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The Samples — Long Walk Home
Album: Black and White
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Pure The Police. I think they should be arrested!
Posted 14 years ago by Orodrigues    [ Reply ]
 toonces wrote:
Sort of reminds me of Jefferson Starship during those transition years
 

Came to say the same thing.

Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Sort of reminds me of Jefferson Starship during those transition years
Posted 14 years ago by toonces    [ Reply ]
Good stuff. haven't heard the Urine Samples in a long time {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 designerGirl wrote:
A bunch of humble, down to earth guys. They bought me a beer at Summerfest when I told them I was mad that they didn't play this song at the show! This is my favorite tune by them.
 
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Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 designerGirl wrote:
A bunch of humble, down to earth guys. They bought me a beer at Summerfest when I told them I was mad that they didn't play this song at the show! This is my favorite tune by them.
 
Cool.  I like this.  Have heard and enjoyed it many times on RP.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:


Fever Tree.....WOW! Saw them backing up Spirit at Detroit's Grande Ballroom back in the Pleistocene era.
 

I'm going to upload San Francisco Girls.

You and I seem to have had a lot of the same formative musical experiences.  I'm guessin it's the Michigan/SW Ontario proximity.

My hypothesis is that if you're from that part of the world you're gonna love Grand Funk, Alice Cooper, and Bob Seger, even if yer not sure why.

Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
The Samples are so cheerful and infectious. They had a following that paralleled Dave Matthews Band followers in the 90s. Anyone have any recent word on this band?
Posted 15 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
I can hear chunks of Men at Work in there.
Live several others I dig the EBow, the tune is a bit too repetitive though.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Guitar sustain —-> San Francisco Girls by Fever Tree.
 

Fever Tree.....WOW! Saw them backing up Spirit at Detroit's Grande Ballroom back in the Pleistocene era.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this one from them. Not them at their best as far as I am concerned. How 'bout playing "Buffalo herds and Windmills"? I LOVE that song.
Posted 15 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
I love the Samples. It might have something to do with listening while in the mountains!
Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:


Do folks like Eno, Cale and King Crimson use e bow? (I'm not familiar with it, but I think I hear the sound you're talking about — bowed guitar?)
 
The EBow is a little hand-held, battery powered device which creates an electromagnetic force that causes a guitar string to vibrate, instead of the usual strumming or plucking. Informative but typically scattered Wikipedia article here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Bow


Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 fuace wrote:
not their best, but still good.  the samples have a sound not like many i've heard
 
