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Janah — Oil On My Head
Album: World That Surrounds You
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:26
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Hey Bill,
I really like this song from Janah, but can you put Peripheral Life and A Long Day - All Day Long back in rotation?

Thanks!
Posted 6 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
 Posted: Jun 21, 2010 12:22 sookie wrote:
I love this whole album including this song...I love driving to it...Probably the only one here that likes it but that's OK..I know what I like and that what matters to me. I found a Janah CD un opened at a yard sale  and  I can say it was one of  my bests finds at a yard sale so far. Since then I have remained open minded to many forms of music. I try not to be too harsh on  musicians who play their heart out and the way they feel. I am loosing respect quickly on the people here  and the kinds of words used to  describe something they consider bad. I will either like ot or not like it  depending how it resonates with me but I will never  slash a musicians work...even rap.

 
Kudos to you, sookie!  I'm not sure if you'll ever read this reply to your almost 7 year old comment, I want you to know that I also liked Janah, at least this track I just heard, which at first I was like "hmm....no...don't think so..." and then about 1/2 way through the song I was like "hey this is pretty cool, kinda reminds me of the oddball David Byrne, maybe we'll get some TH as a follow-up to this quirkiness" and I also really like your defense of muscians who "play their heart out" - I also try not to trash talk musicians when they're "feeling it" and "in the groove"

Long Live RP and all the like minded music fans here like sookie!!

PS - YES! David Byrne's "Back in the Box" came up next, which is kinda funny, like don't think too far out the box their, Janah, get back in the box lol


Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Maybe we should introduce Janah to Jain.

Maybe we shouldn't... 
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
"...when I feel the snake bite enter my veins..", oh wait which came first ? 
Posted 7 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
Seriously?  This is bad!
Posted 7 years ago by merobreno    [ Reply ]
 Gloriastacholy wrote:
Fresh
 

 
As a steaming pile your dog left in your back yard.
Posted 7 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Fresh
 
Posted 7 years ago by Gloriastacholy    [ Reply ]
C'mon, i would not have picked them being from Atlanta...{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 dubberdan wrote:
Quirky 

 
...which is OK.  Otherwise, annoying.  
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
This is Kahl Drogos Favorite song
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
sheeba-doo sheeba shadda-domm, this puppy shakes it up!!!
 
