Broken Social Scene — World Sick
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We got a minefield of crippled affection
All for the borrowed mirror connection
That's why I'm leaving this spoken detention
I'm a romance addict so that I can confess that
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Well, I get world sick, my love is for my man
We got a lady who's wanting to dance
Men with the maybe looking for endings
And I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
I'm sick of the self-love, losing the "bless me"
The exit the roof of the rule of what we'll be
And all the destroyers that never wore dresses
They live for the older, well I'll confess this
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
All for the borrowed mirror connection
That's why I'm leaving this spoken detention
I'm a romance addict so that I can confess that
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Well, I get world sick, my love is for my man
We got a lady who's wanting to dance
Men with the maybe looking for endings
And I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
I'm sick of the self-love, losing the "bless me"
The exit the roof of the rule of what we'll be
And all the destroyers that never wore dresses
They live for the older, well I'll confess this
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
I get world sick every time I take a stand
Yeah, I get world sick, my love is for my man
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Proclivities wrote:
"Take off, eh? You hoser!"
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes. 
"Take off, eh? You hoser!"
Too much cymbal.
"Have a Cigar" segwayed seamlessly into this...God, I love R.P.
Proclivities wrote:
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
but they'll be very polite about it.
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
but they'll be very polite about it.
CHGO515 wrote:
Your point being ?
This song makes no sense
Your point being ?
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
I volunteered briefly at a university radio station in the early 90s in Fredericton, New Brunswick. I think we had to play something like 30% CanCon. I didn't like the concept; I just wanted to play what I wanted to play, and if it happened to be by a Canadian artist, great - there were a ton of great little Canadian bands popping up in the 80s and 90s - but it was the obligation that bugged me.
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
I volunteered briefly at a university radio station in the early 90s in Fredericton, New Brunswick. I think we had to play something like 30% CanCon. I didn't like the concept; I just wanted to play what I wanted to play, and if it happened to be by a Canadian artist, great - there were a ton of great little Canadian bands popping up in the 80s and 90s - but it was the obligation that bugged me.
CHGO515 wrote:
It doesn't have to make sense. Just give you an experience. Move you. It fails as you point out, IMHO.
This song makes no sense
It doesn't have to make sense. Just give you an experience. Move you. It fails as you point out, IMHO.
This song makes no sense
mkane67 wrote:
And yet, I hear more diverse and interesting (yes, to me) Canadian music on Radio Paradise than I do on domestic radio including the CBC (think PBS with federal money). What I hear from these other sources is music that's as bad as any pop music on US commercial carriers but hey, it's Canadian garbage so ...
That's a pretty harsh assessment of Canadian musical contributions. They have a different perspective. I appreciate it.
And yet, I hear more diverse and interesting (yes, to me) Canadian music on Radio Paradise than I do on domestic radio including the CBC (think PBS with federal money). What I hear from these other sources is music that's as bad as any pop music on US commercial carriers but hey, it's Canadian garbage so ...
That's a pretty harsh assessment of Canadian musical contributions. They have a different perspective. I appreciate it.
TJOpootertoot wrote:
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
And yet, I hear more diverse and interesting (yes, to me) Canadian music on Radio Paradise than I do on domestic radio including the CBC (think PBS with federal money). What I hear from these other sources is music that's as bad as any pop music on US commercial carriers but hey, it's Canadian garbage so ...
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
And yet, I hear more diverse and interesting (yes, to me) Canadian music on Radio Paradise than I do on domestic radio including the CBC (think PBS with federal money). What I hear from these other sources is music that's as bad as any pop music on US commercial carriers but hey, it's Canadian garbage so ...
TJOpootertoot wrote:
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
35 % is the percentage and for ensuring the song is Canadian, the MAPL must be 50%. You can read all about MAPL here: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/info_sh...
Have a good day, eh!
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
35 % is the percentage and for ensuring the song is Canadian, the MAPL must be 50%. You can read all about MAPL here: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/info_sh...
Have a good day, eh!
cc_rider wrote:
You clearly have not tried driving the 401 through Toronto.
The 'Members' list runs off the page! I didn't think that many people even lived in Canada.
You clearly have not tried driving the 401 through Toronto.
