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Rilo Kiley — Close Call
Album: Under the Blacklight
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:17
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She was born on a Brighton pier
To a gypsy mother and a bucket of tears
Her good looks coulda sailed a ship
But her will alone coulda sunk it

Funny thing about money for sex
You might get rich
But you die by it

It's gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call

Tell me now what would you do
Hanging back with the brutes
Hustlin' a pickpocket
That's no way to get rich

It's gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call

Business woman with good sense
If you live at all, you're gonna die by it
Funny thing about money for sex
You might get rich, but then...

It's gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call
Gonna be a close call
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 Proclivities wrote:
It's those pentatonic minor riffs that the guitarist is playing that gives it a sort of "Eastern" sound.
 
Those riffs are awesome, it definitely adds flavor to the song.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 DaMoGan wrote:

She really has a Cobain vibe.  I'm thinking Cobain on the Unplugged album singing Meat Puppets' "Lake of Fire".  Anyone?

Edit: I should add that I'm not familiar with the original, so maybe it reminds someone of Meat Puppets instead of Kurt Cobain!




Was just thinking the same. This definitely reminds me of Nirvana and the Meat Puppets. I like it! 
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Actually reminded me of Fever Ray's 'Keep the Streets Empty For Me'
Posted 2 years ago by clomaka    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:
"Her good looks could've sailed a ship
But her will alone could've sunk it"

Great lines!

 
IMHO that's the only redeeming part about this song.. Just not doing it for me otherwise.
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 andhownz wrote:
She is NO Aimee Mann or 'Til Tuesday, that is for sure.
 
I have nothing to adenoids.
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Ooh - now I want a bucket of cheese too
Posted 5 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
This reminds me of Dengue Fever. If they changed singers.
 
It's those pentatonic minor riffs that the guitarist is playing that gives it a sort of "Eastern" sound.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 You mean Jennifer Aniston as Lucinda in Derailed, Right ?  {#Stupid}trekhead wrote:
The Lucinda Williams connection been made yet? 8.
 


Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
This reminds me of Dengue Fever. If they changed singers.
 
It's the guitars that do it. 

You might bring up that idea of changing singers with Dengue Fever. Every day. Please.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of Dengue Fever. If they changed singers.
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

Please dont play this again its terrible..


Posted 12 years ago by liamnewell    [ Reply ]
 andhownz wrote:
What a dreadful song!   I walked all the way across the room to turn it off!

She is NO Aimee Mann or 'Til Tuesday, that is for sure.

=(

 
What do you mean 'or'.  Those are both Aimee Mann...

.. And Jenny is what she is.  I like her just fine, even if she's not Aimee.
Posted 12 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Love this band - intelligent lyrics with meaning and humour. A talented bunch - more Rilo Kiley on RP please.
Posted 12 years ago by clive369    [ Reply ]

She really has a Cobain vibe.  I'm thinking Cobain on the Unplugged album singing Meat Puppets' "Lake of Fire".  Anyone?

Edit: I should add that I'm not familiar with the original, so maybe it reminds someone of Meat Puppets instead of Kurt Cobain!


Posted 12 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
The funny thing about money for sex:  you might get rich, but you still won't get the high score in Super Mario Brothers 3.
 
Wow.  That's all I have to say there...

Awesome. 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Nice hollow guitar sound.  The song is worth listening to just for that reason.
Posted 13 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
Not convinced that she wants to be. 

 andhownz wrote:
What a dreadful song!   I walked all the way across the room to turn it off!

She is NO Aimee Mann or 'Til Tuesday, that is for sure.

=(
 

Posted 13 years ago by poetista    [ Reply ]
"Her good looks could've sailed a ship
But her will alone could've sunk it"

Great lines!

Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Love this song! Thanks for playing, Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by rpfan101    [ Reply ]
What a dreadful song!   I walked all the way across the room to turn it off!

She is NO Aimee Mann or 'Til Tuesday, that is for sure.

=(

Posted 14 years ago by andhownz    [ Reply ]
The funny thing about money for sex:  you might get rich, but you still won't get the high score in Super Mario Brothers 3.
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Thank god that's over.
Posted 14 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:

Go listen to "Under the Blacklight" and you'll hear a blatant Til Tuesday style and sound rip-off.
 
No you wont.

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 aeknust wrote:
i agree... that was a really annoying way to end a pretty OK song.
 
