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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — Rifles
Album: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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Released: 2001
Length: 4:51
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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I see the rifles coming over the hill
And if you shout maybe they stop and won't kill
But if they think like me
You'll be as dead as he

I see the lion crawling over your bed
And if you stay awake you'll walk in lead
To what you know will be
Never lets you breathe

I see no color in your eyes
I see no images at all
I see no color in your eyes
And no reflections, no earth or sky

I won't let you take him away
And I won't give to you the fires of hate
So I will never see
What you've done to me

I see no color in your eyes
I see no images at all
I see no color in your eyes
And no reflections, no earth or sky

Now you come alive
With the world at your side

I see the rifles coming over the hill
And if you shout maybe they stop and won't kill
But if they think like me
You'll be as dead as he, hesitating

I see no color in your eyes
I see no images at all
I see no color in your eyes
And no reflections no earth or sky

Now you come alive
With the world at your side
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Still astonishing, after all these years! Always love hearing the ominous atmosphere and clanging guitars in this... To me, it's a sonic tapestry done quite well!
Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
just Love this band!!!!
Specially the guitar strumming. 
Posted 2 months ago by mgrazortx    [ Reply ]
super sexy.
Posted 10 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

These guys seem to rock. 

Wonder what they are like, in a live venue.  



Saw them in Portland, OR several years ago -- they absolutely rocked. Excellent show -- they had their female drummer then & she was amazing.
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

These guys seem to rock. 

Wonder what they are like, in a live venue.  



Stellar. :-)
Posted 1 year ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

These guys seem to rock. 

Wonder what they are like, in a live venue.  


Superb. A great presence about them. Saw them in Norwich, UK about 17 years ago (OMG!)
Posted 2 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
These guys seem to rock. 

Wonder what they are like, in a live venue.  
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 MilesW wrote:

Apparently when they play, you can hear them from 40 miles away...

I hear them now.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I LIKE IT!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:

Don't you mean Madchester? And wouldn't that make it Sad Francisco?


Respect! The Bay Rocks!
Posted 2 years ago by AlienNLight    [ Reply ]
 bobringer wrote:

San Fransisco is SOOOOO the new Manchester


Don't you mean Madchester? And wouldn't that make it Sad Francisco?
Posted 2 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
I was big into "The Call" with Michael Been (Robert's father) but this band has not really done it for me. Different generation I guess. It's ok.
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
Volume knob to the absolute max.

Thank you, Misfits TV series, for showing me this gem.
Posted 3 years ago by Secretariat    [ Reply ]
 ace-marc wrote:
Bland. 3. 
 
Y'know, I gave this song a 9, and BRMC pretty much bottoms out at a 7 for me, but, yeah, I could see this if you're not into it.
Posted 3 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
I remember the first time I heard this album and I was hooked. Saw them numerous times live and love nearly all of their music, except for Baby 81 and 333, but 20 Hours from the Baby 81 Sessions is a rarely heard gem.
Posted 3 years ago by philip1    [ Reply ]
 dkwalika wrote:
I have to hear more of these guys!
 
Apparently when they play, you can hear them from 40 miles away...
Posted 3 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
I can't make my mind up about these. They're like a kind of slower Ramones, with a similar guitar driven sound, I was never a massive fan of those but they had their moments
Posted 3 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
Yep. It's good.
Posted 3 years ago by kged11    [ Reply ]
Godlike, no question.
Posted 4 years ago by Alkif    [ Reply ]
Sucko Barfo ! Every eye has colors !
Better saying you're blind...
Posted 4 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
 Stevexcess wrote:
Heard this BRMC song on Internet years back and thought wow, went on to buy every album the band have produced since. One of those bands that could be truly massive, very underrated. {#Clap}
 
You should check out The Call, lead by Robert Been's dad Michael. Unfortunately he passed a few years ago. I was introduced to them by a room mate while living in the Central Valley in the 80s. 
Posted 4 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
John Lennon all the way
 
