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stevendejong
Posted: Apr 16, 2013 - 14:15
 
 malvey254 wrote:
I challenge the RP community to name a better love song from the new millennium.
 
Indeed. Well said!

malvey254
Posted: Apr 13, 2013 - 16:13
 
Maybe it's the tequila talking, but I wish there was an 11 I could give this song right now.  I challenge the RP community to name a better love song from the new millennium.

dbarr99
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 - 07:58
 
RP is great.  I can't say I like Elbow though.  Dreary songs and a singer with a mouth full of mashed potato.

tprimeau
(Great Lakes)
Posted: Apr 12, 2013 - 07:52
 
Elbow = Amazing. Check out their live BBC performance. Words don't do justice.

Minimally
Posted: Apr 06, 2013 - 11:34
 
Absolutely love this song!

oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.)
Posted: Mar 25, 2013 - 12:06
 
 rdo wrote:


Good point.  I am at the point in my life where I can afford a high-speed, unlimited connection at home - I'm fortunate.  At work they let me stream though too.  When I was a young-un I had to rely on the radio and friends for good music.  Plus going to bars and parties where they played good tunes.   I like to support RP so I know other young folks maybe strapped for cash can listen for free cuz I know some day they will return the favor to the next generation. 
 
Well said and a good thought. I have to hope those coming up behind us have a chance to experience the kind of cooperative world Bill and Becca have created and know how to manage thier participation in it. Go Youth! Be amazing.

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 15:06
 
 Skippy wrote:

Lucky you you have such access to Radio Paradise.  I bought the album because I only get to Radio Paradise a couple hours a week and their air play introduces me to bands I wouldn't otherwise hear.  This song lead to immediate CD purchase and a couple of gifts purchases. It rocks!  Go DC!
 

Good point.  I am at the point in my life where I can afford a high-speed, unlimited connection at home - I'm fortunate.  At work they let me stream though too.  When I was a young-un I had to rely on the radio and friends for good music.  Plus going to bars and parties where they played good tunes.   I like to support RP so I know other young folks maybe strapped for cash can listen for free cuz I know some day they will return the favor to the next generation. 

kojiroh
(Istanbul, Turkey)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 09:40
 
I'm liking these guys more and more each day.

mrtuba9
(most likely near Normal)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 09:40
 
 unclehud wrote:

This song has slowly worked its way into the pantheon of Hud's Favorite Songs — which, in my opinion, is a far superior achievement than a Grammy.

 
{#Clap}

unclehud
(now 50 feet above the planet in Boston)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 09:38
 

This song has slowly worked its way into the pantheon of Hud's Favorite Songs — which, in my opinion, is a far superior achievement than a Grammy.



plaid
(Tech nexxus o' my house)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 09:38
 
After hearing a few tracks from this album on RP, I went out and bought it. It's probably the most heavily played album on my playlist for the last couple years.

I'm surprised by the significant divide between comments on here. I'm a huge fan of Elbow's work. Huge.

JIan
(Phoenix, AZ, USA)
Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 09:37
 
 ArseneFurst wrote:
What a miserable dirge.
 
{#Eek}  On this, we disagree.  {#Naughty} 

Maybe you should do some research into the meaning of the word, "dirge."  {#Stupid}

ArseneFurst
Posted: Mar 16, 2013 - 03:42
 
What a miserable dirge.
JsDad
(The other end of the telescope)
Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 05:41
 
Couldn't believe I had this at a 7.  Went to 10!

Sloggydog
(UK)
Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 05:41
 
Fosters music - looks like it's meant to but is weak as piss and extremely disappointing to consume

Catecaneverall
(Germany, Leipzig)
Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 05:36
 
finally it got me completely: 9 -> 10

goozer321
(Maidstone, Kent)
Posted: Feb 24, 2013 - 12:27
 
 rdo wrote:
I have a kind of serious comment about this song and album.  Normally, I would have bought the CD long ago, cuz it's awesome.  But almost the whole CD is played here on RP (over several years).  I am not sure this is good for the band - they need to earn a living.  I really cannot just go out and buy it now. 
 
How about you check out their older albums - they've been around and earning a living for a while. {#Angel}

metod
(Canada)
Posted: Feb 09, 2013 - 21:00
 
I can't even describe how much I love this song...true masterpiece.