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of galactic presidential campaigns loves this song...  we be dancing like barefoot hillbillies milking moonshine...  we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...  Radio Paradise is the best radio station in this galaxy...  hope you be having a blast right now, hayduke2...
Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Quirky 
Posted 8 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
sheeba-doo sheeba shadda-domm, this puppy shakes it up!!!
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Love being opened to new music.
Posted 9 years ago by Bear_Foot    [ Reply ]
I love this whole album including this song...I love driving to it...Probably the only one here that likes it but that's OK..I know what I like and that what matters to me. I found a Janah CD un opened at a yard sale  and  I can say it was one of  my bests finds at a yard sale so far. Since then I have remained open minded to many forms of music. I try not to be too harsh on  musicians who play their heart out and the way they feel. I am loosing respect quickly on the people here  and the kinds of words used to  describe something they consider bad. I will either like ot or not like it  depending how it resonates with me but I will never  slash a musicians work...even rap.
Posted 13 years ago by sookie    [ Reply ]
ndanger666 wrote:
If so, pass the penicillen, please. I understand that prolonged exposure to this song will reduce in low-grade concussions and shrinking of the testicles.
shrinking of the testicles? how did you manage that?
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
This song is monotonous...it sounds like a crude rip-off of Talking Heads during their middle years....ouch! Maybe I need another listen....but then again maybe I don't
Posted 20 years ago by cycleman    [ Reply ]
fun! yay!
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
I really dig the drums...
Posted 20 years ago by mksothrpeoplrich    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by fluorophore    [ Reply ]
I'm going to let the bananas speak for me! :bananabanger: :bananabanger: :bananabanger:
Posted 20 years ago by 10th_rock    [ Reply ]
I am soooo tired of hearing this.
Posted 20 years ago by RosieRedfield    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
If this doesn't define "infectious" I don't know what does. Quick, call the CDC! Very nice!
I completely agree - and look - the bananas dance to the rhythm!
Posted 20 years ago by BQHsMom    [ Reply ]
Sounds like an Oingo Boingo song. Did Danny Elfman write this? :D
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
This really is terrible!
Posted 20 years ago by PaulG    [ Reply ]
the instrumental version should be better. Can\'t stand the vocals.
Posted 20 years ago by Damdew    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Roverfish: If this doesn't define "infectious" I don't know what does.
If so, pass the penicillen, please. I understand that prolonged exposure to this song will reduce in low-grade concussions and shrinking of the testicles.
Posted 20 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
ponderous :(
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
If this doesn\'t define \"infectious\" I don\'t know what does. Quick, call the CDC! Very nice!
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This is an okay song to hear once in awhile, but lately it\'s into way too heavy a rotation here. Give it a rest for awhile, Bill, maybe give us a listen to something by this band besides this and Wake of the Sun.
Posted 20 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by Rastaphan    [ Reply ]
:D
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Why bother?
Posted 20 years ago by redezra    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Leslie: No annoying vibrato from this lead singer - can't be Rusted Root. Great percussion and I love the Middle Eastern influence.
I agree. Sounds cool.
Posted 20 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
oh CRAP i can\'t help but like this - maybe next time it wont get stuck in my head all day
Posted 20 years ago by rinthered    [ Reply ]
let the suckfest continue...
Posted 20 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
BLAH.....please make it stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
Wow... Thanks to RadioParadise for introducing me to this great local band. I love the hard driving rhythms and the Middle Eastern influence. Their CD is full of great music. Can\'t wait to see them live.
Posted 20 years ago by AndrewKoransky    [ Reply ]
Perhaps some shampoo will take care of the oil on the head. As far as the song - fun once in a while. :)
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Isn\'t this the macarena on drugs?
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by Birdman    [ Reply ]
I\'m definitely at the saturation point with this one. In fact, I might burst into flame if I hear it again.
Posted 21 years ago by Carissa    [ Reply ]
The only times I\'ve had oil on my head have been during automotive maintenance efforts gone awry. This song sucks. Harshly.
Posted 21 years ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
wha?
Posted 21 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Love this song - just can\'t stop dancing around the office. Dog\'s looking at me like I\'m nuts.
Posted 21 years ago by foy    [ Reply ]
hmmmm guess that's the curse.... I was thinking about looking into getting the album.. I really liked the other song that RP plays.. but after hearing this one.. I think I'll wait till I've heard more of them.. and if need be look for a cd single of the other tune...
Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by RenegadeTrout: Who are these guys? Where ar ethey from?
They are a bunch of (good) guys from Atlanta, GA (where I lived until very recently). I've seen them a couple times at some live shows around there; their sound live is pretty much what you are hearing on RadioParadise. In fact, you can hit up their website (www.janah.org) and download some live mp3s.
Posted 21 years ago by pikester    [ Reply ]
Good to hear my friends getting some airplay on the day of Festivus! I\'m always amazed when I hear thier music, it is very powerful stuff.
Posted 21 years ago by pikester    [ Reply ]
Funky. I like it.
Posted 21 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the old Adrian Belew song, \"Big Electric Cat.\" Something about the rhythm section has the same taste and feel.
Posted 21 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
This sounds like what, after I first heard them in '93, I expected to later hear from Rusted Root as they progressed. Well they've become boring and bland, but this song certainly is not. Sounds good.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys live last week. Great show, too bad nobody knew who they were!
Posted 21 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Johray63: A bit like a cross between Adam and the Ants and Talking Heads. Hey, what became of Adam Ant?
For recent news of Adam Ant see: Adam Ant to pay for affray
Posted 21 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
No annoying vibrato from this lead singer - can\'t be Rusted Root. Great percussion and I love the Middle Eastern influence.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
A bit like a cross between Adam and the Ants and Talking Heads. Hey, what became of Adam Ant?
Posted 21 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Love this stuff!
Posted 21 years ago by newmoon    [ Reply ]
I had to check... I really thought part of Rusted Root must be in this band... Being that Rusted Root was a local band I cheered when they were getting started, I have a fondness... Great sound!
Posted 21 years ago by plundis    [ Reply ]
Okay, I\'m tapping my toes in my little cube... definitely a Root soundalike. :)
Posted 21 years ago by deecee99    [ Reply ]
annoying in a likeable sort of way.
Posted 21 years ago by chieromancer    [ Reply ]
This song kicks ass imo
Posted 21 years ago by speed42    [ Reply ]
\"Oil on my head\" then light a match
Posted 21 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
dag - definitely Rusted Root. almost sounds like the exact same singer. cool stuff nonetheless.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Can anyone say Rusted Root. they sound alot a like. I like both.
Posted 21 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]