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Gomez — Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Album: Liquid Skin
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6.8

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Total ratings: 1081









Released: 1999
Length: 4:59
Plays (last 30 days): 2
You can write your tunes with rhythm and blues as your alibi
You can sell your soul and lay the blame all on the passers-by
You shake your body on the TV screen
It seems to me, you'd try anything twice
And swing it out and use it as your aphrodisiac
You can give it to me, to me
Plain to see that I'll give it you back
You let it flow, let it go, there's nothing to it
Anyone can try anything twice, try anything twice

Chasing after stories that have already been told
Could not look old Son House in the eyes
Unaware you carry such a fragile load
But I've got yours, and you've got mine
It's a rhythm and blues alibi

La la la la la la la la la la laaa..
You can take a trip through your juke joint smoke-filled paradise
You can give it your all, 'cause you are walking a fine, fine line, la
You shake your booty on the TV screen
Seems to me, you'd try anything twice
You'd try anything twice
Well let me hear you now..

Chasing after stories that have already been told
Could not look old Son House in the eyes
Unaware you carry such a fragile load
And I've got yours, you've got mine
It's a rhythm and blues alibi
La la la la la
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Just a hint of Fearless in places. But I like it.
I may have posted this on a different Gomez tune, though seeing the Wiki page reminds me that I'm slack-jawed to see they're a British band.  Maybe it's the name, or the sound, the Operation Aloha connection, his voice, it all screams American to me.....I guess we really are cousins, eh?  Long Live RP and all of HUMANITY!!

Oh...i'll go +1 to 8 on this one, not my favorite Gomez track though I'm a big fan of their work from what I've heard on RP. 
Bill, thanks for turning me on to this awesome band. Never heard of them before I stumbled on to this amazing station.
Maybe this means something.
 Proclivities wrote:

There are over 40 Gomez tracks on the playlist.  
 
As there should be.
 rdo wrote:
I'd say this is a remarkable piece of song here.  One of the best evahhhhhhhhhhh!
 
rdo, sometimes you completely trash songs I absolutely love, and sometimes you speak from MY soul.

This one is the latter!

10!!


 oilydwarf wrote:
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill

 
There are over 40 Gomez tracks on the playlist.  I guess it's a matter of timing hearing them.
My favourite Gomez song and they sure have some crackers
I like Gomez.  I LOVE Gomez when Ben Ottwell sings the lead.  
 {#Cheers}oilydwarf wrote:
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill

 
...... what he said
"How We Operate" was first song of theirs that I heard. They played at Jazzfest in New Orleans some years back and this song was on a 'Fest compilation CD.
Love hearing them on RP.

 
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill
Great transition from Lee Michaels, blues. Something really 60's about this band,even as they are of this moment. Don't quite understand it but I like it.
Some sweet guitar tone on this track.
 sirdroseph wrote:


I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
 

Ben Ottewell is singing the chorus on this one, that other guy sings the verse.  I don't think any person has ever liked a song just because another person likes it.  It does not work that way.  I'd say this is a remarkable piece of song here.  One of the best evahhhhhhhhhhh!
Jack White possibly? {#Cheesygrin}

sirdroseph wrote:


Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
 


 sirdroseph wrote:


Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
 

I had to check this song because I thought it might be Eddie Vedder with Gomez....I like the voice!
 sirdroseph wrote:


I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
 

Pretty much everything off the new CD falls into the horrible category unfortunately.
 Cynaera wrote:
Every time I hear a Gomez song, they sound like somebody different. This one has shades of Ray LaMontagne.  Oh, okay. Once I win the lottery, I'ma have to get me some Gomez, too.
 

I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
 musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
 

Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
 musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
 
You hear two vocalists on this track, one singing the chorus and the other the verse, but both sound a bit like Vedder at first.   Once you listen more, you'll forget about that.  
 WonderLizard wrote:

Whoa. EssexTex's post is admittedly over the top, but yours is personal and uncalled for. Civility, yes?

  I was referring to the emoticon Tex chose to use. Nothing personal.


One of my favorite Gomez songs........Love it

Every time I hear a Gomez song, they sound like somebody different. This one has shades of Ray LaMontagne.  Oh, okay. Once I win the lottery, I'ma have to get me some Gomez, too.
 meloman wrote:
I suppose the best thing to call you is...asshole.

 
Whoa. EssexTex's post is admittedly over the top, but yours is personal and uncalled for. Civility, yes?

This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
Smug
I like this!
great song great album immaculate live band
 cattail321 wrote:
do the aussies say aweseesome....?  mind the feed  RP.. AWESOMELY ..AWESOME!!! every chance I get.tell em tune to RP...ur mind will thank you!!!{#Good-vibes}
 
If someone can translate...

{#Drunk} 
The guitar riff in this song is a great followon to "Save it For Later" from the English Beat.
This is one of my top 20 songs of all time. 10
do the aussies say aweseesome....?  mind the feed  RP.. AWESOMELY ..AWESOME!!! every chance I get.tell em tune to RP...ur mind will thank you!!!{#Good-vibes}
Going to see them next month in Asheville, NC. Yay!
 lmic wrote:
Every day they sound more like Pearl Jam, to me.
 

