Some Say Leland — The City is Flooding
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Who are these people who say Leland? Do they just walk around randomly saying it?
At the opening cords, I thought it was Cracker; it's not, but equally as good.
Sad that this is happening more and more....
Sad that this is happening more and more....
lunatic wrote:
I have no objection to this band's name. What matters to me is the comfort and and sadness this song evokes. I lost everything in Katrina except a small box of family photos we found in the rubble of the home my great grandparents built. So, thank you Some Say Leland for the emotional outlet you've allowed me.
you know, I show up for the music, primarily, but the entertaining comments certainly don't hurt.
I feel suicidal thanks RP
Ihatethissong wrote:
Why that's just crazy talk
I get the distinct impression that he ain't got no home anymore.
Why that's just crazy talk
Yessir, I like it.
Sorry if it's not happy and upbeat enough for ya.
Sorry if it's not happy and upbeat enough for ya.
if you find it boring, try to feel understand it, he's sharing something a lot deeper than you are hearing. sfyi2001 wrote:
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one -
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one.
Actually, gave it what it deserves - a three, but 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
No, 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
Ho Hum.
Coda ~
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one -
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one.
Actually, gave it what it deserves - a three, but 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
No, 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
Ho Hum.
Coda ~
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one -
I don't care what he's done, this miserable little dirge gets a one.
Actually, gave it what it deserves - a three, but 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
No, 3 doesn't rhyme with done.
Ho Hum.
Coda ~
fredriley wrote:
That's a pretty strange meta-criticism. So if the music is the dog's bollox then the boards will only have "this rocks!" comments? Pretty feckin' boring that would be.
Or you could maybe see 'off-topic' posts as a mark of the imagination and eclecticism and fun of the RP community. Or you could maybe not see such posts as 'off-topic' seeing as they're related to the band.
Can you not appreciate the sheer pain behind this song, the longing for a home that's been washed away?
well put, Fred
I saw the "whitecaps on Canal Street" firsthand, rode with an ambulance crew in the first days after the waters had receded just enough, the song does capture somewhat the absolute dejected awe of seeing your world swallowed by nature overnight. This is indeed a powerful tune. Perhaps I'm biased. Still, I like to think what you said about the RP community is on mark, we are an eclectic bunch. Rock on, brother
That's a pretty strange meta-criticism. So if the music is the dog's bollox then the boards will only have "this rocks!" comments? Pretty feckin' boring that would be.
Or you could maybe see 'off-topic' posts as a mark of the imagination and eclecticism and fun of the RP community. Or you could maybe not see such posts as 'off-topic' seeing as they're related to the band.
Can you not appreciate the sheer pain behind this song, the longing for a home that's been washed away?
well put, Fred
I saw the "whitecaps on Canal Street" firsthand, rode with an ambulance crew in the first days after the waters had receded just enough, the song does capture somewhat the absolute dejected awe of seeing your world swallowed by nature overnight. This is indeed a powerful tune. Perhaps I'm biased. Still, I like to think what you said about the RP community is on mark, we are an eclectic bunch. Rock on, brother
misterbearbaby wrote:
You know how there's only one Irish song abd it goes "Di-dee-di Dee-diddly-di" and they're all shit? In Ireland, right now , there's some music lover listening to this crap saying "There's only one American song, it goes 'Uh-uh. Uh-uh. Uh-uh.' and they're all shite."
Probably a reflection on Ororville, CA - just south of RP's home in Paradise.
Stay high and dry Bill and Rebecca!
Stay high and dry Bill and Rebecca!
They could use some of that rain in Fort Mac.
You know how there's only one Irish song abd it goes "Di-dee-di Dee-diddly-di" and they're all shit? In Ireland, right now , there's some music lover listening to this crap saying "There's only one American song, it goes 'Uh-uh. Uh-uh. Uh-uh.' and they're all shite."
Excellent
Thought it was Phil Wandscher's guitar (Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter) at first.
I really like the sound/tone of the guitar on this recording....
If any RP listeners like the sound of this you may want to check out the Deep Dark Woods. Very similar.
hakuindude wrote:
I was thinking more on the lines of ''The Mouldy Peaches''
With some serious Joe Henry thrown in.
I was thinking more on the lines of ''The Mouldy Peaches''
DD rabbi_phil wrote:
better yet are: I Will Guillotine Your Chihuahua and-or Attack Of The Bugar Pussy Commando
Rabbi Phil, where do you hang out that you even hear of such bands? I take it you're not Orthodox.
better yet are: I Will Guillotine Your Chihuahua and-or Attack Of The Bugar Pussy Commando
Rabbi Phil, where do you hang out that you even hear of such bands? I take it you're not Orthodox.
