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Rusted Root — Artificial Winter
Album: Welcome To My Party
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:12
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Shades of gray coldness from inside
Snowed in without a shovel or plow
Rhetoric on the radio ?Don?t you go outside‰

I shiver in the dark coldness all around
Hide behind my jacket Listen to the cold facts of lies
Because we will we will burn
We will we will burn for the winter

A man pulls off his glove
to take a look at the time
From beneath the watch
sweat starts to flow

A father cries out into the night
as his child slips away
A door shuts as the boy reaches that forbidden room

And the shades of gray
getting lighter and lighter
and the shades of gray getting lighter and lighter

Because we will we will burn oh
We will we will burn for the winter

I shiver in the dark coldness all around
Hide behind my jacket Listen to the cold facts of lies
Because we will we will burn
We will we will burn for the winter
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Muy originales & creativos, hoy dia tanta creatividad y buen gusto como que se perdio. 
Posted 2 years ago by RickyDrummer    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this and as one who has some experience with Pittsburgh, it rings true. Shitty weather is a given and this seems to be the gist of the wintery essence. The other piece by this band that gets repetitive play here annoys me to no end, but at least this is something different.
Posted 2 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 kfries wrote:
First I'm hearing them. Not bad at all. 
 
Guess you weren't in college in the 90s.
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
First I'm hearing them. Not bad at all. 
Posted 4 years ago by kfries    [ Reply ]
Wow. I don't know quite what to make of it — but I like it. The chorus and rhythm tracks are happening. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I really kind of like this, and I like the album cover too. It has a slight Robbie Robertsonish sound to it, to.
Posted 7 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Having always had a secret liking for "send me on my way" I was surprised to hear another track from this group. Faint echoes plus imagination, but enough to make me go looking to see what else they have out there.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]

They're a jam band- so maybe they don't deliver tight little tunes;  it's SUPPOSED to be ramshackle, see... I guess you'd have had to have seen their stage show (with recommended medication prior) to really "get" RR. 


Posted 13 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
ouch... don't do this to us, Bill!
Posted 13 years ago by nwardez    [ Reply ]
Boob-lee-ah-hey?