100% agreed

Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Oh Jenny
Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
rbigelo wrote:
Different and interesting with some hints of Kate Bush and Lisa Anderson. I'm enjoying this.
Same here.
Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
aragon wrote:
Come to think of it, you're right. One hears solid echoes of Til Tuesday in the back.
Go listen to "Under the Blacklight" and you'll hear a blatant Til Tuesday style and sound rip-off.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
hamish9876 wrote:
not bad but the "woo ooo ooo ahh aaa aaa" thing ruins it for me :(
i agree... that was a really annoying way to end a pretty OK song.
Posted 16 years ago by aeknust    [ Reply ]
Come to think of it, you're right. One hears solid echoes of Til Tuesday in the back.
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
I'm surprised only one person made the 'til Tuesday link. Her voice (at least on this song) is a dead ringer for Aimee Mann's. I like it.
Posted 16 years ago by twp    [ Reply ]
Really dig the album!
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
laozilover wrote:
I think I see why....
my "Eat my Shorts" connection just got funnier!
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
The Lucinda Williams connection been made yet? 8.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
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Candela wrote:
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Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Could play this one back-back with the Minnie Driver song. You know, actors turned singers. Trying to think of others and drawing a blank. Usually it goes the other way - musicians turned actors. Glen Frey, Little Steven, Will Smith, etc.
Posted 16 years ago by burdell    [ Reply ]
MrKite wrote:
Almost consistently great reviews for it in Europe!
'nuff said...
Posted 16 years ago by JeffGuyett    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
still like this cover better...
Not much cover here! And yes, the Big Country influence is here and is GOOD! Nice song.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
ooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo aahh aaaaaaahhh need to post more on this song so I can't see the upskirt shot, it makes me lose my focus!
Posted 16 years ago by tobstar    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
can't decide whether I love or hate the ooo ooo ai ais...
I made my decision.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
laozilover wrote:
I think I see why....
Well at least she has her drawers on .. unlike the Britster ...
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
still like this cover better...
I think I see why....
Posted 16 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
can't decide whether I love or hate the ooo ooo ai ais...
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
The guitar riffs remind me of Big Country. I'm not sure if that's good or bad .
Posted 17 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
still like this cover better...
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Been listening to this album for a few months now...the song and album really do grow on you, loving it!
Posted 17 years ago by ajamison    [ Reply ]
Different and interesting with some hints of Kate Bush and Lisa Anderson. I'm enjoying this.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
camden_hampden wrote:
Did you just want to type "Bushy"? If anything, this is 'til Tuesday-ey.
No. I'll agree with you anyway. She still sounds a little like Kate though.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
"Kate Bushy".
Did you just want to type "Bushy"? If anything, this is 'til Tuesday-ey.
Posted 17 years ago by camden_hampden    [ Reply ]
brownbrown wrote:
this song really grows on you after a while...
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
I liked it so much that I bought the album.
Posted 17 years ago by lawbot    [ Reply ]
this song really grows on you after a while...
Posted 17 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
An instant 8!
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
I agree with the Amazon review: "very radio friendly, mainstream, toned down, overproduced." If I knew where to find that little icon of the smiley pounding his head against a wall, I'd put that right here.
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This album (and the band) got absolutely trashed in reviews. But I like the sound of this!
Almost consistently great reviews for it in Europe!
Posted 17 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
Dylan76 wrote:
I guess I prefer Jenny Lewis with a little twang.
not me, I'm loving this! (and nose wrinkle at the yodel)
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
I guess I prefer Jenny Lewis with a little twang.
Posted 17 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
"Kate Bushy".
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Lucinda, is that you?
Posted 17 years ago by dcdog    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This album (and the band) got absolutely trashed in reviews. But I like the sound of this!
LA Times review, 2 page plus spread liked it. Indicated that they are going in a different direction then previous albums and they expected to get trashed.
Posted 17 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
lophrequa wrote:
i think someone broke the lock on Big Country's guitar track vault and took the one labeled "Chance"
Aha! That's where that deja vu feeling is coming from...
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
i think someone broke the lock on Big Country's guitar track vault and took the one labeled "Chance"
Posted 17 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
mnuisance wrote:
Sounds like she's singing a Modest Mouse song. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
Funny, but you're right.
Posted 17 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This album (and the band) got absolutely trashed in reviews. But I like the sound of this!
funny. i read two 4-star reviews this week.
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Very good song... Caught my attention while I was packing and had to see who it was. Now I have to go buy this CD so I can pack it up too.
Posted 17 years ago by wagebo    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
This album (and the band) got absolutely trashed in reviews. But I like the sound of this!
The NPR review was pretty good.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Sounds like she's singing a Modest Mouse song. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
Posted 17 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
This album (and the band) got absolutely trashed in reviews. But I like the sound of this!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Second new tune on RP from this band in less than 4 hours. And both aren't bad at all.
Posted 17 years ago by twcarlin    [ Reply ]