Skippy
(Washington DC)
Posted: Feb 08, 2013 - 12:33
 
 rdo wrote:
I have a kind of serious comment about this song and album.  Normally, I would have bought the CD long ago, cuz it's awesome.  But almost the whole CD is played here on RP (over several years).  I am not sure this is good for the band - they need to earn a living.  I really cannot just go out and buy it now. 
 
Lucky you you have such access to Radio Paradise.  I bought the album because I only get to Radio Paradise a couple hours a week and their air play introduces me to bands I wouldn't otherwise hear.  This song lead to immediate CD purchase and a couple of gifts purchases. It rocks!  Go DC!

subgyro
(Cowgary, AB)
Posted: Feb 08, 2013 - 12:29
 
So the whole cd has been played here over the course of several years. There's your free preview. Did you like the songs? Want to listen to them whenever you choose?

Buy the album. Do it from Bob's links - he gets a little kickback!

stecka
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:40
 
I don't understand why half of the people who put comments are so overly-critical. Even if you don't particularly like the song, it's a million times better than listening to whatever gets played on mainstream pop stations.

In addition, I think Seldom Seen Kid is a fantastic album.

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 - 17:39
 
 dew34 wrote:

What does that mean?   {#Eh}!
 
I just wonder if RP considers that if the whole CD is played here, Wouldn't it discourage people from purchasing the CD to the detriment of the band.  I think they do take this into consideration, but who knows.  I don't know any of the legalities or ethics surrounding the radio business.

dew34
(Wisconsin-quite woodsy)
Posted: Jan 27, 2013 - 13:04
 
 rdo wrote:
I have a kind of serious comment about this song and album.  Normally, I would have bought the CD long ago, cuz it's awesome.  But almost the whole CD is played here on RP (over several years).  I am not sure this is good for the band - they need to earn a living.  I really cannot just go out and buy it now. 
 
What does that mean?   {#Eh}!

matzcherub
Posted: Jan 21, 2013 - 17:47
 
perfect for rainy and gloomy  with a little light coming from your windows while listening to this song.{#Propeller}

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 - 15:43
 
I have a kind of serious comment about this song and album.  Normally, I would have bought the CD long ago, cuz it's awesome.  But almost the whole CD is played here on RP (over several years).  I am not sure this is good for the band - they need to earn a living.  I really cannot just go out and buy it now. 

winotron
(Phoenix, AZ)
Posted: Jan 18, 2013 - 15:42
 
This might be the worst song that is played so often on RP.

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jan 13, 2013 - 20:59
 
I am glad I found RP so I would know about this band.  Thanks Bill and Rebecca.  I love you guys.

Thin_Air
Posted: Jan 12, 2013 - 10:18
 
Nothing forced about Guy Garvey - a more down to earth bloke I struggle to think of given the success he and his band mates have enjoyed.  Great lyrics, great music and timeless to boot.  

Yet another magical band to come out of Manchester - it must be the rain.   

 toomanyollys wrote:

Nope. I started off rating most Elbow songs a 5/6 and now, years later they're almost all on 1/2. I just cannot stand his voice any more - I understand the comparisons with Peter Gabriel but Mr Elbow seems to have far less variation in his singing style. I don't know if it's the sincerity (which sounds forced somehow) or the fact he always sounds melancholic but I now have to PSD for every Elbow song. I suppose I should really be happy that there's only one band I have to do that for!
 



helenofjoy
(Arlington, VA)
Posted: Jan 09, 2013 - 12:43
 
It is raining here, quiet, at least in my head. This is the perfect song to roll about this mood. 

toomanyollys
Posted: Jan 08, 2013 - 04:34
 
 DavidS_UK wrote:
This is definitely a band that takes more than 10 seconds to truly get them.  But it's worth the time and effort, i have yet to hear a track that I haven't enjoyed at the least and nbeen struck near dumb at the best
 
Nope. I started off rating most Elbow songs a 5/6 and now, years later they're almost all on 1/2. I just cannot stand his voice any more - I understand the comparisons with Peter Gabriel but Mr Elbow seems to have far less variation in his singing style. I don't know if it's the sincerity (which sounds forced somehow) or the fact he always sounds melancholic but I now have to PSD for every Elbow song. I suppose I should really be happy that there's only one band I have to do that for!

