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Jason Lytle — Brand New Sun
Album: Yours Truly, The Commuter
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:15
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Yeah,
Grab a broken branch
With a sunburnt hand
In a washed up land

Soon,
We should rest a while
We're like a tired child
It's been a lot of miles.

I might fall down
And my back is bad
We might fall down
On a sleeping back.

So you should hold my hand
While everything blows away

And we'll run,
To a brand new sun.
We will run,
To a brand new sun.

Damn,
How did it get so bad?
With all the dreams we had
Now you seem so sad.

You should hold my hand
While everything blows away

And we'll run
To a brand new sun.
We will run
To a brand new sun

We will run
To a brand new sun.
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 ziakut wrote:
Vocal tone of Jason Lytle mimics Neil Young. Excellent segue...Beautifully done. Like the tune...the little melodic runs throughout the chorus and bridge are ear candy.

 

I think Lytle is also pretty explicitly referencing this song lyrically:

Young:
Flyin' mother nature's silver seed
To a new home in the sun

Lytle:
We will run
To a brand new sun.

Both about the exhaustion of a place and a way of living, and a desire to escape to a new life.

Excellent. Bill, you really nailed this.
Posted 13 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]
Vocal tone of Jason Lytle mimics Neil Young. Excellent segue...Beautifully done. Like the tune...the little melodic runs throughout the chorus and bridge are ear candy.

Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

Neil Young -> Jason Lytle

EXCELLENT segue. Well done.


Posted 13 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]
 earthbased wrote:
very interesting chord changes.
 
A hint of irony there? {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
  Still loving this song... {#Dancingbanana}

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]


Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
how does it sound any different than Grandaddy? if you liked them, you should like this
Posted 14 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
Dull, dull, dull.
Posted 14 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Grandaddy was a great band.  Made me think of sleepy southern California 70's music.
Posted 14 years ago by albatross    [ Reply ]
Rated a "one" for super ultra heavy rotation.  Knock it off!!!
Posted 14 years ago by crustygates    [ Reply ]
Set the Controls....
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Admiral Radley (Jason Lytle + Aaron Burtch from Grandaddy and Aaron Espinoza + Ariana Murray from Earlimart) will be touring the west coast (mostly California) in July.  Their album also (I think) will be released in July.

www.admiralradley.com

Would love to hear some Earlimart on RP!

Posted 14 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Lately, I've been jotting down songs that I like, for whatever reason. I have this song jotted down on five different slips of paper next to my computer. Guess I like it! {#Bounce} I'm learning not to question my initial impressions of a song or read other peoples' opinions of a song I've jotted down. I love what I love, and I don't have to explain my reasons to anyone.

I love RP - don't have to explain my reasons to anyone. {#Mrgreen}{#Sunny}
 

I do exactly the same thing! So far I've bought:

The Shins - Wincing the Night Away
Broken Bells
Ludovico Einaudi - Divenire
The Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur
Xavier Rudd - Dark Shades of Blue
Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels

None of which I even heard of before tuning into Radio Paradise a few short months ago

Next on my list:

Death Cab for Cutie
Guster
Elbow

Thanks RP {#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but it drives me ape because it sounds EXACTLY like a pop song - one hit wonder? - from the early 70s that I cannot place.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Lately, I've been jotting down songs that I like, for whatever reason. I have this song jotted down on five different slips of paper next to my computer. Guess I like it! {#Bounce} I'm learning not to question my initial impressions of a song or read other peoples' opinions of a song I've jotted down. I love what I love, and I don't have to explain my reasons to anyone.

I love RP - don't have to explain my reasons to anyone. {#Mrgreen}{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I just realized that if you strum your acoustic guitar over the top of your cheezy synth, it doesn't sound like the '80's any more.

I actually like the song, but I'm getting quite a few chances to deconstruct it.
Posted 14 years ago by tpa29970    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
I like Grandaddy
 


Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I like Grandaddy
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Strangeways wrote:
Okay song, but definitely overplayed in the last days!
  Guttentag!  Which day is it there?


Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Okay song, but definitely overplayed in the last days!
Posted 14 years ago by Strangeways    [ Reply ]
very interesting chord changes.
Posted 14 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
Please-make it stop! Oh good. It's over. {#Cry}
Posted 14 years ago by Rozsa    [ Reply ]
Happens every time i hear this, I'm kind of not into it—-but then by the chorus I'm really diggin it.
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Brr3TKCFHLY/SzpgN8sNZWI/AAAAAAAAAF8/zgKyIofo-oI/s320/The+Shins+-+Chutes+Too+Narrow.jpg
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Wouldn't hold out much hope for the tape deck though. Or the Creedence.
Posted 14 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
I like the voice and fuzzy bassline well enough for a 7.
Posted 14 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Is this really the Beach Boys on ecstasy? Come on now don't pull my leg !{#Dance}
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
listenable - but seemed formulaic. Like a general background sound.  Lyrics redeem?
Posted 14 years ago by pophop    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Nice tune, i like new music!!
 
