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Puscifer — Green Valley
Album: Conditions Of My Parole
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6.5

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Total ratings: 1858









Released: 2011
Length: 3:52
Plays (last 30 days): 1
Hello stranger, can you tell us where you've been?
More importantly, however did you come to be here?
Though a stranger, you can rest here for awhile
But save your energy, your journey here is far from over
Come the sunrise we'll descend through Judgement Valley
And weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River

No direction, but to follow what you know
No direction, but a faith in her decision
No direction, but to never fight her flow
No direction, but to trust the final destination
You're a stranger till she whispers you can stay
You're a stranger till she whispers that your journey's over

Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River

No direction, but to follow what you know
No direction, but a faith in her decision
No direction, but to never fight her flow
No direction, but to trust the final destination
You're a stranger till she whispers you can stay
You're a stranger till she whispers that your journey's over

Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
Weigh your worth before her majesty, the Verde River
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HA I thought that was Maynard! Different style for him.
 idiot_wind wrote:

one of the worse songs ive ever heard



worse? 
Maynard deserves better.
one of the worse songs ive ever heard
i love this album art!
 brian.gass77551 wrote:


Here is some constructive criticism:
It has plodding tempo, repetitive and uninteresting guitar line, and a voice too reminiscent of lame outgrowths of the grunge era like Bush or STP.  Just can't dig it.  The obtuse lyrics don't help. 



Yeah, but I LIKE it. It's interesting and engaging to listen to, creative even. "Obtuse lyrics" bwahahahahaha
10 points from the Netherlands ;)
 1wolfy wrote:


Probably just me..I think he sounds a lot like Micky Dolenz


Are you saying that's a bad thing? 
 

xray38 wrote:

In general with all RP music: constructive critiques are always worth reading. But taking the time just to post that you don't like it? I mean, music's like that, different strokes and all that. Just sort of redundant and pointless to post "I don't like this".





Those who can, DO.
Those who can't, babble on about the comments ~

IDK? I'll have to listen to  it again.
I don't mean to offend anyone but this song is Horrible
This song reminds me of Dorris Lessing's book "Mara and Dann"  Great Song- Great Book"  Never would have heard this W/O RP!
 kayumann wrote:

Nice tune...Maynard has a wonderful voice !



Probably just me..I think he sounds a lot like Micky Dolenz
Strange music and lyrics but it grows on you, somehow.
 xray38 wrote:
In general with all RP music: constructive critiques are always worth reading. But taking the time just to post that you don't like it? I mean, music's like that, different strokes and all that. Just sort of redundant and pointless to post "I don't like this".


Here is some constructive criticism:
It has plodding tempo, repetitive and uninteresting guitar line, and a voice too reminiscent of lame outgrowths of the grunge era like Bush or STP.  Just can't dig it.  The obtuse lyrics don't help. 
Listened to Tool in a buddy's truck the other day while were steelhead fishing.

It is going to take a few more listens.  So far not really my cuppa but there is no denying how tight it is.  I totally get why Tool enjoys a big following.  
Not too bad! I hear a voice, think "Doesn't that sound familiar?"
Look over, and it's the guy from Tool!
I can get behind this. It's not mindblowing but it caught my attention and that's what RP is so great at!
He is Maynard James Keenan of the band, TOOL -
https://www.google.com/search?...


That cover art may be creepier than the banana slug one.
c.
 Edweirdo wrote:
I like this ... never heard of the band but I like the arrangement; great dynamics.
 One of Maynard James Keenan's projects. He may be crazy as a bag of eels, but I like his work. If you like this you may like Tool and A Perfect Circle, another two of his creative outlets.
c.

 xray38 wrote:
In general with all RP music: constructive critiques are always worth reading. But taking the time just to post that you don't like it? I mean, music's like that, different strokes and all that. Just sort of redundant and pointless to post "I don't like this".
 
Sure. But we could also say that about everyone who posts "I like this." 

