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I'm not the freckled maid
I'm not the fair-haired girl
I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil
Why are the wholesome things
The ones we make obscene?
Latin words across my heart
Symbols of infinity
Elements so pure
Atomic number
I am the spark
Of this machine
Purring like the city bus
Why are the wholesome things
The ones we make obscene?
Well if your mercy's lost
I have enough for us
Latin words across my heart
Symbols of infinity
Elements so pure
Atomic number
My atomic number
I'm not the fair-haired girl
I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil
Why are the wholesome things
The ones we make obscene?
Latin words across my heart
Symbols of infinity
Elements so pure
Atomic number
I am the spark
Of this machine
Purring like the city bus
Why are the wholesome things
The ones we make obscene?
Well if your mercy's lost
I have enough for us
Latin words across my heart
Symbols of infinity
Elements so pure
Atomic number
My atomic number
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When did they stop being The Roches?
Typesbad wrote:
Thank you for sharing The Roches. I'm listening to them today for the first time. Good stuff... 😊
Every time I hear this song begin, I think Bill is playing something from The Roches. Does anyone else know the Roches?
Thank you for sharing The Roches. I'm listening to them today for the first time. Good stuff... 😊
Lovely. Neko shines through. Mixed that way sure, but something about that beautiful woman's style & timbre that lets her stand out.
Edweirdo wrote:
Which one? There are three here.
Well, only one is pictured to the right, so probably that one.
Which one? There are three here.
Well, only one is pictured to the right, so probably that one.
This song is very well crafted. The rest of the album....hmmm
Felix_The_Cat wrote:
I'd die for that privilege!
this woman can wake up the dead
I'd die for that privilege!
Felix_The_Cat wrote:
Which one? There are three here.
this woman can wake up the dead
Which one? There are three here.
this woman can wake up the dead
bvenner wrote:
Agreed, I had such high hopes but it seems that all the magic was in this tune....for me.
Another song proving Bill's amazing abilities to pick out great songs from bad albums. I can' make it past Track 4 on this album.
Agreed, I had such high hopes but it seems that all the magic was in this tune....for me.
Typesbad wrote:
Oh, goodness, yes. Maggie, Suzzy, and Terre were awesome with that family harmony and oddball sensibility. Thank you WHFS.
Every time I hear this song begin, I think Bill is playing something from The Roches. Does anyone else know the Roches?
Oh, goodness, yes. Maggie, Suzzy, and Terre were awesome with that family harmony and oddball sensibility. Thank you WHFS.
Just a beautiful song. And you're wrong, bentonian, she's mine :)
I'll give it a 7, because Neko is my girlfriend. She just hasn't realized it yet.
lizardking wrote:
Kudos to you for your astute BillG comment, so very true and I haven't even tried listening to the album!
Continued kudos to B&R for providing RP to us listeners! LONG LIVE RP!!
this is the best track, but still a great album
Kudos to you for your astute BillG comment, so very true and I haven't even tried listening to the album!
Continued kudos to B&R for providing RP to us listeners! LONG LIVE RP!!
this is the best track, but still a great album
bvenner wrote:
Kudos to you for your astute BillG comment, so very true and I haven't even tried listening to the album!
Continued kudos to B&R for providing RP to us listeners! LONG LIVE RP!!
Another song proving Bill's amazing abilities to pick out great songs from bad albums. I can' make it past Track 4 on this album.
Kudos to you for your astute BillG comment, so very true and I haven't even tried listening to the album!
Continued kudos to B&R for providing RP to us listeners! LONG LIVE RP!!
Another song proving Bill's amazing abilities to pick out great songs from bad albums. I can' make it past Track 4 on this album.
Jdingman wrote:
I hate bearing bad news— but I didn't know if anyone here was aware of Maggie Roche passing away this past January....
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/arts/music/maggie-roche-dead-singer-songwriter.html?_r=0
Big fan of CLV and the Roches
I hate bearing bad news— but I didn't know if anyone here was aware of Maggie Roche passing away this past January....
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/arts/music/maggie-roche-dead-singer-songwriter.html?_r=0
Whoa. How did I miss hearing about this?
Big fan of CLV and the Roches
Typesbad wrote:
I have copies of just about every album they released, and I saw them perform a couple times in DC. Their first album "The Roches" was produced by Robert Fripp, and had a tremendous sound that they could never quite match (afford?) in their following albums. It's all great sing-along music in the car ...
Every time I hear this song begin, I think Bill is playing something from The Roches. Does anyone else know the Roches?
I have copies of just about every album they released, and I saw them perform a couple times in DC. Their first album "The Roches" was produced by Robert Fripp, and had a tremendous sound that they could never quite match (afford?) in their following albums. It's all great sing-along music in the car ...
Absolutely adore The Roches! And yes the vocal resemblance is striking.
Typesbad wrote:
Typesbad wrote:
Every time I hear this song begin, I think Bill is playing something from The Roches. Does anyone else know the Roches?
k d lang has one of the most, if not the most, spectacular voice I've ever heard. I like Neko Case, but I am blown away by k d.
Bat wrote:
Neko takes the lead on this song.
