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Supergrass — Low C
Album: Road To Rouen
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:09
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The loneliness at times
I can feel it open wide
I can wander through the past
And believe it for a while

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh

The things we used to have
Are fading all too fast
Like a castle in the sand
Well some things they're meant to last

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh

I wonder if I'd care
If I saw you again
Would you hurt me like before
Or would happiness be there

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
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This song was playing on RP when I accidentally had two browser windows open, and one had a delay of about one second behind the other,- and the playback sounded spot-on like some experimental Beatles track. 

I didn't event catch it for a full minute.
Posted 8 months ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
My favourite track of theirs is "Fin". Very John Lennonesque.
Posted 1 year ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
 primm wrote:
{#Bananapiano} I think john would like it !


Ok, I need to reply to this 6 year old comment, because that banana dances in the perfect rythm!!
Posted 1 year ago by Kasimausi    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

Despite the obvious influences, Supergrass still has a very distinctive sound.  One of the most under-rated bands I can think of. 




I'm hearing more than a hint of Marc Bolan in this track.
Posted 1 year ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
I've always loved and admired the great sound and catchy musical genius of Supergrass; their music has a familiar, eternal groove...
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 ice-9 wrote:



Beatles, yes, but I think much closer to George than John.  


Sounds like John singing a Harrison song
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 hempmandan wrote:

John Lennon where are ypu?
 




Beatles, yes, but I think much closer to George than John.  
Posted 3 years ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.


John wrote many great songs post Beatles. Maybe you should actually listen to his L.P.s
Posted 3 years ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
Tinges of "Oh Yoko"
I love it.
Posted 3 years ago by doktorkev    [ Reply ]
One of the lesser known / popular Supergrass songs. Bunch a ugly bastards if I may add 
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
I live on the road to Rouen - 182 or if you're in a hurry A150 
Posted 3 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 dublanica wrote:

I thought this was a John Lennon solo song I had never heard before.  Interesting!



It almost has a Lennon/ Harrison vibe.  A collaboration when neither, was trying to hit a home run.  Not a negative to Supergrass , this is an 8 all day long.
Posted 3 years ago by intheworks    [ Reply ]
 jambo wrote:

whoa, dude. put down your bat and listen to imagine. 



Chill. He did write "most" not "all". I would probably say, better than some of the crap John wrote post Beatles, so I kind of agree with oldsaxon.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Ok, but remember its all about the curing.......oh! wrong site......
Posted 4 years ago by islanduo    [ Reply ]
I was gonna say, "that sounds like a low-tuned guitar," then I noticed the song title. 
Posted 4 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
I thought this was a John Lennon solo song I had never heard before.  Interesting!
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
All the tracks I've heard from this punfully titled* album are nice. Which is a pity as the earlier Supergrass albums were far from "nice" - raw edgy quirky and a lot more fun and kickass. I've driven the highway in France through Rouen... it too is nice; safe and bland.
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Low C, does that have any thing to do with Low T?
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.
 
whoa, dude. put down your bat and listen to imagine. 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

I guess if you are trying to copy you might as well go for the best

 
This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.
Posted 6 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Despite the obvious influences, Supergrass still has a very distinctive sound.  One of the most under-rated bands I can think of. 
Posted 6 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano} I think john would like it !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
ahhhh -

Spring time and Supergrass - a great combo that goes great together. 
Posted 7 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
I hear Julian.
Posted 7 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Great album!
 
Posted 8 years ago by Gloriastacholy    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

my thoughts exactly!

 
Ditto
Posted 8 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
wonderful
Posted 8 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 hempmandan wrote:
John Lennon where are ypu?
 
 
my thoughts exactly!
Posted 8 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
Channelling Dr. Winston O'Boogie. He read the news today. Oh, boy.

