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Michael Penn — Try
Album: Resigned
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Released: 1997
Length: 3:04
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I picked up that something of it
I could still try to make
Then watch me blink and overlook
What I undertake
'Til I don't try
I don't try
and I don't want to try to anymore

I would choose to accuse you
Strike the fire
Issue a decree
Ask you why
Watch you take the fifth as I
Give you the third degree

But I don't try
I don't try
I don't want to try you anymore
I don't try to anymore
I won't try you anymore

With a witness dismisses it's adjourned
And by heart the only rope that it's learned is
Mercifully do not prolong
If the way I'm rubbing you is wrong

That is why I kept away so
I'd look strange at your door
In my way, in a nutshell
I don't try
I won't try
I don't want to try you anymore
I can't try to anymore
I can't try you anymore
I don't try
(nine!)
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10/10 for tortoise hearts comment; 2/10 for Crowded House wannabe song.
Posted 13 years ago by raelic    [ Reply ]
 winter wrote:
I hear you. But you gotta get over it. I mean, do I boycott every Michael Douglas film, throw pigs' blood and tortoise hearts at him at the premieres, and send daily 5000-word letters full of adolescent angst and lurid erotic poetry to Catherine Zeta-Jones? Wait a minute - yeah, I do. OK, never mind. Do your own thing.
 
I HAD to bring this comment back - Winter, you just crack me up.  I love Michael Penn's music - he's able to put a twist on any subject matter and be serious and silly at the same time.  Quite a gift... {#Mrgreen}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 lostindetroit wrote:
I think he's got that pop sensibility that is shared with artists like Elliott Smith, Matthew Sweet, and even Ben Folds.
 
Definitely a Matthew Sweet thing going on here.

Posted 13 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
Gotta say I really like this guy. Also like his taste in women!!
 
you are most correct sir...
Posted 13 years ago by muse_Kidd    [ Reply ]
Someone needs to upload March (1989), please.
Posted 14 years ago by Jim__Sheila    [ Reply ]
The cover must be a reference to the cult BBC TV series The Prisoner, featuring Patrick McGoohan as a secret agent who resigns and is then kidnapped to a strange village. The opening sequence shows lines of filing cabinets with 'Resigned' written on them. More detail at Wikipedia.

Be seeing you :o)
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Gotta say I really like this guy. Also like his taste in women!!
Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Thank you for jarring my memory, I use to love Michael Penn!! {#Roflol} - He's been around a long time, and definitely unsung. 

