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Rilo Kiley — Wires and Waves
Album: Take Offs and Landings
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:15
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There are twelve hours
There's a day between us
And you called to say you're sorry in your own way

There are oceans and waves and wires between us
And you called to say you're getting older

And sometimes planes they smash up in the sky
And sometimes lonely hearts they just get lonelier

How did you survive all those fires and floods?
How did you survive your insufferable friends?
It was the plow that broke the western plains
And its just my heart gets rejected by my veins

And sometimes planes they smash up in the sky
And sometimes lonely hearts they just get lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier
And lonelier

And sometimes planes they smash up in the sky
And sometimes lonely hearts they just get lonelier
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 lily34 wrote:
 
 
True.!The same for me! From 7 to 8!
Posted 1 year ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
Saw Jenny Lewis recently and she is fantastic.
Posted 1 year ago by sinead    [ Reply ]
love rilo kiley!!! this song gets better each time.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Not to be mistaken for Riley Keough.
Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Most excellently excellent, very original sound.
Posted 1 year ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
not so innocent
Posted 2 years ago by rogyus    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I did that as well for a while.  Of course there was also the super-fun part of cutting Rubylith® overlays and lining up registration marks for color jobs.  They are kind of fond memories though, hustling all over NY, sometimes working 10-hour days in two or three different shops. At least it usually paid pretty well as you said. Yeah, nice, dreamy tune too.

Or laying out printed circuit boards with tape on Mylar. Remember one time we needed to remake an old design and when we pulled the master out of the sleeve most of the tape had fallen off and was in the bottom of the sleeve. 
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Can stand my girl friend call my friends insufferable...
It is the mark for a power nobody should have on nobody.
Take me as i am, or let me there, but don't try to organize my life 
Posted 3 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
Cheers Gentlemen!   neat tune  : )
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
sweet tune!

that technical illustration revives fond memories of a simple job drafting from blueprints, sharpening my pencil and using little elipse guides, once done they would be redrawn with ink pens on mylar, then photo'ed for printing, all while the conversation would be about those computers they're starting to develop that some day could do these things in minutes ...  : P   (paid pretty well anyway : )

 
Been there done that, too.  Drawing a nice uniform line with crisp end points was a satisfying skill.  That also was back in the day when I did Fortran programming with key punch cards.  Then into the personal computer age with an Apple II and a subsequent blast into the future with a 32 bit Mac and a 2400 baud modem..  I remember eventually getting a 20 Mbyte hard drive for it and thinking it would take my whole life to fill that up.  Times have changed.
Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
sweet tune!

that technical illustration revives fond memories of a simple job drafting from blueprints, sharpening my pencil and using little elipse guides, once done they would be redrawn with ink pens on mylar, then photo'ed for printing, all while the conversation would be about those computers they're starting to develop that some day could do these things in minutes ...  : P   (paid pretty well anyway : )

 
I did that as well for a while.  Of course there was also the super-fun part of cutting Rubylith® overlays and lining up registration marks for color jobs.  They are kind of fond memories though, hustling all over NY, sometimes working 10-hour days in two or three different shops. At least it usually paid pretty well as you said. Yeah, nice, dreamy tune too.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
sweet tune!

that technical illustration revives fond memories of a simple job drafting from blueprints, sharpening my pencil and using little elipse guides, once done they would be redrawn with ink pens on mylar, then photo'ed for printing, all while the conversation would be about those computers they're starting to develop that some day could do these things in minutes ...  : P   (paid pretty well anyway : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Rilo Kiley didn't have anything to do with Camera Obscura, did she? Because this sounds like a close relative of some Obscura cuts I've heard. Obscura was from Scotland, I think. Rilo is from where? 
 
Her voice sounds similar to those of the two women from Camera Obscura on this number, but not really very often otherwise.  This is Jenny Lewis singing, she's from the States.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:


You posted this two months before you passed away...  makes me cry right now...  miss you so much Ann...

rest in peace...

 
I am sorry for your loss. I hope when you hear this song you think of her. 
Posted 9 years ago by nohaybanda    [ Reply ]
I do likey.  Will be happy to hear more from Rilo.
Posted 9 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:
reminds me of jenny lewis

 

Couldn't imagine why!{#Lol}
Posted 10 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Rilo Kiley didn't have anything to do with Camera Obscura, did she? Because this sounds like a close relative of some Obscura cuts I've heard. Obscura was from Scotland, I think. Rilo is from where? 

 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bands! {#Jump}
Posted 10 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
Smith - Beatles - Rilo-who = speechless!
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Today, this was preceded by 'And your bird can sing' by the Beatles. That *may* be because the guitar style has more than a passing resemblance to it? Or my imagination? 

