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Kings of Convenience — Love Is No Big Truth
Album: Riot on an Empty Street
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:44
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 kcar wrote:
Are you sure this isn't Flight of the Conchords?
 
Almost 4 years later and hey: this still sucks to the point of comedy. Just my two cents. 


Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 raven121x wrote:
It may happen all the time (as the next person said), but I think she would definitely be interested in the other hottie playing chess...damn.
 
Maybe she's the best chess player in the group taking a break to bone up on her openings and to let the boys have a go, and if I'm right about what I can see on the board they're making a pig's ear out of it. Is that a white pawn and knight on the 7th rank, the knight en prise?

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
As boring as it must be to spend time
with the college kids on the cover!

BOOORING! ENDLESSLY!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Aquí hay otra persona que escucha esta estación tan fregona... Saludos
Posted 14 years ago by FARO_ACUSTICO    [ Reply ]
I'm liking it. I've been away from RP for a long time. Nice to be back for a few hours!

Posted 14 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
Having now heard this several times, I still think the same thing: the vocals sound a lot like Robert Palmer earlier in his career—before he smoked more cigarettes to get his voice raspier (something I heard in an interview with him once).
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
With singing like that they could just about be the Kings of the Conveniences.

I'll get me coat...
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This makes an old curmudgeon very happy.  I better not listen too much.
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
That's what I used to think but every time I hear it I bump it up more. I'm now up to 8.
 
The "Kings of Convenience" or "The whitest boy alive"-Syndrome. :) Glad to see them live again this year. 

Posted 15 years ago by Mnemo    [ Reply ]
Misread and Homesick are better songs off this album but i do really like these guys.
Posted 15 years ago by backasjac    [ Reply ]
Nice call Bill.  How about some "Whitest Boy Alive" too?!?
Posted 15 years ago by jakewhite77    [ Reply ]
 Candela wrote:
Det er en grei låt.. må vel bare bli vant..
 

