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Buffalo Tom — Soda Jerk
Album: Big Red Letter Day
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:23
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Watch an eyeball
Take a free fall
At the mention of a name
In its socket
And like a rocket
Rises just the same

Could my eyelids
(could my eye)
Cover what I did
The shuttin of the door
And could these ceilings
Contain my feelings
Me down on the floor

Jerked my fountain
Ice cream mountains
I suppose I'm just too late
Form a line here
Think I'll die here
These people nauseate me

But if my patience
Were a spaceship
High up in orbit
I would rise here
Hypnotized here
Risen from where I sit

A solid angle
My legs do dangle
Off the counter's edge
Soft words spoken
Promises broken
I Close my eyes instead

But could my eyelids
Cover what I did
The shuttin' of the door
Could these ceilings
Contain my feelings
Me down on the floor
Me down on the floor
Me down on the floor
Me down on the floor
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 kingart wrote:

Never even HEARD of these dudes before. Now this is a candidate for the pod.
Donna the Buffalo. Grant Lee Buffalo. Buffalo Tom. All and only on RP, at least for me. Is there a theme to this?
 

Time to go out and graze the prairie.

Posted 2 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
As I sit looking out over Boston Harbor on a Friday,,,, listening to my hometown Boys on a lazy Friday...........great song heading into a weekend. ...
Posted 4 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
plenty good music from Buffalo Tom. 👍
Posted 5 years ago by lavaracer    [ Reply ]
https://consequenceofsound.net...
Posted 5 years ago by JckTorance    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:

That's a little harsh.  Give a guy from Italy a break.

 
Not harsh. He's talking cr@p whatever the mother tongue
 
Rocking an 8
Posted 5 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
Replacement(s)
Posted 7 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
 not-a-fish wrote:
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo...many good memories!  Including My So-Called Life!

 
HERE is the fateful scene....this never happened to me....
Posted 7 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
 wtango wrote:



 
That's a little harsh.  Give a guy from Italy a break.
Posted 7 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Back in College, Boston 1992.  Hanging in Alston on Mass Ave.  Good times, awesome music.
 
Posted 7 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]

Yummy kick ass stuff  from the 90's on a Friday ,,,, go Bill;

And from my home town to boot.


Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 bttcld66 wrote:
All the instruments are knead to produce annoying noise

 

Posted 8 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
All the instruments are knead to produce annoying noise
Posted 8 years ago by bttcld66    [ Reply ]

Good Stuff!


Posted 8 years ago by JckTorance    [ Reply ]
 KaraokeVox wrote:
 this is not REDDIT.


 

Posted 8 years ago by eche    [ Reply ]
 KaraokeVox wrote:
 this is not REDDIT.
 

Posted 9 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:


  this is not REDDIT.

Posted 9 years ago by KaraokeVox    [ Reply ]
still a great song ,,,for me,,,for the rest of ,,,ehhh who cares
Posted 10 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
I loved this the first time I heard it in 1993 -- the happiest period in my life.  Then, it all went to hell.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

Posted 10 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Absolute rubbish.
Posted 10 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
Never even HEARD of these dudes before. Now this is a candidate for the pod.
Donna the Buffalo. Grant Lee Buffalo. Buffalo Tom. All and only on RP, at least for me. Is there a theme to this?
 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Wow! I forgot how much I love this song and this album!  I haven't listened to it in ten years and it was in HEAVY rotation when new.  when this came out two weeks didn't pass without a great new album coming out.  Today?  not so much.
Posted 12 years ago by kremfresch    [ Reply ]
 samrex wrote:
Getting old sucks, but the sound track is ok.
 
This comment is great...  Almost makes all the grey in my goatee worth it.  Good thing I started shaving my head before I could see my hair getting thin.

Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 samrex wrote:
These guys still play the Paradise in Boston a couple times a year.  I go and see the same crowd from twenty years ago singing along to this one.  Getting old sucks, but the sound track is ok.
 

