Taken from "Propeller" 1992
"14 cheerleader cold front
put your nose beyond
creeping boys in alleys
(find them when your gone?)
stick close to locker rooms
and (waving clothes to wear?)
you will hold them dear
to something (queer and stare?)
16 used companions
have nowhere to stay
give them access to parking spaces
no coin meters there"
Perfection. Nothing else to say really.
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Secret Star
Taken from "Earthquake Glue" 2003
"met a man of energy
suppose it doesnt work
lantern man,
find an inoperative halo
tossed inside a field
in your crystal ball
was he ostracized,
inured, or castaway
in a playhouse?
hoops and hairpins.
grow alone,
after know your conjurer,
a spinster kept checking for a special clock remover.
but now were out of time,
secret star of heavenly bundles,
firmly confirmed yesterday.
send no more joy,
no more light,
no more danger,
it will always come.
to wish for you to fall,
to with for you to burn,
to wish for your return. "
A chant, a march, a call to arms. Great song from Earthquake Glue with the usual Pollard insanely addictive melody and hook and fantastically nonsense lyrics. And that Epic finish! Know your Conjurer! Heaven.
"met a man of energy
suppose it doesnt work
lantern man,
find an inoperative halo
tossed inside a field
in your crystal ball
was he ostracized,
inured, or castaway
in a playhouse?
hoops and hairpins.
grow alone,
after know your conjurer,
a spinster kept checking for a special clock remover.
but now were out of time,
secret star of heavenly bundles,
firmly confirmed yesterday.
send no more joy,
no more light,
no more danger,
it will always come.
to wish for you to fall,
to with for you to burn,
to wish for your return. "
A chant, a march, a call to arms. Great song from Earthquake Glue with the usual Pollard insanely addictive melody and hook and fantastically nonsense lyrics. And that Epic finish! Know your Conjurer! Heaven.
Atom Eyes
Taken from "Under The Bushes Under The Stars" 1998
"i'm dreaming and so it must be true
nothing else could look as good as you do
and so in a rocket go
up to where the astros flow into space
don't hold me down
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes
i'm running away from your clues
atomizer sprinklers are spraying perfume
escape a lobotomy
there's a million heartstrings ready to fly
let's pull them now
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes"
A classic from classic era-GBV. Sort and beautiful but full of punch and drive. The Beatles would have been proud to have written and sung this song. Good stuff Tobin. Wait no Pollard today?
"i'm dreaming and so it must be true
nothing else could look as good as you do
and so in a rocket go
up to where the astros flow into space
don't hold me down
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes
i'm running away from your clues
atomizer sprinklers are spraying perfume
escape a lobotomy
there's a million heartstrings ready to fly
let's pull them now
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes
atom eyes, don't worry your brain
take a break from everyday
sell the house, the car, the pain
(just be sure to live again)
atom eyes"
A classic from classic era-GBV. Sort and beautiful but full of punch and drive. The Beatles would have been proud to have written and sung this song. Good stuff Tobin. Wait no Pollard today?
Friday, 8 May 2009
Sylph
Taken from "The Planets Are Blasted" 2009
Lyics Unknown
Quite a slow song from The Boston Spaceships who usually mode of transport is speedy Garage Rock. This song would fit quite nicely on a Robert Pollard solo album. Its got a nice swingy sort of chorus and definitely makes you feel happy when listening to it. Again, a good song. In case you were wondering ; Sylph (also called sylphid) is a mythological creature in the Western tradition. The term originates in Paracelsus, who describes sylphs as invisible beings of the air, his elementals of air.
Lyics Unknown
Quite a slow song from The Boston Spaceships who usually mode of transport is speedy Garage Rock. This song would fit quite nicely on a Robert Pollard solo album. Its got a nice swingy sort of chorus and definitely makes you feel happy when listening to it. Again, a good song. In case you were wondering ; Sylph (also called sylphid) is a mythological creature in the Western tradition. The term originates in Paracelsus, who describes sylphs as invisible beings of the air, his elementals of air.
Star Peppered Wheatgerm
Taken from "Ringworm Interiors" 2001
"(so long) to sonar (goodbye) to confidence
star peppered wheat germ
dark colonies erratic constellations
compile your filthiness in a balled up corner
star peppered wheat germ like dust
and fragmented waiting so long"
3 Random Words. Is there a machine somewhere that comes up with these titles? A slow track that reminds me a bit of Rodan or Slint or something of that ilk. Tempo picks up a bit at the end. Not bad.