I have no objection to this band's name. What matters to me is the comfort and and sadness this song evokes. I lost everything in Katrina except a small box of family photos we found in the rubble of the home my great grandparents built. So, thank you Some Say Leland for the emotional outlet you've allowed me.
That_SOB wrote:
Tom Watts meets Neil Young...
With some serious Joe Henry thrown in.A dreary, uninspiring waste of airtime, a perfect 'Ho Hum', and the hook line is lifted almost entirely from a Bob Dylan song. Highway 61 Revisited revisited!
DavidS_UK wrote:
That's a pretty strange meta-criticism. So if the music is the dog's bollox then the boards will only have "this rocks!" comments? Pretty feckin' boring that would be.
Or you could maybe see 'off-topic' posts as a mark of the imagination and eclecticism and fun of the RP community. Or you could maybe not see such posts as 'off-topic' seeing as they're related to the band.
Can you not appreciate the sheer pain behind this song, the longing for a home that's been washed away?
Ho hum. It's a (negative) measure of the music when most of the posts are somewhat off-topic, such as whether the band's name is remarkable in any way...
That's a pretty strange meta-criticism. So if the music is the dog's bollox then the boards will only have "this rocks!" comments? Pretty feckin' boring that would be.
Or you could maybe see 'off-topic' posts as a mark of the imagination and eclecticism and fun of the RP community. Or you could maybe not see such posts as 'off-topic' seeing as they're related to the band.
Can you not appreciate the sheer pain behind this song, the longing for a home that's been washed away?
Slightly but distinctly warped in all the right ways...kinda liked it from the first, and always dig it a little bit more with each listen...Bravo, RP!
drupress wrote:
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
Purely opinion only. Not motivated to offend. Sorry if I have.
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
Purely opinion only. Not motivated to offend. Sorry if I have.
That_SOB wrote:
Who are you kidding!?!
Tom Watts meets Neil Young...
Who are you kidding!?!
drupress wrote:
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
While I feel the urge to apologize for criticizing the band name initially...I am then reminded that my opinion is mine to share and those who don't like it can explain how they feel and I will listen. I then think to myself sometimes that I've missed the initial opportunity to keep my mouth shut. I don't really dislike this band name nor Death Cab for Cutie...but I do think it's subjective and perhaps if I dealt a bit deeper as to why a band chose a said name...I'd appreciate it more. Then again...I don't have much time or energy to care...time to make some coffee and jump myself and a big bowl of fruit out the window while yelling obscenities in Hebrew...while blinking excessively in a manner in which someone might notice. Sigh...such a busy day.
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
While I feel the urge to apologize for criticizing the band name initially...I am then reminded that my opinion is mine to share and those who don't like it can explain how they feel and I will listen. I then think to myself sometimes that I've missed the initial opportunity to keep my mouth shut. I don't really dislike this band name nor Death Cab for Cutie...but I do think it's subjective and perhaps if I dealt a bit deeper as to why a band chose a said name...I'd appreciate it more. Then again...I don't have much time or energy to care...time to make some coffee and jump myself and a big bowl of fruit out the window while yelling obscenities in Hebrew...while blinking excessively in a manner in which someone might notice. Sigh...such a busy day.
Tom Watts meets Neil Young...
Ho hum. It's a (negative) measure of the music when most of the posts are somewhat off-topic, such as whether the band's name is remarkable in any way...
fredriley wrote:
I think more likely it's a reference to this and they wouldn't be the first band to take their name from the song either.
I wonder if the band name is any kind of reference to Twin Peaks? Laura Palmer's father, who later turned out to be the diabolical (literally) Bob, was called Leland. Mind you, it could be a common name in parts of the US for all I know.
I think more likely it's a reference to this and they wouldn't be the first band to take their name from the song either.
Ha Ha Bill, smarty intro. Not sure if a little wind and rain is worse than being swallowed whole by the earth!
Thanks for your thoughts all the same.
Thanks for your thoughts all the same.
https://www.cracked.com/article_15118_the-25-most-ridiculous-band-names-in-rock-history_p2.html
Speaks for itself, but be warned... language is NSFW.
Speaks for itself, but be warned... language is NSFW.
fredriley wrote:
While I have not been in every part of the US by any stretch of the imagination, I can assure you that Leland has not been a common name in the US in the last 50 years at least.
I wonder if the band name is any kind of reference to Twin Peaks? Laura Palmer's father, who later turned out to be the diabolical (literally) Bob, was called Leland. Mind you, it could be a common name in parts of the US for all I know.
While I have not been in every part of the US by any stretch of the imagination, I can assure you that Leland has not been a common name in the US in the last 50 years at least.
I wonder if the band name is any kind of reference to Twin Peaks? Laura Palmer's father, who later turned out to be the diabolical (literally) Bob, was called Leland. Mind you, it could be a common name in parts of the US for all I know.