DavidS_UK
(Central England, UK)
Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 14:41
 
This is definitely a band that takes more than 10 seconds to truly get them.  But it's worth the time and effort, i have yet to hear a track that I haven't enjoyed at the least and nbeen struck near dumb at the best

plaid
(Tech nexxus o' my house)
Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 14:41
 
Hard to consider this overplayed, since it's on heavy rotation in my personal collection as well. I love this whole album. But I really didn't want to hear it today. It reminds me too much of the love interest I'm having to get over right now.

max_p
Posted: Jan 02, 2013 - 07:49
 
 old_shep wrote:
Played too much.
 
yes there should be a button for 'overplayed' to somehow direct the master planner to consider this. Don't want to rate low.

old_shep
(Iowa)
Posted: Dec 24, 2012 - 14:13
 
Played too much.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Dec 23, 2012 - 20:46
 
 Proclivities wrote:

Romantic stuff usually requires a bit of sadness.
 
Longing, aching.  Mating is complex. 

Proclivities
(Paris of the Piedmont)
Posted: Dec 21, 2012 - 09:26
 
 toomanyollys wrote:

Not for me... if it's so romantic why does he sound so damned sad?
 
Romantic stuff usually requires a bit of sadness.

toomanyollys
Posted: Dec 18, 2012 - 07:19
 
 plaice3 wrote:
Is this one of the most romantic songs ever or what!  {#Angel}
 
Not for me... if it's so romantic why does he sound so damned sad?

Proclivities
(Paris of the Piedmont)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 11:56
 
 fuzzy wrote:
 
I hear very little similarity between the two songs.

Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Dec 01, 2012 - 23:05
 
We kissed like we invented it...
/heart melts 

zenhead
(Maine)
Posted: Nov 06, 2012 - 10:10
 
nice. just...nice.

nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Oct 25, 2012 - 11:28
 
 stevendejong wrote:

The whole set is on YouTube, so there we have video and audio for free. It's a fantastic performance from start to finish.
 
It is indeed - someone here recommended it and I have it saved in my favorites. Wonderful performance to listen to at work.

bachbeet
Posted: Oct 22, 2012 - 21:18
 
I like this more every time I hear it.

Catecaneverall
(Germany, Leipzig)
Posted: Oct 22, 2012 - 03:38
 
just ordered the album :)

stevendejong
Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 14:26
 
 fedtho wrote:
Oooops: I've just discovered that this live version has been issued as an album (and a pretty pricey one.)
So there's a chance that my "revelation" of said video live at Abbey Road wasn't a scoop to most of the fans.
Apologies...!
 
The whole set is on YouTube, so there we have video and audio for free. It's a fantastic performance from start to finish.

MayBaby
(Savannah, Georgia)
Posted: Oct 12, 2012 - 15:07
 
 fedtho wrote:
hmmmm... okay, they've got my attention {#Angel}

By the way, as I wanted to see what they looked like, I went to that site with all the music videos on it and recommend highly the "Abbey Road / Orchestral Session". Very intense.

I think I might go for the album...
 
Wow {#Hearteyes} That is great! Thanks, fedtho!

WayUpNorth
Posted: Sep 28, 2012 - 04:56
 
I fear I'll never get my morning coffee today:  can't tear myself away from this awesome set!  Patti Smith/Nine, The Cars/Moving in Stereo & All Mixed Up (back-to-back!), and now this ... I will make the sacrifice to pursue auditory pleasure!

fedtho
(Switzerland)
Posted: Sep 27, 2012 - 01:54
 
Oooops: I've just discovered that this live version has been issued as an album (and a pretty pricey one.)
So there's a chance that my "revelation" of said video live at Abbey Road wasn't a scoop to most of the fans.
Apologies...!

fedtho
(Switzerland)
Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 14:28
 
hmmmm... okay, they've got my attention {#Angel}

By the way, as I wanted to see what they looked like, I went to that site with all the music videos on it and recommend highly the "Abbey Road / Orchestral Session". Very intense.

I think I might go for the album...

jersey_birdman
Posted: Sep 21, 2012 - 08:49
 
Yes!

{#Clap}

raulman1
(San Francisco Bay Area, CA)
Posted: Sep 20, 2012 - 15:03
 
 Heresy! {#Stop}
emmidad wrote:
ARG!!  Does this need to be on the top of the rotation? I'd like it better if I didn't hear it so often.