I think I saw you there,
Posted 12 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Ok , so now you are bringing me back to a concert years ago and another great summer. 
So much fun...... 
Posted 12 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite groups from the 90's, great to hear them on RP! Please play some tracks from Let Me Come Over.
Posted 12 years ago by alaken    [ Reply ]
These guys still play the Paradise in Boston a couple times a year.  I go and see the same crowd from twenty years ago singing along to this one.  Getting old sucks, but the sound track is ok.
Posted 13 years ago by samrex    [ Reply ]
 Rickvee wrote:
In an alternate, i.e. better, universe, this song would have been a #1 hit. Great power pop.
 

In alll the many years I've been listening to music, I could never figure out why I liked the songs that I did.
I recently figured it out... They're all Power Pop!  {#Jump}
Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Just had a show with these guys at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston last Friday.  Great band.  Great guys.  Always a good time when they play out.
Posted 13 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before, nor have I heard Hüsker-Du (although I've heard of them.)  I really like this song!  The solid beat reminds me a little of a slowed down "I Need to Know" by Tom Petty and the Homewreckers. And, how funny that it's being followed by a Tom Petty song... {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

If only.
 
I like this song a lot but I'd have to knock it down a few pegs if I have to put Hüsker Dü on the 1–10 scale.

 

You beat me to it - it's a kinder, gentler Husker Du!
Posted 13 years ago by bbryan    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
Why is it that every time I hear the opening notes of this song I think its going to be Husker Du?
 
If only.
 
I like this song a lot but I'd have to knock it down a few pegs if I have to put Hüsker Dü on the 1–10 scale.

Posted 13 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Why is it that every time I hear the opening notes of this song I think its going to be Husker Du?
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
Good old days...
Posted 13 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
Hahahahaha My So Called Life Soundtrack!
Posted 13 years ago by j2e1n9    [ Reply ]
like it was said in one film, "with the emphasis on 'jerk'" ;-))
Posted 13 years ago by vinv    [ Reply ]
diggin it...
Posted 14 years ago by santafex5    [ Reply ]
Reminds me (and obviously others) of some great bands!   I hear a little Bodeans in there too.
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Harmonies and jangly guitar right out of early R.E.M. Most Excellent.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Wow, this really sounds like 1993.
Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
qSounds a little Joe Jackson-ish.
Posted 15 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo...many good memories!  Including My So-Called Life!
Posted 15 years ago by not-a-fish    [ Reply ]
Yay!  It's been a while since I heard this one.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
good to hear the very underrated BT on RP. A hard workig, solid band with a good catalog
Posted 15 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
Reminds me somewhat of the English band XTC (Making plans for Nigel, Senses working overtime etc). Not half bad.
Posted 15 years ago by dave_porter    [ Reply ]
Holy college drunkeness!!
EDIT: I guess I was out of college by the time this came out—but I still acted like I was in college for quite a while after.

Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
THANK YOU!!!
Posted 15 years ago by speakerman    [ Reply ]
7->8 {#Angel}

