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Frou Frou — Hear Me Out
Album: Details
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:13
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(I'm over you, I'm over you)
(I'm over you, I'm over you)

I join the queue on your answer phone
And all I am is holding breath
Just pick up, I know you're there
Can't you hear? I'm not myself
Oh, go ahead and lie to me
You could say anything
Small talk will be just fine
Your voice is everything
We owe it to love
And it all depends on you

So listen up, this sun hasn't set
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling
Just hear me out; I'm not over you yet
It's love on the line, can you handle it?

So how do I do normal?
The smile I fake, the permanent wave
Of cue cards and fix-it kits
Can't you tell? I'm not myself
I'm a slow motion accident
Lost in coffee rings and fingerprints
I don't wanna feel anything but I do
And it all comes back to you

So listen up, this sun hasn't set
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling
Just hear me out; I'm not over you yet
It's love on the line, can you handle it?
So listen up, you've got me strained
Just hear me out, don't make me wait
I'm not myself, I can't take this
Love's on the line, is that your final answer?

I join the queue on your answer phone
And all I am is holding breath
Just pick up, I know you're there

So listen up, this sun hasn't set
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling
Just hear me out; I'm not over you yet
It's love on the line, can you handle it?

So listen up, this sun hasn't set
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling
Just hear me out; I'm not over you
It's love on the line, can you handle it?

So listen up, this sun hasn't set
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling
Just hear me out I'm not over you yet
It's love on the line
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Hey all you haters, it's pretty catchy and Imogen is very beautiful 
Posted 9 years ago by jfogg    [ Reply ]
 Athyrius wrote:

I get them confused too.  Especially this song.

 
This is Imogen. Her first band.
Posted 9 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
 kindermanltd wrote:
This sucks. Anyone could write this. Don't play this again.
 
You write something, record it and then you might have some room to brag.

Otherwise...
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
 jessenaiman wrote:
This is one of the most ear wrenching pieces of music I have heard on this station. Auto-tune = you can't sing.

 
Except there's no auto tune on this song.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
 flyboy50 wrote:
Thought she was Imogen Heap.  Not a bad thing.  But really?

 
I get them confused too.  Especially this song.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
Heard a few things from this artist and find it nice and catchy.  No effort needed to enjoy, which is valuable sometimes.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Does she have a bad case of asthma or is it that oh-so "breathless" voice du jour?! (Yuch. No, really.)
Posted 10 years ago by michaelmaersch    [ Reply ]
Thought she was Imogen Heap.  Not a bad thing.  But really?
Posted 10 years ago by flyboy50    [ Reply ]
{#Wave} ..... 8 >>>>>> 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
godess... need... 
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Is that Sufjan Stevens?
Posted 10 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
 GreggH wrote:
unique artist with a voice that shimmers

 
I like the song, but unique? Every other female artist these days has a similar style.
Posted 11 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]

I'm torn on this one.  Compelling rhythm.  

Vocals sound like those of a 'girl band' with a sound targeted at 11 to 15 year old girls.  


Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
kind of like taco bell, no real food.......
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]

"breathy" yes, who cares?  10.


Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to float,
Posted 11 years ago by jsumnergar    [ Reply ]
 mrrichard wrote:
More breathy intonating pseudo-anguish for little girls.
 
For a panic-strewn second I thought it was Sufjan Stevens, who must never find voice through any speakers I own. 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Ear Candy.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
unique artist with a voice that shimmers
Posted 11 years ago by GreggH    [ Reply ]
i hear a touch of Alanis Morrisette...not a bad thing
Posted 11 years ago by atthetone    [ Reply ]
 jessenaiman wrote:
This is one of the most ear wrenching pieces of music I have heard on this station. Auto-tune = you can't sing.
 
Either she or the other half of Frou Frou is using a harmonizer as an effect on this track. Certainly not autotuning because she can't sing.
Imogen's an amazing singer. Check her other tracks- on this or her solo albums. Also- she got a grammy for solo-producing her own album last year. She knows the sound she wants and how to get it.