Also I don't like this.
I like this ... never heard of the band but I like the arrangement; great dynamics.
Sorry about this, but I ill-advisedly replaced direction by erection... I know, toilet humour and all that. But still, kind of funny :)
And I do like the tune.
Particolare non banale
“Rock supergroup”? PSD
I am liking Puscifer the best of the Maynard output.

The more I listen to this particular song, the more I like it 

Where do I start?   Album suggestion please?
the birdie river
In general with all RP music: constructive critiques are always worth reading. But taking the time just to post that you don't like it? I mean, music's like that, different strokes and all that. Just sort of redundant and pointless to post "I don't like this".
 ch83575 wrote:
This is my favorite thing Maynard has done since tool.  By a long shot.  I never really got behind the Perfect Circle thing.
 
I always got the impression APC was more Billy Howerdel's project whereas Puscifer is mostly Maynard's baby.
Hasn't been played since April? Didn't miss it. 
This is my favorite thing Maynard has done since tool.  By a long shot.  I never really got behind the Perfect Circle thing.
     Eloquence shining through.
Not my taste
...this is a very good album; better than his first...
nice
Wow, judging by comments, a real marmite song!
I wanted to give it a 2, but I bumped it to a 4 for originality.  Still, I don't get it.  Is this good?
He certainly can do wrong in mine.

2. 
 dynamaniak wrote:
Maynard James Keenan can do no wrong in my books.  I love his voice and everything he creates!  

And yes, to those who are wondering … the band name definitely does allude to "Devil Pussy"   Have you seen their logo?

 
And there was me thinking it was a mash of Pustulent and Lucifer
Hated this song the first time I heard it.  Now rate a 7.  Go figure. 
Maynard James Keenan can do no wrong in my books.  I love his voice and everything he creates!  

And yes, to those who are wondering … the band name definitely does allude to "Devil Pussy"   Have you seen their logo?
Rock on Maynard!
 unclelonghair wrote:
Unfortunately this is the kind of terrible song that makes me turn off Radio Paradise for a few days.

 
I went away for over a year solely because of this and other 'bands' of this ilk being on virtual repeat.... having come back the mix has gone back to what it used to be thankfully and this sort of trash is only played occasionally thankfully!
 zepher wrote:
jademon wrote:
Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?

You win the internet for Today!



 


YAY!
Bollocks
jademon wrote:
Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?
 

LowPhreak wrote:

Well if you bled for a week every month and still lived, you'd be evil too. {#Whisper}

Yeah, I know, I know...{#Taped-shut}

 
You win the internet for Today!


<- Music Critic
Unfortunately this is the kind of terrible song that makes me turn off Radio Paradise for a few days.
 tiggers wrote:
Annoying, turgid, devoid of talent!. And those are its good points!

 
I was just about to say something similar about your post, but I won't. For the rest of you who actually listen to the music: interesting song; bizarre album.
How is it that so many comments on here call this crap, yet I rate it an 8.  I must have crap taste?  Sorry -- discovered this on RP and really enjoy it!
tiggers wrote:
Annoying, turgid, devoid of talent!. And those are its good points!

 
not sure what 'turgid' means. bit I agree.
Annoying, turgid, devoid of talent!. And those are its good points!
 jademon wrote:
Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?

 
Well if you bled for a week every month and still lived, you'd be evil too. {#Whisper}

Yeah, I know, I know...{#Taped-shut}
 shakylegs wrote:
It's crap like this is why I avoid RenFairs.

 
It's unlikely that Maynard Keenan has ever performed at a renaissance festival.  Maybe he secretly wanted to.
Er . . . um . . . uh . . .  

Jademom wrote:

Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?


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 ch83575 wrote:


is there any other kind?

 

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Haaaa-haaaa!

Bad-bad comment indeed!

There are 7 billion kinds - I can insure you!


 dalexstone wrote:
This is terrible! 
 
 
agreed. really not RP quality...
This is GOOOORGEOUS!!!!
This is terrible! 
 