The first three lines are sung by lang (I'm not the freckled maid); Veirs (I'm not the fair-haired girl) and then Case (I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil).
I saw them during their tour and while I'm first and foremost a Neko Case fan I have to say that k d lang has a an absolutely spectacular voice. Her range, depth, tone, clarity are all just stunning.
Bat wrote:
Neko takes the lead on this song.
The first three lines are sung by lang (I'm not the freckled maid); Veirs (I'm not the fair-haired girl) and then Case (I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil).
I saw them during their tour and while I'm first and foremost a Neko Case fan I have to say that k d lang has a an absolutely spectacular voice. Her range, depth, tone, clarity are all just stunning.
Every time I hear this song begin, I think Bill is playing something from The Roches. Does anyone else know the Roches?
Oh MY the voices, if they added Allison Krauss to this mix, it would probably be fatal for me. The absolute beauty of their sound....
LaurieinTucson wrote:
Neko takes the lead on this song.
The first three lines are sung by lang (I'm not the freckled maid); Veirs (I'm not the fair-haired girl) and then Case (I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil).
I saw them during their tour and while I'm first and foremost a Neko Case fan I have to say that k d lang has a an absolutely spectacular voice. Her range, depth, tone, clarity are all just stunning.
had no idea k d lang was singing. Neko Case's voice dominates so much, it's like Neko and some background singers.
Neko takes the lead on this song.
The first three lines are sung by lang (I'm not the freckled maid); Veirs (I'm not the fair-haired girl) and then Case (I'm not a pail of milk for you to spoil).
I saw them during their tour and while I'm first and foremost a Neko Case fan I have to say that k d lang has a an absolutely spectacular voice. Her range, depth, tone, clarity are all just stunning.
Was really looking forward to seeing these ladies at a festival this weekend. Found out last night that they just cancelled due to "logistics". That was about five minutes after I found out I'm getting backstage passes. Damn!
Grammarcop wrote:
If they were to issue a remix of this, could it be considered an isotope?
the_jake wrote:
Stickin' with the 7 rating on this one.
Quite Likeable - 7 - on first listen
Stickin' with the 7 rating on this one.
If they were to issue a remix of this, could it be considered an isotope?
atmen gibt das Leben.
some tiny part of it sounds like "Silent Lucidity" by what's-their-names from the early 90s.
pretty song nonetheless.
pretty song nonetheless.
had no idea k d lang was singing. Neko Case's voice dominates so much, it's like Neko and some background singers.
The CD cover reminds me of Yes album covers.
This is probably the best song on the album, really. Saw them live last month at a terrible venue here - hoping others on their tours this summer don't have the same disappointment that I had.... I should've just bought a couple the songs instead.
wonderful voices and harmonies ... hauntingly beautiful
That's a new song? I was so sure I'd heard this years ago, particularly the chorus bit.
bam23 wrote:
That's interesting because I think of Veirs as the weak link in this group. I'm a big fan of Case and Lang, so I'm not too put off by the not quite on-pitch vocals from Veirs.
Maybe it's Laura Vier's distinct voice that calls me through the ether (or it could simply be air), but this music is quite appealing on initial hearing. Let's hear some more off this album. At least she and Neko write interesting and intelligent songs and have voices that stand out from the bedlam (no it's not bedlam on RP, just so many other places).
That's interesting because I think of Veirs as the weak link in this group. I'm a big fan of Case and Lang, so I'm not too put off by the not quite on-pitch vocals from Veirs.
I just LOVE these three voices together. Also love the phrasing in this song, especially when Neko sings "Purring like a city bus" and draaaaaaws out the "liiiiiiiike." Mmm! 
AWESOME!
Yeah, I gave it a 9 as well. coyote620 wrote:
9
9
jules44 wrote:
Just kinda powers out front.
How hum-drum it'd be without Neko's standout voice!
Just kinda powers out front.
sundog15 wrote:
Same circumstance for me. I couldn't enjoy Finding Dory with the damn tune stuck in my head.
I'm annoyed by this simply for the fact a clip of it kept playing repeatedly at the movie theatre before the movie started... Under another circumstance, that didn't attach annoyance to the song, I could have liked it lol 
Same circumstance for me. I couldn't enjoy Finding Dory with the damn tune stuck in my head.
sundog15 wrote:
But how was the movie?
I'm annoyed by this simply for the fact a clip of it kept playing repeatedly at the movie theatre before the movie started... Under another circumstance, that didn't attach annoyance to the song, I could have liked it lol
But how was the movie?
jnesser wrote:
I submitted "Best Kept Secret" off of the release.
A nice poppy number.
It got the boot.
It's a nice song, but lord, let's play it some more....
I submitted "Best Kept Secret" off of the release.
A nice poppy number.
It got the boot.
Would have liked to gone to the bar with these three after they finished recording. Three of my favorites in one song. Nice.
I'm annoyed by this simply for the fact a clip of it kept playing repeatedly at the movie theatre before the movie started... Under another circumstance, that didn't attach annoyance to the song, I could have liked it lol
How hum-drum it'd be without Neko's standout voice!