"(so long) to sonar (goodbye) to confidence
star peppered wheat germ
dark colonies erratic constellations
compile your filthiness in a balled up corner
star peppered wheat germ like dust
and fragmented waiting so long"
3 Random Words. Is there a machine somewhere that comes up with these titles? A slow track that reminds me a bit of Rodan or Slint or something of that ilk. Tempo picks up a bit at the end. Not bad.
Hello Forever
Taken from "All That Is Holy" 2006
Lyrics Unknown
Im sure this turned into a "proper" song, or at least the backing did. Bob sort of makes "word-noises" over a synth led track. Good song.
Lyrics Unknown
Im sure this turned into a "proper" song, or at least the backing did. Bob sort of makes "word-noises" over a synth led track. Good song.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Wig Stomper
Taken from "Turn To Red" 2006
Lyrics Unknown
A fuzzy and very lo-fi recording of Wig Stomper and lots of laughing. Is this just Bob leaving a strange and on the fly tune for a friend? A proper version appears on the Little Green Onion Man EP.
Lyrics Unknown
A fuzzy and very lo-fi recording of Wig Stomper and lots of laughing. Is this just Bob leaving a strange and on the fly tune for a friend? A proper version appears on the Little Green Onion Man EP.
Monday, 27 April 2009
He's The Uncle
Taken from "Under The Bushes Under The Stars" 1996
"And now we see eye to eye
That another man's trash is collectible
And every weakness is correctible
Be leaving here quite soon now
Be pushing off to the moon now
And wow - I have had quite a time
And the mosh pit is filled
With memorabilia
And if you'd have stayed
They'd have killed ya
Be takin' you home anytime now
And I had a very nice time now
We are not so cold, are we?
They are not so bold, are they?
And I am getting old, aren't I?
We are not so cold, are we?
They are not so bold, are they?
And I am getting old, aren't I?
And how did you like my clothes?
I wore them so that they wouldn't dump us"
Bonus Track Alert! Great song with a very Paul McCartney vocal with great crunching production. For ages I thought this was on the Tigerbomb EP, I am incorrect. The chorus of "We are No So Sold Are We? They are not so bold, are they? And I am getting old, aren't I?" is jaw droppingly amazing. Thanks Bob.
"And now we see eye to eye
That another man's trash is collectible
And every weakness is correctible
Be leaving here quite soon now
Be pushing off to the moon now
And wow - I have had quite a time
And the mosh pit is filled
With memorabilia
And if you'd have stayed
They'd have killed ya
Be takin' you home anytime now
And I had a very nice time now
We are not so cold, are we?
They are not so bold, are they?
And I am getting old, aren't I?
We are not so cold, are we?
They are not so bold, are they?
And I am getting old, aren't I?
And how did you like my clothes?
I wore them so that they wouldn't dump us"
Bonus Track Alert! Great song with a very Paul McCartney vocal with great crunching production. For ages I thought this was on the Tigerbomb EP, I am incorrect. The chorus of "We are No So Sold Are We? They are not so bold, are they? And I am getting old, aren't I?" is jaw droppingly amazing. Thanks Bob.
Sunday, 26 April 2009
The Beast Falls Down
Taken from "Gringo" 2009
Lyrics Unknown
Taken from "Gringo", the most accessible of all Circus Devils albums, this is a synth driven ballad with an uplifting feel but also with the hint of oddness and darkness that Circus Devils always have lurking in the background. Love the final two guitar strums. For some reason I think of the Devil during this song. Maybe that's just me.
Lyrics Unknown
Taken from "Gringo", the most accessible of all Circus Devils albums, this is a synth driven ballad with an uplifting feel but also with the hint of oddness and darkness that Circus Devils always have lurking in the background. Love the final two guitar strums. For some reason I think of the Devil during this song. Maybe that's just me.
The Candyland Riots
Taken from "Tonics And Twisted Chasers" 1997
"Over the flames
The plastic airplanes circled
And every ambulance harmonized
A glorious yellow smoke filled the eyes
Of the baby giants given astro-taffy
To keep them happy
While the war raged on
And the friendly army drove to beat the band
How did you escape
Your door was locked
The exit's blocked
Now I know
It's not so impossible
Now I know
We can't go back to where we were
We're back to where we'll be
ooooh
Back to where we were
we'll be"
A lumbering strum and a lovely wilting vocal from Bob and a fantastic melody make this a mini RP classic. Big question? What is an Astro-Taffy though?
"Over the flames
The plastic airplanes circled
And every ambulance harmonized
A glorious yellow smoke filled the eyes
Of the baby giants given astro-taffy
To keep them happy
While the war raged on
And the friendly army drove to beat the band
How did you escape
Your door was locked
The exit's blocked
Now I know
It's not so impossible
Now I know
We can't go back to where we were
We're back to where we'll be
ooooh
Back to where we were
we'll be"
A lumbering strum and a lovely wilting vocal from Bob and a fantastic melody make this a mini RP classic. Big question? What is an Astro-Taffy though?
