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Iron & Wine and Calexico — Burn That Broken Bed
Album: In the Reins
Avg rating:
7.5

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Total ratings: 1965









Released: 2005
Length: 4:58
Plays (last 30 days): 0
How do you bust the clouds?
Grass on your back been hanging in the air
I wanna scope you out
I wanna touch your mouth when you're up there

When are you coming back?
Bird on a branch will come back home to sing
When are you coming back?
Bringing it back and singing what you bring

How do you bust the clouds?
Head on the ground and feeling what you've seen
I wanna scope you out
I wanna be your eyes and show you me

When are you coming back?
When are you gonna burn that broken bed?
When are you coming back?
I wanna see you drifting overhead
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The horns and to a lesser degree the drums put me in mind of Talk Talk. Excellent!
 jp33442 wrote:

To me RP is what radio should be and not a bunch of commercial bullshit I could listen too this station all day long


I in fact do listen all day long, while at my desk or at home (much my kids' dismay lol)
 kazuma wrote:
elokin2141 wrote: When does the sex begin?


Is that how the bed broke?
I try to get the wife to run the jackhammer whilst this song plays.
So nice....
 TylerE wrote:

Trumpet is annoying.



& for me it's the only thing i like in this song.
different strokes...
 markus333 wrote:
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}


I would say there's too much happy go lucky tunes instead. But that's what keeps all of us here, there's something for everybody.
RP playlist totally making the OUTRAGEOUS us$ exchange rate worthwhile! 
very relaxing, love it
On my way to see them in Berlin in November.

Really looking forward to it!  
 stegokitty wrote:

While I give this tune a solid 7, I know what yes mean. When I'm in control of the music at a particular studio, I get ribbed for playing Radio Paradise, because very often it gets into this depressing mode, and it annoys my coworkers. 
 
To me RP is what radio should be and not a bunch of commercial bullshit I could listen too this station all day long
QOQ

I mean WOW
Just got tickets for their gig in July...’
 stegokitty wrote:

While I give this tune a solid 7, I know what yes mean. When I'm in control of the music at a particular studio, I get ribbed for playing Radio Paradise, because very often it gets into this depressing mode, and it annoys my coworkers. 

 
it's who were are. i get the same thing from my friends - "you still listening to that sad country shite"? a lot a choices out there. personally, i really like it here. 
 2020sk wrote:

never enough for me! Is that ketchup you're drinking?

 
...so the one-eyed chimney-sweep says: "If I could walk like that I wouldn't need the ketchup."
 markus333 wrote:
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}

 
Don't forget to take your pills.
 markus333 wrote:
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}

 
While I give this tune a solid 7, I know what yes mean. When I'm in control of the music at a particular studio, I get ribbed for playing Radio Paradise, because very often it gets into this depressing mode, and it annoys my coworkers. 
Love this song. 
Excellent transition from Grinderman's Star Charmer to this! Great job, Bill {#Bananajam}
Some excellent tunes right now.
 markus333 wrote:
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}

 
Not enough if it's like this. 
Solid 8 {#Music}
Beautiful, 

No more Co-aural with the magazines from the21st Century
   I Should have known better, It's like being talked to.
Bob Welch with horns. That's not a bad thing.
 markus333 wrote:
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}

 
never enough for me! Is that ketchup you're drinking?
 too much melancholic, sad, depressive music on RP! {#Drunk}
Overhead Mysterious 'Blooming' Galaxy - Cosmic Crash Site?
Today this song arrived on the heels of "More Than This" by Roxy Music.
First time I've heard this song, and it's mighty fine.
I likes it. 
 Meolla_Reio wrote:
This after "The War On Drugs - Lost In The Dream" is like a breath of fresh air.

 
is it possible there are more people on RP that aren't impressed with amazing The War On Drugs? {#Cheesygrin}
I believe we are in minority {#Think}
this song is always a breath of fresh air to me {#Good-vibes}
{#Fire}.... 9
This after "The War On Drugs - Lost In The Dream" is like a breath of fresh air.
 cc_rider wrote:
Before Sam starts singing, does anybody else sort of hear CSN's 'Wooden Ships'?

This is wonderful. I think Sam Beam lives near here too.

 
I generally go out of my way to avoid hearing CSN's "Wooden Ships", but it does have a similar sound in the muted strumming of the intro and the minor chords.
Outstanding 9!
Gorgeous transition to Grinderman!

So, it is really true! 

Bill is a magician!

 
 CrackerjaxATX wrote:
sexy
 
'Tis too
Disappointing. Like a penguin, nice bird but never flies.
Gave a 5.
I always get excited because from the first few bars I think we are going to hear 'Common People'.

PERFECT transition from Grinderman - compliment, Bill!


Ex ellent EP and great collab.
Love it!!
{#Heartkiss}    Love it - Most Excellant
Trumpet is annoying.
2 great bands - 1 great song
 oldfart48 wrote:
{#Bounce}very cool....{#Dance}...( esp the muted trumpet )

 
I agree with the old fart. {#Sunny}
{#Bounce}very cool....{#Dance}...( esp the muted trumpet )
Awesome!      {#Cheers}
mmm...smooth!  {#Sunny}
{#Daisy}
sexy
sounds great, very relaxing
 
{politely}  That's not a sax, but a trumpet (or cornet) with a cup mute.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKwypw4-E9U
Fantastic stuff!!!
Push from 7-8!
Wow, very nice collaborative work! {#Sunny}
 socalhol wrote:
....Ahhhh, I love the sound of his voice — and the sax accompanies it nicely! 
 



