The Cardigans — The Road
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We've gone a long way
So why don't we stay here?
The hour is late
And this ain't a bad place
So why don't we stay?
The road's an old friend, we've walked it forever
And wandered away
Away...
Got dirt in my eyes
And ran out of water, conversations ran dry
We got lost in the highway
We're stuck in the north now
So why don't we stay?
The road is my friend, but friends are forever
And roads like to bend
Bend...
We've gone a long way...
No radio stations,
No signal to send
The road is my friend
But this is the end
The end ...
So why don't we stay here?
The hour is late
And this ain't a bad place
So why don't we stay?
The road's an old friend, we've walked it forever
And wandered away
Away...
Got dirt in my eyes
And ran out of water, conversations ran dry
We got lost in the highway
We're stuck in the north now
So why don't we stay?
The road is my friend, but friends are forever
And roads like to bend
Bend...
We've gone a long way...
No radio stations,
No signal to send
The road is my friend
But this is the end
The end ...
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First time hearing this track although a fan of the band (ashamed :))) Thanks for diggin' RP!
Dear fucknut commentators below me yes you. If you don’t have anything nice to say - fuck right off. Yep - the fast forward button works and we don’t need to hear your whiny crap. “Boohoo I don’t like this.”
This is one of the best sounding singers and bands in the past 20 years.
An OK song, that's 3-4 mins too long.
Comatose
Thought this was Sheryl Crow at first.
jhorton wrote:
That is very funny, I cycle with a number of guys that fit that description
Hmmm, sounds about 2 PSI short of standard inflation?
That is very funny, I cycle with a number of guys that fit that description
she sings "this is the end" but then she comes back and drones on for another good minute.
Hmmm, sounds about 2 PSI short of standard inflation?
They are from my hometown.
Still boring.
...I find it so boring... Yahaaawn!! 
skdenfeld wrote:
Yes it sounds better on headphones...as a consultant who is forced to work in close proximity to people in all kinds of office environments, you should always wear headphones out of courtesy to others in the modern open plan offices..people need to concentrate and you should also avoid heavy scent/perfume or cologne and loud gum chewing
An interesting observation: Usually I listen to RP through my PC speakers at work, quietly as to not intrude upon my coworkers. The average song I rate around a 5 or 6 unless it's something I like a lot. However, every now and then I listen through my Shure headphones. Not as convenient because I can't hear the environment around me, such as the boss, etc. I have noticed that many songs I have previously rated a 6 sound like a 7 through the Shures. I think that being able to really hear a song as opposed to kind of hearing it at quiet volumes would automatically send the rating up one notch. This is probably obvious to many people, but this song really pointed it out to me. Must listen through the Shures more often.
Yes it sounds better on headphones...as a consultant who is forced to work in close proximity to people in all kinds of office environments, you should always wear headphones out of courtesy to others in the modern open plan offices..people need to concentrate and you should also avoid heavy scent/perfume or cologne and loud gum chewing
Love this track... although something about the vocal and track production keeps making me think it is Sheryl Crow... strange that the vocal similarly between Crow and Nina Persson never struck me before (given I listened to both quite a bit in the late 90s!) - so perhaps I'm inventing it on this track and it doesn't exist at all :p
TJS wrote:
Just the speed I reckon. Doesn't match Mazzy Star for haunting beauty.
This one has a Mazzy Star feel to it.
Just the speed I reckon. Doesn't match Mazzy Star for haunting beauty.
helios150 wrote:
Did you end up with a "(Saturday Night) FEVER?" What you need is more cowbell (ok, tambourine in this case)!
WOW! Lost control of the mouse for second and ended up listening to the BeeGee's More than a Woman...thought the world had gone upside down! Quickly found the trouble and returned to the sanity of Bill et.al.
Did you end up with a "(Saturday Night) FEVER?" What you need is more cowbell (ok, tambourine in this case)!
This one has a Mazzy Star feel to it.
Hey I'm wearing a cardigan today! what other amazing coincidences has fate in store for me, I wonder...
Not sure if this is what you were looking for, but Orton does an incredible duet called Pass in Time on her Central Reservation album.
jjtwister wrote:
jjtwister wrote:
Can anyone tell me what song RP played this past Friday evening....by Beth Orton (duet) It was great and I can't seem to find it on the RP playlist.