 
I think it may be your imagination.  
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
We already have a Tonya Donelly, thank you.
Posted 11 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Today, this was preceded by 'And your bird can sing' by the Beatles. That *may* be because the guitar style has more than a passing resemblance to it? Or my imagination? 
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 fineweber wrote:
Anyone else hearing major Arcade Fire in this?
  
No, thank goodness.

 Arcade Fire is the counter effect of a good wine. With the time it gets worse.


Posted 12 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
What a groovy tune - and a cool name for an artist (or anybody).
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Julianna Hatfield wants her song back ;)
Posted 12 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
If you think this is good (and it is), you'd love the Heart Throbs...
Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


I'll dance to this...

 
 
Me, too - but I won't try to analyze it or criticize it, because it would only hurt my brain. Sometimes it's just better to dance.

Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Not an RK fan, but I do like this one.
Posted 13 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:
reminds me of jenny lewis
 

{#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Tanya Donelly performing the vocal (not a bad thing).
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:

No, thank goodness.

 
haha whoops - i was listening to another station while commenting here.

kindly disregard my comment...   {#Redface}

Posted 13 years ago by fineweber    [ Reply ]
 fineweber wrote:
Anyone else hearing major Arcade Fire in this?
 
No, thank goodness.

Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hearing major Arcade Fire in this?
Posted 13 years ago by fineweber    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear some of JL's new project, Jenny and Johnny, on RP!
Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
music= 5, annoying cutesy affected vocals= - 1

overall rating= 2. 

 
my kind of mathmatics!  

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
music= 5, annoying cutesy affected vocals= - 1

overall rating= 2. 

Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
these girls are kicken it now.  they both are getting high , high ratings, keep these girls on the rP.  they have an awesome message and sound.
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
 alux wrote:

Jenny Lewis a hack?  Sure you don't want to retract that, Doc?  Say a youthful foolish slip of the tongue?
 
I am too old to be called youthful, and I didn't say Lewis was the hack. What I did say is the sound rips off Throwing Muses (or Belly for that matter) and I have yet to hear anything original from this band.

Jenny Lewis just got in with a bar band.  She can do better.  It happens.  Maybe she'll grow into her talent and dump these losers.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:


Nah.  She sounds like Tanya Donelly from Belly.  Not a bad thing at all.
 
No kidding...this could have come directly from a Belly release.  Do these folks actually do anything that is not a mimic of an older band?

It's good and I like it, but this could easily be just a cover band.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Too bad these hacks can't come up with anything original. Nice tribute to Throwing Muses here though. Or more like a direct ripoff.

8 for the tune, 3 for the players.
 
Jenny Lewis a hack?  Sure you don't want to retract that, Doc?  Say a youthful foolish slip of the tongue?
Posted 15 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
reminds me of jenny lewis
Posted 15 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
I thought it was Bjork.
 

Nah.  She sounds like Tanya Donelly from Belly.  Not a bad thing at all.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
I thought it was Bjork.
 

how could you think that? jenny lewis knows how to carry a note versus bjork who doesn't understand the word tone.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
what a voice{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Well done!


 fearlessfreep wrote:


to be honest, i am normally biased against any rock group a female lead vocal - no reason, and i know it's not fair, i just don't tend to like them - but i like this. first listen = 7 from me. may go up i heard it again.
 


Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Too bad these hacks can't come up with anything original. Nice tribute to Throwing Muses here though. Or more like a direct ripoff.

8 for the tune, 3 for the players.