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
While Canadian content regulation was controversial when introduced in the 1980s it is well-accepted now. The current requirement for radio is that 35% of content on commercial stations, and 50% of the content on CBC and Radio Canada must be Canadian. Requirements are lower for specialty programming (classical, Native, community, campus and ethnic radio).
I am happy that Grammarcop, (and others presumably), believe that this has been beneficial for folks outside Canada. I very much doubt that there would be a Canadian music industry if this policy hadn't been enacted. And it has lessened the musical "brain drain" to the U.S., though, of course, international acceptance remains important to Canadian musicians and groups.
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
While Canadian content regulation was controversial when introduced in the 1980s it is well-accepted now. The current requirement for radio is that 35% of content on commercial stations, and 50% of the content on CBC and Radio Canada must be Canadian. Requirements are lower for specialty programming (classical, Native, community, campus and ethnic radio).
I am happy that Grammarcop, (and others presumably), believe that this has been beneficial for folks outside Canada. I very much doubt that there would be a Canadian music industry if this policy hadn't been enacted. And it has lessened the musical "brain drain" to the U.S., though, of course, international acceptance remains important to Canadian musicians and groups.
Jayesea wrote:
and from Massive Attack's Everywhen
Nice transition from Have a Cigar, RP.
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
And that rule gave us all Bob & Doug McKenzie on “The Great White North."
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
And that rule gave us all Bob & Doug McKenzie on “The Great White North."
mread wrote:
EH?
EH?
Proclivities wrote:
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
Nice transition from Have a Cigar, RP.
father-son estrangement due to divorce related parental alienation. Life is complicated sometimes. This song operates at a different frequency
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
Little piece of trivia here. The 80's/90's Toronto band, Kon Kan, named themselves as a play on the word, "CanCon".
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
Little piece of trivia here. The 80's/90's Toronto band, Kon Kan, named themselves as a play on the word, "CanCon".
Worldly dynamics; be a great concert number in style of jam band goes on and on...
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
Almost the same thing happened here in Oz in the late 80's. After which there was an explosion of homegrown talent. Not sure how much of that was due to content requirements though.
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
Almost the same thing happened here in Oz in the late 80's. After which there was an explosion of homegrown talent. Not sure how much of that was due to content requirements though.
TJOpootertoot wrote:
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
Okay, I can see your point. My perspective is probably pretty narrow since my view of Can Con artists was filtered through David Wisdom's playlist on Friday and Saturday nights on the CBC. Driving home from the hockey rink at 4 a.m. and listening to Night Lines. Oh, to be young again!
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
Okay, I can see your point. My perspective is probably pretty narrow since my view of Can Con artists was filtered through David Wisdom's playlist on Friday and Saturday nights on the CBC. Driving home from the hockey rink at 4 a.m. and listening to Night Lines. Oh, to be young again!
The 'Members' list runs off the page! I didn't think that many people even lived in Canada.
Cool song though. Good band name too.
c.
Cool song though. Good band name too.
c.
Grammarcop wrote:
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that the order.
This is helpful history but:
a) I don't think CanCon "gave birth" to any of those bands. The Rheostatics and BSS (especially the former) received pretty minimal airplay, except on alternative stations. The regulations applied to video play on MuchMusic too but these still aren't good examples of CanCon bands.
b) If anything, it nurtured bands like The Hip, giving them airplay that might have otherwise gone to an "equivalent" American band.
c) The bands CanCon is blamed/credit for giving airplay too are generally undeserving "mainstream" bands like Nickleback or Honeymoon Suites, not grass-roots acts like BSS, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies or a host of others.
reminds me of Cloud Cult...an RP fave that I just cannot abide.
dbrandy wrote:
Fully agree. Bill plays more CanCon than most Canadian radio stations ;-)
love all the CanCon you play Bill!
Fully agree. Bill plays more CanCon than most Canadian radio stations ;-)
JeriF wrote:
Disco Biscuits
Sounds like MGMT...
Disco Biscuits
psg wrote:
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
This is so much more fun to sing than that actual lyric!
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
This is so much more fun to sing than that actual lyric!
sqqqrly wrote:
Well? Going to leave us hanging?
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
Well? Going to leave us hanging?