I try to keep an open mind, but it was pretty bad
There is something in this song...
Good. 
I used to come up with songs like this when I played D&D, oh so many years ago....lol
 {devil}
I haven't words for how bad this is! Well I have, but they are not printable in public!
Piece of C  R  A  P !!!!
This really clicks with me at this moment in time!
This is good, but it really makes me want to hear "Kalopsia" from Queens of the Stone Age's "...Like Clockwork" for some reason.
Nice variety. Thanks and appreciated.
I ended up getting all of Tool's CDs based on this CD's songs played here.  I definitely recommend it.
 blotto wrote:
This tune always makes me crank up the volume.

 
Always makes me turn it down. It's good to be different though
 jademon wrote:
Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?

 
is there any other kind?
Excellent tune.  Louder the better!
Great song. play it LOUD.
Atrocious song writing!
Not sure how you can find fault with this... Quiet a likable song, from a couple who look like they busted out of Dollywood
It's crap like this is why I avoid RenFairs.
Tedious as hell
Puscifer... is that some kind of devil pussy?
 DragonSixGolf wrote:
10th_rock wrote:
make it stop{#Frustrated}
 
And it just did! Are you a wizard or something?

 
I thoroughly enjoyed that exchange.
8->9 because it's Friday and the latest phase of this unending project is coming to an end. Need beer.
Probably the best song on the new album (which I find to be pretty weak overall). Has a bit of an early Tool vibe but without the awesome drumming that only Danny Carey can provide.
Just about everything this man has ever done is awesome. 
 DragonSixGolf wrote:
This tune always makes me wonder why RP rejected my Puscifer submissions..now plays them all the time.

 
You obviously softened them up. It's like opening a glass jar with a tight lid - you struggle and struggle, then pass it to someone else who then opens it with the slightest effortless twist because you've loosened it up for them.
Having bought this CD, my thoughts turn to...Should I go out and get all of Tool?  I am not overly listened in Tool.  I am thinking yes. 
I like where this song transports me. Nice view.

Hey, this kinda sounds like "The Spring Standards".


(not really. I'm just messin' with NeuroGeek :) 


 fredriley wrote:
Disturbing and compelling. I think it's the fourth (or is it fifth?) harmonies that create the spare and disturbing atmosphere. I wish I knew what the lyrics were about. 9 from the goosepimpled Nottingham jury.

I still think the cover looks like something from a cheesy 70s porn flick :o)

 
Fifths :)
I really like this tune.  Its always surprising to me when an artist can go from making music that I love (tool) to crap (prefect circle) then back to really good music (this).  I mean, its the same dude... what is going on? 
 westslope wrote:


Cool.  
 
very cool.....
Thanks for the tip. I just checked.. 320kbps. 

Tippster wrote:

Many times that's due to the compression settings of the file you uploaded.  If you go with 320kbps from the start you'll do better.
 
Some people just take time to come around i guess :)
10th_rock wrote:
make it stop{#Frustrated}
 
And it just did! Are you a wizard or something?
 DragonSixGolf wrote:
This tune always makes me wonder why RP rejected my Puscifer submissions..now plays them all the time.
 
Many times that's due to the compression settings of the file you uploaded.  If you go with 320kbps from the start you'll do better.
make it stop{#Frustrated}
This tune always makes me wonder why RP rejected my Puscifer submissions..now plays them all the time.
This tune always makes me crank up the volume.
 lily34 wrote:

me too. it may have just changed my life.
 
Lol..:thumbs up:
Like it !!! 8.
 tjheikki wrote:
Original enough that even Autotune couldn't make it sound like all the mainstream crap and hide the talent.
 