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Bjork.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
saw them live, pretty good, she loves a cowbell :D Oscar
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
It's Jenny whats her name who does "Melt Your Heart" with the Watson twins
I was just about to post: tanya donelly anyone? :) Saludos P.
Posted 17 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
I agree. Are we sure that's not Tanya Donnelly singing?
It's Jenny whats her name who does "Melt Your Heart" with the Watson twins
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
Great little pop ditty that reminds me of the early 90's - Juliana Hatfield comes to mind.
Thanks, that's who I was reminded of too!
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
Great little pop ditty that reminds me of the early 90's - Juliana Hatfield comes to mind.
velocity girl
Posted 17 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Nancy Griffith
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Great little pop ditty that reminds me of the early 90's - Juliana Hatfield comes to mind.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album
Posted 17 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
since she's released her solo project I like those songs better. but rilo kiley is great too!
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
to be honest, i am normally biased against any rock group a female lead vocal - no reason, and i know it's not fair, i just don't tend to like them - but i like this. first listen = 7 from me. may go up i heard it again.
Posted 18 years ago by fearlessfreep    [ Reply ]
You know,I have sat in seats that look just like those on the CD cover...How bizarre...
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
(click here) Heard/saw them open for Coldplay...good set.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
I agree. Are we sure that's not Tanya Donnelly singing?
Sorry if this is an obvious comment, but yes, this song is evocative of the Throwing Muses, Donnelly, et al. I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
absurdist wrote:
Love this song, love this band, love that they're getting played on RP! My current favorite band.
Love this song, love this album - they're one of my all-time favorite bands!
Posted 19 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
Love this song, love this band, love that they're getting played on RP! My current favorite band.
Posted 19 years ago by absurdist    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Is it me or was that song about 18 seconds long? I was just starting to get into it and all of a sudden, "OK, I'm done singing, you get to listen to Supertramp now." :?
April Fools!!!!! :D https://www.radioparadise.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
Posted 19 years ago by pixalman    [ Reply ]
Is it me or was that song about 18 seconds long? I was just starting to get into it and all of a sudden, "OK, I'm done singing, you get to listen to Supertramp now." :?
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
jamiezocean wrote:
random piece of information: the lead singer to this band was a former child actress. she was the redhead in that cheesy fred savage movie about a nintendo game tournament, i think it was called "the wizard." don't even ask me how i cram useless information like this into my noggin. #-o
yes, and she was hannah in troop beverly hills!!!
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
ANNE_MARIE wrote:
please do! love this band....sharp, real, and with humor.
did you know the singer (jenny lewis) is also a member of the postal service?
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
random piece of information: the lead singer to this band was a former child actress. she was the redhead in that cheesy fred savage movie about a nintendo game tournament, i think it was called "the wizard." don't even ask me how i cram useless information like this into my noggin. #-o
Posted 19 years ago by jamiezocean    [ Reply ]
I need to upload some Rilo Kiley from her second album. IMO, that's the best one, and RP doesn't have any of the tracks.
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
I would like to see Tanya Donnelly singing naked on my bed
1) I assume this is a reference to Monty Python. Kinda obscure. 2) https://www.tanyadonelly.com/img/1-10.jpg
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Stuntcheeks wrote:
Sounds much like Belly.
Thank you, first time hearing it and it's just what I thought.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
I agree. Are we sure that's not Tanya Donnelly singing?
I would like to see Tanya Donnelly singing naked on my bed
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Stuntcheeks wrote:
Sounds much like Belly.
I agree. Are we sure that's not Tanya Donnelly singing?
Posted 20 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Sounds much like Belly.
Posted 20 years ago by Stuntcheeks    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Rilo Kiley! The rest of the CD is a little uneven, but I'd say that it's 60% earworthy. A band worth supporting.
Posted 20 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Nope, reminds me of Edie Brickell. Too bad the rest of the album is mostly lame.
Posted 20 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Illustr8r wrote:
This reminds me more of Breeders than Lush...
The guitars sound Breeders-ish. The vocal reminds me of Juliana Hatfield.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Not bad, first time I've heard her. :nodhead:
Posted 21 years ago by racerx    [ Reply ]
This reminds me more of Breeders than Lush... were it not for the plane ride I'll be taking in 9 hours, I'd like it more...
Posted 21 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
Very cool, and fun - I like it!
Posted 21 years ago by elenaYAY    [ Reply ]
ooohhh, i like this!!
Posted 21 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Very nice! More please!! :nodhead:
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
i like this, thank you. it kinda reminds me of some \"lush\" songs.
Posted 21 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by kirktnsb: I've been tuning in to RP for about a month now, and this is the first truly bad song I've heard, and the worst lead vocal. No mo, pleez.
I think that's a little over dramatic. While not the best song ever, I like her voice. It caught my attention enough to click over and see who it was.
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Very good...like their sound. Please play more! :)
Posted 21 years ago by acorn    [ Reply ]
whiny sounding
Posted 21 years ago by mellotron    [ Reply ]
great tune, very catchy rhythm guitar
Posted 21 years ago by jefferydelmar    [ Reply ]
this sounds very 1992 (or so). not bad.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Went ahead and bought a copy of \"The Execution of All Things\" and I\'m now a total fanuloid. Hope they can make it to Shanghai one day soon - They\'d blow lots of minds here I think. These people totally ooze \'New American Rock\'.
Posted 21 years ago by CaptainNemo    [ Reply ]
Well this really rocks in a really fun way! Gonna have to pay more attention to the lyrics given other comments on them, but I definately love the sound these guys make!
Posted 21 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
emma jean\'s comments are exactly what i wanted to say! it\'s uncanny how she seemed to read my mind! jenny and blake have amazing songwriting talent and each band member is an incredible musician... they are truly a pleasure to not only listen to, but to watch.
Posted 21 years ago by cupcake    [ Reply ]
I\'m with emmajean. Truly talented and I bet their gonna break big in the near future - unless of course the planet is wiped out by an asteroid, or there\'s maybe a plague or a big tidal wave or a nuclear war... er sumpthin.. Anyway - what a cool new sound!
Posted 22 years ago by CaptainNemo    [ Reply ]