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Carmina Piranha — Ruby Slippers
Album: Revenge Poems
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7.1

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Total ratings: 1141









Released: 1998
Length: 3:25
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I've managed to never have heard this in the 26 years since it's been out. Cool stuff. An easy 7 on first listen. Curious about the rest of their work.

Re. the photo… i am curious about what the hands we can't see are doing.  
Posted 2 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
Such a shame that they are no longer. I want more. 
Posted 1 year ago by paulmerrick247    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:

Who's the fifth girl then?


Georgina Martin

Posted 1 year ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I think I actually have this CD in my collection.  Ahhh, James Canfield and the Oregon Ballet Theater - I love it that they're still performing, but what happened to James Canfield?  I lost touch with most of the Portland area's fun stuff.  I do, however know about Dirty Martini, so maybe I'm not a totally hopeless case! {#Lol}

Giving this song a 7 for now - I'll need a couple more listens to be sure...


Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:

Who's the fifth girl then?




Drug Connect. Often overlooked member of the band.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:

Who's the fifth girl then?


I'm guessing it is the blond in the back of the picture.
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Look at that photo.

Must have been fun being the roadie.

Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:
Who's the fifth girl then?
 
+1 to 9 for the extra chick in the wiki pic.
LLRP and 5 member quartets!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I just love the band name. The song's 8-worthy too. I'll keep an eye out for these wicked fishies. Thanks for another new (to me) band, Bill and Becky :o)
Posted 4 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 maryte wrote:
Reminds me of Sam Phillips.
 
Yes, but with stronger singing. This is quite good. 
Posted 4 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Who's the fifth girl then?
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
 ritajohnson wrote:
Just occurred to me: it could be time to retire the descriptor "all-female band" (as we did with with aviatrix, poetess, and such).  Bands already have so many adjectives in their description.  
 
OK, but could we keep dominatrix? I mean, just look at that wiki pic!
Posted 4 years ago by danfl75    [ Reply ]
Nancy Hess is amazing. I worked with her years ago here in Portland. I still listen to her album. All good stuff! 
Posted 4 years ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
I glanced at the title of this song and thought it read "Rubbery Slippers" .
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I am hearing Natalie and Margo, of Maniacs + Junkies, respectively.
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I'm giving it an 8 just for the band name.
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
Just occurred to me: it could be time to retire the descriptor "all-female band" (as we did with with aviatrix, poetess, and such).  Bands already have so many adjectives in their description.  
Posted 5 years ago by ritajohnson    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Sam Phillips.
Posted 6 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Mazzy Star-like cover pic included, THIS IS SOME SERIOUS ART HERE. I love the languorous, Chris Isaak-style stylings in parts, too
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Oh no its Mr Bill nice set
Posted 7 years ago by Mike_S    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
To me it's a clone of Demon Lover by Shocking Blue.
 
I doubt the members of this band (or most North Americans) ever heard anything by Shocking Blue other than "Venus".
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
SOLID   -   : )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Another RP gem....nice
Posted 7 years ago by meuks    [ Reply ]
For the sake of conversation, they were going to get a 10 based off of the band name alone. Listening failed to sway me away from that. Thanks for that introduction, BillG! {#Cheers}
Posted 7 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
No wiki article about this artist. Interesting.
Posted 8 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
I agree with earlier posts.
One of the first of many albums I had to hunt for because of RP.
Pretty good album overall.
Wish they were able to go on from this. 
Always manage to find a way to incorporate this song into a mellow mix. 
Posted 8 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Nice, nice, and nice! {#Cheers}{#Sunny} Wow! 1998! Oh my! {#Cool}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
very very cool imho  : )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Nice.  A bit Chris Isaakky too.  Would like to hear more of her.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I find myself humming a Brian Ferry tune when hearing this.  'Beauty should be deeper than your skin'  Don't stop the dance.
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
To me it's a clone of Demon Lover by Shocking Blue.
Posted 12 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
Some more please {#Bounce}
Posted 12 years ago by lombow    [ Reply ]
Sort of Cowboy Junkyish, which for me is a good thing.
Posted 13 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 divinemadness wrote:
This whole album is fabulous and should be listened to all the way through. Starts with a riff from Carmina Burana and then tells a whole story. It was written as the score for a ballet choreographed by James Canfield when he directed Oregon Ballet Theater. Music was performed live by Carmina P.  One of the most memorable shows I've ever seen in any Genre.  Buy the album.  No disappointments.  
 
I think I actually have this CD in my collection.  Ahhh, James Canfield and the Oregon Ballet Theater - I love it that they're still performing, but what happened to James Canfield?  I lost touch with most of the Portland area's fun stuff.  I do, however know about Dirty Martini, so maybe I'm not a totally hopeless case! {#Lol}

Giving this song a 7 for now - I'll need a couple more listens to be sure...
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This whole album is fabulous and should be listened to all the way through. Starts with a riff from Carmina Burana and then tells a whole story. It was written as the score for a ballet choreographed by James Canfield when he directed Oregon Ballet Theater. Music was performed live by Carmina P.  One of the most memorable shows I've ever seen in any Genre.  Buy the album.  No disappointments.  
Posted 14 years ago by divinemadness    [ Reply ]
Vaya con dios...{#Tongue-out}
Posted 15 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
Where did this pearl come from? That's why I listen to RP.
 