Quite Likeable - 7 - on first listen
beinder wrote:
8 -> 9 for me
Nice to hear this
7 > 8 on second listen.
8 -> 9 for me
Nice to hear this
mandolin wrote:
No kidding!
...kind of hear a neko case sound in this...
No kidding!
...kind of hear a neko case sound in this...
Masterful segue from Hedges' Prelude to Cello Suite # 1 (JS Bach).
Atomic Number: 8 Excellentium.
bam23 wrote:
For me it's Neko's voice, but the three together are outstanding.
Maybe it's Laura Vier's distinct voice that calls me through the ether (or it could simply be air), but this music is quite appealing on initial hearing. Let's hear some more off this album. At least she and Neko write interesting and intelligent songs and have voices that stand out from the bedlam (no it's not bedlam on RP, just so many other places).
For me it's Neko's voice, but the three together are outstanding.
Ditto.
beinder wrote:
beinder wrote:
7 > 8 on second listen.
Peyote wrote:
John and John are from the town next to my hometown and I am thus inclined to love them, but in their wildest dreams they couldn't sing this well.
bam23 wrote:
Exactly.
Female THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS?
John and John are from the town next to my hometown and I am thus inclined to love them, but in their wildest dreams they couldn't sing this well.
bam23 wrote:
Maybe it's Laura Vier's distinct voice that calls me through the ether (or it could simply be air), but this music is quite appealing on initial hearing. Let's hear some more off this album. At least she and Neko write interesting and intelligent songs and have voices that stand out from the bedlam (no it's not bedlam on RP, just so many other places).
Exactly.
7 > 8 on second listen.
Peyote wrote:
I see what you mean, the similarities are practically completely nonexistent.
Female THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS?
I see what you mean, the similarities are practically completely nonexistent.
It's a nice song, but lord, let's play it some more....
Only familiar with kd lang from this triumvirate, but this is delicious.
Female THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS?
Wow... Love it!
Definitely want to hear the album when it comes out as these ladies are touring together this summer. It will be interesting to see what kind of show they put together.
ditty wrote:
I would like to hear something other than this song. I'm actually getting fairly tired of it. I listen 8 hours/day while working and hear it at least once per day. I think it's time to take it off heavy rotation and play something else by them.
The album will be here soon. For now, this song is all that's been released.
I would like to hear something other than this song. I'm actually getting fairly tired of it. I listen 8 hours/day while working and hear it at least once per day. I think it's time to take it off heavy rotation and play something else by them.
The album will be here soon. For now, this song is all that's been released.
ditty wrote:
I ... hear it at least once per day.
That seems unlikely, unless you're including other sources than RP.
I ... hear it at least once per day.
That seems unlikely, unless you're including other sources than RP.
bam23 wrote:
I would like to hear something other than this song. I'm actually getting fairly tired of it. I listen 8 hours/day while working and hear it at least once per day. I think it's time to take it off heavy rotation and play something else by them.
Maybe it's Laura Vier's distinct voice that calls me through the ether (or it could simply be air), but this music is quite appealing on initial hearing. Let's hear some more off this album. At least she and Neko write interesting and intelligent songs and have voices that stand out from the bedlam (no it's not bedlam on RP, just so many other places).
I would like to hear something other than this song. I'm actually getting fairly tired of it. I listen 8 hours/day while working and hear it at least once per day. I think it's time to take it off heavy rotation and play something else by them.
Maybe it's Laura Vier's distinct voice that calls me through the ether (or it could simply be air), but this music is quite appealing on initial hearing. Let's hear some more off this album. At least she and Neko write interesting and intelligent songs and have voices that stand out from the bedlam (no it's not bedlam on RP, just so many other places).
I love this song and can't wait to hear the rest of the album. What a great collaboration!
onelittlemoose wrote:
FWIW: This song has a real Laura Veirs feel to it.
I really want to like this song, as it's 2 of my favourite musicians collaborating (Case & Lang), but try as I might I don't like the song. Will reserve further judgement till I hear more from the album.
FWIW: This song has a real Laura Veirs feel to it.
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Nice! Thanks, Kurt!
Hey!
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
Nice! Thanks, Kurt!
jules44 wrote:
In case you're new to RP.....Bill Loves Neko.
I've been here for over 15 years.
And I've submitted some of her songs in the past that got the boot.
AND... I love Neko too!
In case you're new to RP.....Bill Loves Neko.
I've been here for over 15 years.
And I've submitted some of her songs in the past that got the boot.
AND... I love Neko too!
I really want to like this song, as it's 2 of my favourite musicians collaborating (Case & Lang), but try as I might I don't like the song. Will reserve further judgement till I hear more from the album.
Wow! What a collaboration. Love it.
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Nice. Thanks!
Hey!
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
Nice. Thanks!
Can't wait for this album to come out...love this trio!
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
In case you're new to RP.....Bill Loves Neko.
Hey!
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
In case you're new to RP.....Bill Loves Neko.
Hey!
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
My submission got accepted... I'm shocked.
Neko Case's lyrics are unmistakeable! Nice tune.