"CanCon" is Canadian Content. It was a huge issue in Canada in the 1980s when the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued an order that said X amount of music played on Canadian radio stations must be of Canadian origin. (Sorry, I don't remember the exact percentage, but it was pretty high.)
There was a fair amount of concern at that time that Canada was losing its identity to the cultural imperialists from the south, thus the order. You can argue that that heavy-handed rule gave birth to bands like Rheostatics, Broken Social Scene, the Tragically Hip and others because Canadian radio stations were forced to support Canadian musicians.
If you ask me, we here in the States are beneficiaries of that order.
westslope wrote:
How many outside of Canada understand what 'CanCon' is?
Come to think of it, I betcha that most Canadians do not know what CanCon is.
Well? Going to leave us hanging?
How many outside of Canada understand what 'CanCon' is?
Come to think of it, I betcha that most Canadians do not know what CanCon is.
Well? Going to leave us hanging?
Going to see these folks in a couple of days - cautiously optimistic
Lots of talk here about the bad production because there is so much "crash." Anybody else think that it's intentional?
This is an angry song. Could it be that crash of the cymbals reflect the song's emotions? Give it another listen with that in mind and see if you agree.
This is an angry song. Could it be that crash of the cymbals reflect the song's emotions? Give it another listen with that in mind and see if you agree.
Absolutely 
love Broken Social Scene! Thanks for playing their music!
love Broken Social Scene! Thanks for playing their music! Proclivities wrote:
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
Good musicians are like good politicians. The lyrical output is just obfuscated enough so that most listeners do not take offence.
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
Good musicians are like good politicians. The lyrical output is just obfuscated enough so that most listeners do not take offence.
dbrandy wrote:
How many outside of Canada understand what 'CanCon' is?
Come to think of it, I betcha that most Canadians do not know what CanCon is.
love all the CanCon you play Bill!
How many outside of Canada understand what 'CanCon' is?
Come to think of it, I betcha that most Canadians do not know what CanCon is.
love all the CanCon you play Bill!
kingart wrote:
That must surely be an ironic reply. Please tell me you're trying to echo George Carlin or someone.
Yeah, George Carlin, or one of those guys.
That must surely be an ironic reply. Please tell me you're trying to echo George Carlin or someone.
Yeah, George Carlin, or one of those guys.
Proclivities wrote:
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
That must surely be an ironic reply. Please tell me you're trying to echo George Carlin or someone.
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
That must surely be an ironic reply. Please tell me you're trying to echo George Carlin or someone.
kingart wrote:
I am going to argue that the lyrics are incorrect in a few key spots. The song is about gay love. The singer expresses his anger about his orientation not being accepted by society. The correct lyrics would probably make it clear.
I love the music.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
I am going to argue that the lyrics are incorrect in a few key spots. The song is about gay love. The singer expresses his anger about his orientation not being accepted by society. The correct lyrics would probably make it clear.
kingart wrote:
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
I love the music.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
These guys write in their native language of Canadian, so it's kind of hard to get a direct translation sometimes.
BSS almost always puts me in a good mood! 
psg wrote:
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
This still makes me grin when this song plays.
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
This still makes me grin when this song plays.
Was walking to The Forks this morning in Winnipeg, and heard this song loud and clear coming from the stage area of this weekend's Interstellar Rodeo concert . And I knew I had heard ir before on Radio Paradise. But I could not remember who the band was. So I took out my iPhone and looked up the schedule of performers for the day. And saw that this band was the last one on the stage this evening. And I figured it was probably they who were on stage warming up and doing a sound check. So I went on YouTube and looked up every song that RP plays by them. And I finally hit it on the head!
A great tune and a great moment to walk into; what with them rehearsing it. It sounds just as good live, as the studio version!
A great tune and a great moment to walk into; what with them rehearsing it. It sounds just as good live, as the studio version!
JeriF wrote:
Exactly my thoughts - or maybe MGMT sound like these guys?
Sounds like MGMT...
Exactly my thoughts - or maybe MGMT sound like these guys?
agd3 wrote:
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of elevators loves this groovy song... we be dancing like happy hippies... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... hope life is grand for you in this nude year, agd3!!
Time for some Lazarus love for this song!
