HELL YEAH! WHAT A SHOW! Saturday 4-20, baby; it was a groove! Snow and cold and gray outside but smokin' hot rock 'n' roll on stage at Boulder Theater just three nights ago... I gotta say, they blew us away, wowed the sold-out crowd, and man, was it FUN. They played this in the Encore jam, and the place GLOWED...

THIS WAS THE SONG by them that hooked me... What an utterly amazing jam this is! Can't wait to see 'em; just bought tickets: 4/20 at The Boulder Theater!

jagdriver wrote:
It was nice up until the screaming.


justin4kick wrote:
And then your mom dances like this at a garden party 


and you're all like 

GOOD TUNE!  RP introduced me to them. Now, I like several of their tunes. That is why we come here.  Thanx RP!   

they have the best cover art. love the font, too.

it's probably weird to say, but i'm reminded a little of the smashing pumpkins.

Raised on Metal and Hard rock, I 'adulted' to Alternative.
Jane's Addiction and Aerosmith on the same play-list = Yes.
This Tune Should Convert any Old School "they don't jam now-a-days like they used to..."
God-Like . 10.

GOOD TUNE!!

College school angry rock…lol😡

I first heard them on RP in, probably, 2006, right about the first time I'd ever heard of either RP or SSPU. The two will always be linked for me.
This song... the guitars... the build... the release... the recovery....
To paraphrase a line, this one needs to go to 11.

thought it was the pumpkins 

 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
 

Please, use the rhythmic and harmonic lessons here to pick up a real musical instrument. You'll be amazed.

I do love this band.

 sieversfam wrote: 

First heard of them on Rock Band - been one of my fav's ever since!

 jagdriver wrote: 
You sound like my mother

got here via PSD
they had yet another pink floyd going over in the other room 

Dig the tune.. Always killed it playing this one on Rock Band.   Air guitar too!

Love this song.  IMHO the opening 35 seconds rank among the top 10 best beginnings to a rock song ever.

 brownbrown wrote: 
She's a HE - for the record

 brownbrown wrote: 
And here I thought Rock Music was all about being possessed by spirits of various sorts - chemically induced more often than not. Therefore, possessed = Good!

Godlike. 10-Rating from me.

The new song "Panic Switch" is awesome as well. These guys (and gal) are so refreshing. I love em'.

 NeilBlanchard wrote: 
Worst of all, he insists on top billing!

What's that all about?

(Talk about "superiority of your opinion"!)

??

 djblitz wrote: 
haha, now i hate it even more!!

 brownbrown wrote: 

She is a HE - Youtube and watch -

 FlamingLotus wrote: 

Agree.  But I dig it a lot.

 brownbrown wrote: 

Uuuhhhmmm, it's a male singer. 

What an ugly song.

 natalita wrote: 

Nah... I think that little graphic that started all this should take a flying leap for being highly obnoxious at least...

It was nice up until the screaming.

she sounds possessed, people. DOES THIS NOT DRIVE YOU CRAZY?!

Pretty good song, but I like their song Kissing Families a lot better.

In the top 3 best modern rock (mainstream) tracks of 2008. 

 NeilBlanchard wrote: 
I wouldn't worry about it. I'm pretty sure the "god" he's talking about is the same one Fred Phelps insists hates fags. They're both clearly idiots.

Gotta love a song about a Lazy Eye!

the screaming at the end reminds me of Lindsey Buckingham. I can dig that.

New to me.  Not withstanding the unnecessary screaming, pretty good track!

I have played this song daily along with their Three Seed from same album more than daily for last month since first hearing, am hooked!

I'm not sure how God feels about this tune (or me either (yet) for that matter), but the Rock Band 2 makers must have a boner for it—they keep making me play it during my mystery set gigs!

 NeilBlanchard wrote: 
My opinion is that Neil should relax.

I dunno WHAT this is, but its awful. (mutes)

Hello,

 manbirdexperiment wrote: 
This is disturbing on several levels; mainly, how can any human being claim to know what God "likes"?  I would think that God is "above" petty matters of opinion.

Secondly, you seem to be claiming superiority of your opinion over all the rest of us; because God is on your side.  I would hope that you would take Lincoln's sentiment to heart: you should try to be on God's side; not claim that God is on your side.  Why do you feel the need to bolster your opinion, I wonder?