Sunday, 29 March 2009
I Certainly Hope Not
Taken from "Sandbox" 1987
"The tension was pretty tight
leave you hangin without a fight
Give it all up cause theres no living in
the world of Artic
no giving, acquitting (are you quitting)
{chorus}
I certainly hope not ohhh noooo(*3)
ohhh ohhhh
There's so many things people say
just to help give it away (but get in the way)
I won't try to figure things out
it's complicated so when doubt (I did)
I start crying
stop lying (trying)
{chorus}
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright (Where everything with you - all right)
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright (Where everything will be)
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright"
A pub stomp with a killer chorus, very traditional rock sounding song from the early GBV archives that could have been recorded anywhere between the 60s and late 80s. Good song though not typical GBV fare.
"The tension was pretty tight
leave you hangin without a fight
Give it all up cause theres no living in
the world of Artic
no giving, acquitting (are you quitting)
{chorus}
I certainly hope not ohhh noooo(*3)
ohhh ohhhh
There's so many things people say
just to help give it away (but get in the way)
I won't try to figure things out
it's complicated so when doubt (I did)
I start crying
stop lying (trying)
{chorus}
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright (Where everything with you - all right)
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright (Where everything will be)
Attracted to the light
Everything will be alright"
A pub stomp with a killer chorus, very traditional rock sounding song from the early GBV archives that could have been recorded anywhere between the 60s and late 80s. Good song though not typical GBV fare.
Friday, 27 February 2009
Edison's Memos
Taken from "Choreographed Man Of War" 2001
"How many reach out to see
I'll hide it
And I stow it all away
You reach out to me
In a moment
Sustain
But I wanted to reach you
Elected to greet you now
Did you know?
This strange one gathers the sea
A harvest of clean thinking
What does she get
She owes it to me
At the moment
It explodes
Like an army on horses
Original forces, now
Whether or not you see them move
Distance discovers patterns
Coming up close but far away
But known to crush and crumble schools
We're new discovery channel's fools
Who burst in flames
Who cancel out
Who phase out
Under skies dark with alienation
We exchange love like radiation
Under skies dard with alienation
We exchange love like radiation
How many reach out to see
I'll hide it and
I'll stow it all away
You reach out to me in a moment
Sustain
But I wanted to reach you
But elected to greet you"
A Pollard classic. Such a great melody that again sounds exciting but sad and longing at the same time and some fantastic lyrics and singing. Great guitar part also. Top notch song.
"How many reach out to see
I'll hide it
And I stow it all away
You reach out to me
In a moment
Sustain
But I wanted to reach you
Elected to greet you now
Did you know?
This strange one gathers the sea
A harvest of clean thinking
What does she get
She owes it to me
At the moment
It explodes
Like an army on horses
Original forces, now
Whether or not you see them move
Distance discovers patterns
Coming up close but far away
But known to crush and crumble schools
We're new discovery channel's fools
Who burst in flames
Who cancel out
Who phase out
Under skies dark with alienation
We exchange love like radiation
Under skies dard with alienation
We exchange love like radiation
How many reach out to see
I'll hide it and
I'll stow it all away
You reach out to me in a moment
Sustain
But I wanted to reach you
But elected to greet you"
A Pollard classic. Such a great melody that again sounds exciting but sad and longing at the same time and some fantastic lyrics and singing. Great guitar part also. Top notch song.
Hound Has The Advantage
Taken from "We've Moved" 2008
Lyrics Unknown
Bob making trumpet noises? A typical Psycho and the Birds track. You have to be in the correct mind set to listen to Psycho and the Birds. Its rough ideas of songs. Some of the added instrumentation is interesting but the lyrics and melodies are just off the fly and border on mumbled madmens ramblings.
Lyrics Unknown
Bob making trumpet noises? A typical Psycho and the Birds track. You have to be in the correct mind set to listen to Psycho and the Birds. Its rough ideas of songs. Some of the added instrumentation is interesting but the lyrics and melodies are just off the fly and border on mumbled madmens ramblings.
Impossible Octopus
Taken from "You Satisfy Me"
No lyrics
You Satisfy Me played backwards. I always used to enjoy the Stone Roses backwards songs as it sounded like new songs. This is just a gimmicky filler. Played the right way round its a great song.
No lyrics
You Satisfy Me played backwards. I always used to enjoy the Stone Roses backwards songs as it sounded like new songs. This is just a gimmicky filler. Played the right way round its a great song.
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