No Autotune - Just Maynard's er, distinctive voice + some unusual harmonies from Carina Round. Just listened to this nice & loud — quite an impressive tune despite its low cumulative rating. 
This whole record is fantastic!  Funny... Triggerfinger came right before this and I bought both this record and their most recent at the same time.
 jadewahoo wrote:
Singing my home... the Verde River runs through Cottonwood , Az and down through Camp Verde, eventually running into the Salt River above Phoenix. Maynard's home is in Jerome, Az. The view from his east-facing window overlooks the Verde River in the Valley below.
 

Cool.  
..from 8 to a 9....waiting for a new tool album like crazy.....{#Shifty}
Abbey Country, Hokahey
Boring, indeed.
Singing my home... the Verde River runs through Cottonwood , Az and down through Camp Verde, eventually running into the Salt River above Phoenix. Maynard's home is in Jerome, Az. The view from his east-facing window overlooks the Verde River in the Valley below.
 westslope wrote:
Stopped me from what I was doing.  Compelling.
 
me too. it may have just changed my life.
 moocray wrote:
From Tool to Puscifer to Arizona Winemaking... He touches a variety of shizzle and it all seems to work, at least for this new jerseyian transplanted in Northern Arizona.

PS: The Verde (Green) Valley is near where he has his vineyards. The Verde River runs through the Valley. Its about 50 miles south of FLagstaff and 90 miles north of Phoenix. But who really effin cares...
 
I care.  Is it near Arcosanti?
Stopped me from what I was doing.  Compelling.
 bronorb wrote:

Has anybody ever tried Maynard's wine. Curious to know if it's any good.

 
I tried his "Anubis." The grapes came from CA because his AZ vineyard is still being established. The vines are young. The wine was very good. At the time (about 2 years ago) he only had one vintage from AZ and it was pretty pricy. I'll probably get a bottle one of these days though, to see if it is any good.
Sorry, too repetitive for my tastes.
This song really reminds me of Morcheeba's "Over and Over" at its beginning.
Odd song but quite compelling. 
I recommend the documentary Blood Into Wine about Maynard's Arizona vineyard. Entertaining and interesting. The guy is a genius.
All-right, it grew on me
7—> 8 

What is a PUSCIFER?

Song is GREAT! TRUE CLASS! AND POWERFUL - yes!


liking this very much. very strong song.
 BillG wrote:

Actually that's Maynard & Carina Round (who's touring with Puscifer & sings on this album). 
 
For some reason I keep thinking of the shot in Rolling Stone of Arnold in his speedo holding Dolly up. Bulging body parts from each.
 fuzzy wrote:
Is that Orville Redenbacher and Dolly Parton on the cover?
 
Actually that's Maynard & Carina Round (who's touring with Puscifer & sings on this album). 
 fredriley wrote:
Disturbing and compelling. I think it's the fourth (or is it fifth?) harmonies that create the spare and disturbing atmosphere. I wish I knew what the lyrics were about. 9 from the goosepimpled Nottingham jury.

I still think the cover looks like something from a cheesy 70s porn flick :o)
 
I couldn't say what the lyrics are about....but The Verde River they may be singing about......well there is one in the Phoenix AZ area....
 cohifi wrote:

this band is funking brilliant
 
Not the most eloquent comment, but I can't argue with it's validity.  Keenan is fucking brilliant. 

 fredriley wrote:
Disturbing and compelling. I think it's the fourth (or is it fifth?) harmonies that create the spare and disturbing atmosphere. I wish I knew what the lyrics were about. 9 from the goosepimpled Nottingham jury.

I still think the cover looks like something from a cheesy 70s porn flick :o)
 
this band is funking brilliant
Original enough that even Autotune couldn't make it sound like all the mainstream crap and hide the talent.
Disturbing and compelling. I think it's the fourth (or is it fifth?) harmonies that create the spare and disturbing atmosphere. I wish I knew what the lyrics were about. 9 from the goosepimpled Nottingham jury.

I still think the cover looks like something from a cheesy 70s porn flick :o)
 Elroweho wrote:
Sounds like it should have been played by 15th century minstrels entertaining the king!
 
They didn't have AutoTune back then.