Just got back from a biz trip to New Orleans, it was a fantastic venue. Been so inundated with media about the disaster, was still expecting to find the city on it's heels. Was not the case. If you are considering New Orleans for a convention or vacation, don't hesitate. (And no, I'm not on their Chamber of Commerce). 
vandal wrote:
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
The Bonzos were far from serious about very much, and Death Cab... took their name from one of their tunes - but you knew that. Apparently, the person who wrote the original post did not.
Are Porcupine Tree, Toad The Wet Sprocket, or The Cars any better names?
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
The Bonzos were far from serious about very much, and Death Cab... took their name from one of their tunes - but you knew that. Apparently, the person who wrote the original post did not.
Are Porcupine Tree, Toad The Wet Sprocket, or The Cars any better names?
vandal wrote:
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
better yet are: I Will Guillotine Your Chihuahua and-or Attack Of The Bugar Pussy Commando
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
better yet are: I Will Guillotine Your Chihuahua and-or Attack Of The Bugar Pussy Commando
Perfect follow up to Marc Cohn's tribute to New Orleans...
Bonzos! "Can a Blue Man Sing the Whites", "Trouser Press" Hilarious tunes....
vandal wrote:
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
vandal wrote:
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
Some say Leland. Others do not.
ziakut wrote:
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
This goes on the 'stupid band names' list. It ranks high on that list...but doesn't surpass Death Cab for Cutie.
Please. Neither of those names is even close to "The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band."
ziakut wrote:
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
This goes on the 'stupid band names' list. It ranks high on that list...but doesn't surpass Death Cab for Cutie.
Why does this name go on that list? Do you just not like it, or is there an explanation for your decision to criticize?
The Toe Nail Five
Think, this was one of Bills top cds last year. Nice to hear it again!
This goes on the 'stupid band names' list. It ranks high on that list...but doesn't surpass Death Cab for Cutie.
Yeah, It's too bad they didn't write a CHEERFUL song about New Orleans flooding and the house washing away...what were they thinking?
derp derp
derp derp
This is growing on me.
Note to self - must slit wrists - weather permitting.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Congratulations on expanding your trolling franchise to art direction! Fortunately, Creative Directors are used to everybody from the client's niece to the taxi driver holding forth on design. Having a commitment to your decisions - especially in the face of the research department and their friggin' focus groups - is a prerequisite for success (at least when I was so engaged ). Kind of the way Bill and Rebecca post ratings for interest's sake, but lead the programming with creative vision, not ratings. I kinda like the rough screenprint look on kraft paper, using an actual plant to block the screen for the graphic, but your results may vary. Member FDIC
You know it's bad when you need the Coldplay song that follows it to pick up the mood.
And I say that as a Coldplay fan.
And I say that as a Coldplay fan.
fatcatjb wrote:
This wouldn't be my favorite choice for a day with 95 derees, full sunshine, and everything growing in profusion. But, if I had anti-depressants, I'd love it on a bleak, dark, fatal day.
And then, I'd wanna hear Katrina and the Waves doing "Walking on Sunshine." (I am fragile these days.)
dreary like a rainy, cold, delicious, ponderous day
This wouldn't be my favorite choice for a day with 95 derees, full sunshine, and everything growing in profusion. But, if I had anti-depressants, I'd love it on a bleak, dark, fatal day.
And then, I'd wanna hear Katrina and the Waves doing "Walking on Sunshine." (I am fragile these days.)
White man's Blues?
dreary like a rainy, cold, delicious, ponderous day
Holy cow this is dreary.
Businessgypsy wrote:
Congratulations on expanding your trolling franchise to art direction! . . .
The comments are hilarious. This one captures the feel of the moment. I like it.
Papernapkin wrote:
Note to band and record company. Ditch your album cover designer. Uninspired typography and poor color choices.
Congratulations on expanding your trolling franchise to art direction! Fortunately, Creative Directors are used to everybody from the client's niece to the taxi driver holding forth on design. Having a commitment to your decisions - especially in the face of the research department and their friggin' focus groups - is a prerequisite for success (at least when I was so engaged ). Kind of the way Bill and Rebecca post ratings for interest's sake, but lead the programming with creative vision, not ratings. I kinda like the rough screenprint look on kraft paper, using an actual plant to block the screen for the graphic, but your results may vary. Member FDICMust be about a drummer that lost his girlfriend - homeless
This is very appropriate for Buenos Aires nowadays...
Note to band and record company. Ditch your album cover designer. Uninspired typography and poor color choices.
...very cool beginning...
One of my favorite songs
I don't know how this is manging to average a 6.2. Very generous bunch of listeners.
Not that it's awful, it's just not that . . . memorable.
Not that it's awful, it's just not that . . . memorable.
lawman wrote:
Really? My comment: what a completely rubbish song. ! (Not that anyone wants to know that.)