Posted 12 years ago by the_antibob    [ Reply ]
I know what you mean.  I didn't know she was in this group.  This is why I listen to RP. 

the_jake wrote:

It's her voice that attracts me.
So breathy and seductive.
 


Posted 12 years ago by Algee    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
 I think for another comparison listen to "Deep Blue Day" and then Madrugada's "The Lost Gospel" which is frequently played here.  They have the same guitars almost.  I read recently that Deep Blue Day is Eno's take on Country Music.  This had never occurred to me before, but it makes sense now. 

BTW, I do have a lot of time on my hands at the momemt.

 
Deep Blue Day is one of my Eno favorites and, yes, you can definitely say that's Eno's "homage" to country music inasmuch as that's the only Eno composition I'm aware of where the pedal steel is used and the country-like chord structures are present.  At around 1:20 in you can start to pick up the "country" vibe and then at around 2:10 the chord changes and pedal steel really come alive.

And I hope you've found something to do by now...  Wink
Posted 12 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Give it credit, it's nice
Posted 12 years ago by Sp3o    [ Reply ]
This is one of the most ear wrenching pieces of music I have heard on this station. Auto-tune = you can't sing.
Posted 12 years ago by jessenaiman    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Listen to the background strings/synth starting at about 2:15 . It's a takeoff / ripoff of Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent) at about 1:09 in from the Apollo album. Whaddya think? (I know, I appear to have some time on my hands ;^) )
  

 

Hmmm, I have listened to this song and especially Apollo many times, I did not notice it before.  I did just hear what you mean, not sure though, that was pretty brief.  I think for another comparison listen to "Deep Blue Day" and then Madrugada's "The Lost Gospel" which is frequently played here.  They have the same guitars almost.  I read recently that Deep Blue Day is Eno's take on Country Music.  This had never occurred to me before, but it makes sense now. 

BTW, I do have a lot of time on my hands at the momemt. 



Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 drover wrote:
Not sure what it is about her, but I gotta confess... Imogen just does it for me. 'Nuff said.
 
It's her voice that attracts me.
So breathy and seductive.
Posted 13 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Wow.  First time hearing this - instant 9.  It's so powerful, and her vocals are chillingly good. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Wikipedia answers the Eno drama queens:

"The track "An Ending (Ascent)" was sampled in the song "Hear Me Out" by the group Frou Frou, and has been used in several films, such as Traffic and 28 Days Later" 
Posted 14 years ago by robus    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Listen to the background strings/synth starting at about 2:15 . It's a takeoff / ripoff of Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent) at about 1:09 in from the Apollo album. Whaddya think? (I know, I appear to have some time on my hands ;^) )
 
I was just thinking that! Wonder if it's a sample?

Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 9 {#Arrow} 10
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 doctec wrote:


The same thought came to me as the song was playing on RP this morning, glad to see I'm not the only person who picked up on this.
  

Yeah... I was about to grab my Eno album but checked the comments first... Pretty blatant snag of a classic Eno tune... I like Frou Frou though. :)

Posted 15 years ago by bkrontz    [ Reply ]
Oh no! The dreaded Catch-In-The-Voice!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by F1    [ Reply ]
LOL
 shutter wrote:

Sheesh. In hindsight, look up the definition for "arcane" ;^)

 


Posted 15 years ago by jcioban    [ Reply ]

I've been ripped off!!



Posted 15 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
Listen to the background strings/synth starting at about 2:15 . It's a takeoff / ripoff of Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent) at about 1:09 in from the Apollo album. Whaddya think? (I know, I appear to have some time on my hands ;^) )
 
Sheesh. In hindsight, look up the definition for "arcane" ;^)