Hoppsan, en norrman har hitta hit.  Skål, kämpe grei
Posted 16 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
I believe it's time for a new album from this group!
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Always loved these guys, especially because they were responsible for me finding Feist!
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
felix_the_man wrote:
annoying bass drum
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
nice and simple good for a sunday evening .
Posted 16 years ago by cousinhub    [ Reply ]
love them guitar chops. a very pleasant canvas for this bit of drivel, and i mean that in a good way
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
Love this album. It's how I found Feist.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of (late-80s to early 90s) China Crisis, but not as complex. I see that RP only has one China Crisis track in play - (click here) - but it's a poor track. Perhaps they will play some of their better tracks someday. Several exceptional albums, my favorite is Flaunt The Imperfection.
Posted 17 years ago by kaz    [ Reply ]
Are you sure this isn't Flight of the Conchords?
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Det er en grei låt.. må vel bare bli vant..
Posted 17 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
happens all the time! (does too really)
he's right. I should know! I'm the chick.
Posted 17 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
I agree with most ppl that it isn't very interesting and it drags on. There are many parts that I hear where some additions would make it sound primo. But i gotta say, these guys know how to groove.
Posted 17 years ago by guitar_man_101    [ Reply ]
Dominados wrote:
nothing special, 3 will be my rate for that.
That's what I used to think but every time I hear it I bump it up more. I'm now up to 8.
Posted 17 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
its even boring, dont play it again :P
Posted 17 years ago by Dominados    [ Reply ]
nothing special, 3 will be my rate for that.
Posted 17 years ago by Dominados    [ Reply ]
raven121x wrote:
It may happen all the time (as the next person said), but I think she would definitely be interested in the other hottie playing chess...damn.
sure the outside package can spark the chemistry but at a deeper level an inviting smile, a fabulous laugh, a witty sense of humour, a gentle touch, an uncanny skill of musical instruments, an intimate knowledge of fine wine and chocolate, ablity to speak french fluently, etc, etc, can also spark a flame.....and I must also mention a fast car or a fat wallet too....
Posted 17 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
boring it's simple but with no charm of it
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
OldFrenchie wrote:
Ok, as far as the cover art goes, I am unable to suspend disbelief. As *if* a hottie like that would have any interest in a pencil necked, Elvis Costello bespectacled geek playing chess. Pffffffffffffffffft.....
It may happen all the time (as the next person said), but I think she would definitely be interested in the other hottie playing chess...damn.
Posted 17 years ago by raven121x    [ Reply ]
annoying bass drum
Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
Maybe "Hate is no Small Lie" should be the lesson from the song? hmm...
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
This kind of reminds me of the Japanese band Cornelius. Like it. =)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
E5 - F7 Mate!! That was certainly more interesting than the 'song'
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
weevilkinevil wrote:
Or Ikea
Yeah, I vote the latter. Ikea, Pottery Barn, DWR, and if they were wearing more circle motifs, Target.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
happens all the time! (does too really)
Right, if said hottie needs help with her homework or something, perhaps maybe...
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
OldFrenchie wrote:
Ok, as far as the cover art goes, I am unable to suspend disbelief. As *if* a hottie like that would have any interest in a pencil necked, Elvis Costello bespectacled geek playing chess. Pffffffffffffffffft.....
happens all the time! (does too really)
Posted 17 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Ok, as far as the cover art goes, I am unable to suspend disbelief. As *if* a hottie like that would have any interest in a pencil necked, Elvis Costello bespectacled geek playing chess. Pffffffffffffffffft.....
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Great stuff. Absolutely correct. Just listen and you will hear the secrets
Posted 17 years ago by forestcowboy    [ Reply ]
ManchesterUK wrote:
might take a few listens before it starts growing !
Hey hey hey! Let's keep it clean - stop staring at the cover art. What's that you're holding?
Posted 17 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
ManchesterUK wrote:
might take a few listens before it starts growing !
I'm still waiting....
Posted 18 years ago by onapath    [ Reply ]
This song sure sounds like Surfjan Stevens.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
I enjoy their music! I don't have this album but I do have a previous one, which I find all the songs (much as this one is) to be excellent because they all have a constant rhythm to run to during work outs.
Posted 18 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
pilate wrote:
Not sure about pretentious (don't know if that was the intention), but it sure is one of the most boring CD covers. Looks more like an ad for a showroom in the local county newspaper... or something like that.
Or Ikea
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
photobusta wrote:
I think there from Sweden!!!
Where you think and where they're from are two separate ideas and should be two separate sentences, don't you think? Least that's what my English teachers always taught me.
Posted 18 years ago by bbHappy    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to continue eating my yogurt, perhaps sprinkle in some granola nuggets.
Posted 18 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
photobusta wrote:
I think there from Sweden!!!
Norway actually..
Posted 18 years ago by zopatista    [ Reply ]
I really like this one.
Posted 18 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
Banjos are so hip right now.
Posted 18 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
Love these guys.. I think there from Sweden!!! YES.. If you like this there other CD is even better..
Posted 18 years ago by photobusta    [ Reply ]
jamm wrote:
I like these guys more every time I hear them. I've got to get this cd...
Do it...you will NOT regret it.
Posted 18 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
relaxing..... hey...anyone seen my drink?
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
I like these guys more every time I hear them. I've got to get this cd...
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
yawn....
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
Took the riff from Steely Dan's "My Old School" & slowed it down... Nice song though.
Posted 18 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
Really like this!
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
It's started to grow !
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
might take a few listens before it starts growing !
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
I can dig it...
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
mellow. :)
Posted 18 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Had to ratchet this one up. Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Phish. Just coincidence or more than that? (I don't know this band.)
Posted 18 years ago by bob789    [ Reply ]
Not bad, I like the banjo touch, not something you hear everyday.
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
This is a sweet fun album that feels kinda timeless.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
... sort of reminds me of Sufjan Stevens.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
You know, I believe you may be right. tg3k wrote:
Interesting mix of instruments. The song is pretty unoffensive, but about the only things that stand out to me are the instrumental parts.
Posted 18 years ago by mistatebird    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this-Thanks
Posted 18 years ago by mistatebird    [ Reply ]
LazyMF wrote:
That is one pretentious CD cover.
pilate wrote:
Not sure about pretentious (don't know if that was the intention), but it sure is one of the most boring CD covers. Looks more like an ad for a showroom in the local county newspaper... or something like that. Nice song, though.
the album cover is a nod/wink at the "cool" covers of the 60's and 70's (check out the shag carpet!) to go with the smooth, folk-inspired, "simon&garfunklesque" sound. similar to, if less blatant than, Kruder & Dorfmeister's cover for G-Stoned (click here)
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
My favorite new band (well, new for me anyway). I've been obssessed with this record for about nine months now. Gotta love the Norwegian Simon & Garfunkel.
Posted 18 years ago by supergroverx    [ Reply ]
LazyMF wrote:
That is one pretentious CD cover.
Not sure about pretentious (don't know if that was the intention), but it sure is one of the most boring CD covers. Looks more like an ad for a showroom in the local county newspaper... or something like that. Nice song, though.
Posted 18 years ago by pilate    [ Reply ]
That is one pretentious CD cover.
Posted 18 years ago by LazyMF    [ Reply ]
The dude on the cover still looks like Elijah Wood a la Frodo Baggins. Pleasant song nevertheless!
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Simplicity in music at its best!
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
does this sound a bit like Jack Johnson, or am I on something?
I like Ativan for a stress-free experience
Posted 18 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
Govi wrote:
The Four Freshman meet jazz fusion to a reggae rhythm guitar. . . .
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
The Four Freshman meet jazz fusion to a reggae rhythm guitar. Ho hum. But wait! The instrumental break is pretty! Nice!
Posted 19 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
On first listen, I think it's good.
Posted 19 years ago by jimthebaker    [ Reply ]
nice
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
This song should be consumed on a full stomach, with a cig and can of Guinness.
Posted 19 years ago by trout_fisher    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
I agree. I also hear a little Chris Isaak. So maybe we're both on something
I was thinking Belle and Sebastian - but I could be wrong.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
does this sound a bit like Jack Johnson, or am I on something?
I agree. I also hear a little Chris Isaak. So maybe we're both on something
Posted 19 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I looove Kings of Convenience! So glad to hear it on RP!
Posted 19 years ago by jxngrl    [ Reply ]
does this sound a bit like Jack Johnson, or am I on something?
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
wow, that beginning guitar riff sounded an aweful lot like a cool Campervan Beethoven song... 'Seven Languages', I believe it is. Well, now that I'm over my disappointment, this is allright. Kinda catchy.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
Interesting mix of instruments. The song is pretty unoffensive, but about the only things that stand out to me are the instrumental parts.
Posted 19 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]