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Radical Face — Welcome Home
Album: Ghost
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7.5

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Total ratings: 3393









Released: 2007
Length: 4:41
Plays (last 30 days): 2
Sleep don't visit, so I choke on sun, and the days blur into one
And the backs of my eyes hum with things I've never done

Sheets are swaying from an old clothesline
Like a row of captured ghosts over old dead grass
Was never much, but we've made the most
Welcome home

Ships are launching from my chest
Some have names but most do not
If you find one, please let me know what piece I've lost

Peel the scars from off my back
I don't need them anymore
You can throw them out or keep them in your mason jars
I've come home

All my nightmares escape my head
Bar the door, please don't let them in
You were never supposed to leave
Now my head's splitting at the seams
And I don't know if I can

Here, beneath my lungs
I feel your thumbs
Press into my skin again
Comments (145)add comment
I still say this is Lindsay Buckingham in disguise. 
This has an Eliott Smith quality to it. I like it very much (BTW, I'm 63).  Theories.
The refrain sounds pretty much like Alt-Js "Something good" but this one was first I think...
Almost 65 here and I added this to my favorites a few years ago. It’s important not to generalize, especially when it comes to matters of personal taste.
 phlattop wrote:


nope. another over 45 who loves this.


Way over 45 over here. 
And I will likely always be a fan. 
Ghost album is especially gorgeous and haunted.
why should age limit your wonder and excitement at hearing new talent. I find having favourite genres mixed with an eclectic taste enriches your life. You need music for every mood
 Pilsenaaa wrote:

If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune




Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh, the type of comment people love to answer.

I lost a son 3 years ago, and music is one of the few things that help me to keep him alive. I love the music he used to listen (although most of them are not played on RP i admit).

No matter what age we have, music is good music if we enjoy listening it.
I keep hearing lindsay buckingham
 phlattop wrote:
Over 75 here.
 

 Pilsenaaa wrote:

If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune



nope. another over 45 who loves this.
 SchoepTone wrote:


This is the best song on the album, by far.


I've noticed RP has a knack for playing the best song(s) on the album. While RP has introduced me to many great new bands, I have sometimes found the rest of the music isn't quite as good as what gets played on RP.  Cheers and thanks to Bill and Rebecca for somehow continuing to find (and play) excellent music.
 SchoepTone wrote:


This is the best song on the album, by far.


Yeah - sadly, the rest of the album isn't of the same caliber. 
I'm 49. I gave it a 7 but it may go up to an 8. Nice.

Of course, when this song came out I was 35....
 laura.letterboxer wrote:

I'm another over 45 who really likes this.  Can anyone weigh in on the album?  (Yes, I'm over 45 and still see huge value in listening to full albums, as well as supporting artists by purchasing their music rather than listening to Spotify -- though I bet there are plenty of under 45s who may also not care for Spotify if you're here listening to RP). 


This is the best song on the album, by far.
52 here and you ageist bastards can kiss my ass. I love this…
 Pilsenaaa wrote:

If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune


I'm another over 45 who really likes this.  Can anyone weigh in on the album?  (Yes, I'm over 45 and still see huge value in listening to full albums, as well as supporting artists by purchasing their music rather than listening to Spotify -- though I bet there are plenty of under 45s who may also not care for Spotify if you're here listening to RP). 
 Pilsenaaa wrote:

If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune



What a misguided, asshole thing to say. 
 Bluenoser wrote:

This one is cool. Always catches and holds my ear.

Hope you've got plans for lots more years at the sound panel Bill. I've got lots more years of listenin' in me and there ain't nothin' else out there quite like RP.




Truer words were never spoken... and I'm 67.
Some Arcade Fire here and there
 Cueburned wrote:

Well, I'm 60. For me listening to RP is kind of like when my sons and I listen to music.  We take turns putting on "our" music for each other.  And of course we try to one - up each other with the next track.  There's also an element of, "If you like that song, you might like this one".  I try to appreciate  it all at some level and mostly it's about spending time getting to know each other through "our" music.  Sometimes I'm surprised by old songs they like and I'm surprised to find that their picks are pretty amazing.   You might find a track I've heard a million times to be a new discovery you just have to have in your life.  It's all good.  That's probably why we're both here.  And who doesn't like a good Pilsenaaa?  Cheers.   
 

I am 67 and love this song.  
Someone listened to Elliott Smith.
Fake and Formulaic
A propos of nothing.........
The photo of Radical Face reminds me strongly of the Brewmaster where I get my 4 doz. liter batches.
Except he doesn't sing, but he does make wicked suitcase speakers to fit on the back of your fixie.
And cloud!