This number sounds just like Men at Work, which IMO is not a good thing.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
not their best, but still good.  the samples have a sound not like many i've heard
Posted 16 years ago by fuace    [ Reply ]
andrewimft wrote:
Best band to come out of Boulder, Colorado IMO. They started out doing Police covers and originals that sounded just like the Police. Then at some point, they really got good on their instruments, and started adding some jazz improv to their songs and took off to a whole other high level of composition and musicianship. Nice guys too, and their lyrics are spiritual and environmentalist. Good music you can sway dance to, and bliss out on, and subtle enough to keep your attention.
That's very interesting. I was about to say it reminded me of a Stewart Copeland solo record I have. Neat tune...gave it a 7.
Posted 16 years ago by Panama_Floyd    [ Reply ]
Best band to come out of Boulder, Colorado IMO. They started out doing Police covers and originals that sounded just like the Police. Then at some point, they really got good on their instruments, and started adding some jazz improv to their songs and took off to a whole other high level of composition and musicianship. Nice guys too, and their lyrics are spiritual and environmentalist. Good music you can sway dance to, and bliss out on, and subtle enough to keep your attention.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
LLMikeJ wrote:
for all of those out there that are new to the Samples - here's an interesting fact: the Dave Matthews Band used to open up for these guys.
I think the wrong band got famous.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Ntropy wrote:
Me too. Not many e-bow users out there. They add quite the ethereal touch.
Do folks like Eno, Cale and King Crimson use e bow? (I'm not familiar with it, but I think I hear the sound you're talking about -- bowed guitar?)
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
oceansoul63 wrote:
I dig the e-bow.
Me too. Not many e-bow users out there. They add quite the ethereal touch.
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
It has an REM feel to it, with a little Fripp thrown in at the end. Me likey.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I dig the e-bow.
Posted 16 years ago by oceansoul63    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
These guys were unfortunately off my radar for some reason back in (what appears to have been) their heyday.
they are still out there, touring the country.
Posted 16 years ago by rosie03    [ Reply ]
These guys were unfortunately off my radar for some reason back in (what appears to have been) their heyday.
Posted 16 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
knowsrain wrote:
The intro sure reminds me of the East-West Transcendental Spark & Cinder Band, c. 1984...
Ah, yes ... the good ol' East-West Transcendental Spark & Cinder Band.
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
The Samples have a lot of very good Neil Young covers on archive.org, if anyone's interested. 'Like a Hurricane' comes to mind.
Posted 16 years ago by DeliBoy    [ Reply ]
I'm certainly diggin' this.........
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Somebody throw some water on that fretboard! He's burning it up!
Posted 16 years ago by marktberry    [ Reply ]
sounds like a bar band
Posted 16 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
A bit of Seal?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
The intro sure reminds me of the East-West Transcendental Spark & Cinder Band, c. 1984...
Posted 17 years ago by knowsrain    [ Reply ]
designerGirl wrote:
A bunch of humble, down to earth guys. They bought me a beer at Summerfest when I told them I was mad that they didn't play this song at the show! This is my favorite tune by them.
I dig that. My rating goes up one.
Posted 17 years ago by ctdfalconer    [ Reply ]
Guitar sustain ---> San Francisco Girls by Fever Tree.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Pffioooouuu... shallow, empty... boring!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
fortunately it's a short walk to the 'mute' button here @ Alpha Centari...... =;
Posted 19 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
A bunch of humble, down to earth guys. They bought me a beer at Summerfest when I told them I was mad that they didn't play this song at the show! This is my favorite tune by them.
Posted 19 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
those guys have something special. I'am about to buy one of their CD. Would be the first for years !
Posted 19 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
So, hop the bus; yer borin' me.
Posted 19 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Well worth turning up loud!
Posted 19 years ago by RobGraham    [ Reply ]
for all of those out there that are new to the Samples - here's an interesting fact: the Dave Matthews Band used to open up for these guys.
Posted 19 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
This song is just incredible. Such a light sound but so full at the same time. I even found out that they have a few songs you can download for free from their site, including this one!!!
Posted 20 years ago by travisco_nabisco    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Yes, and as mentioned, with Stewart Copeland on vocals.
Well, no wonder I like it. I had a huge crush on him 20 years ago. ... When I was 9, of course!!!
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Adding to the VT / CO thing: The current version of the Samples (the only original member left is Sean Kelly) is actually back in Vermont and have been for a few years. Also, for those of you who like these guys, Sean acoustic has always been one of my favorite incarnations of their music, so I recommend the CD / DVD "Seventeen" for anyone interested....
Posted 20 years ago by mandalavt    [ Reply ]
a lil too repetative for me.. does he ever make it home? :-k
Posted 20 years ago by JamieR    [ Reply ]
the other ones are complete bullsh*t... redeyespy wrote:
Yes, and as mentioned, with Stewart Copeland on vocals. And it would be OK On any other day.....
Posted 20 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
I guess you can hear why I uploaded three samples tunes over two years ago! The best band that never made it big (much to their own disappointment, I think...)
Posted 20 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
i'm hearing men at work more than the police - but indeed nostalgic
Posted 20 years ago by 9-volt    [ Reply ]
Veritas wrote:
Yep, definitely some Police in there! Have to check out some more Samples. Anyone have an album suggestion?