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of elevators loves this groovy song... we be dancing like happy hippies... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... hope life is grand for you in this nude year, agd3!!
I love the music.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
I make very little sense of those lyrics. Translation, please.
Do really dig this one!
Time for some Lazarus love for this song!
smackiepipe wrote:
Agree with all that. That is harsh.... it sounds so bad, it sounds bad on the road.
All the same, the production is bad but the writing in a few places makes me think a broader sonic palate could have been employed.
I really like this song, but have to agree with another comment about the in-your-face production. During the bombast parts it's just badly produced. I purchased it, burned it to a mix cd, and when played in my vehicle it's absolutely impossible to enjoy due to all the crash/hiss/Khhhhhhhh mish mash. Fire the producer!
Still, a great song.
Still, a great song.
Agree with all that. That is harsh.... it sounds so bad, it sounds bad on the road.
All the same, the production is bad but the writing in a few places makes me think a broader sonic palate could have been employed.
plinky, plinky
testpilot wrote:
Yah, that's it; they're trying to copy Band of Horses.
"We want to copy Band of Horses but we don't want to sound exactly like them.
Let's crank up the gain, that should do it!"
Let's crank up the gain, that should do it!"
Yah, that's it; they're trying to copy Band of Horses.
"We want to copy Band of Horses but we don't want to sound exactly like them.
Let's crank up the gain, that should do it!"
Let's crank up the gain, that should do it!"
msymmes wrote:
What if you're just borrowing the car?
Good driving tune if you own a car.
What if you're just borrowing the car?
I still like this.
nooooooooooo
PSD! and I got Björk!
PSD! and I got Björk!
:+:_DL wrote:
You're right, the mix is quite uncomfortable and I turned it down twice over the same...
Who mixed this song?
That crash is out of control, it just sounds like digital clipping.
That crash is out of control, it just sounds like digital clipping.
You're right, the mix is quite uncomfortable and I turned it down twice over the same...
Still sounds good. Just not a good day for driving here in the Great White North. 
Sounds like MGMT...
msymmes wrote:
Now that is a 21st century sentiment if I ever heard one.
Good driving tune if you own a car.
Now that is a 21st century sentiment if I ever heard one.
Good driving tune if you own a car.
..7 >> 8..interesting feel to it..
That guitar riff jangles my nerves.
big stud Romeo Tuma wrote:
love it...
For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold
And I am sick at heart.
— Hamlet (1.1.10), Francisco to Barnardo
marvelous... love this song...
love it...
For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold
And I am sick at heart.
— Hamlet (1.1.10), Francisco to Barnardo
marvelous... love this song...
It's new to me - I like it!
Glad to hear this again !!
martinc wrote:
So do I... everybody in my church loves this song...
I think I know some one who really like this song. Hint highlighted for emphasis
So do I... everybody in my church loves this song...
Who mixed this song?
That crash is out of control, it just sounds like digital clipping.
That crash is out of control, it just sounds like digital clipping.
T-Dot represent!!! Fantastic album. I wish they'd put out more... but sadly BSS is no more.
More Cow.....I mean No More cymbal crashes!
excellent song... love it...
Especially on a Saturday afternoon inside while the snow is coming down.
msymmes wrote:
msymmes wrote:
Never get tired of this.
Never get tired of this.
Almost Flaming Lipish, but of course that's coming from poor acoustics in my hotel room.
Count me in with the people that think the production completely destroys the song.
Love the song. Have the CD. One other good one on it, the rest are forgettable to irritating.
To much and too hard cimbals.... drive's me crazy... PSD buton!
I really like this song, but have to agree with another comment about the in-your-face production. During the bombast parts it's just badly produced. I purchased it, burned it to a mix cd, and when played in my vehicle it's absolutely impossible to enjoy due to all the crash/hiss/Khhhhhhhh mish mash. Fire the producer!
Still, a great song.
Still, a great song.
love the song
Musical bombast to me...
The in-your-face production qualities don't work for me. Like the final minute though...
I'll give it a small yawn.
The in-your-face production qualities don't work for me. Like the final minute though...
I'll give it a small yawn.