Posted 15 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
can't help it. still like it.
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
meh. How uninspired and boring.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
His website is attractive when it comes to look but it's crap when it comes to getting infos.
Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
One of the very few Beatles songs I've ever liked! Oh wait..
Posted 16 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
Farquwaar wrote:
Here's a guy who should be a superstar!!! Always interesting, imaginative and unique...
I agree... I don't know about superstar, but I think he is hugely under rated and very talented. These days superstar status seems to be reserved for crap pop stars with a few exceptions.
Posted 17 years ago by YourNameHere    [ Reply ]
Here's a guy who should be a superstar!!! Always interesting, imaginative and unique...
Posted 17 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
Sounds like one of the brothers Finn, listen to those cords ... I thought this was a recent Split Enz song or something (they reformed to tour)
Posted 18 years ago by Ennis    [ Reply ]
psycholynx wrote:
I'll play Footloose.
"Let's hear it for the boy..."
Posted 18 years ago by IceNine    [ Reply ]
Here's an article on Chris if anybody is interested... https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4645862.stm
Posted 18 years ago by gonzafr    [ Reply ]
IceNine wrote:
Dead at only 40 years old. They haven't released the cause of death yet, but whatever it was, it's still pretty sad. I think I'll go home and watch Reservoir Dogs tonight.
I'll play Footloose.
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
RIP Chris Penn - found dead today
Dead at only 40 years old. They haven't released the cause of death yet, but whatever it was, it's still pretty sad. I think I'll go home and watch Reservoir Dogs tonight.
Posted 18 years ago by IceNine    [ Reply ]
RIP Chris Penn - found dead today
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
I'm torn by this; I hate Micheal Penn because he married Aimmee Mann - I just know she'd dig me if she got to know me. But I loved this whole album before I knew it was the man who stole my Mann. What to do?!?
I hear you. But you gotta get over it. I mean, do I boycott every Michael Douglas film, throw pigs' blood and tortoise hearts at him at the premieres, and send daily 5000-word letters full of adolescent angst and lurid erotic poetry to Catherine Zeta-Jones? Wait a minute - yeah, I do. OK, never mind. Do your own thing.
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
I'm torn by this; I hate Micheal Penn because he married Aimmee Mann - I just know she'd dig me if she got to know me. But I loved this whole album before I knew it was the man who stole my Mann. What to do?!?
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
I think he's got that pop sensibility that is shared with artists like Elliott Smith, Matthew Sweet, and even Ben Folds.
Posted 18 years ago by lostindetroit    [ Reply ]
I guess if I have nothing nice to say I should not say anything... How did this make the RP playlist and it has an average rating of 7??
Posted 18 years ago by red04star    [ Reply ]
hitz wrote:
He never had talent until he Married Aimee Mann. He still doesn't have any, but he is married to Aimee Mann.
Well, that ain't a bag gig, now is it?
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
well I like it. so there. the music says plenty & I don't give a rat's a-- about the rest. justin timberlake? you must be joking. matthew sweet is more like what I'm thinking.
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Outstanding! Great record. The influence Brendan O'Brien had here is marked.
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
hitz wrote:
He never had talent until he Married Aimee Mann. He still doesn't have any, but he is married to Aimee Mann.
You're entitled to an opinion, even if I don't share it. You say it with such certaintly... that doesn't make your opinion fact though. I believe Michael Penn is quite talented. Yes, his songs have been hit or miss, but his "March" CD has some excellent writing on it, well deserving of praise. Several of his songs since then have been quite good, IMHO. Yes, I agree that Aimee is probably a better songwriter.... but saying that doesn't mean Michael Penn's accomplishments are any less significant.
Posted 19 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
hitz wrote:
No the reason is Mann has Talent Penn doesn't. When the record companies where knocking on the door both sold out and played the game. When they stopped knocking / when Aimee's writing wasn't as good she was not selling out. Now she has grown as a writter and is not selling out when they are knocking again. Bottom line, they both bowed to record companies. Aimee is not selling out now and nobody cares what Penn does.
Aimee was 15 the first time around. Doesn't count.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
I'm sure Justin Timberlake could use a few more fans.
OK, I'll volunteer. I hate to think of JT reduced to grabbing off JJ's clothes for a living.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Ok, attention morons below! Michael Penn is a very talented songwriter who has refused to give into the bullsh*t the music industry is all about. Perhaps mainstream radio is where your comments and ears belong. I'm sure Justin Timberlake could use a few more fans. This song is excellent!
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Hmm, never gave much thought to Michael Penn until I heard him today and yesterday on RadioParadise. This guy is way overlooked if you ask me (or did he rocket to stardom while I wasn't looking or something?).
He never had talent until he Married Aimee Mann. He still doesn't have any, but he is married to Aimee Mann.
Posted 20 years ago by hitz    [ Reply ]
hanuman wrote:
One of the reasons Penn (and his wife Aimee Mann, to a lesser extent) haven't been as successful as they deserve is that they refuse to bow to record companies, preferring to retain complete control over their creative output. These days, integrity has a price; I'm thankful they've chosen to pay it.
No the reason is Mann has Talent Penn doesn't. When the record companies where knocking on the door both sold out and played the game. When they stopped knocking / when Aimee's writing wasn't as good she was not selling out. Now she has grown as a writter and is not selling out when they are knocking again. Bottom line, they both bowed to record companies. Aimee is not selling out now and nobody cares what Penn does.
Posted 20 years ago by hitz    [ Reply ]
You're a fugging idiot. You think the bandwidth to do this is free? How about the royalty payments? The legal fees? You think the guy is making a comfortable living doing this? Try it for yourself and see how easy and "almost free" it is. Asstool.
I sincerely home they are making good money off of this. This station is fantastic - so much better than anything on the commercial airways. If they can figure out how to make a killing out of this then more will follow. GO RP!
Posted 20 years ago by sergeant_x    [ Reply ]
One of the reasons Penn (and his wife Aimee Mann, to a lesser extent) haven't been as successful as they deserve is that they refuse to bow to record companies, preferring to retain complete control over their creative output. These days, integrity has a price; I'm thankful they've chosen to pay it.
Originally Posted by lily33: nope. just way overlooked IMHO, too. i'm glad you like the two you've heard. i'd suggest picking up Resigned. :) i was glad i did.
Posted 21 years ago by hanuman    [ Reply ]
Indeed. ImFallingDown-- if you don't like it, don't listen. But in any case, quitcher bitchin'!
Originally Posted by drover: You're a fugging idiot. You think the bandwidth to do this is free? How about the royalty payments? The legal fees? You think the guy is making a comfortable living doing this? Try it for yourself and see how easy and "almost free" it is. Asstool.
Posted 21 years ago by hanuman    [ Reply ]
Yeah, this is fine -- my kind of tune. Gotta have a power pop sensibility and some jangly hooks to get you through the day.
Posted 21 years ago by chasboco    [ Reply ]
I liked the song.
Posted 21 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ImFallingDown: Tue Jun 04 17:40:57 By: ImFallingDown Location: Lowest Heights HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN "RADIOPARADISE:" 1. Ask for listener donations, threatening them with commercials if they don't contribute. Then, brag about your travels all over the world, financed by....? 2. Demand that listeners upload files @ 192 bps, even though you only broadcast @ 128 bps.This: a)Gives you source material to re-broadcast free of charge, thus making the contributions in 1. (above) go even farther. b)increases your personal music collectionalmost free. START TODAY!
You're a fugging idiot. You think the bandwidth to do this is free? How about the royalty payments? The legal fees? You think the guy is making a comfortable living doing this? Try it for yourself and see how easy and "almost free" it is. Asstool.
Posted 21 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
And March is still a great album all these years later.
Posted 21 years ago by curtisls    [ Reply ]
Hmm, never gave much thought to Michael Penn until I heard him today and yesterday on RadioParadise. This guy is way overlooked if you ask me (or did he rocket to stardom while I wasn\'t looking or something?).
Posted 21 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]