 
I guess if you are trying to copy you might as well go for the best
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Beatles-esque {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Channelling Dr. Winston O'Boogie. He read the news today. Oh, boy.
Posted 9 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I remember that kind of ethereal, yet entirely physical 'high'....
Posted 9 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song - great use use of acoustic guitar and piano.  
Also a great video for this song, if you happen to be interested.
{#Laughing} 
Posted 9 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
John Lennon where are ypu?
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 ycb661 wrote:
 copymonkey wrote:
Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
 ditto



 
With a Pink Floyd album cover...
Posted 10 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous....!! {#Heartkiss}
Posted 10 years ago by d48m02h    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
 ditto


Posted 12 years ago by ycb661    [ Reply ]
John > take this brother > may it serve you well
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 Propayne wrote:
If your a fan of Supergrass and appreciate similar music from a band that is long lived, check out Sloan.

They are about to release the 10th album of their 20 year career, "The Double Cross". 
 
Alas. . . from the 11th June 2011, Supergrass were no more. . . shame.
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
This album is both good and important—it does it all, and its influence continues.
Posted 13 years ago by TheOtherNY    [ Reply ]
If your a fan of Supergrass and appreciate similar music from a band that is long lived, check out Sloan.

They are about to release the 10th album of their 20 year career, "The Double Cross". 
Posted 13 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
Sometimes I still don't get bands. I mean, these guys cut the album of their lives and promptly break up over the perennial "musical differences." That sucks.
 
Agree, but it really makes me appreciate all the more the ones that stayed together.


Posted 13 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Sometimes I still don't get bands. I mean, these guys cut the album of their lives and promptly break up over the perennial "musical differences." That sucks.
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
Channelling John—without the edge.
 
from U2?
Posted 14 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Channelling John—without the edge.
Posted 14 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
The whole album kicks butt.
 
I totally agree.  And if not for RP, I never would have bought it.

Posted 14 years ago by kevinc    [ Reply ]
The whole album kicks butt.
Posted 14 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 mamerjamer wrote:
Great video for this song - check it out on YouTube - Search "Supergrass Low C"
 

Can do.




Posted 14 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
I think this song is underrated. The music and lyrics build great images of nostalgia.
Posted 14 years ago by Mpayan    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like the beatles...which is a good thing, of course.
Posted 14 years ago by ra990    [ Reply ]
Great video for this song - check it out on YouTube - Search "Supergrass Low C"
Posted 14 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing this CD, and everything on it sounds good. Maybe I should buy it, huh?
Posted 14 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
This evocates a mixture between Lennon and Harrison, somehow (that voice)


Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
crapy song
Posted 15 years ago by gorgi    [ Reply ]
They have a new album out. It's much more rockin than Road to Rouen. I like it a lot more. Reminds me of their older material.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
YES BRMC !! artmaven wrote:

Yep. I hear the BRMC in this and I hear the occasional Lennon in Howl which has seldom left the CD changer in my car.
 


Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Life forms all have influences. This is really enjoyable music that appears to be made by people who enjoy making it. I thank RP for exposing me to this band and this album.
Posted 16 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
TexasAggies wrote:
I really enjoy this album, another RP enlightenment! They obviously take influence from The Beatles, as well as many other places. I don't think they're overtly copying anyone, just trying to capture some of the same elements, with success. Well produced music, IMO. It's definitely one of my top 20 album purchases of the last couple years.
Completely agree. The first time I listened to them, I thought The Beatles meet Pink Floyd
Posted 16 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy this album, another RP enlightenment! They obviously take influence from The Beatles, as well as many other places. I don't think they're overtly copying anyone, just trying to capture some of the same elements, with success. Well produced music, IMO. It's definitely one of my top 20 album purchases of the last couple years.
Posted 16 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
I think Lennon would approve. 8
Vladamier Ulyitch?
Posted 16 years ago by natebett    [ Reply ]
I think Lennon would approve. 8
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
azdcryan wrote:
What's so wrong with wanting to aspire to greatness?
Well said, my friend.
Posted 16 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Who wants to be the Beatles? Anyone? Oh, Supergrass -- you have your hand raised? You want to be the Beatles? NO!! You will never be the Beatles!!!
What's so wrong with wanting to aspire to greatness? children wish to be like their role models artists wish to be like the masters musicians wish to be like the greats and on and on... sounding like the Beatles is a great compliment as far as I can tell...if you're into the Beatles sound. sounding like Otis Redding, or Marvin Gay, or Brian Wilson, or John Mayall, or Herbie Hancock, or Wynton Marsalis, or Charles Mingus, or John Coltrane... painting like Monet, or Klimt, or Kandinsky, or Van Dyke, or Rothko... playing like Tiger, or Ripken, or Unitas, or Pele... living like MLK, or Ghandi, or Ben Franklin, or Carnegie, or whatever diety you choose for that matter writing like RW Emerson, or PD Eastman, or Frost, or, Samuel Clemens... and on and on...you get my point. whatever you aspire to or believe in, right? isn't this how we define greatness to some degree? if no one ever grooved on the work of those we collectively consider great...wouldn't those supposed "greats" just have been masturbating all along? i would guess that one could only hope to someday be referred to as "sounds like, or writes like, or lives like, or plays like **insert supposed greatness here**"...what a statement of high regard...assuming you're not a gimmicky, no-talent hack of course.
Posted 16 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
starfishNcoffee wrote:
me 4!
5! (Expecting UltraNurd to say 720)
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
me three.
me 4!
Posted 16 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
Kristi wrote:
That is exactly what I was just thinking.
me three.
Posted 16 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
God, everytime I hear this I think its a young Lennon.
That is exactly what I was just thinking.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
buckeyes wrote:
Anyone else hear Fire Lake by Bob Seger?
Every time I hear the intro, I have this heart-stopping moment when I'm terrified it might actually BE that detestable song... So glad it isn't!
Posted 17 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
Who wants to be the Beatles? Anyone? Oh, Supergrass -- you have your hand raised? You want to be the Beatles? NO!! You will never be the Beatles!!!
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hear Fire Lake by Bob Seger?
Posted 17 years ago by buckeyes    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Great album, end to end.
yep. Heard it on RP first
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Great album, end to end.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
if you get a chance to see Supergrass live.......go for it, they put on an awesome live show! Just saying...
Posted 17 years ago by imille    [ Reply ]
Totally bland.
Posted 17 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
God, everytime I hear this I think its a young Lennon.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Is it Supergrass or rather Supertramp...?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
I think the backing female vocals are processed through a Leslie Speaker (or a Leslie simulator).
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
I just bought this album after hearing a couple of tunes here on RP. The whole album is great, except I don't really see how the song "Coffee In The Pot" belongs on the album. It's growing on me, but I don't get that song.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Huh. Sounds like a lost Beatles/Lennon track again...must be Supergrass.
Posted 17 years ago by PacificRed    [ Reply ]
bindi wrote:
Definitely my favorite John Lennon song
weird. i thought it sounded like lennon, too.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
"Who wants to go to Fire Lake..."
Yuh huh.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Definitely my favorite John Lennon song
Posted 17 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
Me too....I even refreshed the website thinking it wasn't showing the next tune properly....
Posted 18 years ago by bwcyclist    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
It could be Julian...
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
Posted 18 years ago by BradAl    [ Reply ]
pedro wrote:
My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