Thanks
2Hawks wrote:
Thanks
2Hawks wrote:
Last.fm says this album was released 10 Mar 2003.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
WOW! Lost control of the mouse for second and ended up listening to the BeeGee's More than a Woman...thought the world had gone upside down! Quickly found the trouble and returned to the sanity of Bill et.al.
bindi wrote:
Me2; definitely some similarities.
I was guessing Mazzy Star. I like it. . .
Me2; definitely some similarities.
most excellent, underrated band
I was thinking Sue Fogerty.
I thought this was something different from Sheryl Crow. Wow.
Sounds like The Cardigans ! Nice voice !
To add to the comparisons: listen to Carol van Dyk, lead singer of the Dutch indie-band 'Bettie Serveert'. Their album Lamprey is most excellent! Deserves attention from RP once and a while. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettie_Serveert
Can anyone tell me what song RP played this past Friday evening....by Beth Orton (duet) It was great and I can't seem to find it on the RP playlist.
Thanks
2Hawks wrote:
Thanks
2Hawks wrote:
Last.fm says this album was released 10 Mar 2003.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
Bat wrote:
Or a compliment, if they are artists they aspire to be like. I think for this song the comparisons come about because it sounds very different from the other well-known Cardigans songs — not as pop, more depth — which (at least for me) is unexpected from them.
***BTW — my vote is for Mazzy Star
(but it was nicely paired today back to back with Neko Case - Deep Red Bells)
I was just reading back through the comments and almost all of them say "She sounds like ...". I was thinking Lucinda Williams and several others hear it too.
It's got to be a curse when people hear your music and they instantly think of someone else.
It's got to be a curse when people hear your music and they instantly think of someone else.
Or a compliment, if they are artists they aspire to be like. I think for this song the comparisons come about because it sounds very different from the other well-known Cardigans songs — not as pop, more depth — which (at least for me) is unexpected from them.
***BTW — my vote is for Mazzy Star
(but it was nicely paired today back to back with Neko Case - Deep Red Bells)
Danimal174 wrote:
Sounds a lot like her to me, with a little Sheryl Crow mixed in...which is what I don't like about it. Not a fan of Lucinda's or Sheryl's.
A little bit of Neko Case, too.
Sounds a lot like her to me, with a little Sheryl Crow mixed in...which is what I don't like about it. Not a fan of Lucinda's or Sheryl's.
A little bit of Neko Case, too.
Last.fm says this album was released 10 Mar 2003.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
RadioDoc wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
apd wrote:
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
Anyone know when this was released? Can't find it on Amazon or iTunes.
It is what passes for a B side on the For What It's Worth maxi-single shown in the header. Damn hard to find and damn fine.
arserocket wrote:
Sounds a lot like her to me, with a little Sheryl Crow mixed in...which is what I don't like about it. Not a fan of Lucinda's or Sheryl's.
I heard Lucinda Williams here?
Sounds a lot like her to me, with a little Sheryl Crow mixed in...which is what I don't like about it. Not a fan of Lucinda's or Sheryl's.
So,.a cop is driving down the freeway, when he sees an old lady driving while knitting a sweater! He pulls up alongside her and motions for her to pull over. What? she says. Pull over, shouts the cop! No, she says...Cardigan!
bindi wrote:
I was guessing Mazzy Star. I like it. . .
I hear Dead music (gratefully)
I was guessing Mazzy Star. I like it. . .
I hear Dead music (gratefully)
apd wrote:
I just clicked above - 2/17/2003
Anyone know when this was released? Can't find it on Amazon or iTunes.
I just clicked above - 2/17/2003
peter_james_bond wrote:
I was guessing Mazzy Star. I like it. . .
Comments suggesting:
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
I was guessing Mazzy Star. I like it. . .
Anyone know when this was released? Can't find it on Amazon or iTunes.
Unmistakably Nina Persson to my ears...
peter_james_bond wrote:
peter_james_bond wrote:
Comments suggesting:
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
Comments suggesting:
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
Sheryl Crow
Lucinda Williams
Bettie Serveert?
Neko Case
Mazzy Star
Riki Lee Jones on Lithium?
It's interesting what people hear. My pick would be Sheryl Crow.
skdenfeld wrote:
Or you could by a pair of cans with open back - sounds generally better than both miniplugs and closed cans.
Plus you aren't isolated (whenever this is a good thing, work etc).
Sennheiser has a lot of good open ones. Personally I prefer the HD650 (or 600) - unbeatable for RP type of music.