Pilsenaaa wrote:
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
Substantially past that and love this. Keep your stereotypes to yourself sonny! And get off my lawn!


nickferrante10 wrote:
Substantially past that and love this. Keep your stereotypes to yourself sonny! And get off my lawn!


 Cueburned wrote:

Well, I'm 60. For me listening to RP is kind of like when my sons and I listen to music.  We take turns putting on "our" music for each other.  And of course we try to one - up each other with the next track.  There's also an element of, "If you like that song, you might like this one".  I try to appreciate  it all at some level and mostly it's about spending time getting to know each other through "our" music.  Sometimes I'm surprised by old songs they like and I'm surprised to find that their picks are pretty amazing.   You might find a track I've heard a million times to be a new discovery you just have to have in your life.  It's all good.  That's probably why we're both here.  And who doesn't like a good Pilsenaaa?  Cheers.   
 

And, at 64, I think it's fine...
Really enjoy the sounds on this track.  They layering is just captivating. 
 nickferrante10 wrote:

Substantially past that and love this. Keep your stereotypes to yourself sonny! And get off my lawn!
 

 Pilsenaaa wrote:
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
 
Substantially past that and love this. Keep your stereotypes to yourself sonny! And get off my lawn!
 rabaak wrote:

I passed 45 a long time ago and I think this is a great tune.

Not all  old geezers should be compartmentalized into the same cubby hole. (although a lot of my friends only listen to classic rock, as that is what they grew up with).
 

I'll be 66 my next around the sun.
You can take that "Classic Schlock" and put it away forever as far as I'm concerned.
Hearing the same tunes over and over that I heard since they came out is not for me.
I know what the next song will be within three choices when the DJ announces "Up next we'll hear something from Pink Floyd."
How about some kind of album cut that wasn't played to death? 

Give me those "Deep Cuts" or fresh Indie any day!
 Pilsenaaa wrote:
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
 
Um, wrong again.
 Cueburned wrote:

Well, I'm 60. For me listening to RP is kind of like when my sons and I listen to music.  We take turns putting on "our" music for each other.  And of course we try to one - up each other with the next track.  There's also an element of, "If you like that song, you might like this one".  I try to appreciate  it all at some level and mostly it's about spending time getting to know each other through "our" music.  Sometimes I'm surprised by old songs they like and I'm surprised to find that their picks are pretty amazing.   You might find a track I've heard a million times to be a new discovery you just have to have in your life.  It's all good.  That's probably why we're both here.  And who doesn't like a good Pilsenaaa?  Cheers.   
 

lol, ok, sure. i don't like a good Pilsenaaa, because no one except you knows what a good Pilsenaaa is. Jeeez
 Pilsenaaa wrote:
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
 
Well, I'm 60. For me listening to RP is kind of like when my sons and I listen to music.  We take turns putting on "our" music for each other.  And of course we try to one - up each other with the next track.  There's also an element of, "If you like that song, you might like this one".  I try to appreciate  it all at some level and mostly it's about spending time getting to know each other through "our" music.  Sometimes I'm surprised by old songs they like and I'm surprised to find that their picks are pretty amazing.   You might find a track I've heard a million times to be a new discovery you just have to have in your life.  It's all good.  That's probably why we're both here.  And who doesn't like a good Pilsenaaa?  Cheers.   
 Pilsenaaa wrote:
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
 
I passed 45 a long time ago and I think this is a great tune.

Not all  old geezers should be compartmentalized into the same cubby hole. (although a lot of my friends only listen to classic rock, as that is what they grew up with).
If you are over 45 you probably don't care much for this tune
Great tune.  Thanks again RP ..  you guys continue to rock my world!
This kid knocked it out of the park with this one, –a terrific tune.
Beauty!
This Track i've heard a lot jears ago wehn my girlfrind lost me...
Today i look back with happines and tears in my eyes :')
This peace is awesome and gets you in the depths  of your soul!
I really like the song, and yet I can't help feeling there's something phony about it. I'm not criticising. I think it may be due to its being used in ads. Still like though. Argh, I must be phony too then. Damn!
That song was used in an advert here in Switzerland. I associate it with these spot all the time ...
I've loved this song for a long time, but today hit me right in the gut.

All my nightmares escape my head
Bar the door, please don’t let them in
You were never supposed to leave
Now my head’s splitting at the seams
And I don’t know if I can

 AbileneTexas wrote:

I’d pay for a segue class from Bill. 
 