Not that you asked; I'd supercede OutKast with King Crimson's Starless and Bible Black (or "Red" if you like really angry music; never mind that pussy rap sound, it wont last)
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
pedro wrote:
Friday night, my friends and I had a discussion at our favorite pub patio. "What five albums would you bring if you were stranded on a desert island?" Double discs and "greatest hits" compilations were allowed. My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
THE LAMB, INDEED !!!
Posted 18 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Friday night, my friends and I had a discussion at our favorite pub patio. "What five albums would you bring if you were stranded on a desert island?" Double discs and "greatest hits" compilations were allowed. My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
Wow, wish I could channel Lennon like this !
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Supergrass is damn good.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
guiguy wrote:
*snip* . . . combined with a little BMRC inflections....kinda grooves in a hypnotic way, like it.
Yep. I hear the BRMC in this and I hear the occasional Lennon in Howl which has seldom left the CD changer in my car.
Posted 18 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
wah!! I thought this was a beatles song coming on! Scared the poo out of me. Man! It's catchy though.
Posted 18 years ago by aly25    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Thought the same thing!
Yep, me too!
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
Ubaldo wrote:
Thought this was John Lennon coming on.
Thought the same thing!
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Thought this was John Lennon coming on.
Posted 18 years ago by Ubaldo    [ Reply ]
rixtar99 wrote:
Started to really like it. Then it went on a little too long. 5
This is about where I am.
Posted 18 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
I wonder if I've turned some sort of corner. I thought this sounded like Ween. Lennon didn't even occur to me.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
cool stuff - like 'em more everytime I hear soemthing new
Posted 18 years ago by JGD    [ Reply ]
andersja wrote:
Sounds a little bit like what John Lennon and the boys would be doing if they were still with us.
Exactly what I thought, combined with a little BMRC inflections....kinda grooves in a hypnotic way, like it.
Posted 18 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
Sounds a little bit like what John Lennon and the boys would be doing if they were still with us.
Posted 18 years ago by andersja    [ Reply ]
photos from their D.C. show: https://flickr.com/photos/leafblower/archives/date-posted/2006/02/13/
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
remaining tour dates: Feb. 16: Atlanta (the Loft) Feb. 18: Dallas (Trees) Feb. 19: Austin , Texas (Parish) Feb. 21: Tempe , Ariz. (Clubhouse) Feb. 22: Los Angeles (Avalon) Feb. 23: San Francisco (Great American Music Hall) Feb. 25: Seattle (Showbox) Feb. 26: Vancouver (Commodore Ballroom)
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
they were fantastic at the 9:30 Club this past snowy Sunday in D.C. go out to see them in your neck of the woods!
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
Started to really like it. Then it went on a little too long. 5
Posted 18 years ago by rixtar99    [ Reply ]
Wow could've swore that was Lennon's voice I heard...very cool
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Been hearing alot of Supergrass on RP....very Beatle-esch. Is that Julian?
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
"Who wants to go to Fire Lake..." Oh, wait. Nevermind. It's John Lennon. Oh, wait. Nevermind.
Posted 18 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
great video: https://exodus.interoutemediaservices.com/deliverMedia.asp?id=1907467e-f3bf-430c-aeaa-6ddfead57d20&delivery=stream
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
Such a gorgeous song...
Posted 18 years ago by HomeGreauxn    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a lost Lennon track, for sure. How else would I know it's Supergrass?
Posted 18 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
This sounds a lot like Lennon.
Sure does.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
One of the few major uk bands of the indie/britpop generation that have truly stood the test of time. A tribute to their ability to evolve musically from those early times. A far cry from the early days but a damn good far cry!
Posted 18 years ago by savodump    [ Reply ]
I think Supergrass is just... super!
Posted 18 years ago by Paco3000    [ Reply ]
pedro wrote:
North American tour 2006: Feb. 6: Toronto (Kool Haus) Feb. 7: Montreal (La Tulipe) Feb. 9: New York (Webster Hall) Feb. 10: Boston (Paradise Rock Club) Feb. 11: Philadelphia (Theatre of Living Arts) Feb. 12: Washington , D.C. (9:30 Club) Feb. 14: Chicago (Vic Theatre ) Feb. 16: Atlanta (the Loft) Feb. 18: Dallas (Trees) Feb. 19: Austin , Texas (Parish) Feb. 21: Tempe , Ariz. (Clubhouse) Feb. 22: Los Angeles (Avalon) Feb. 23: San Francisco (Great American Music Hall) Feb. 25: Seattle (Showbox) Feb. 26: Vancouver (Commodore Ballroom)
Thanks--I'm there.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
For a current band, these guys sure capture the retro spirit effectively. They sound like something we should have heard on the late night Bleaker Street radio show...Did anybody else used to listen to that in the late 60s, early 70s?
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
pedro wrote:
North American tour 2006: ... Feb. 12: Washington , D.C. (9:30 Club) ...
sweet
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
This sounds a lot like Lennon.
I zipped to the song comments, thinking it was some "lost" song Yoko released!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I am liking it I think...
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]