Me too! {#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This hits the sweet spot. 9 thumbs up.
Posted 14 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
I see the vomiting house from the Lou Barlow Emoh album is feeling better.
 
bahahahaha.
Posted 14 years ago by erinks    [ Reply ]
I see the vomiting house from the Lou Barlow Emoh album is feeling better.
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Nothing wrong with the old sun

Posted 14 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
Nice tune, i like new music!!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this. My friend has a brand new son as of yesterday.
Posted 14 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
good to hear—- i know I am liking this everytime I hear it more.  thanks rp
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
Yawn.
Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
I listened to this song and then ordered the album on Ebay - great!
Posted 15 years ago by jonrox    [ Reply ]
 freaknout wrote:
I'm liking. The new solo LP is very good too overall. He still seems a little bitter :)

 
Don't we all. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Next joke...
(hear that ridiculous-childish synthie?)

Yes, we will hold your hand -
just go. Please go - quickly!
IDIOT!

Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
This is just ok. A little lifeless in my opinion.
Posted 15 years ago by Ibis99    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
New to me. Not blowing me away - in either direction.  I'll give it time.  I don't like to rate something at first listen - it seems to yield a long term "inaccuracy", re-rating, etc.
 
I usually end up giving a lot of things a 5 on first listen and then adjust accordingly.  This one I am still on the fence on.  Of course I am not is a great mood today so a lot of my ratings or thoughts about ratings tend on the low side.

Posted 15 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
The opening sounds very much like CCR Who'll stop the Rain - until JL started singing, I thought that it was CCR.

Thank goodness, it's not just me!  I thought I was going mad ...
Posted 15 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I'm liking. The new solo LP is very good too overall. He still seems a little bitter :)

Posted 15 years ago by freaknout    [ Reply ]
is soo nice for my ears!

Posted 15 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
hey, i have a brand new son, too!

 
 

And a fine young fellow he is, too.  Good work.
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
student follows teacher...nice segue.
Posted 15 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

And how many songs have you written and recorded? Relax and let this tune soak into your pores, feels good, like the first warm day of Spring. {#Sunny}
 
{#Yes} {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
7—>8. {#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hearing "We will make great pets" here?
Posted 15 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:
I like his band Grandaddy, so it'll be cool to hear the solo stuff.
 

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 Tagish_girl wrote:
mediocrity.   and it is bland.
 
And how many songs have you written and recorded? Relax and let this tune soak into your pores, feels good, like the first warm day of Spring. {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 ce wrote:
I think that the acoustic guitar here has a strong CCR vibe to it, especially in the intro. I'm not sure of the actual song,  I think it's "Lodi".
Sadly, this song quickly sinks into bland mediocreness.

 

mediocrity.   and it is bland.
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
The opening sounds very much like CCR Who'll stop the Rain - until JL started singing, I thought that it was CCR.
Posted 15 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
I think that the acoustic guitar here has a strong CCR vibe to it, especially in the intro. I'm not sure of the actual song,  I think it's "Lodi".
Sadly, this song quickly sinks into bland mediocreness.

Posted 15 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
A 1 for the cover and a 3 for the song. I make that a resounding 2. 

Bland and uninspiring comes to mind.
Posted 15 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Sounds exactly like a Grandaddy tune, synth sounds, guitars, voice, beat. I sort of like Grandaddy. I was hoping for something a little different.
Posted 15 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
hey, i have a brand new son, too!

 
Posted 15 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
This song has really grown on me. {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Like his voice. The chorus is very nice.
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Love it...
Posted 15 years ago by bobsinisi    [ Reply ]
Flaming Arthurs. Like it.
Posted 15 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
On a first listen, I'm givin it a 7, as in good enough to download.

Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
a nice head-bobbin' and toe-tappin' tune {#Whistle}
Posted 15 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
 RXUYDC wrote:
Sounds like Joseph Arthur to me.  Like it a lot.

Me too, and I hear a bit of the Flaming Lips.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I approve. Job well done!
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
I saw Jason Lytle open for Neko Case at the Warfield in San Francisco last Tuesday - he and his band were VERY good - most enjoyable. I only knew of him because of RP (naturally) but wasn't all that familiar with his oeuvre. It was one of the few cases where I wasn't like all "get off the stage and get on with the main act".

But, of course, I was thrilled to see one of my 2 favorite red-headed songstresses take the stage (the other being Patty Griffin) after Mr. Lytle. I'm planning on digging deeper into his music. There seems to be a there-there.
 

Posted 15 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
Wow.  Two days ago, I listened to a podcast of Jason Lytle when he visited the www.KINK.FM. Live Performance Lounge (in Portland, Oregon) and he's incredibly articulate and funny.  He performed this song acoustic, and I like his music.  (The weirdness-factor here is that for almost a year, I've been without a sound-card in my computer, so I've been aching for music but have not been able to listen.  So - a couple of days ago, my brother paid to get my computer fixed, and I now have sound! Of course, the first place I went was to RadioParadise.  The second place was KINK.FM, where I heard Jason Lytle for the first time...)  I guess it's really true that great minds share the same slipstream.

Thanks, B&R, for putting this on your playlist.  You folks are amazing.
Posted 15 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Joseph Arthur to me.  Like it a lot.
Posted 15 years ago by RXUYDC    [ Reply ]
It's got a very '70's thing going on in there to me, a little ELO, some Al Stewart kinda... not bad.
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Wow sounds just like Grandaddy! And that's a good thing. Their brand of futuristic/retro/science rock was unique. Check out "The Software Slump" or "Sumday" if any of you listeners dig this
Posted 15 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
New to me. Not blowing me away - in either direction.  I'll give it time.  I don't like to rate something at first listen - it seems to yield a long term "inaccuracy", re-rating, etc.
Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I like his band Grandaddy, so it'll be cool to hear the solo stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]