern day music.

govna
(beantown)
Posted: May 03, 2011 - 11:02
 
one of her best.

Crowhead
(Minnesota)
Posted: Dec 28, 2010 - 18:15
 
We must be doing different drugs!

thepigdog
Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 09:31
 

Perhaps Aimee should do what the song title says. Very boring tune. 



ziakut
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 09:28
 
This has just enough atmosphere and energy to keep me liking her. Usually she just plods along...I like this whole album!

Stingray
(EUROPE)
Posted: Aug 23, 2010 - 16:57
 
LOVE YOU, AIMEE!

calypsus_1
Posted: Aug 17, 2010 - 16:13
 

Aimee Mann - Calling it Quits, Live

"calling it quits", directed by robert cohen, from aimee's album "Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo", 1999



0_2_60
Posted: Feb 14, 2010 - 03:05
 
 tony99 wrote:
... Personally I find Aimee is an excellent writer, but just an OK singer....
 

That about sums it up for me, too.  Ms. Mann writes some interesting stuff, but I cannot go long with that nasal twang.  But whadda I know?  I'm a big Neil Young fan, so go figger.



peter_james_bond
(The Burg)
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 - 16:43
 
 panlad wrote:
Brilliant record. Period.
 
Yes, some great songs on this one. Exclamation Mark. {#Wink}

paulmack
(the hissing swamps)
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 07:12
 
One of my favorite Aimee Mann songs. If it were up to me, this one would get played more often.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Oct 11, 2009 - 09:38
 
 Stefen wrote:
Every once in a while I think this is k.d. lang.
 
And then you do what?  Actually listen... their voices are so different.


lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Oct 11, 2009 - 09:34
 
 aragon wrote:
Man, I completely had forgotten about who she was. Remember listening to Til Tuesday first record when it was released. Didnt know she was going solo!! Great song.
 
A little out of touch with Aimee, eh? :-) 

That's the beauty of RP, you'll be listening to this along with some folks who are her biggest fans.


EssexTex
(Texas (Nr Lake Travis))
Posted: Jun 24, 2008 - 07:01
 
Nice song...great voice
aragon
(West Lafayette)
Posted: Mar 21, 2008 - 20:49
 
Man, I completely had forgotten about who she was. Remember listening to Til Tuesday first record when it was released. Didnt know she was going solo!! Great song.
Kerly
(Estonia)
Posted: Jun 12, 2007 - 23:34
 
xkolibuul wrote:
Every Aimee Mann song I've ever heard is smoothly, luxuriantly produced. That's what I expect from the song as soon as I hear her voice kick in. If you're an AM fan, how can you take off points for slickness?



I agree with you completely, she is a singer with smooth and luxurios voice.
xkolibuul
(Pacific Rim, salmon, big trees)
Posted: May 12, 2007 - 14:59
 
Every Aimee Mann song I've ever heard is smoothly, luxuriantly produced. That's what I expect from the song as soon as I hear her voice kick in. If you're an AM fan, how can you take off points for slickness?

Koan wrote:
By the time I selected an 8 rating, the song shifted slightly into a more produced, slick song with over-smooth "whoo whoo" vocals in the background. I bumped it down to 6. It's Aimee, I couldn't take it lower than that.

Koan
(the Annex, Toronto)
Posted: Mar 10, 2007 - 19:22
 
By the time I selected an 8 rating, the song shifted slightly into a more produced, slick song with over-smooth "whoo whoo" vocals in the background. I bumped it down to 6. It's Aimee, I couldn't take it lower than that.
slowhand
(South!!!!!!!!!!)
Posted: Feb 07, 2007 - 16:39
 
Wonderful!!!!!!!!
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Jan 09, 2007 - 10:39
 
Aimee's just one of those love her or hate her artists.
I'm in the former camp.
MtnSinger
(CA Sierra Foothills)
Posted: Dec 11, 2006 - 09:56
 
I couldn't do a steady diet of Aimee but her music was a very nice match in the context of "Magnolia."

Fairly poignant for me actually...but I don't load my Shuffle full of her stuff to hit the slopes with!
skidoo
Posted: Nov 26, 2006 - 19:18
 
helene wrote:
Then there's Sarah McLachlan.

Ugh.

I'm the only person I know who can't stand listening to her. One of my friends said she could listen to her sing the phone book. I think I'd prefer that over listening to her sing her songs, but not at all is better.

LMAO Ditto that.
skidoo
Posted: Nov 26, 2006 - 19:16
 
I like some Aimee Mann, but to me this just sounds like boilerplate faux Anne Murray or something. Over-produced and fake sounding. Poor use of her neat voice.
helene
Posted: Sep 29, 2006 - 08:04
 
tony99 wrote:


Like your honesty - if you like someone 'uncool' and you're not afraid to say it, (and vice versa), well done. Personally I find Aimee is an excellent writer, but just an OK singer. I think Lucinda Williams is a great singer but I can imagine many people not liking her at all. Horses for courses ...


Well, I should clarify that while I think Barry Manilow is really good, I don't listen to him, because I don't like the style of music so much. But I used it as an example of being really good at something I'm just not interested in.

I agree with you about Lucinda Williams. I think she's great. At the same time, I really only enjoy one or two songs at a time.
tony99
Posted: Sep 29, 2006 - 07:43
 
helene wrote:
I don't like listening to Aimee Mann sing. I understand that most people do. For me, it's just a taste thing. I can't argue with the fact that she's good; I just don't like it.