Really?!!
 i4niblind wrote:
Killer Awesomely Cool!  I love RP.
 
{#High-five}

Killer Awesomely Cool!  I love RP.
 EssexTex wrote:
bowel movement
  I suppose the best thing to call you is...asshole.

Every day they sound more like Pearl Jam, to me.
Gomez is another band that really shines live.  If you like their recordings at all they'll blow you away in person.
Love it. Thanks RP!
Another great tune from Gomez.
EssexTex wrote:
bowel movement
Yikes. Was that really necessary? Not cool, man.
Bumped it to a 9. Couldn't explain why, but that's okay too. c.
horstman wrote:
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
Hmm. I'll have to give How We Operate another chance perhaps. So far it just hasn't grabbed me the way In Our Gun or this one has.
kazuma wrote:
(shrug)
bowel movement
Weird, I'm looking below at the same song order and the comment I made 2 months ago...
Wow, following Save it For Later with one of my top Gomez tunes. Lucky us. Thanks Bill!
the_om wrote:
If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work! ...said Morticia Addams
laughed out loud on that one.
Tana wrote:
If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work!
...said Morticia Addams
horstman wrote:
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
I'm sure glad Bill loves Gomez, because I need my daily dose. If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work!
Even after reading the lyrics I'm not sure exactly what the message is, if any. But any song that mentions Son House is aces with me. c.
cptbuz wrote:
I'd agree with Split the Diff, but How We Operate is their best. They've stripped away the synth/dubbed noise and just play it raw. It might not have the beat per minutes of their earlier work, but I think it shows a maturity that many bands never find. Plus lyrically its their strongest complete set of songs to date...IMHO
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
ndanger666 wrote:
The title sounds like what theyll need after we lisen to this. Someone should tell these dudes to stop whining.
Yeah, it is kind of a crybaby song isn't it. Reminds me of crybaby REM somehow.
Lalalalalalaaaaaa means it's almost done?
(shrug)
The title sounds like what theyll need after we lisen to this. Someone should tell these dudes to stop whining.
horstman wrote:
This album, along with In Your Gun and Bring it On are the best that Gomez has put out. Split the Difference and How We Operate seem to lack some of that special energy that the early albums possess. Oh well, better to have made great music for a while than to not have made it at all.
I'd agree with Split the Diff, but How We Operate is their best. They've stripped away the synth/dubbed noise and just play it raw. It might not have the beat per minutes of their earlier work, but I think it shows a maturity that many bands never find. Plus lyrically its their strongest complete set of songs to date...IMHO
This album, along with In Your Gun and Bring it On are the best that Gomez has put out. Split the Difference and How We Operate seem to lack some of that special energy that the early albums possess. Oh well, better to have made great music for a while than to not have made it at all.
kaupmees wrote:
They were among the best performers at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. I am so glad I finally got to see them. Good moods, good performances, good humor, good music, good excitement. Good luck with a better DJ, btw. (The New Pornographers, the Raconteurs, and the Flaming Lips were spectacular, too.)
What a line up, lucky you I love ém!
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
yeah, you should have seen him at their show in Sac. Up in the front, all googley eyed and practically drooling on Liam's feet. It was pretty embarrassing considering I had on my RP shirt and all. kidding Bill please dont delete me!
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
They were among the best performers at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. I am so glad I finally got to see them. Good moods, good performances, good humor, good music, good excitement. Good luck with a better DJ, btw. (The New Pornographers, the Raconteurs, and the Flaming Lips were spectacular, too.)
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
Thankfully many of us are having the same love affair. Best DJ/radio anywhere, one DJ or not!
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
Blasphemy!
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
I had to bump this one up to an 8. nice little acoustic jam. I like when his voice goes to the 'third day' style in the chorus.
Very nice indeed.
Never liked Gomez much, even though I admit they are excellent musicians, but this song is nice.
I have all of Gomez' other more recent albums. Didn't know this one existed. Good tune!
Gomez is one of the best bands to emerge in the UK for a number of years, they seemed to have spent the last few years trying to break America so we see precious little of them in the UK. If you after a cracking live album Out West is pretty good especially their cover of Nick Drakes Black Eyed Dog coupled with their track Free To Run. Best listened to with the volume up and your eyes closed. I have found it on the playlist under the Album title Live in Australia, Not one I can find. Is it a bootleg?
If you ever come across this single, it also includes an acoustic version, which I think is even better--more energy and more heartfelt, methinks.
sold. I'll try anything twice.
one of my favourite albums of all time. the tracks 'Bring it On', 'Fill My Cup' and 'Devil will Ride' are all worth checking out. FOr those who plan to order, try and get the double CD with the Machismo EP. Well worth a few extra $$
LennytheB wrote:
I may have to go out and buy this one.
While you're at it, you might also want to get "Bring It On", which is the better album, IMO. This album has some of the best Gomez tracks ("Revolutionary Kind" especially), but suffers from some weak filler tracks, while "Bring It On" is strong pretty much all the way through. It's still well worth getting, though, despite my caveat. (Assuming you're talking about buying the album.)
I may have to go out and buy this one.
Nice upload. Thanks.
Ha! Rebecca added my upload right away, without putting it through LRC. One of my favourite Gomez tunes. Hope y'all like it.