Thirdly, it's grammatically incorrect: "God and I hate this song" would be the right way to say it.  Unless, God goes in for bad grammar, too.

Just say what you think, and maybe why — please!

Sincerely, Neil

This perfectly complemented my first cup of coffee this morning!

sounds like Sonic Pumpkins.

Did anyone else think this was Teagan and Sarah at first?

very infectious groove

Always wondered if this is a guy or a girl singing?

Whops! Scrolled down and got my answer.
Never mind.

I am diggin' it.  I like when the singer kicks it up a notch at the end. 

Didn't someone once say that writing about music is like dancing about architecture?

 eeke wrote: 

 InnerNinja wrote:  You're making me thirsty.

Just increased my rating from 8 to 9—-OUTSTANDING!

This song is ok but this latest set is not to my liking at all. 

Nm this song is not ok. It's never going to end...

Man this is a catchy song. I don't care if he sounds like smashing pumpkins. That rhythm is hypnotic and makes me want to tap my foot.

 marmelock wrote:



 
I was thinking the opposite.  Haven't put this CD on for awhile now, mostly because the tunes on it have lost their shimmer.  In fact, they're starting to sound self-indulgent and boring.  Hmmm...

wferrier wrote:


layers... seems to be many layers

Still great after approx 50 listens on RP

 rawaccess wrote:

 

Agree.  Very happy with my purchase.

InnerNinja wrote: haha, get the album. there's like five good tracks on it, which generally is a lot for any album! ;) seriously, it's worth it.

This is being used in the baseball All Stars commercial. Great song, but they did a somewhat awkward job of using it. Hopefully it will give SP some (hopefully good) publicity.

Lyndra_Ski wrote: Not quite as shocking as finding out a guy (Nick Gilder) is singing "Hot Child in the City" but shocking nonetheless.

Why do people scream like that in rock songs? Ruins a nice song.

I thought exactly the same thing DOH

SmackDaddy wrote: Spank Monkey, you are so negative

This song bordered on being overplayed on our local radio, but thankfully did not quite make it. Still loving it!

InnerNinja wrote: i hear voices. better up my meds.

This is awesome. I hear smashing pupmkins, catherine wheel, and some chris cornell, with hints of raspberries and oak. what a nose i have!

i hear; Breeders and Pumpkins do you?

aaahuuuuuuu maaandddiiika.....

Heard this playing in the background on the Canadian decorating and design show "Designer Guys"...they're cool!

spaceman wrote: But the vocals are better. (Not that I'm dissing the Pumpkins, I like them, too.)

I could have sworn this was a woman singing. This is a guy?!! Trippy...

Would love it if someone would analyze this song musically.

DoctorHooey wrote: I contribute! :)

Jamunca wrote: I noticed that too. The music, the guitar effects, and the name all remind me of the Pumpkins.

oh, oh. i liked this band alot until i heard this. i'm gettin a breeders rip-off kinda feel here.

rickhoran wrote: seconded

Love this song!

the more i hear this the more me like-e. its a 9 now.

I am really liking this!

twcarlin wrote: Same here. I've bought more CD's in the last year since being turned on to RP than in the 5 years previous. I hope Bill is keeping a long list of testimonials to send to those f*cks at the RIAA. I have always had a friend who turned me on to music and in the last few years I haven't as they've all moved away. And here comes RP to pick up the slack! Note, I'm also an RP subscriber, and you should be too!

Agreed! My iTunes purchases have skyrocketed since I started listening but now I have a damn fine music collection. I just hit random and am never unhappy.

Together with Kings of Leon one of THE most exciting bands to emerge in the last few yrs IMHO. I've got this album of course. Have they released another one yet?

twcarlin wrote: Right there with ya' . . . I listen, jot down the tunes I want, right to iTunes, presto. Radio Paradise, indeed.

I've been waiting . . . for a tune like this. Yummy.

CatSitter wrote: Welcome to the GREATEST RADIO STATION ON EARTH. Since I discovered RP, EVERY cd I have bought I heard here first.

Ok, this song's been on the airwaves (and bit-waves) for how long? As long as it's been, I still get excited every time I hear it. Bloody good song, this.

pkimbrel wrote: Heh, if you aren't joking... You assumed poorly.