I'll look up these lyrics. Are the words as upbeat as the music? World Sick doesn't sound too utopian. And what's with that cover art? Ray of light to or from the sky, or a mushroom cloud?
psg wrote:
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
bumping this comment so everyone can enjoy this Mondegreen which adds so much silly to the song!
I hear "I get woozy every time I take the stairs"
bumping this comment so everyone can enjoy this Mondegreen which adds so much silly to the song!
smackiepipe wrote:
Have to agree, glen1. I really like this song, and downloaded it from iTunes. When it's sitting side by side other songs on a compilation CD I made, this song sonically sounds like crap during the 'loud parts.' Great song ruined by recording/production.
It may not be an issue of production, but one of compression. iTunes has a nasty habit of compressing their files down to the point where they sound like garbage when listened to with anything other than ear buds.
Have to agree, glen1. I really like this song, and downloaded it from iTunes. When it's sitting side by side other songs on a compilation CD I made, this song sonically sounds like crap during the 'loud parts.' Great song ruined by recording/production.
It may not be an issue of production, but one of compression. iTunes has a nasty habit of compressing their files down to the point where they sound like garbage when listened to with anything other than ear buds.
I think I know some one who really like this song. Hint highlighted for emphasis
romeotuma wrote:
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring morning...
You seem to be the only one that likes it.
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this spring morning...
You seem to be the only one that likes it.
glen1n1m wrote:
Have to agree, glen1. I really like this song, and downloaded it from iTunes. When it's sitting side by side other songs on a compilation CD I made, this song sonically sounds like crap during the 'loud parts.' Great song ruined by recording/production.
Have to agree, glen1. I really like this song, and downloaded it from iTunes. When it's sitting side by side other songs on a compilation CD I made, this song sonically sounds like crap during the 'loud parts.' Great song ruined by recording/production.
Quite likeable!
I already miss them ....
My Morning Jacket?
I have never understood the noise around this band. Sure, there are a lot of them and they have a full sound, but who wouldnt with 10+ people on stage. A few of them produce far more interesting music on their own than what happens collectively.
The idea is interesting, the music is not.
Yawn
The idea is interesting, the music is not.
Yawn
Love this sound. I did however watch the video for "The Sweetest Kill" recently....wow...that was shocking. Not at all what I'd expected.
I luv these guys... From my hometown to boot!!!
Just to counter-balance all those people that say "Oh man, I've heard this song already twice this year, this is SOOO overplayed" I enjoy hearing this song (relatively) often. Heavy rotation for Bill is usually more like 2-3 times a week. :-)
Great album! Needs more airplay!
This song and album are jammin'!!!
Just bumped it up a couple of ratings....so true, what was I thinking only giving this a 6?
2cats wrote:
Ode to R's Place.
The ratings average for this great song is way too low.
Ode to R's Place.
The ratings average for this great song is way too low.
At first I thought it was the Disco Biscuits...
This is one of the very rare tunes from RP that I must mute.
very nice
RussNelson wrote:
I hear ya, brother.
Perhaps it was good once, but I've heard it too many times. This is the first time I had to turn RP off. ... Wish there was a Fast Forward button to skip this tune.
Hate, hate, hate, hate.
Hate, hate, hate, hate.
I hear ya, brother.
Great song from one of my favorite CD's/Albums of 2010.
The more I hear this track, the more annoying it sounds.
7 -> 8 The more I hear this track, the more I hear in it and the more I like it. Nuance does it for me every time. The other track that Bill plays here is pretty good as well.
8 here, too.
Strange about different tastes, RussNelson. I originally had this as a 5, then after a couple more airings went to 6. It finally went to an 8 and I bought it a couple of weeks ago.
Perhaps it was good once, but I've heard it too many times. This is the first time I had to turn RP off. ... Wish there was a Fast Forward button to skip this tune.
Hate, hate, hate, hate.
Hate, hate, hate, hate.
Saw yesterday the first time the video "Texico Bitches". Very extraordinary and crazy!
sirdroseph wrote:
Stop me if you've heard this one: an old codger and a young hipster walk into a club...
I'm kidding. There's no accounting for taste. But if you don't like an entire style (or subgenre, if you prefer) of rock music, then it only reflects on your own personal preferences. It doesn't mean the bands suck. The aforementioned bands are all quite technically proficient, whether or not you personally dig what they're doing.