Really? My comment: what a completely rubbish song. ! (Not that anyone wants to know that.)
biojm2 wrote:
Really? My comment: what a completely rubbish song. !
MAGNIFIQUE
Really? My comment: what a completely rubbish song. !
MAGNIFIQUE
great song—has an old folk song flavor.
helgigermany wrote:
I agree! How's the weather in Germany? It's overcast here. This sounds like a really depressed Aved Brother, but a great follow up to the cover of WORLD PARTY!
Nice!!
I agree! How's the weather in Germany? It's overcast here. This sounds like a really depressed Aved Brother, but a great follow up to the cover of WORLD PARTY!
Nice!!
I've seen whitecaps on Canal Street in person...NOT fun. Any song about N'awlins can't be all bad, though.
bluedot wrote:
Yep, you're right about the organ. The Doors on quaaludes meet Tom Waits (as per p_j_b).
This song is one of my current faves.
I'm a spy...in the house of love.
Methinks that there IS some kinda organ in the mix...not Doors style, tho...
On_The_Beach wrote:
Methinks that there IS some kinda organ in the mix...not Doors style, tho...
On_The_Beach wrote:
I like it. There is definitely a Doors feel (sans organ), unintentional no doubt.
Yep, you're right about the organ. The Doors on quaaludes meet Tom Waits (as per p_j_b).
This song is one of my current faves.
I'm a spy...in the house of love.
Methinks that there IS some kinda organ in the mix...not Doors style, tho...
On_The_Beach wrote:
Methinks that there IS some kinda organ in the mix...not Doors style, tho...
On_The_Beach wrote:
I like it. There is definitely a Doors feel (sans organ), unintentional no doubt.
Mari wrote:
Jamunca wrote:
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
or "fifty ways to love your lever"
but seriously love this song is this band is new to me
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
or "fifty ways to love your lever"
but seriously love this song is this band is new to me
Now for Diggin' a Grave from Micah P Hinson...
Cheery little ditty eh
On_The_Beach wrote:
I thinks it's also got a Tom Waits feel.
I like it. There is definitely a Doors feel (sans organ), unintentional no doubt.
I thinks it's also got a Tom Waits feel.
I like it. There is definitely a Doors feel (sans organ), unintentional no doubt.
Great song
Still like it! But i am sure that The Doors are their father of this tune!
RadioDoc wrote:
That's true. Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to its status as home to many musicians and music venues. - from Wikipedia.
Since they are from Austin, the random odds for that were pretty good.
That's true. Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to its status as home to many musicians and music venues. - from Wikipedia. audiophelia wrote:
Strike Three. You're outta here!
This flood set needs Joe Bonamassa's Great Flood...
Strike Three. You're outta here!
audiophelia wrote:
Strike two.
This flood set needs Joe Bonamassa's Great Flood...
Strike two.
audiophelia wrote:
Strike One.
This flood set needs Joe Bonamassa's Great Flood...
Strike One.
This flood set needs Joe Bonamassa's Great Flood...
Lemme guess. He ain't got no home, anymore. That's it, right?
Just a lucky guess....
Just a lucky guess....
Anywhere i like this band!
bluedot wrote:
Yes, kind of.
Has a weird Doors feel.
Yes, kind of.
A sinking ship? Where? I cant see it.
Has a weird Doors feel.
Jamunca wrote:
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
fifty ways to leave your liver
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
fifty ways to leave your liver
peter_james_bond wrote:
An interesting idea In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians.
Drug-befuddled musicians, but yes, musicians nonetheless...
An interesting idea
In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians.Drug-befuddled musicians, but yes, musicians nonetheless...
peter_james_bond wrote:
Since they are from Austin, the random odds for that were pretty good.
An interesting idea In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians.
In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians.Since they are from Austin, the random odds for that were pretty good.
Like an emo Tom Waits. What is the sudden indie fascination with these Civil War-era rhythms? - this, Old Ceremony, Vienna Teng...
kalleOS wrote:
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
Do we know the song "Fifty Ways To Levae Your Lover"?
Better yet... "Fifty Ways to Levee Your Lover"
Do we know the song "Fifty Ways To Levae Your Lover"?
handyrae wrote:
An interesting idea In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians.
What did they do — go grab random people off the sidewalk to start this band?
An interesting idea
In this case the people they grabbed were actual musicians. handyrae wrote:
*shrug*
What did they do — go grab random people off the sidewalk to start this band?
*shrug*
it sounds good wow very good song
Band, what band?
handyrae wrote:
handyrae wrote:
What did they do — go grab random people off the sidewalk to start this band?
What did they do — go grab random people off the sidewalk to start this band?
Who are these people who say Leland? Do they just walk around randomly saying it?
I think they're characters in a Monty Python movie.