Posted 16 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
shutter wrote:
Listen to the background strings/synth starting at about 2:15 . It's a takeoff / ripoff of Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent) at about 1:09 in from the Apollo album. Whaddya think? (I know, I appear to have some time on my hands ;^) )
The same thought came to me as the song was playing on RP this morning, glad to see I'm not the only person who picked up on this.
Posted 16 years ago by doctec    [ Reply ]
mrrichard wrote:
More breathy intonating pseudo-anguish for little girls.
:laugh: read my mind
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Listen to the background strings/synth starting at about 2:15 . It's a takeoff / ripoff of Brian Eno's An Ending (Ascent) at about 1:09 in from the Apollo album. Whaddya think? (I know, I appear to have some time on my hands ;^) )
Posted 16 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Wow, she also sings on this Jeff Beck song: (click here) Cool. Neil
Posted 16 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Ahh, I thought that sounded like Imogen Heap!
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Hm, this is one of the better Frou Frou songs, IMHO.
Posted 16 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Isnt this "a tisket a tasket a blue and yellow basket"?
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
This sucks. Anyone could write this. Don't play this again.
Posted 17 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Why is Mick Jagger singing for these guys?
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
snore, snore
Posted 17 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
More breathy intonating pseudo-anguish for little girls.
Posted 17 years ago by mrrichard    [ Reply ]
thought it was a little "Cranberryish" at first - got more distinctive with time (maybe a touch of Sia as well). Not bad...
Posted 17 years ago by nctomatoman    [ Reply ]
52weekends wrote:
she should colaborate with billy corgan.
Kristi wrote:
Reminds me of Natalie Merchant...
No and Definitely No
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Hatchet job on a great Eno track...
Posted 17 years ago by ntoll    [ Reply ]
That feeling of someone who was there for you during hard times. Thanks for quing her, sure made me feel better now
Posted 17 years ago by niv    [ Reply ]
52weekends wrote:
she should colaborate with billy corgan.
exactly! sometimes she sounds just like him.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Natalie Merchant... nice voice, but the song itself is a bit boring.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Bryans song
Posted 17 years ago by exonic    [ Reply ]
she should colaborate with billy corgan.
Posted 17 years ago by 52weekends    [ Reply ]
Alex love Frou Frou :)
Posted 17 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
simplistic lyrics, but good otherwise. :)
Posted 18 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Pretty likeable, like alot of Frou Frou's (Imogen) work.
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
Hmm. Take out the Brian Eno and you've got a very forgettable song. Way to go Frou Frou.
Posted 18 years ago by Nebules    [ Reply ]
i just saw that i hadn't yet commented on how much i LOVE this song...it goes right there, you know the place where words strike true with you at the moment, and leave a mark on you forever.
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
great voice - I've heard her before, maybe on Delerium. Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by flast    [ Reply ]
Wow That song just left me wanting more. Something about the beat just worked for me. I will be sampling the other songs off eyeToons and at least buying that one.
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this song and I'm doing a slow sexy dance in my chair.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Yes, what else is there to say. Take a cold shower if necessary.
Posted 19 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
There are only two songs ("Shh" and "Psychobabble") in "Details" that I could say I don't like. The rest rate from very nice (this one) to awesome ("Flicks"). As another RPlander said, "Frou Frou makes me happy"
Posted 19 years ago by xouba    [ Reply ]
Nice, but not more than that. A 7.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
One of my faves from the album.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
vvaffle wrote:
Sorry, she's mine, you're too late.
Nuh uh, I saw her first. ;-) Nice to hear something other than "Let Go". Not that I'm complaining, but damn, if I don't enjoy this band.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I normally hate the manufactured, souless electronica of this Euro-pop kind of genre. But man something about Frou Frou does it for me. Great record, great song.
Posted 19 years ago by KohlDaddy    [ Reply ]
questions answered.. https://www.imogenheap.co.uk/
Posted 19 years ago by 4999thnewuser    [ Reply ]
I'm pining for Brian Eno and his soundtrack from the Apollo 13 documentary that's so damn good & spacey (anyone else hear it in the background?). It's so good on its own that I find Frou Frou distracting.
Posted 19 years ago by kaleb    [ Reply ]
fantastic -- is this a harbinger of a new Frou Frou album?
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Nice voice !!!
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Not sure what it is about her, but I gotta confess... Imogen just does it for me. 'Nuff said.
Sorry, she's mine, you're too late.
Posted 19 years ago by vvaffle    [ Reply ]
She is one of my fave vocalist!
Posted 19 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Not sure what it is about her, but I gotta confess... Imogen just does it for me. 'Nuff said.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]