Posted 13 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
One catchy song not a band makes.{#No}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Uggh... never have liked these guys. Sorry.
Posted 14 years ago by badgerv    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the singer is channeling Dave Matthews
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Too much 80ties in it, right? ;-
Posted 15 years ago by eltom    [ Reply ]
Chit yeah Bra!!! Bill be jammin today... {#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
Is that a bongo? I love the bongo.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
One of the first things I heard when I started listening to RP.  It was like, whoa, this is really cool.  Got any more stuff like this?  Been with RP ever since.
Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
Not their best - and when are we going to see a new album?
Posted 16 years ago by vtparadise    [ Reply ]
I really like Rusted Root, but I am not sure if I would like to hear them straight for an hour or so.  They are a bit of an acquired taste, somewhat like the Talking Heads.  David Byrne has a rather unusual voice too, and it takes some folks some time to get used to his voice as well.
Posted 16 years ago by paraclete    [ Reply ]
I know some folks on RP loves em some Rusted Root, but when I listen to the singer's voice, I can only hear Goat Boy, Goat Boy, Goat Boy.
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
I really like Rusted Root... and this not in any way diminishing their work, but I hear a lot of Dave Matthews in this piece.
Posted 16 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite track on the album (I like "Weave" and "Too Much" better), but pretty good.
Posted 16 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
...this girl sounds like lisa gerrard...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
She was better when she was still with Sonny.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
mubbeddeeyahey.
Posted 17 years ago by poprocker1    [ Reply ]
i love 'em now! 8. 375. i'll follow the link to learn & hear more after this one song!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
I love Cher.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Man, I used to love this band. This is so sad to hear. I expected greater things. It's almost like they got stuck in one of their own grooves and can't see beyond it.
Posted 17 years ago by Isobel    [ Reply ]
Member of the band, either Jenn Wertz or Liz Berlin. She often harmonizes/counterpoints, etc with Michael. A great song that she really busts out on is "Sister Contine" from their "Remember" album. maxmox wrote:
Wait, who is that female vocalist coming thru over it all? Any help out there?
Posted 17 years ago by erik_1099    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
Wait, who is that female vocalist coming thru over it all? Any help out there?
Well, it could be one of the female vocalists in the band.
Posted 17 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Love that great snare sound. 8 for the drummer & his rig. Wait, who is that female vocalist coming thru over it all? Any help out there?
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Sure does not feel like an artificial winter outside.....Brrr...
Posted 17 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
hehehe Happily out of sync. This is the first Rusted Root song I've heard that didn't cause me to turn off the speakers. In fact, I actually liked it. Thanks Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Trey    [ Reply ]
I can hear why people wouldn't like this. Too much going on in this mess of a song, and I like the gypsy howl (usually)
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
This band was so good in the beginning, but they went downhill with this album
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
mr.selfdestruct wrote:
Sounds like a chorus of cats at one point.
Yep, my thoughts, too. Strange song.
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
I'll second that comment.
I'll "third" that comment!
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
serinde wrote:
Hum. I have to say, I prefer the version off Cruel Sun.
I'll second that comment.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Hum. I have to say, I prefer the version off Cruel Sun.
Posted 18 years ago by serinde    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is Rusted Root? Love the female gypsy Dead Can Dance style background singing...
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
for a second i thought this was they might be giants...
Posted 18 years ago by roadshow    [ Reply ]
a mix of emotions..pretty
Posted 18 years ago by Foreverfree    [ Reply ]
wow rusted root gets cosmic...
Posted 18 years ago by MikeCloud    [ Reply ]
This band has kinda grown on me. Kinda like The Talking Heads did... Quite Likable at the moment. Solid 7.
Posted 19 years ago by labkpr    [ Reply ]
Kaimelar wrote:
The female vocals on this tune is what really makes the song for me. The only bummer is that Jenn or Liz (I'm not sure who's doing the wailing in the bridge, and at the very end) only get a few bars to do their thing. That bit sends shivers up my spine every time.
That was my favorite part, also. Sounded a little middle Eastern...
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
What an annoying band this is.
What you said.
Posted 20 years ago by spoko    [ Reply ]
What an annoying band this is.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
The female vocals on this tune is what really makes the song for me. The only bummer is that Jenn or Liz (I'm not sure who's doing the wailing in the bridge, and at the very end) only get a few bars to do their thing. That bit sends shivers up my spine every time.
Posted 20 years ago by Kaimelar    [ Reply ]
Actually, the original version of this song is AWESOME (it's on Cruel Sun). This remix, however, doesn't do it justice... chucc wrote:
this group has some GREAT tunes............ this aint one of em
Posted 20 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