Maybe it's just the would-be music critic whose opinions suck? Do we really wanna go there?
P.S. If you go 30 minutes without hearing a turntable scratch, you aren't listening to real hip-hop. That's just a fact.
bbryan wrote:
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
Stop me if you've heard this one: an old codger and a young hipster walk into a club...
I'm kidding. There's no accounting for taste. But if you don't like an entire style (or subgenre, if you prefer) of rock music, then it only reflects on your own personal preferences. It doesn't mean the bands suck. The aforementioned bands are all quite technically proficient, whether or not you personally dig what they're doing.
Maybe it's just the would-be music critic whose opinions suck? Do we really wanna go there?
P.S. If you go 30 minutes without hearing a turntable scratch, you aren't listening to real hip-hop. That's just a fact.
the end of this song make me think at the beginning of Touch Me I'm Going to Scream, Part 2 by My Morning Jacket.
(https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=songinfo&song_id=40736)
Could be a good transition
(https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=songinfo&song_id=40736)
Could be a good transition
sirdroseph wrote:
Could be, but who appointed you the arbiter of good music? Better than most anyone? Wow. No lack of self esteem there.
grungepuppy wrote:
Or Kings of Leon as someone else pointed out. I can't tell any of them apart. Add Arcade Fire, Doves, Trail of Dead, Elbow.... This just doesn't do it for me. I'm not a fan of the oversimplified rhythm and bombastic orchestral noises, with the high pitched whiny vocals with no range.
bbryan wrote:
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
Or Kings of Leon as someone else pointed out. I can't tell any of them apart. Add Arcade Fire, Doves, Trail of Dead, Elbow.... This just doesn't do it for me. I'm not a fan of the oversimplified rhythm and bombastic orchestral noises, with the high pitched whiny vocals with no range.
bbryan wrote:
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
Could be, but who appointed you the arbiter of good music? Better than most anyone? Wow. No lack of self esteem there.
In a strange way, they remind me of the The Cure.
grungepuppy wrote:
Or Kings of Leon as someone else pointed out. I can't tell any of them apart. Add Arcade Fire, Doves, Trail of Dead, Elbow.... This just doesn't do it for me. I'm not a fan of the oversimplified rhythm and bombastic orchestral noises, with the high pitched whiny vocals with no range.
bbryan wrote:
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
Or Kings of Leon as someone else pointed out. I can't tell any of them apart. Add Arcade Fire, Doves, Trail of Dead, Elbow.... This just doesn't do it for me. I'm not a fan of the oversimplified rhythm and bombastic orchestral noises, with the high pitched whiny vocals with no range.
bbryan wrote:
And on Dec 29,2010, grungepuppy officially turned into his parents.
Mind you, this is coming from a 42 yr old who gave up on most rap a loooong time ago. I just keep reminding myself that every younger generation swings to their own thing (as did I in my day).
Or it could be that the groups he mentioned happen to just suck regardless of age. I am constantly on the cutting edge of all music better than almost anyone (I have great sources and an unusually open mind) and I can't stand the groups that he mentioned either, oh and BTW, I love Hip-Hop as long as it is not that commercial crap that gets played on the radio.
This is a great song — no matter what your age. I hope I never get too old for a good anthem. :)
I was looking for an indie song to go on a video I made of Sundance. I came across this and was absolutely smitten. It really fits the vibe I was feeling. This is the first time I've heard it played "on the air." Hope we hear it more often!!
Sundance Experience 2011: https://www.vimeo.com/19321761
Thanks Bill!!
Roberto
Sundance Experience 2011: https://www.vimeo.com/19321761
Thanks Bill!!
Roberto
And yet, I hear more diverse and interesting (yes, to me) Canadian music on Radio Paradise than I do on domestic radio including the CBC (think PBS with federal money). What I hear from these other sources is music that's as bad as any pop music on US commercial carriers but hey, it's Canadian garbage so ...
I agree. I've pretty much stopped listening to the CBC because the non-classical music they play is just so bad. The days of David Wisdom and "Nightlines" are long gone.
William Goldsmith and David Wisdom approach radio as if they were brothers from another mother. A conversation between those two would be priceless.