I think he's too smart to ride one of those contraptions.
 AbileneTexas wrote:
I’d pay for a segue class from Bill. 
 
Or, just keep listening to RP.
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Another smooth as silk/glass/ice segue, From Oscar Isaac, Green, Green, Rocky Road to Radical Face Welcome home. Perfect.

Bill, do you have a PhD in segues? 
 
I’d pay for a segue class from Bill. 
Thanks Bill, this song always brightens up my day {#Notworthy}
I haven't heard this before, and am enjoying it very much...

Sleep don't visit, so I choke on sun, and the days blur into one

And the backs of my eyes hum with things I've never done

Don't hear enough of this guy. Plays more
 
 Skydog wrote:
this would be a lot better if he would take the baseball card off his bicycle spokes


vicariance wrote:
Thanks a lot skydog, now I can't unhear that.

 
sorry man,...{#Silenced}
 Hoosfoos wrote:
The ugliest man in music.
 
? ? ?
Thanks a lot skydog, now I can't unhear that.
The ugliest man in music.
Another smooth as silk/glass/ice segue, From Oscar Isaac, Green, Green, Rocky Road to Radical Face Welcome home. Perfect.

Bill, do you have a PhD in segues? 

Somebody's been listening to Lindsey Buckingham :)

very nice


this would be a lot better if he would take the baseball card off his bicycle spokes
I feel like it would be correct to call this song trite, but damn I really love hearing it. 
this song is as addictive as heroin !!!!
 dc_zee wrote:
WHEW!  So glad Bill provides lyrics.  I was relieved to read "Sheets are swaying from an old clothes line…" because I thought I heard 'She is swaying from her own clothes line" which seemed counter to the music and peppy beat.

 
Nevertheless the song lyrics are rather dark.
Still awesome!
 jgrosch wrote:
Always reminds me of Elliot Smith

 
Yes... it's unfortunate, isn't it? (That we have to endure a similar vocal intonation.)
Love it!
 dc_zee wrote:
WHEW!  So glad Bill provides lyrics.  I was relieved to read "Sheets are swaying from an old clothes line…" because I thought I heard 'She is swaying from her own clothes line" which seemed counter to the music and peppy beat.

 
bob plant said "you need cool aid, i've got cool aid"
WHEW!  So glad Bill provides lyrics.  I was relieved to read "Sheets are swaying from an old clothes line…" because I thought I heard 'She is swaying from her own clothes line" which seemed counter to the music and peppy beat.
really been getting into this discography the last few weeks.  there are really a couple standout tunes   {#Cowboy}
Always reminds me of Elliot Smith
 AhhtheMusic wrote:
Woo wo wooo, wo wo wo wo wo wooo, wo wo wo wo wooooooooo.  Clap hands, hold hands and sway.

 
Sounds like you had a busy day at Kindergarten! {#Bananajumprope}
Woo wo wooo, wo wo wo wo wo wooo, wo wo wo wo wooooooooo.  Clap hands, hold hands and sway.
 eswiley2 wrote:
The chorus just makes my spirit soar.  {#Daisy}

 
I couldn't have said it better!! Soar, and then glide and glide......
I like!!! {#Music}
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I like this one- thanks RP for introducing me to yet another quality artist!

 
My thoughts, exactly. 
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Yep, he has excellent taste.

 
True, at least part of the time.
 crogers wrote:
This, from one who as of this writing has given ratings of 10 to four Neil Young songs...
 
Yep, he has excellent taste.
 gesue wrote:
{#Headache}  Stop the Hipsteryowling!!!

 
This, from one who as of this writing has given ratings of 10 to four Neil Young songs...
This one is cool. Always catches and holds my ear.

Hope you've got plans for lots more years at the sound panel Bill. I've got lots more years of listenin' in me and there ain't nothin' else out there quite like RP.
I like this one- thanks RP for introducing me to yet another quality artist!
The chorus just makes my spirit soar.  {#Daisy}
 Hasan wrote:
Now ...  segue into Puff the Magic Dragon.

 
I hear it too. 
 gesue wrote:
{#Headache}  Stop the Hipster-yowling!!!

 
"He can't help it - it comes standard with the heavy beard and wool ski cap.  "

 

 

Damnit, 2 out of three disqualifies me then.


 gesue wrote:
{#Headache}  Stop the Hipster-yowling!!!

 
He can't help it - it comes standard with the heavy beard and wool ski cap.  
Ferdy
"on a clothes line like captured ghosts..."