this group has some GREAT tunes............ this aint one of em
Posted 21 years ago by chucc    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by jbwiv: Good pick, but studio version is much better than this!
screw studio versions! studio music is for the musically inept. This is right on.
Posted 21 years ago by trancefussion    [ Reply ]
Good pick, but studio version is much better than this!
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
I\'m sooo tired of hearing this song on RP....uncle...
Posted 22 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
Went to see Santana last night, and the best thing of all was that Rusted Root was opening the show. They are definitely a live act to catch. It would have been better if they were a headliner, as their set was much too short! They wound up their set with \"Drum Trip\" leading into \"Ecstasy\" which really got the crowd warmed up for Santana
Posted 22 years ago by GGendeman    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Leslie: Next time I hear this song Platy, I am going to count how many times I hear "moobiddya-hey". Before I was paying attention I counted 5. This guy's vocals suck big time. I believe all you kind folks who like this band live and appreciate their musicianship. I might change my mind if I see them live as well.
nope...you'd be just as annoyed. originally a pittsburgh band, i've heard quite enough of them for the past 15 yrs or so (not that i'm counting, or sure of that number even) to last me a lifetime.
Posted 22 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Soimnotthemack: Fredonia does have great bars, and great bands play at them.. One World Tribe is a great band in particular that i think may get some more recognition soon.
I saw One World Tribe play Milestone's in Rochester! Great band.
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Stuart: What I want know is whats up the line "Shiver in the dark, Commies all around"
The lyrics i found at https://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Studio/7341/rusted_root.html suggest it's "Coldness all around". Regardless, though i can't seem to get a single coherent interpretation out of the lyrics, it's not much of a stretch to suggest this song is about nuclear winter and the Cold War (which you may have subconsciously noticed to come up with "Commies all around"). I have no idea about "moobidiya-HEY!" either, but i like it anyway.
Posted 22 years ago by mrtyler    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Platypus: i diggit. I like most of Rusted Root's stuff, but I still cant figure out what he means by "moobiddya-hey". seems to say it in just about every song.
Next time I hear this song Platy, I am going to count how many times I hear "moobiddya-hey". Before I was paying attention I counted 5. This guy's vocals suck big time. I believe all you kind folks who like this band live and appreciate their musicianship. I might change my mind if I see them live as well.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Platypus: i diggit. I like most of Rusted Root's stuff, but I still cant figure out what he means by "moobiddya-hey". Seems to say it in just about every song.
Don't worry. I hear it too all over this song. Perhaps he says "over our heads" ? What I want know is whats up the line "Shiver in the dark, Commies all around"
Posted 22 years ago by Stuart    [ Reply ]
how about ANOTHER R.R. song?! why always this one?
Posted 22 years ago by dillydoo    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by jacquirenee: I have to say that I, too, frown upon 20 minute improvisational drum jams. But even more than that, Rusted Root is annoying due to completely incomprehensible vocals that are no more comprehensible live. This song was not *quite* as irritating as some others... "Ecstasy" comes to mind... but I'd rather not hear them on RP ever. Thank God for Emmylou Harris.
Hmm. I think you missed my point. I LIKE 20 minute improvisational drum jams, although they never get adequately captured on CDs. On more than one occaision, I have been with Jim Donovan (the RR drummer) and 20 other guys, all flailing away at our djembes for a couple hours -- Ecstasy is not just the name of the song. It it the state you reach when you get your overactive mind out of the way and connect with the rythym in a primal way. All I can say is that if you find excessive drumming annoying, you seriously need to connect with your root chakra. Drumming: good! Root chakra: good! Life: GOOD! BTW: I like Emmy Lou, too.
Posted 22 years ago by omboy    [ Reply ]
Is that Lisa Gerard on the female vocals?
Posted 22 years ago by noladq    [ Reply ]
These guys used to play the local bar in my college town in Fredonia, NY. It' s good to see them gaining popularity. They are definitely better live. Still, I like their studio stuff a lot.
Posted 22 years ago by squarepixel    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Platypus: i diggit. I like most of Rusted Root's stuff, but I still cant figure out what he means by "moobiddya-hey". seems to say it in just about every song.
i dont hear it in this song. where is it? are you mis-hearing lyrics perhaps?
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
i diggit. I like most of Rusted Root\'s stuff, but I still cant figure out what he means by \"moobiddya-hey\". seems to say it in just about every song.
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Not much of a song, but they are great players and mix all kinds of \"non anglo-american music\", in a way that it sounds exciting just the same.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
What a great tune. I\'ve been sampling the new songs from their website and they sound MUCH better than their last dismal CD
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
RR is a group whose awesome talent can only be truly appreciated live. 20 minute improvisational drum jams don\'t translate well to CD and are frowned upon by most radio station program directors (present company excluded :D ) They are touring this summer. See them!
Posted 22 years ago by omboy    [ Reply ]