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Over the Rhine — Born
Album: Drunkard's Prayer
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6.7

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Total ratings: 333









Released: 2005
Length: 4:18
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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Cool song. Melancholic and hopeful. 
I LOVE her voice. Drunkard's Prayer is an amazing lp. All the songs are great. I would love to see them live. 
with tunes like this, WE should be getting donations!
What Lucinda Williams are YOU listening too?? meadowwoods wrote:
sorry..she sounds too much like Lucinda Williams..
I love Over the Rhine, but I'm so weary of this song.
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Finally bought my first OTR album, Ohio, and I must say it is brilliant. Another fantastic musical "discovery" compliments of Radio Paradise.
That's a great CD. This one is worth picking up too, if you don't already have it.
revsully wrote:
And then what? Slit your wrists?
ahahahahaha!
freeone1 wrote:
This is a nice album to light some candles to and drink a nice bottle of wine, or a good couple whiskeys, (whatever you like!)
And then what? Slit your wrists?
shit here we go again! where's my ACDC!
smilestoomuch wrote:
I'm sad that they used so many effects on her Karin's wonderful voice.
What all effects are you refering to? I hear some vocal over-dubbing (doubling), but nothing overly done. It's pretty straight, I think. Love the tune.
meadowwoods wrote:
sorry..she sounds too much like Lucinda Williams..
So what's the problem?
when i hear this song, i know deep down inside that i should hate it, yet...this is gonna hurt...i...lll... like it! Owwwwwch!
sorry..she sounds too much like Lucinda Williams..
quixotic wrote:
OTR is ridiculously popular in Ohio, especially, it seems, in southern Ohio. I guess that would make sense, since they're from Cincy.
Yep. They took their name from the neighborhood just north of downtown called Over the Rhine. I'm not sure what the most euphamistic term to describe the area would be, but it's not a very good neighborhood. Saw them countless times at Bogarts and have a very clear memory of them at Jammin' on Main (any other Cincinnatians out there?). The years have definetly been kind to them musically -- very enjoyable.
tony620d wrote:
less is always good for this tune!
i think it is too late now... way overplayed...
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Finally bought my first OTR album, Ohio, and I must say it is brilliant. Another fantastic musical "discovery" compliments of Radio Paradise.
Agreed. I bought this album thanks to RP and have really enjoyed it!
Finally bought my first OTR album, Ohio, and I must say it is brilliant. Another fantastic musical "discovery" compliments of Radio Paradise.
jbpjayhawk wrote:
I don't like this album as well, but I thought that Ohio was one of the best of 2003. MORE OHIO!
I'll agree that it's not quite a good as Ohio, but that was an utterly brilliant CD. "Pretty good" OTR, is heads above 99% of everything else.
I don't like this album as well, but I thought that Ohio was one of the best of 2003. MORE OHIO!
I'm sad that they used so many effects on her Karin's wonderful voice.
This song wishes it was The Wailin' Jennys' 'Arlington'.
maLeFunKtion wrote:
Nice tune, but it does get played quite a bit in here. Less is more.
less is always good for this tune!
OTR is ridiculously popular in Ohio, especially, it seems, in southern Ohio. I guess that would make sense, since they're from Cincy. Did these people ever get picked up for Lilith Fair? Seems like a no-brainer. Anyway, OTR is pretty, but I want to kill myself after a few listens.
Nice tune, but it does get played quite a bit in here. Less is more.
Agree with a previous comment, good tunes for autumn. This is a nice album to light some candles to and drink a nice bottle of wine, or a good couple whiskeys, (whatever you like!)
Until I got on the website, I thought it was a mellow Lucinda Williams. I find it quite likeable - but I like Lucinda a lot.
Bittersweet beauty. I'm in love with Karen's voice.
tony620d wrote:
YAWN
Beat me to it.
YAWN
...grew on me as I read about them on the AMG site . I like the intimate transparent feel. - recorded in their living room apparently.
A heart becomes painful. I am sad.....I am good to listen in autumn.
Must check out more from this band. I like their other tunes on the playlist as well.
drover wrote:
That's at least the third time you've played this song this weekend, including less than 8 hours ago. Nice enough tune, but please don't flog it to death.
Fair enough. But I've only heard it.. let's see... about three times, and the song grows on me! Really nice, especially early in the morning. You probably listen to RP more than me. :)
That's at least the third time you've played this song this weekend, including less than 8 hours ago. Nice enough tune, but please don't flog it to death.
through her tears without fear I like how she emotes.
