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Doves — The Cedar Room
Album: Lost Souls
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Released: 2000
Length: 7:33
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stars leave the morning
sleep clouds my view
Don't let them come round here
And call to you
I didn't notice
It's a crime too few
I didn't notice
It's a crime to fear

I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying it
I don't remember saying it

I'll be a shadow
In the cedar room
leave just a memory
Alone with you
I didn't see that
It's a call too soon
I couldn't see that
It's a call to you

And I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
And I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying it
I don't remember saying it

The cedar room
The cedar room
The cedar room
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I like this song but I think it would be even better without the clapping effect imo.
Posted 1 year ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
I remember when this was released - I purchased the album ASAP - one of the very best of that period
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing "It's All Too Much" by the Beatles in the guitar work and the tempo. 
Posted 5 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 Dior wrote:
New Doves Album in the works for 2020!!
 
About time!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
This is what it sounds like when Doves whine.
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
New Doves Album in the works for 2020!!
Posted 5 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
 freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
 
yes and led knows satire sending is free to doves makes led more happy. :D

Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
 freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
 
Similar drum sound but it's a very different drum beat.  The LZ tune has more syncopation.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
animated dove gif
Posted 6 years ago by boltonblue242    [ Reply ]
Seems Doves are back on the menu again. I heartily approve. Others note that recognizable fragments of other compositions by other artists weave through their compositions. It's obvious, but in a good way. I would like for this band to reassemble, but probably not destined to happen.
Posted 7 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
"if it keeps on rainin' ..." oh woops! its something quite different, unlikely I'll remember this song and band for several decades
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 kazoo wrote:

I was just thinking the same thing. So I had to check to see if anyone else heard it. Seems so. I like them both.

 

Yes, I also heard the Beatles' "It's All Too Much"...!
Posted 7 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Treasure of the day. Never heard of these guys but gets an 8 right out the gate on my plate!
Posted 7 years ago by icuski2    [ Reply ]
Trippy, ambient, almost trance like.  

Not sure anybody else could pull this off but the Doves do. 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
I didn't think it was possible to cram that much boredom into 4 minutes 23 seconds! This should be studied by psychological researchers, bring some amphetamines however. 
 
{#Roflol}
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I didn't think it was possible to cram that much boredom into 4 minutes 23 seconds! This should be studied by psychological researchers, bring some amphetamines however. 
Posted 7 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Truly enjoyed the discordant beginning.  Reminded me of a distant train whistle.
Posted 7 years ago by ListeningSpider    [ Reply ]
this is simply a beautiful song. 
Posted 7 years ago by daveinnj    [ Reply ]
In the mood. 7 > 8. Love the anthemic progression. 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Sounds like they have been influenced by Snow Patrol.
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Now is really great... not that I noticed before, how have I missed this song in a playlist. Really great.  
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Love them Doves!

 
Sounds like a Seinfeld fan!
Posted 8 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
Love them Doves!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
can't say why, but this seems like a sad song to me.
Posted 9 years ago by daveinnj    [ Reply ]
a timely romp
Posted 9 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
Trumped by a whisker & cut loose with Doles of doves.
And hardest word to say is thank you.
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
What a low end on this one. {#Cool}
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Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:
Oh, Doves, where have you flown to?

 
i know
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Oh, Doves, where have you flown to?
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
I'm hearing echoes of It's All Too Much.
But that's not a bad thing...


 
exactly! {#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
brings me back to med school and studying ALL the time to great music{#Biggrin}
Posted 11 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing echoes of It's All Too Much.
But that's not a bad thing...
Hypnotic, very enjoyable tune.  
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I enjoyed this track very much. 
Posted 11 years ago by jonno_norton    [ Reply ]
LOL .. I was avoiding The Cure's Boy's Don't Cry and PSD gave me to The Cedar Room.  It ends and brings me back to normal play and I'm back in The Cedar Room.  Not complaining.  8
Posted 11 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
 shawshank wrote:
I like the The The vibe in this song. {#Drummer}
 
I wonder if they chose their name just to create sentences like this one?

Posted 12 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
 philipburrows wrote:
Great band. Great live despite an audience full of scaffolders.
 
 
Ha — Hmmm, not sure what that means?