I hear it.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of 'Climbing up the walls' by Radiohead. A solid 9 allthough!
Posted 5 years ago by bavojohannes    [ Reply ]
 Stevexcess wrote:
Heard this BRMC song on Internet years back and thought wow, went on to buy every album the band have produced since. One of those bands that could be truly massive, very underrated. {#Clap}
 
Same here. Heard this song on RP back in 2004 and it really impressed me, especially for a freshmen effort. I've bought every album since and remain impressed with all that they have done.
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
John singing Cold Turkey
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT TRACK!   
Posted 5 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
John Lennon all the way
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Bland. 3. 
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill for your MASTERFUL segue skills! From Cris Isaak Go Walking Down There to BRMC Rifles. So smooth.
Keep up the good work
Posted 5 years ago by ddehoyos    [ Reply ]
goth rock n roll in the groove of jesus and mary chain
Posted 5 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
This is one of those stand out tunes for me
Posted 5 years ago by lyndonwatkins16    [ Reply ]
 Stevexcess wrote:
Heard this BRMC song on Internet years back and thought wow, went on to buy every album the band have produced since. One of those bands that could be truly massive, very underrated. {#Clap}
 
Same actually, totally agree.
Posted 5 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Heard this BRMC song on Internet years back and thought wow, went on to buy every album the band have produced since. One of those bands that could be truly massive, very underrated. {#Clap}
Posted 6 years ago by Stevexcess    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of "Radiohead: Climbing up the walls" (OK Computer). Like it anyway!
Posted 6 years ago by bavojohannes    [ Reply ]
Become a total classic for me....just had to bump up to a 9!
Posted 6 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Listening to this, it somehow makes me thinking, they should have told The Stone Roses how to make their 2nd album (more successful).
 
Posted 7 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
Love this band. Give me a dark club and a long night.

 
Yeah, that's better than being out on a dark night and running into someone wielding a long club. Anyhow, cool tune - nice atmosphere.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I love this for the same reasons I love the High Violets.  A Bristolian 8 at least and may drift higher.
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Love this band. Give me a dark club and a long night.
Posted 7 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}digging it !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Grungee! Nice! {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:
The whole band needs a metronome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   {#Frustrated}

 
No, never! Keep that beast alive!
Posted 8 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Catatonic melodies should be reserved for Buddhist monks and their followers. Guess I'm not into this catatonic tune. Peace.
Posted 8 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
At first listen, I thought this was Silversun Pickups.
Posted 8 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
BOC to BRMC = brilliant! These are some soul-known grooves here, regardless of when...And So Began My Travels Waterboys next!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
The whole band needs a metronome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   {#Frustrated}
Posted 8 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Saw them play this track live at a gig at a smallish venue in Brighton a few years back. It is still one of my most memorable gigs. It is rare to find such raw power and talent and they provided a wall of sound to the experience that seemed impossible out of just three instruments. 

These - guys - rock.

 

 
{#Guitarist}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
?? Your ears must have different receptors to those of the Nottingham jury, as we detect no similarity at all between U2 and BRMC. Zilch, nada, niente, bubkes, naff-all. Which is a damn good thing, as BRMC are new and innovative, whereas U2 are yesterday's band living on past glories. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
 
Saw them play this track live at a gig at a smallish venue in Brighton a few years back. It is still one of my most memorable gigs. It is rare to find such raw power and talent and they provided a wall of sound to the experience that seemed impossible out of just three instruments. 

These - guys - rock.

 
Posted 9 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 whomhow wrote:
I guess, there is the reason, why this track goes just after U2 - nice imitators! 5.

 
?? Your ears must have different receptors to those of the Nottingham jury, as we detect no similarity at all between U2 and BRMC. Zilch, nada, niente, bubkes, naff-all. Which is a damn good thing, as BRMC are new and innovative, whereas U2 are yesterday's band living on past glories. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
scary-good!
 
indeedy sweetie...  love this song...  hope you are having a marvelous time right this minute...
Posted 9 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 whomhow wrote:
I guess, there is the reason, why this track goes just after U2 - nice imitators! 5.