..wait, wuh?..oohhhh, you said "sax".. :P
This song makes me sway....

coding_to_music wrote:

OMG — dream tour

This song kicks ass, BTW 
 


 bindi wrote:
I so want to see a I&W, with Calexico and Neko Case tour.  Calexico is such a great supporting and headlining band!
 
OMG — dream tour

This song kicks ass, BTW 
I so want to see a I&W, with Calexico and Neko Case tour.  Calexico is such a great supporting and headlining band!
smoooth!
 pianocomposer wrote:
These two band are great and I love certain songs that they have written separately. This particular song, written by both groups, is very quiet, low key & a little boring. What it says is fine but nothing amazing. Zzz. (But I do like the brass.) 6.
 
At this point Iron & Wine was one guy, Sam Beam, who has since assembled bands of sorts for his own albums. But this lovely collaboration with Calexico came at a point in his development where he needed a proper band behind him. Since then Beam's output has been more daring, more robust. We get to see what he could do and what he's done since. Great thing to watch—better to hear.

just hearing the intro was enough to recognise Calexico's very distinctive drum sound and playing. Very nice.Sound of spring peeking around the corner.
These two band are great and I love certain songs that they have written separately. This particular song, written by both groups, is very quiet, low key & a little boring. What it says is fine but nothing amazing. Zzz. (But I do like the brass.) 6.


Could be the beer talking, but I just changed my rating from 8 to 10.  I smell another CD purchase coming, thanks to RP.  Don't worry, I'll link from RP's site...
Before Sam starts singing, does anybody else sort of hear CSN's 'Wooden Ships'?

This is wonderful. I think Sam Beam lives near here too.
 justin4kick wrote:
That sax sounds like a trumpet to me.

 
socalhol wrote:
....Ahhhh, I love the sound of his voice — and the sax accompanies it nicely! 
 

 
Ooops!  thanks for the correction.  I usually tune out when there are ANY horns involved, cannot stand blaring trumpets.  But when they have this muffled quality that I associate with "film noir", I like it.

 Cynaera wrote:
This is just a really cool song!  I think I'm gonna spend more money.... {#Bounce}
 
Right behind ya, Cynaera. 
That sax sounds like a trumpet to me.

 
socalhol wrote:
....Ahhhh, I love the sound of his voice — and the sax accompanies it nicely! 
 

....Ahhhh, I love the sound of his voice — and the sax accompanies it nicely! 
For some reason this song is striking me as really sexy right now. Good groove!
Nice!
This is just a really cool song!  I think I'm gonna spend more money.... {#Bounce}
 bluecshells wrote:
Love the sax
 

I think that might be a muted trumpet or coronet.
Love this song and this whole record, most especially "A History Of Lovers" and "Sixteen, Maybe Less".
I can relate to this song quite well.
Love the sax
Who made this cover art?
horstman wrote:
Elokin2141, given the fact that you mention sex in your post . . . it's pretty obvious that your not Amish.
Sounds like you need a rumspringa, horstman!      M E ,  T O O !

 Cruzan wrote:
everytime I hear this song I like it better and better
it's now in regular rotation in my ipod
and I am not really a I & W fan either

but this is really good
 

It is a great album...
everytime I hear this song I like it better and better
it's now in regular rotation in my ipod
and I am not really a I & W fan either

but this is really good


not a big fan of I & W, but gave it an 8 anyway.... I'm giving everything an 8 tonight.....love RP so the odds are it's decent music...

8 from Germany

 Dylan76 wrote:
1st time I have heard this track. Solid 8 for me. Why don't I have this disc yet?
 

Ah, cause you haven't bought it?

Awesome combination of talent. Gotta take this on my road trip tomorrow!
woah Bill!!............that was such a 'sick' mix, I love you.... (Bangkok, 01,40 am)
I'm off to bed. god bless..
>
 Dylan76 wrote:
1st time I have heard this track. Solid 8 for me. Why don't I have this disc yet?
 
Indeed, instant 8, maybe it will even rise on repeated listens...

 brighthue wrote:

The trumpeter on this tune used a Harmon mute — only a small component in Miles's trademark sound.
 
thanks brighthue  - that trumpet is distinctive. just goes to show ya, there should be more trumpet - everyone thinks it's Miles

more horns in general, i say, while i'm sayin'


Ambient?
Very cool, nice mix of instruments.
Dylan76 wrote:
1st time I have heard this track. Solid 8 for me. Why don't I have this disc yet?

That's a really good question.


inindian wrote:
What he says and So good, I luv it

Ditto!  {#Jump}
1st time I have heard this track. Solid 8 for me. Why don't I have this disc yet?
Inamorato wrote:
Another great tune from the Iron & Wine and Calexico collaboration.
What he says and So good, I luv it
Another great tune from the Iron & Wine and Calexico collaboration.
Leslie wrote:
Sounds kinda like Miles sampled in the background.
The trumpeter on this tune used a Harmon mute -- only a small component in Miles's trademark sound.
elokin2141 wrote:
I love this song, its good for sex
Elokin2141, given the fact that you mention sex in your post . . . it's pretty obvious that your not Amish. That, and the fact that your using a computer, part of modern society, etc. etc. This is really good album which turned me onto both Iron & Wine and Calexico bands who are both good American artists. America does offer really good, original bands-they are just not mainstream.
Very pleasant mood throughout the song, well done!
elokin2141 wrote:
I love this song, its good for sex
When does the sex begin?
Probably not Miles, but maybe it's that gorgeous member of Calexico, German multi-instrumentalist Martin W.
Sounds kinda like Miles sampled in the background.
I love this song, its good for sex