Posted 15 years ago by ask    [ Reply ]
laramieu wrote:
That album cover is just TOO freaky!
HONEY...YOU DON'T KNOW fREAKY!!!!! TRUST ME! Alb art don't make the music..it just tries to grab your,and say HEY buy me.......
Posted 15 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
In an alternate, i.e. better, universe, this song would have been a #1 hit. Great power pop.
Posted 16 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
That album cover is just TOO freaky!
Posted 16 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
High school song....been a while :)
Kids.
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Great album, great memories!
Posted 16 years ago by garthwb    [ Reply ]
RP should add 'Rachael' by Buffalo Tom to the playlist! First time I ever saw these guys MORPHINE with Mark Sandman was the opening band.
Posted 16 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
High school song....been a while :)
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Wicked pissah album as we say back East. Not the best song on the record, but I'll take it. Great band that was never going to be loved by the mainstream music buying public. I guess that's why RP will always have a home for them.
Posted 16 years ago by Hodgie    [ Reply ]
I know this track from the My So Called Life soundtrack CD, which is quite good.
Posted 16 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this one in years. Good song.
Posted 16 years ago by mnmrosen    [ Reply ]
rtkmusic wrote:
I hear those opening chords and start to smile...what a surprising way to kick off the morning! Can't get enough of this one...
I never seem to get tired of this song, even after repeated plays.
Posted 16 years ago by SPACEDOG    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
it works. Kinda like it. can get the house cleaned up!
Posted 16 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
qosforever wrote:
New album? I thought they were retired
I guess you could say on hiatus, but the word is the new album is done & will be released this year(2007). Hoping for a tour to follow.
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
nice to hear some Buffalo Tom on RP. Don't know anything about them, but discoverd them on emusic, and have enjoyd their work.
Posted 17 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
FilmSurgeon wrote:
Still hoping for that new album in the (next) new year....
New album? I thought they were retired
Posted 17 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
FilmSurgeon wrote:
Great album from a great band. Hoping for a new album in the new year!
Still hoping for that new album in the (next) new year....
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
Now THAT's more like it! Buffalo Tom--underrated, underplayed, but muy talented. Love 'em. Let's hear "Birdbrain"...
Posted 17 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
I hear those opening chords and start to smile...what a surprising way to kick off the morning! Can't get enough of this one...
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Nah, it doesn't do it for me. I just seems to be grating on my eardrums...
Posted 17 years ago by Smitix    [ Reply ]
excellent song from a chronically underrated band. 9. couple more buffalo tom songs could stand to be uploaded (taillightsfade, staples, velvetroof, porchlight...from letmecomeover--some examples)
Posted 17 years ago by supergroverx    [ Reply ]
Rickvee wrote:
Awesome tune. This album is one of the best from the 90s.
just what I was thinking!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Love them! 9 And my first request, to boot! Thanks Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by SlamAdams    [ Reply ]
Awesome tune. This album is one of the best from the 90s.
Posted 18 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
Thanks to whomever uploaded this darling little track. Deeee lish.
Your welcome sweetiie.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Now, I know people say this a lot, but this really DOES sound like Oasis.
Posted 18 years ago by kult    [ Reply ]
My fave Buffalo Tom album and tune
Posted 18 years ago by tim_ontario    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP. I needed that.
Posted 18 years ago by samrex    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to snoopy dance!!! :)
Posted 18 years ago by SaintAwesome    [ Reply ]
Hearing this again really reveals how influential it was (is).
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Wasn't Buffalo Tom on Sealab 2021? Oh, no, wait - that was Chopper Dave. Nevermind. Nice tune tho.
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
japanmoran wrote:
So this is where the goo goo dolls stole their sound.
Actually, my first mental image was Adam Duritz fronting REM.
Posted 18 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Thanks to whomever uploaded this darling little track. Deeee lish.
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before! I like it, though - it has the kind of beat that makes me tap my foot and turn up the volume... Yet another CD I'll have to invest in, when I have money. Thanks, RP!
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
hadn't heard this one in quite a while ... made me happy to hear it again.
Posted 18 years ago by david_d    [ Reply ]
A great song from a great band that I saw many times in college. I need to dig up this CD. Are these guys still around?
Posted 18 years ago by SamShearman    [ Reply ]
Solid, solid album. Desert Island pick.
Posted 18 years ago by srbarry    [ Reply ]
discochuck wrote:
very nice.. now I need to hear 'Taillights Fade'!!
i just uploaded it. it only took 5 months.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
So this is where the goo goo dolls stole their sound. ;) Nice
Posted 19 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
throwing me back into college ...
Posted 19 years ago by Helj    [ Reply ]
discochuck wrote:
very nice.. now I need to hear 'Taillights Fade'!!
it's on my list of "the next to upload".
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Wow this makes me remember how old I'm getting...
Posted 19 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
Great album from a great band. Hoping for a new album in the new year!
Posted 19 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
8O Whoa, haven't heard this one for a while. Nice choice.
Posted 19 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
very nice.. now I need to hear 'Taillights Fade'!!
Posted 19 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
i've always enjoyed buffulo... thanks for playing!!> ">
Posted 19 years ago by richharris    [ Reply ]
Buffalo Tom RAWKS!
Posted 19 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]