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowd_manipulation
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Good Music
Posted 12 years ago by saidtaybi    [ Reply ]
fantastic song, first heard on WBER in Rochester, NY for me. 
takes me back to college... good ole RIT!
Posted 13 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
One of my fave albums. Has a very mature sound.
Posted 13 years ago by gulonder    [ Reply ]
I like the The The vibe in this song. {#Drummer}
Posted 13 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
Great band. Great live despite an audience full of scaffolders.
 
Posted 13 years ago by philipburrows    [ Reply ]

Probably the weed.

robco1 wrote:

Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
 


Posted 13 years ago by kretinburger    [ Reply ]
 scruffystevie wrote:
Absolutely goose-bump-inducing EPIC song.  If only the Doves kept things at this level, their other albums were good, but nothing in camparison.  Good band live though, faultless and versatile artists.  Gets a 10 from me.{#Jump}
 

Agree! I guess the creative well ran dry, I just wish they would stop now because they are nothing but irritating these days.{#Sad}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Nice! :D
Posted 13 years ago by fabduchi    [ Reply ]
I'm about to check out for the night, but based on this song and previous selections, I think I'll leave RP up, turned down low (so I don't offend my brother) - I really could use some sleep, after a week of intermittent insanity at inhuman hours. Not to say that this music is boring - rather, to say that it's relaxing, soothing, and a really great comfort zone for me in a world that makes no sense at all.

Thank you, Bill and Rebecca - you work wonders.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Absolutely goose-bump-inducing EPIC song.  If only the Doves kept things at this level, their other albums were good, but nothing in camparison.  Good band live though, faultless and versatile artists.  Gets a 10 from me.{#Jump}
Posted 13 years ago by scruffystevie    [ Reply ]
Anthem{#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by rage    [ Reply ]
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
That was a wicked transition from Boys Don't Cry. I'm in awe
 
Yup Bill is on fire over the a last hour. Mind you I have managed to sneak the volume up louder than usual and it always sounds better that way. The baby hasn't noticed yet....

Posted 14 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
That was a wicked transition from Boys Don't Cry. I'm in awe
Posted 14 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
 
Dude, I'm no expert, but I think it might have been the weed.


Posted 14 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Excellent!!!
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 nini wrote:
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
 
I was just thinking the same thing. So I had to check to see if anyone else heard it. Seems so. I like them both.


Posted 14 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
ok, i'll throw it in the trippy mix...........................
Posted 14 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Ahhh perfection
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
Blasterpiece
 
I agree!

Posted 14 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Sorry, no can handle this one!
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Kingdom of Rust caught my attention, but I love their first two albums even more. Another great band from Manchester. :)
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
This groove gets better (bigger?) as it goes. 7 >> 8


Posted 15 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
this song is a building wave of power for your soul.... tits on a shelf

Posted 15 years ago by kbee    [ Reply ]
Blasterpiece
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
yes... best loud with the bass up... ah, now that's really quite nice. {#Clap}
  yeah—-6 on my office speakers, 8 at home.


Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Atlantis wrote:

Oh no! Looks like I have upset a 7 year old.

 

EssexTex wrote:



Sometimes its good to nurture the inner child !  Anyway, the riposte is no more childish than the original comment.

Posted 15 years ago by rez    [ Reply ]
Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
yes... best loud with the bass up... ah, now that's really quite nice. {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 shape5 wrote:
Love this song. Dark and haunting, and will always remind of a very powerful scene it was used for in the background.
 

What was the scene?
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}{#Group-hug}{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by camatcba    [ Reply ]
 Bocephus wrote:
As much as I try, I can't find anything redeeming in The Doves...yick. {#Snooty}
 

Bocephus report card:

Must try harder  {#Tongue}
It's skill.....
Posted 15 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
As much as I try, I can't find anything redeeming in The Doves...yick. {#Snooty}
Posted 15 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
An unhappy meeting of Beatles & Radiohead. Doesn't quite work for me. sorry...{#Rolleyes}
Posted 16 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
really love this band... but this song is sort of droning and not making my head happy. maybe if i wasnt sitting in florescent lighting right now....
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
And I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
And I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying
I don't remember saying
I don't remember saying
Posted 16 years ago by veloceleste    [ Reply ]

Oh no!  Looks like I have upset a 7 year old.