When you later on are looking for even more pleasure, just get yourself a oldschool tube-phoneamp to hook up your Senns with your 128k AAC RP-broadcast. Now you're in heaven - music heard like never before.
Anyways, nice song!
An interesting observation: Usually I listen to RP through my PC speakers at work, quietly as to not intrude upon my coworkers. The average song I rate around a 5 or 6 unless it's something I like a lot. However, every now and then I listen through my Shure headphones. Not as convenient because I can't hear the environment around me, such as the boss, etc. I have noticed that many songs I have previously rated a 6 sound like a 7 through the Shures. I think that being able to really hear a song as opposed to kind of hearing it at quiet volumes would automatically send the rating up one notch. This is probably obvious to many people, but this song really pointed it out to me. Must listen through the Shures more often.
Or you could by a pair of cans with open back - sounds generally better than both miniplugs and closed cans.
Plus you aren't isolated (whenever this is a good thing, work etc).
Sennheiser has a lot of good open ones. Personally I prefer the HD650 (or 600) - unbeatable for RP type of music.
When you later on are looking for even more pleasure, just get yourself a oldschool tube-phoneamp to hook up your Senns with your 128k AAC RP-broadcast. Now you're in heaven - music heard like never before.
Anyways, nice song!
mach-hog wrote:
maybe with less whiskey
I hear Lucinda in this vocal style on this song too. It's really nice, and the song stands on its own. It's not derivitive in any way imho.
maybe with less whiskey
mach-hog wrote:
.. 
.. 
I hear Lucinda in this vocal style on this song too. It's really nice, and the song stands on its own. It's not derivitive in any way imho.
.. .. I though I was listening to a female remix of 'The Cedar Room' by the Doves at first.
The singer sounds like Bettie Serveert, but not quite as good.
I hear Lucinda in this vocal style on this song too. It's really nice, and the song stands on its own. It's not derivitive in any way imho.
skdenfeld wrote:
I listen most of the time on my Sennheisers; listening at low volume through speakers just isn't the same and many songs would not get quite as much notice from me. Thankfully, my work environment is such that no one minds me quickly slipping off the cans when they need to come in and talk to me.
An interesting observation: Usually I listen to RP through my PC speakers at work, quietly as to not intrude upon my coworkers. The average song I rate around a 5 or 6 unless it's something I like a lot. However, every now and then I listen through my Shure headphones. Not as convenient because I can't hear the environment around me, such as the boss, etc. I have noticed that many songs I have previously rated a 6 sound like a 7 through the Shures. I think that being able to really hear a song as opposed to kind of hearing it at quiet volumes would automatically send the rating up one notch. This is probably obvious to many people, but this song really pointed it out to me. Must listen through the Shures more often.
I listen most of the time on my Sennheisers; listening at low volume through speakers just isn't the same and many songs would not get quite as much notice from me. Thankfully, my work environment is such that no one minds me quickly slipping off the cans when they need to come in and talk to me.
I was just reading back through the comments and almost all of them say "She sounds like ...". I was thinking Lucinda Williams and several others hear it too.
It's got to be a curse when people hear your music and they instantly think of someone else.
It's got to be a curse when people hear your music and they instantly think of someone else.
sounds like Mazzy Star
arserocket wrote:
Yes. Bill plays her most times.
I heard Lucinda Williams here?
Yes. Bill plays her most times.
She sounds like Ricki Lee Jones on lithium.
BigTimber wrote:
Bonnie Raitt....eh? give em somethin to talk about
I didn't remember them sounding so much like Sheryl Crow. Like their old sound better.
Bonnie Raitt....eh? give em somethin to talk about
I didn't remember them sounding so much like Sheryl Crow. Like their old sound better.
Krow_Pie wrote:
I think they pull this sound off...kinda
meh. maybe. but that's probably why i didn't like it.
I heard Lucinda Williams here?
Nicely put.
webslinger48 wrote:
That's like comparing Star Wars (Original Trilogy) to Star Trek -- Just because they are different doesn't mean they both aren't good. Neko's music is like Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn , it is great, but a little tougher to penetrate than the Cardigans music, which reminds me of Return of the Jedi: kinda cheesy but has a much bigger audience (see: Lovefool, circa 1996). Believe it or not, there are people out there that aren't hipsters with tight jeans and emo haircuts that actually prefer Cardigans to Neko Case. Instead of being bitter, be like me and realize that both artists have something cool to offer. Kind of like Star Wars movies and Star Trek movies.