Chick screams like a dude. Oye. Freaky. At least I assume that's a chick.

as for the vocals, i hear two voices throughout most of the song, either that or there is some harmonizer or octave effect on the vox.

Gaylord_Meatface wrote: Yes, this song and Rusted Wheel off the same CD has been getting much airplay lately here on local radio

First exposure to this group. (I'm a newbie to RP). I find this song very catchy. Interested in hearing more in the future.

Max dBs the last instrumental. nice.

Wizzuvv_oz wrote: I've never understood the confusion over who sings in the band. Yes, the female bassist sings, but only backup. The lead on every track is a guy. Is this voice really that androgynous? Even before I bought the album (thanks to Radio Paradise), I never wondered if it was a female voice. As for the Fleetwood Mac comparisons... have you heard anything else from the album? If anything, they're a continuation of the Smashing Pumpkins (almost down to the initials ... SSPU and SP) I do agree, however. This is an excellent track off an excellent album.

OOPS. Well, I am going to correct my buddy who told me before the show that they were from Vancouver. (Which Edmonton has to live vicariously through sometimes. Thanks for the correction. timc wrote:

Gaylord_Meatface wrote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silversun_Pickups

I didn't realize this was a female singing (oops). That is quite cool. Is this a chick or a dude? The Fleetwood Mac comparison is quite appropriate. WHether a dude or a chick the song still gets a 9 from me (up from 8)

cranked way up These kids are just damn good

Josephine wrote: this is false. this is a DUDE singing.

VERY COOL. A local band up in these parts, cold Canada. Played here a few weeks ago. Worth a pick up! Pun completely intended.

Alright, I'll wash the dishes next time!

Made me look.

Mindscrape wrote: He's on Helium

I love this song!

flandersdog wrote: It doesn't matter as long as you like the sound, but yes, it is a guy.

This band has a female and a male singer- I like to think of them as an alternate universe Fleetwood Mac

this song is most excellent. the first dozen times I heard it I was sure the singer was female...then I heard a few other SP songs and it sounded like the same singer, but male...so which is it? or is it Pat?

Where can I buy a "Silversun Pickup" I need to shift an old tree in my yard

The band has a female and a male singer. The girl gets most of the lead singing duty though

Amazing that a band this popular and that had a track that appeared on The O.C. is getting a good rating on this station. Yet along comes Dave Matthews a few songs later and it's a 5. For the record, I'm a fan also.

8->9

Is this a different version? Sounds faster and, oh I don't know, tighter-tougher-edgier? Or is that just my mood on this Friday?

So that's really a guy singing then?!

I haven't read one musical snob/elitist comment bashing this song for being too popular. Amazing.

Deadwing wrote: Crap! You know this comment just made me spend money. Think before you post next time ; )

from an 8 to a 9 God I love this song. Bought the CD about a month ago- it's just a blast They are like an "alternate universe" Fleetwood Mac LOL

Yeah, I can hear that, but for some reason I have had this CD going for pretty much a month in my car and I never get tired of it. It will be interesting to hear their next offering... there's always the big drop off -- I hope they don't follow that seemingly inevitable trend as they are by far my favorite RP "discovery"! qosforever wrote:

Silversun Pickups Smashing Pumpkins Similar not only in the name...

Here's another album I'll have to get. Thanks RP! Reminds me a bit of Sonic Youth, with out all the dissonance.

gandalfbmg wrote: Reminds me of lyrics from Five Iron Frenzy - Handbook for the Sellout: You found a way to draw a line, between the world and you. Faking your idenity it's true. Did you think the word "alternative", was only meant for the likes of you? Do you think that they're too cool now? Being popular is lame. You're the one who made them popular, all their songs are still the same. You found them first, it made you stand apart, you know? But then everyone jumped on the same bandwagon, making you an average Joe, A lemming for the mediocre, you were just a plain old joker status quo. Blame it on the band now. If you prick them do they bleed? What's the point in playing what they want, if you won't let them succed? Do you remember where we all came from? Do you remember what it's all about? When you made a point to be objective, before you started writing Handbook for the Sellout? You sunk your worth in being different, just to be like your own kind. You traded in objectiveness, for the underground you follow blind.

This song is just too damn catchy.

Thank you so much for the introduction...they are my mespace profile band~