Check out "No Room" for more of the Police sound..."The Last Drag" for some wonderful folk rock.
Posted 20 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
pseudafred wrote:
I hear The Police from a long time ago
Yep, definitely some Police in there! Have to check out some more Samples. Anyone have an album suggestion?
Posted 20 years ago by Veritas    [ Reply ]
I had a long walk home from school when I was a kid, 482 miles in the snow with no shoes
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
you know, i wasn't a huge fan of this song at first...but i must say i'm really beginning to love it.
Posted 20 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
Why do I love this song so much? I can't quite put my finger on it, but its something, and its there, and this song has it.
Posted 20 years ago by adu    [ Reply ]
moocray wrote:
I did not know that Boulder, Colorado was in Vermont. Oh yeah, the Samples are from Boulder.
If you know anything about the Samples--they formed in Vermont--Three of the original band members are from VT--they moved to CO shortly after their first album.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
moocray wrote:
I did not know that Boulder, Colorado was in Vermont. Oh yeah, the Samples are from Boulder.
The Samples started out in Burlington, VT before moving to Boulder. So Vermont fans consider them a local band same as those folks from Colorado. And regarding this song, really not one of my favorites (or close to it), but still it's always great to hear The Samples.
Posted 20 years ago by llazare    [ Reply ]
Mack wrote:
Wow, you must have some ears.
Keep it down, Mack. In Mayfair it sounds like you're screeming! I can barely hear those faint echos from a long lost, long loved group....Sting with his REAL band.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
moocray wrote:
timbiosis wrote:
Being in Vermont, it is finally nice to hear something from Vermont...
I did not know that Boulder, Colorado was in Vermont. Oh yeah, the Samples are from Boulder.
I'm guessing timbiosis, like me, thought this was Phish...especially with the repetition. Song's decent.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
pseudafred wrote:
I hear The Police from a long time ago
Wow, you must have some ears.
Posted 20 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
timbiosis wrote:
Being in Vermont, it is finally nice to hear something from Vermont...
I did not know that Boulder, Colorado was in Vermont. Oh yeah, the Samples are from Boulder.
Posted 20 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
Being in Vermont, it is finally nice to hear something from Vermont...
Posted 20 years ago by timbiosis    [ Reply ]
pseudafred wrote:
I hear The Police from a long time ago
Yes, and as mentioned, with Stewart Copeland on vocals. And it would be OK On any other day.....
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I hear The Police from a long time ago
Posted 20 years ago by pseudafred    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
OK already. Personally, I'd not heard of them. I'm liking what I hear here though and I see it's a recent album.
Check their website for their first few albums--The Samples, Underwater People, No Room--Unbelievable albums---Miles beyond this bunk.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
Sounds like Stewart Copeland.
It struck me as reminiscent of the Police. Coincidence...?
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Never heard of 'em, but I like this track!
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
mig7 wrote:
They haven't put out a good album in years. Decade?
mig7 wrote:
Stick to the old stuff where the Samples are concerned.
OK already. Personally, I'd not heard of them. I'm liking what I hear here though and I see it's a recent album.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
I like this more and more, especially the guitar work.
Posted 20 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Stick to the old stuff where the Samples are concerned.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
It feels like flying ! More of them please
Posted 20 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
It has a really pleasant sound to it, but I had to check the ticker to be sure it wasn't an old Police song. The voices and instrumentation were so close....
Posted 20 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
They haven't put out a good album in years. Decade?
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure, but I think he might be implying it is a long walk home....... just a CRAZY guess! Meandering song....... lasting forever...... going nowhere...... urge to kill someone rising! Ahhhhh..... song is fading..... urge to kill diminishing......
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Washed down White Reggae ala Men at work...What is so great about it?
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Culture Club, Ft Lauderdale.....6/10/04!! Woohoo!!
Posted 20 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
Awesome More Samples!!!!!!!!! I wish that some old stuff (Feel us shaking, waited up) would some play here though, instead of some of the other Samples that they play..........
Posted 20 years ago by Steelhead    [ Reply ]
Freebish wrote:
Had to check. I thought this was Jefferson Starship.
My thoughts exactly. Sounds like something off of Blows Against the Empire or something around that time.
Posted 20 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm.... I'd really like to hear more from these guys; their reviews on Amazon are glowing. This is like alt-reggae/dub with some edge. A very good song from a band that appears to have endured for quite a long time. I'm going to look more into them.
Posted 20 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Will this superrepetitious boring boring song ever end? Is it for toking to or something? Give me some CONTENT. How many times must we listen to the same phrase? I think I lost count at 50.
Posted 20 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
This is a really great song... sounds a lot like their first album!
Posted 20 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
Saw them recently and they were GREAT... so much BETTER than this studio work. Darn!
Posted 20 years ago by audiozeb    [ Reply ]
This band is so good it has to be high in carbs
Posted 20 years ago by WHFagley    [ Reply ]
Had to check. I thought this was Jefferson Starship.
Posted 20 years ago by Freebish    [ Reply ]
I second that request. I've been waiting for this new cd for quite some time and am very glad to see this song on RP!
Posted 20 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
OH new music! I would LOVE to hear this one!
Posted 20 years ago by lastdrag42    [ Reply ]