 

EssexTex wrote:


Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
pianocomposer wrote:
I think I've found a new favorite band on RP. My last one was Beck. The swirling psychedelic power of this particular Doves song really hit me. I will go with a 9 on this.
You should buy the Last Broadcast, one of the better albums of this century. Really has a great flow to it.
Posted 16 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
I think I've found a new favorite band on RP. My last one was Beck. The swirling psychedelic power of this particular Doves song really hit me. I will go with a 9 on this.
Posted 16 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
This CD was on heavy rotation in my home 5 years ago and was probably my favorite album of that year. Beginning to end, just a fantastic recording.
Posted 16 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
"Don't never say yeah"?! Doesn't he realize he's employing a double negative?! I'll bet these guys have a hard time getting up in the morning.
Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Dark and haunting, and will always remind of a very powerful scene it was used for in the background.
Posted 16 years ago by shape5    [ Reply ]
mooseisadick wrote:
BORING. Reminds me of Lou Reed'd Metal Machine Music.
It's a long time since I've heard someone talk about Metal Machine Music. I've said that to people and they have no idea what I'm talking about! Have you ever listened to it right through, double album, whew? It's just a tad alternative, hahaha!
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Please, please no more...it just drones on and on and no and no and no and no.....ahhhhhh
Posted 16 years ago by mrmagoo    [ Reply ]

Atlantis wrote:

For the love of God! No more doves! We get it! He can't sing and they are as dull as dishwater. You don't have to keep reminding us.

  WRONG ON ALL COUNTS!

Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
For the love of God! No more doves! We get it! He can't sing and they are as dull as dishwater. You don't have to keep reminding us.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Hej Bono - are you in the background yelling?
Posted 17 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
nini wrote:
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
Yep. Good call.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Made me think of the Catherine Wheel... don't usually get that vibe from the Doves.
Exactly what I thought. Shades of 'Black Metallic."
Posted 17 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
bdblinux wrote:
One of my all-time favorite tunes.
Great...you clearly are a person of taste
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of The Life and Times. Which is a very good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by tomville    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favorite tunes.
Posted 17 years ago by bdblinux    [ Reply ]
I get the feeling that they\'re influenced somehow by Ministry. But the Cure too. Hmm..... I gave it an 8 just for that intro noise. Excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Awesome... 8 9
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
dunno if if I like this one, but the transition from Boys Don\'t Cry was amazing!
Posted 17 years ago by Professor_C    [ Reply ]
This goes on just a little too long.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
With a name like "Doves" you'd expect their music to fly. However, this song just plods along heavily.
I agree. I like most of the Doves' stuff, but this just gets monotonous about half way through.
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Make it stop!
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
GChevy410 wrote:
First Doves Song i can tolerate
Upgraded from tolerate to like 6=>7
Posted 17 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
I feel like I'm in an acid-induced dream trip. And I've never done acid (or anything else, for that matter). Pretty enjoyable.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
Could they slow this down a bit? Just too snappy for me.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before, pretty catchy. Like the heavy beat and lush instrumentation.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
this gives me a headache.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
Kregg wrote:
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys.
Me: the exact opposite.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
freeone1 wrote:
Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
Posted 17 years ago by nini    [ Reply ]
rconlon wrote:
Anyone ever heard of an 80's or early 90's band called Thrashing Doves?
yes my friend I think I have a cassette of theirs........
Posted 17 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Anyone ever heard of an 80's or early 90's band called Thrashing Doves?
Posted 17 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
Just deeply annoying... for me.
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Made me think of the Catherine Wheel... don't usually get that vibe from the Doves.
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
BORING. Reminds me of Lou Reed'd Metal Machine Music.
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
Kregg wrote:
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys. gotta buy it!
But , then again, you love root canals too.
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys. gotta buy it!
Posted 18 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Love this band.
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
My favorite from these guys
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Like "The Cedar Room" on University and 11th St? (These guys are UK, right?)
Posted 18 years ago by jeffhtuner    [ Reply ]
Can never have enough Doves!
Posted 18 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
Great cd. Still in rotation, even 2 cd's later.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
First Doves Song i can tolerate
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
Nope. But I can see where you're coming from. The bass drum in this is much more of a 4/4 standard rock beat than WTLB.
Posted 18 years ago by ZedLeppelin    [ Reply ]
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
still sounds good!
sure does! I remember listening to this CD quite a bit when it first came out about 5 years ago..
Posted 18 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
catchy intro - enjoying the heavy beat - draws me in
Posted 18 years ago by Carly    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
With a name like "Doves" you'd expect their music to fly. However, this song just plods along heavily. Sound is pretty generic as well. I like the "gritty Coldplay" comment. More like gritty spinach to me.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]