MidLyfe wrote:
Definite case of Neko-envy.
Without the awesome-ness and versatility that is Neko, however.Destined to be a road band forever.
That's like comparing Star Wars (Original Trilogy) to Star Trek -- Just because they are different doesn't mean they both aren't good. Neko's music is like Star Trek II: Wrath of Kahn , it is great, but a little tougher to penetrate than the Cardigans music, which reminds me of Return of the Jedi: kinda cheesy but has a much bigger audience (see: Lovefool, circa 1996). Believe it or not, there are people out there that aren't hipsters with tight jeans and emo haircuts that actually prefer Cardigans to Neko Case. Instead of being bitter, be like me and realize that both artists have something cool to offer. Kind of like Star Wars movies and Star Trek movies.
I think they pull this sound off...kinda
The Backyardigans
An interesting observation: Usually I listen to RP through my PC speakers at work, quietly as to not intrude upon my coworkers. The average song I rate around a 5 or 6 unless it's something I like a lot. However, every now and then I listen through my Shure headphones. Not as convenient because I can't hear the environment around me, such as the boss, etc. I have noticed that many songs I have previously rated a 6 sound like a 7 through the Shures. I think that being able to really hear a song as opposed to kind of hearing it at quiet volumes would automatically send the rating up one notch. This is probably obvious to many people, but this song really pointed it out to me. Must listen through the Shures more often.
Definite case of Neko-envy.
Without the awesome-ness and versatility that is Neko, however.Destined to be a road band forever.
...i'm very surprised that this is the cardigans; reminiscent of mazzy star...
Think they had a Case of Neko on the road.
the ultimate cardigan... Norge!
I love the Cardigans! 
Gettin' quite a collection t'getha!
Gettin' quite a collection t'getha!The more I hear these guys, the more I think Sheryl Crow 
blastmeh wrote:
Whoa, the cardigans chick isn't blonde anymore?
Disappointing. Changed my 7 to a 6.
Changed my 6 to a 7. :P Brunettes are better.
blastmeh wrote:
Whoa, the cardigans chick isn't blonde anymore?
Disappointing. Changed my 7 to a 6.
You change your rating on the song because the singer changed the color of her hair? Ooooookay.
GuidoNM wrote:
This is good stuff! It has an appeal to the intelligent listener; not all will like it.
Me not so smart...but me still like. that ok?
Nina Persson's is really a gem. How she isn't better known, with pipes like that, I don't know. And then, to top it off, she's incredibly beautiful, and that's from a guy who's actually met her. Wow.
Overall, a nice song.
awe, we are still playing this sheet?!
This is good stuff! It has an appeal to the intelligent listener; not all will like it.
I was gonna give it an 8, but this comment prompts me to give it a 7.
Maybe you were right, Guido!
sexy lady...sing to me baby...... 
sexy dream nina.....
tony620d wrote:
LOL god this song is perfect for you. WHINER
WHINEST
lucinda williams' baby sister?
Whoa, the cardigans chick isn't blonde anymore?
Disappointing. Changed my 7 to a 6.
GG all you guys that quoted the ZZzz post in full.
tony620d wrote:
WHINER
For today's rant, are you playing the part of the pot, or the part of the kettle?
MojoJojo wrote:
Look at the album cover - the dood in the chair probably agrees with you! At least on the snoozin thing.
Me? I liketh it. 
LOL good point out on the album.
I assume Mazzy Star gets to share in the profits? RIPOFF.
The_Waker wrote:
Thanks for jacking up the board! Appreciate it. and I don't even like this song!)
LOL god this song is perfect for you. WHINER
Look at the album cover - the dood in the chair probably agrees with you! At least on the snoozin thing.
Me? I liketh it.
tony620d wrote:
tony620d wrote:ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz... im an artist - bow to me sucklings!
nope. not even sugar coated.
JTRox8 wrote:
I thought it *was* Sheryl Crow until I checked out the RP website. Bizarre, because I don't think she sounds like Sheryl Crow in their other stuff.
It does at first..
it's such a long long loooonng song, superb, wonderful and easy 
ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzz. im an artist - bow to me sucklings!