 
You must not be familiar with their work, closer to a tame version of Jesus & Mary Chain than U2 if anything?! 
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I guess, there is the reason, why this track goes just after U2 - nice imitators! 5.
Posted 10 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Blue Oyster Cult, "Godzilla," followed by "Rifles."

Fools!  Your puny rifles cannot stop Godzilla.  We need the Oxygen Destroyer!
Posted 10 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
 Nadine wrote:
LOooooooooooooooVE brmc!

 
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to :)
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
This song is everything that is best about these jammin' guys; lush, symphonic guitar work, such understated vocals, and such POWER!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 rtwingo wrote:
Climbing up the walls, anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbtZyuOMdHI
 
Yeah, 100%, I was just trying to remember the title and then I read the comment...

...and if you get too far inside, you'll only see my reflection

Posted 11 years ago by iw3gtf    [ Reply ]
Climbing up the walls, anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbtZyuOMdHI


Posted 11 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
Channeling the Stone Roses?!!(LIKE!)
Posted 11 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
Amazing tune - one of their all time best.....of many!
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
LOooooooooooooooVE brmc!
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Looks like in the end, they won and I lost.  I love their music. BRMC, I hate you. {#Notworthy}
 

Well as you say, you win a few, lose a few, and the others sneak up behind your back
 and just kick the hole-y  bejessus outta ya, and ya love it ? ....{#Beat}
Posted 12 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
Good sex song.
Posted 13 years ago by GT66    [ Reply ]
Not bad, they should have tried a little harder to disguise the fact that this borrows heavily from "Climbing up the Walls".
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I hate that I love this band so much.  I first heard them a few years ago and dug my heels in. I'm not sure, but I think I even clapped my hands over my ears and chanted, "Lalalalala - I can't hear you! I can't hear you!" I was determined to not like their sound, because, come on - naming your band after a biker gang from a Brando movie? Incredibly arrogant. (Yeah, my rationale was lame then, and it sounds even lamer now.) {#Embarassed}

Looks like in the end, they won and I lost.  I love their music. BRMC, I hate you. {#Notworthy}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I have to hear more of these guys!
Posted 13 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
 nicolewe wrote:
{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor} Somewhat Black Angels-ish. Am liking this band more n' more.

 


Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


ABSOLUTELY! ABSOLUTELY!

 
Yes!

Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor} Somewhat Black Angels-ish

Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
Can you say "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"

no

 

ABSOLUTELY! ABSOLUTELY!

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
YEAAAAH!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Love them, going to se them in Malmo at KB soon, great!
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Great song. Love these guys.
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 anruler wrote:
Not a bad song but sounds a little too much like "Climb Up the Walls" by Radiohead for me.
 
Ah That's it - thanks, I knew it reminded me of another tune!

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Best band name in many moons. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Love BRMC. {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
 deadfdr wrote:
Can you say "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"
 