"keep them in your mason jars"
 
"you were never supposed to leave"

wow 
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song more than spiced okra juice...  we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
I have no idea why I love this song but I do!
Yay RP. Haven't heard U2 once. Keep on discernin'.
 gesue wrote:
{#Headache}  Stop the Hipsteryowling!!!

 
This is from before the era of songs featuring the word "Hey" sung by an entire class of children (e.g. the horrid Of Monsters And Men). Here, it's genuine and awesome.
 Sloggydog wrote:
Too good to just be the song from that advert which is how it initially came to my attention 

 
True words.
 fredriley wrote:

The lyrics link is auto-generated, as are the other links, so it doesn't always take you to the song lyrics. Thus it's a nice service for other listeners to copy the lyrics to the song board. A 'thank you' would be more apt than an admonition.

 
oops, I did not know that so you're right. pardon me?
 aspicer wrote:
Anyone know if the album is solid overall?

 
Bought it last week and found it to be very listenable.  So far no other tracks have hooked me like this one, but there's nothing I would remove either.

They slightly remind me of Cloud Cult.  

 
Too good to just be the song from that advert which is how it initially came to my attention 
I really like the song, except for the vocals. This would be much better with even just a slightly less irritating singing voice.
 Highspirits wrote:
 You do know that the RP crew are posting entire song lyrics right at the top of these comments?
Save your energy!
 
The lyrics link is auto-generated, as are the other links, so it doesn't always take you to the song lyrics. Thus it's a nice service for other listeners to copy the lyrics to the song board. A 'thank you' would be more apt than an admonition.
Anyone know if the album is solid overall?
Amazing tune!!!
...and he's barefoot in the video! 
Love this song !!!! {#Music} {#Hearteyes}

{#Stop}  Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the holy moly world like B.F. Skinner...  we love this song more than spiced okra juice...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...

 


 
 moodfood wrote: 

you need to get sober bro



1. Define your terms.

2. Not sure Burrhus Frederic was all that much of a party animal, Lazarus. 

3. "Spiced Okra juice"...?  {#Drunk} 
{#Headache}  Stop the Hipsteryowling!!!

I would like to hear some song of the new "CROZ" album by DAVID CROSBY - his first in 20 yers!

EXELLENT!!


 JHZ wrote:

Well there is clapping in both songs.
 
it is more than just that
 Highspirits wrote:
 You do know that the RP crew are posting entire song lyrics right at the top of these comments?
Save your energy!
 
Relax (and stop shouting).
 You do know that the RP crew are posting entire song lyrics right at the top of these comments?
Save your energy!


On_The_Beach wrote:


Sleep don't visit, so I choke on sun, and the days blur into one
And the backs of my eyes hum with things I've never done

Sheets are swaying from an old clothesline
Like a row of captured ghosts over old dead grass
Was never much, but we've made the most
Welcome home

Ships are launching from my chest
Some have names but most do not
If you find one, please let me know what piece I've lost

Peel the scars from off my back
I don't need them anymore
You can throw them out or keep them in your mason jars
I've come home

All my nightmares escape my head
Bar the door, please don't let them in
You were never supposed to leave
Now my head's splitting at the seams
And I don't know if I can

Here, beneath my lungs
I feel your thumbs
Press into my skin again

 unclehud wrote: (Unless you were labeling the entire listening experience as "gruesome".)

 

 

exact

{#Yes} 


Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the holy moly world like B.F. Skinner...  we love this song more than spiced okra juice...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
pleasant plimsoles...lovely homemade production sound...honest...happy,,,sad...great song :)
 Godzillamouse wrote:
{#Headache} gruesome!
  
Is the singer being welcomed home from war?  Of course that's gruesome -- it always has been and always will be -- and might explain the vivid lyrics.
 
(Unless you were labeling the entire listening experience as "gruesome".)
 rdo wrote:
Sounds a lot like Cecilia.

 
Well there is clapping in both songs.
{#Headache} gruesome!
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
This song was used in the series "North America".
In fact, they used a lot of good songs in that beautiful video log.

 
It's also from the soundtrack of "Humboldt County".
Really good song!!!
This song was used in the series "North America".
In fact, they used a lot of good songs in that beautiful video log.
Luv the light clap stompin', yoodlin' & great harmonies!
Excellent!

This song be better than spiced okra juice...  love it...
 
 d-don wrote:
Man, I like this song.

 
{#Yes}
Personally, I love it when someone squeezes my lizard.
Sounds a lot like Cecilia.

Thank you...  this marvelous song squeezes my gizzards...  love it...

 
Man, I like this song.
Diggin' it.

Everybody in my church loves this song...