I recently heard Barry Manilow for the first time since I was a child. As the quintessential singer that everyone things sucks, I was surprised by how very good he is. I think it's what he's doing that people object to rather than his performance.

Then there's Sarah McLachlan. I'm the only person I know who can't stand listening to her. One of my friends said she could listen to her sing the phone book. I think I'd prefer that over listening to her sing her songs, but not at all is better. That same friend doesn't understand how I can listen to anything at all as long as Alison Krauss is singing it.


Like your honesty - if you like someone 'uncool' and you're not afraid to say it, (and vice versa), well done. Personally I find Aimee is an excellent writer, but just an OK singer. I think Lucinda Williams is a great singer but I can imagine many people not liking her at all. Horses for courses ...
helene
Posted: Sep 29, 2006 - 06:44
 
I don't like listening to Aimee Mann sing. I understand that most people do. For me, it's just a taste thing. I can't argue with the fact that she's good; I just don't like it.

I recently heard Barry Manilow for the first time since I was a child. As the quintessential singer that everyone things sucks, I was surprised by how very good he is. I think it's what he's doing that people object to rather than his performance.

Then there's Sarah McLachlan. I'm the only person I know who can't stand listening to her. One of my friends said she could listen to her sing the phone book. I think I'd prefer that over listening to her sing her songs, but not at all is better. That same friend doesn't understand how I can listen to anything at all as long as Alison Krauss is singing it.
ocsike
(in the heart of Europe)
Posted: Sep 29, 2006 - 06:26
 
I'm in love.
Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Sep 14, 2006 - 14:51
 
Every once in a while I think this is k.d. lang.
Kerly
(Estonia)
Posted: Aug 30, 2006 - 23:30
 
mojoman wrote:
Aimee never turns out bad music.


Exactly my point.
panlad
Posted: Aug 16, 2006 - 09:25
 
Brilliant record. Period.
Marr
(Houston (dreaming of Austin))
Posted: Aug 16, 2006 - 09:24
 
SCJoniguy wrote:
Too much Aimee on RP; she's just not that good and there are lots of other singer/songwriters that could use the exposure.


I know the tyranny of the masses can be upsetting, but clearly there are a lot of folks here on RP who disagree with you. Her songs are consistently rated fairly highly by this group of fairly picky folks. A gentle suggestion to do what I do when I come across s a song I don't like. Mute for a few minutes and then come back to see what other gem Bill has picked out for us to listen to.
siloco
Posted: Jul 03, 2006 - 09:11
 
she knows her Beatles, doesn't she??
bob789
Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 10:35
 
A good song for Friday...

Better than last week's Tori Amos' number!
dkarr
(Dallas)
Posted: Oct 13, 2005 - 05:50
 
Between her and her husband, Michael Penn, the talent pours forth. Please produce progeny.
SCJoniguy
(Greenville,SC)
Posted: Oct 13, 2005 - 05:49
 
Too much Aimee on RP; she's just not that good and there are lots of other singer/songwriters that could use the exposure.
Roverfish
(Tucson, AZ - Thanks for visiting, please drive through!)
Posted: Aug 29, 2005 - 21:46
 
rolf wrote:
the song would be a seven, but with that voice it´s only a 5... :-#

Clearly, something about her voice bothers you. Sorry for that. I've seen her live twice and she's simply sublime. Smoother than smooth. Excellent tune.
rolf
(Frankfurt, Germany)
Posted: Aug 15, 2005 - 01:28
 
the song would be a seven, but with that voice it´s only a 5... :-#
Melibe
Posted: Jul 16, 2005 - 10:27
 
I'm not really an Aimee Mann fan, but I dig this song.
capandjudy
(Huntington, WV)
Posted: Jul 01, 2005 - 18:04
 
rah wrote:
she never sings about anything cheerful, does she.

If dysthymia is your thing then she is your girl.
veegez
(Minnesoter)
Posted: May 18, 2005 - 16:57
 
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:


You had to hide on the closet for that?? I could understand Jethro Tull, but not Aimee Mann


Now why does you gots to be hatin' on Jethro Tull? Well, I'm not gonna let that put a damper on our Annual Summertime All Analogue/Vinyl/Record Outdoor Party unofficially sponsored by Heineken and Bang & Olufsen this year, featuring Jethro Tull! Dagnabbit!

Gotta luv the Tull.

:)

rah
Posted: May 18, 2005 - 16:04
 
she never sings about anything cheerful, does she.
Norge1
(Portland, Or.)
Posted: May 18, 2005 - 16:01
 
That voice...yum..Umm...



octopoxho
Posted: May 04, 2005 - 06:26
 
How about more new stuff from Aimee's newest album?
crowhog2000
(Cincinnati, OH)
Posted: Jan 21, 2005 - 00:47
 
Although I prefer her work from the Til Tuesday days, I can never get enough of Aimee and her incredible voice...... :nodhead:
Skeletor
(Honey? What are you doing with that knife?)
Posted: Dec 22, 2004 - 11:17
 

mojoman
Posted: Dec 22, 2004 - 11:17
 
Aimee never turns out bad music.
Skorp
(Ontario, Canada)
Posted: Dec 07, 2004 - 17:14
 
I'd never thought too much of Aimee Mann before...apparently I was quite wrong to judge from this song at least.

Nice.