Glad to oblige: "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"
Posted 15 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
Man!  I was about to go run an errand but this song just stopped me in my tracks.  Too cool!  Kinda remind me of the Church for some reason. Not sure why, 'cause it's a different vibe altogether.  Me likey!
Posted 15 years ago by sclark    [ Reply ]
Think I'm adding to this my iTunes collection. The name throws you off completely, which is likely the point. Nice, warm rock tune.
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
federico wrote:
I'd say their music sounds exactly like their name: false.
So sad, to have such an undiscriminating ear...
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Not bad!
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
I'd say their music sounds exactly like their name: false.
Posted 16 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Bill is on a roll!
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Awesome show in Atlanta last night. They played this song and most of the songs from Baby 81. See them live if you can.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Thanks again for the BRMC. These guys are what rock 'n roll is all about.
Posted 17 years ago by Moormann    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
I say, better than Jesus and Mary Chain and Stone Roses put together.
. . . and I couldn't agree more . . .
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
this set just keeps keeping better! Thanks RP!
Posted 17 years ago by gonzafr    [ Reply ]
Hard greatness! Go BRMC!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
First time hearing them....pretty cool indeed!
Posted 17 years ago by circuitburn    [ Reply ]
scary-good!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
can you say Jesus and Mary Chain, toned down a little tiny bit?
I say, better than Jesus and Mary Chain and Stone Roses put together.
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
can you say Jesus and Mary Chain, toned down a little tiny bit? deadfdr wrote:
Can you say "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
deadfdr wrote:
Can you say "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"
no
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
For some reason I have an overwhelming urge to gaze at my shoes.
Posted 17 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
bobringer wrote:
San Fransisco is SOOOOO the new Manchester
How I wish I lived in SF, without earthquakes and rent!
Posted 17 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Can you say "Stone Roses with extra reverb?"
Posted 17 years ago by deadfdr    [ Reply ]
San Fransisco is SOOOOO the new Manchester
Posted 17 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
GaryPdx wrote:
Thanks for the BRMC, Bill. I'm on the way out the door to take in their show in Portland, OR, tonight. Rock 'n Roll lives.
you lucky bastard. . . how were they?
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Damn--it turns into a pop song. They should have turned that interesting guitar intro into a klaxon, a malevolent siren. More ominous and doomsday, and stayed with it. And some cowbell, of course!
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the BRMC, Bill. I'm on the way out the door to take in their show in Portland, OR, tonight. Rock 'n Roll lives.
Posted 18 years ago by GaryPdx    [ Reply ]
Lovin' this! Turn it up to 11, Nigel....
Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
Mmm I'd make love to this guy's voice - dark and brooding YUM
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
Not a bad song but sounds a little too much like "Climb Up the Walls" by Radiohead for me.
Posted 18 years ago by anruler    [ Reply ]
Perfect for shoe-gazing...
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Nice Pink Floyd-y feel to this one.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Nice brooding...
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
awww yeah.
Posted 18 years ago by tinkerbelly    [ Reply ]
Nice sound. Never heard, but like!
Posted 18 years ago by foppy-knight    [ Reply ]
Almost as cool as the Jesus and Mary Chain.
Posted 18 years ago by akstephens    [ Reply ]
Good sound, but more Love & Rockets than Stone Roses...or Radiohead. Maybe a touch of The Cult like around the "She Sells Sanctuary" time. Sort of that muffled guitar that could make your ears bleed if they took the muzzle off.
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
So, this is what The Cure would sound like without Robert Smith on the vocals. Not bad.
Posted 18 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
joe1 wrote:
So much worse than The Charlatans...sooo bad...boring..
It makes a lot of sense that you would like the Charlatans so much. :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
When I hear this song, I feel like I am on drugs. Or I should be. And that's a good thing.
Posted 19 years ago by cherylg4    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
briandel wrote:
New B.R.M.C. coming in September. And their tour makes a stop at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS.
Cannot wait... they are simply brilliant
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
This song has that sound that says "Stay out of the way or you will be destroyed. ... And for that matter, don't even stand too close."
Posted 20 years ago by smillersmiller    [ Reply ]
New B.R.M.C. coming in September. And their tour makes a stop at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS.
Posted 20 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Carissa: This song resides in some secret Ninth Circle of Coolness inside my head, where only a very select few are allowed entrance. (Al Pacino, Anton Corbijn, and Tom Waits are a few of the privileged guests. And now, B.R.M.C.)
Love Anton Corbijn!!! ANd, wow, this song is pretty great as well. Never heard of them. Must check out the CD.
Posted 20 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
I saw B.R.M.C. opening for Spiritualized about a year ago. Even though I still love Spiritualized more, B.R.M.C. gives a much better live show. Love them, love them.
Posted 20 years ago by araenel    [ Reply ]