Thinking of drilling out my eardrums when this crapper comes on. Did it just fade out early? Could deal with it not starting at all. Would go below 1 if I could!
yea, a tad monotonous, but I find it just so... damn... NICE! Reminds me of Aimee Mann's Save Me a bit.
tony620d wrote:
could this get anymore repetative?
what he said
god, someone put this woman out of her misery. everyone loves a downer!
Really surprised to see the hatred for this song (well, four of the posts are from one person, but nevertheless)...I think it's nice.
wow revsully, that's some passion. i understand what you mean though, not about this song, I don't mind it, i think they have some better ones, but I understand the reflex and I sympathize, but I think we've heard your take on this now...
Tux wrote:
It's not bad, but to boring/monotonous to get more than a 4.
You are generous. 4 is "Acceptable". This song is unacceptably monotonous. A 2.
It's not bad, but to boring/monotonous to get more than a 4.
I really don't mean to be nasty... But, honestly, I do actually feel a touch of nausea when those first chords play. And then I shut it off. I'm just afraid that one day, I won't be quick enough and I'll vomit on my keyboard... and that might not go over so well... even in my laid-back work environment.
NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:
this song has got something.
I think they call that something "REALLY, REALLY AWEFUL"
this song has got something.
What is wrong with you people? You must be sick! PLEASE! For the love of all you hold sacred — STOP THE MADNESS! Stop playing this aweful, aweful song! I really enjoy most everything else you play.... and I understand I'm not the only listener.... ... but this song is just SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! Thanks for listening.
Not inspiring, but a nice mellow listen. The verse chords and melody remind me of CSNY's "Helplessly Hoping".
Bliss.
Just love it... Lightens up my day... :sunny.gif:
Dear God! This song makes me want to bathe with a toaster. We often listen to Radio Paradise at work because it's always a crowd pleaser. Whenever this song comes on, I hear things like "it's the torture song" and "can't you hit fast forward?" I hate it so much that I just registered as a user to tell you so. Otherwise... keep up the good work!
perhaps a little research is in order before the comment, ask many of the current artists and see how many list karen as an influence, you can hear it in so many!!! Over The Rhine is one of the most prolific, consistently relevant, moving bands ever! Give them a chance, look into their body of work over the past 16 years and see what you come up with. radiojunkie wrote:
Tune and guitar/piano chords lifted straight from Neil Young's "Tell Me Why." Vocals lifted straight from 300 other female singers of the moment. Ho-hum. And say, isn't that a horse's ass on the cover?
Great tune! Play it again Sam....er...I mean Bill.
born i was born to laugh i learned to laugh through my tears i was born to love i'm gonna learn to love without fear pour me a glass of wine talk deep into the night who knows what we'll find intuition deja vu the holy ghost haunting you whatever you got i don't mind put your elbows on the table i'll listen long as i am able there's nowhere i'd rather be secret fears *the supernatural thank god for this new laughter thank god the jokes on me we've seen the landfill rainbow we've seen the junkyard of love baby it's no place for you and me pour me a glass of wine talk deep into the night who knows what we'll find put your elbows on the table i'll listen long as i'm able whatever you got i don't mind
Lovely.
twice today? i thought this was a no repeat station! ;)
radiojunkie wrote:
Vocals lifted straight from 300 other female singers of the moment. Ho-hum.
Except that she's been singing for quite a while (1989). So you can argue that most of those 300 singers lifted their vocals from her.
radiojunkie wrote:
Tune and guitar/piano chords lifted straight from Neil Young's "Tell Me Why." Vocals lifted straight from 300 other female singers of the moment. Ho-hum. And say, isn't that a horse's ass on the cover?
of course, one could say that for pretty much *any* song that has been recorded in the past couple of years... but hey, if the song is good why get uppity? How many times have we heard covers that were just as good (and yet pleasantly different) if not better than the originals?
Tune and guitar/piano chords lifted straight from Neil Young's "Tell Me Why." Vocals lifted straight from 300 other female singers of the moment. Ho-hum. And say, isn't that a horse's ass on the cover?
Somewhere in the back of my head, Chris Martin from Coldplay is singing..."Green eyes..."
could this get anymore repetative?
Yes, Linford and Karin have done it again - a very warm, deep, intimate album that just begs to be listened to over & over. How are they playing small clubs while "Mimi" Carey is living the surreal life? There's truly no justice in this world, my friends.
Wow. OtR just keeps producing great music. MT