GuidoNM wrote:
This is good stuff! It has an appeal to the intelligent listener; not all will like it.
oh so you have to be smart to like it huh? wow.. no elitism here huh. BTW einstein, its downer unoriginal crap! F!
coding_to_music wrote:
I heard a little Mazzy Star in there...
A little Mazzy Star? How about a LOT of Mazzy Star, and some Pale Saints to boot. A 7 for me. If they break into "Fade Into You" maybe a little more.
Mari wrote: Such a amazingly low rating (well you can't argue about the matters of a "taste"). Solid 9 from here.
..For What Its Worth I rate this majestic song by The Cardigans just down the road from ten, for the time being anyway...
I join the Club Such a amazingly low rating (well you can't argue about the matters of a "taste"). Solid 9 from here.
freeone1 wrote:
Does this sound like Sherly Crow to anyone else?....
I thought it *was* Sheryl Crow until I checked out the RP website. Bizarre, because I don't think she sounds like Sheryl Crow in their other stuff.
Isn't this enough pseudo-Psouthern, Starbucks twang for now? ;-P
NikkD wrote:
This grew on me as I listened to it. Rather beautiful, I thought.
Second that. I just increased my rating.
They are the best thing to come from Sweden since IKEA, Vovlo (cross country station Wagons)
I like most of the Swedes who play in the NHL too but they where those stupid looking Jofa helmets with the big visors and stay out of the corners too much.
This is the end? Unfortunately, not.
shiekstar wrote: 
really bad could be the worst song played today.
mix it up...how about some Fiery Furnaces, Spoon, Moldy Peaches, early Meat Puppets.....
This is good stuff! It has an appeal to the intelligent listener; not all will like it.
really bad could be the worst song played today.
mix it up...how about some Fiery Furnaces, Spoon, Moldy Peaches, early Meat Puppets..... really bad could be the worst song played today.
mix it up...how about some Fiery Furnaces, Spoon, Moldy Peaches, early Meat Puppets.....Does this sound like Sherly Crow to anyone else?....
This grew on me as I listened to it. Rather beautiful, I thought.
I wish she'd either sing or not... that baby-talk whispery stuff drives me up a wall... and eeeegads... I thought it was over - why did they start it again??
i think you are all nuts--this is so blah de blah... can barely keep my eyes open....
And add a dash of Cowboy Junkies
Faithful_Fool wrote:
Wow, thought this was Sheryl Crow.
ah I see now I was not the only one! 
Throw in some Mazzy Star too...
Wow, thought this was Sheryl Crow.
ah I see now I was not the only one! :curtain.gif:
swampaholic wrote:
not too shabby
yeah agree - if it was too shabby I'd have given it a 1, but I wholeheartedly believe it fully deserves the 2 I gave it....
Darkmatter wrote:
This is one of the best Cardigans songs I have ever heard and it is not on any album, and I cannot find the single dammit! :(
What Darkmatter said.
not too shabby
bobringer wrote:
She wants me... Yeah, she wants you to go away.
Seriously, this is a great song that really gets into me.
She wants me...Yes, it sounds like Lucinda, but so what? The cool guitar sound is what grabbed my interest.
Also sounds a bit like Neko Case.
The Cardigans' bid for an epic. I like. After several listens, I suspect I'll like it even more.
Me ears is bleeding!
Nice. This sounds alot better than most of the songs on their first LP (the one with that real popular 'Touch Me' song, or whatever that was....)
326 wrote:
I thought it was a lost Sheryl Crow song as well :nodhead:
Yeah, me too. :D/
She keeps teasing that this is "THE END".
Please let it be then end soon.
I heard a little Mazzy Star in there...
play a Lucinda song instead!
This is one of the best Cardigans songs I have ever heard and it is not on any album, and I cannot find the single dammit! :(
...oh, and about Nina Persson: sure, she looks good, but she is not very unique looks-wise, at least not over here in her home country. :highfive.gif:
colt4x5 wrote:
uh-uh. lucinda williams, spot-on.
Lucinda without the grit and soul.
skooney wrote:
Maybe S Crow and the Cowboy Junkies?
I thought it was a lost Sheryl Crow song as well :nodhead:
Hey I'm wearing a cardigan today! what other amazing coincidences has fate in store for me, I wonder...
i love this comment.
i genuinely like the cardigans and i think persson's voice is fantastic (sure, i can see the sheryl crow comments, but i think that's because they both often sing in this same key, but she's much better/easier to hear than crow's nasal quality). however, this one is a little too long imho.