{#High-five} Agreed!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
ARRGGGHHHH! Shades of the Cowboy Junkies
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Powerful song, wonderful femme fatale voice, fine film noir cover, and above all a great band name. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Carmina Pirana are Carmina Luna
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Where did this pearl come from? That's why I listen to RP. Yes definetly Tarantino's taste.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Quentin Tarantino probably loves this song.
Posted 17 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, reminds me of Simple Minds "Waterfront" or the Cure's "Fascination Street".
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, I'm thinkin' Simple Minds "Fascination Street".
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
What a yummy groove this has!
Yeah it caught my ear as well
Posted 17 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
sounds like the song from "broken flowers", although I'm pretty sure it isn't?
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
NeilBlanchard wrote:
Carmina Piranha = Carmina Burana
7, for the most excellent pun alone! They remind me a little of Jefferson Airplane.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
You mean that American Idol snob? Why are so many hung up on those people? The song sounds fine the way it is, dammit.
Hear Hear!
Posted 18 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
gandalfbmg wrote:
OK, I'm gonna get flammed for this, but I hope Katherine McPhee cuts an album and covers this song.
You mean that American Idol snob? Why are so many hung up on those people? The song sounds fine the way it is, dammit.
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
My favourite version of Orff's Carmina Bourana song... (click here)
Posted 18 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Mmmm... Great voice!
Posted 18 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
What a yummy groove this has!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
gandalfbmg wrote:
OK, I'm gonna get flammed for this, but I hope Katherine McPhee cuts an album and covers this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
OK, I'm gonna get flammed for this, but I hope Katherine McPhee cuts an album and covers this song.
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Nice riff.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
This is one of my favorite albums of all time, though it's the first time I've heard it on radio station that didn't originate in Portland, OR. In fact, I'm not sure I ever heard the band on the radio stations in Portland. Fantastic surprise to hear it now.
Posted 18 years ago by jjuntunen    [ Reply ]
Hey wah! These are my mates from Portland! Pretty obscure. That's what I love about this site. What an eclectic mix.
Posted 18 years ago by cullyvan    [ Reply ]
Greetings, Carmina Piranha = Carmina Burana I geddit. You have heard this music a dozen times, even if you don't know it by name: (click here) Neil
Posted 18 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this band--I'm digging them.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
Am I the only one who can't believe this ISN"T Cowboy Junkies every time it comes on? Cool song, but dangerously similar to CJ sound.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Great stuff - is anybody else reminded of Goodnight Moon from the Kill Bill soundtrack?
Posted 19 years ago by pixelgato    [ Reply ]
They strongly suggest that you don't stop the dance.
Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
WOOF! That lead-in was Moby's 'WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS' all otp. :-s
I was thinking the same thing. This might be a sample moby used.
Posted 19 years ago by pummisher    [ Reply ]
I like this song, haven't heard the rest of the album. Reminds me of the Pretenders.
Posted 19 years ago by Logical    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
Am I the only one who can't believe this ISN"T Cowboy Junkies every time it comes on? Cool song, but dangerously similar to CJ sound.
Another similarity: Both bands have uber-cool names that deserve to be plastered across magazine covers around the world, even if the bands themselves don't quite live up to the genius of the names.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
For those who dig this, Carmina Piranha has now sort of evolved to Carmina Luna. You can get more info here https://www.laramichell.com/luna/
Posted 19 years ago by billowhead    [ Reply ]
I like this one more each time I hear it. Something almost hauntingly lovely about it...
Posted 20 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
WOOF! That lead-in was Moby's 'WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS' all otp. :-s
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
326 wrote:
Am I the only one who can't believe this ISN"T Cowboy Junkies every time it comes on? Cool song, but dangerously similar to CJ sound.
No, you're not the only one. This one is more slick, it misses the rough edges. Like it.
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Best band name I have heard in years!
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Very stylish, nice stuff
Posted 20 years ago by charlesryder    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who can't believe this ISN"T Cowboy Junkies every time it comes on? Cool song, but dangerously similar to CJ sound.
Posted 20 years ago by 326    [ Reply ]
Cool name.
Posted 20 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
I'm pushing up my rating from 7 to 8 on this one... definitely growing on me.
Posted 20 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love everything about this band. I first heard of them from a friend living in Portland OR where he saw them as some very small show. He bought their cd and its become one of my most listened to. Revenge Poems is unfortunately nearly all they've produced, they have a second album I eagerly awaited, but its only about 22 minutes. I think they broke up. I'd love to hear more, even though I've memorized them all, and see what other regular listeners think of this.
Posted 21 years ago by adu    [ Reply ]
The metallic/tinny echo/reverb on the voice is annoying and pointless. Really detracts from a decent song.
Posted 21 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 21 years ago by El_Monty    [ Reply ]