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Gomez — Revolutionary Kind
Album: Liquid Skin
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:21
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Keep on kicking shit, keep running off the rails
Keep on picking the dirt from 'neath your fingernails
'Cause I'm not worried about your state of mind
'Cause you're not the revolutionary kind

Keep on in the jungle with your techno-cality
Keep on lapping up your chemical duty-free
'Cause I'm not worried about your state of mind
'Cause you're not the revolutionary kind

Keep on twisting turning, staring down the sun
Keep on dancing dancing, dance with everyone
You're not the revolutionary kind
You're not the revolutionary kind
You're not the revolutionary kind
You're not the revolutionary kind
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I first became aware of Gomez back around 2008 thanks to Radio Paradise. This was always one of my favorite songs of theirs. 
Posted 3 days ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 saamusic wrote:

I might say they stole the chorus melody from Donovan's The Fat Angel, but I don't think they're old enough to know Donovan.


Maybe, but I expect their parents are of the correct vintage.
Posted 2 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
This was the song that turned me into Gomez fan. I haven't heard it in years. So much great music here on RP. Thanks for playing it again.

Posted 9 months ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
I might say they stole the chorus melody from Donovan's The Fat Angel, but I don't think they're old enough to know Donovan.
Posted 2 years ago by saamusic    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

There should be a term for tuning into Radio Paradise right after a tune you really like.  "Paradise Lost"?




Paradiddled!
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
Increasingly hard to be a bit different, but Gomez do it like it's second nature to them. You alway know a Gomez tune. This one is just flat out cool. And that bass got my old B&Ws working! 😎
Posted 2 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
 ddbz wrote:

"can I cusss?"



I swear you can!
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
"can I cusss?"
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
I hear a bit of “fly Trans World Airlines” (Donovan) in this cool groove.
Posted 2 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

This song always catches me off guard and proceeds to blow my freaking mind and I love it dearly for that and so much more...



and they really rip into it when they play it live.  the guitars really crunch loudly about half way through.  i miss these guys in concert.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
This song always catches me off guard and proceeds to blow my freaking mind and I love it dearly for that and so much more...
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:

After the ferry has crossed the mersey does it end up 'on broadway'? Or are my ears just iffy.


Each song has a I - VII chord vamp (mixolydian mode) in the verses, as do many other songs.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
another great album from a great time in my life! 
Posted 5 years ago by Motolorax    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Me too, CoJo!  Something about them does seem so casual and effortless...heck how many bands can sing the lyric "you're not the re-vo-lu-tion-a-ry kind" with enunciation of each syllable and still have it sound good?  I think of them sort of like the Gorillaz with much less hip-hop.  And I like the Gorillaz.  LLRP!!


 
Upgraded my 8 rating to 9. Brilliant tune and unique band! Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Good stuff indeed
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:
"they say the neon lights are bright on Broadway"
 
Absolutely!
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Beautiful...
Posted 6 years ago by freaknout    [ Reply ]
"they say the neon lights are bright on Broadway"
Posted 6 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Love this groovy song! I really dig how this band seems to have so many different styles, and they all seem unique and effortlessly cool

 
Me too, CoJo!  Something about them does seem so casual and effortless...heck how many bands can sing the lyric "you're not the re-vo-lu-tion-a-ry kind" with enunciation of each syllable and still have it sound good?  I think of them sort of like the Gorillaz with much less hip-hop.  And I like the Gorillaz.  LLRP!!


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Lucky me!  I'm wearing headphones!

 
You Barstard!!! {#Notworthy}
Posted 7 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Lucky me!  I'm wearing headphones!
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Love this groovy song! I really dig how this band seems to have so many different styles, and they all seem unique and effortlessly cool
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This song was on the American Beauty soundtrack. I liked it so much, I had to get the whole album. Just love the sound.{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 7 years ago by dmiklitz    [ Reply ]
I like...nice to hear after a long time. His voice is great{#Cowboy}
Posted 8 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
nice way to deal w. differences {#Daisy}
Posted 8 years ago by Poopsey    [ Reply ]
Revolutionary
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
my sub is going crazy right now!
Posted 9 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]

Primal, so very primal. I'm ready to go!


Posted 9 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
Funky Monkey.... I love it   {#Daisy} {#Kiss}{#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
 
My favorite Gomez song is from this CD - "Rhythm and Blues Alibi".   I also love "We Haven't Turned Around" and "California" from the same CD.  All 10s (including this one).  The rest of the CD is also very good.  There are only a handful of CDs that have 4 or more songs I'd rate 10.  This is their best CD.

 
I would say "California" is my favourite from this album, and this is my favourite Gomez album. When I saw them something like 5 or 7 years ago, I really hoped they'd play "California" but didn't hope too hard as it's old, long, and not exactly radio-friendly.

They opened the bleeding show with it!

And I had this song at a 9. What was wrong with me?
Posted 10 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
Shock and awe.
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
One of their revolutionary songs. Gotta love their music,true music,love and inspiration... Gomez -they are your friends....
Posted 10 years ago by orangecraig    [ Reply ]

"This guy's voice is as boring as whale s**t... "


Posted 10 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:
After the ferry has crossed the mersey does it end up 'on broadway'? Or are my ears just iffy.

 
Don't quite hear the Mersey connection myself, but yes a bit of "On Broadway"...Loved George Benson's version. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:
Amazing live.

 
......... agree - outstanding live  worthy of a 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
After the ferry has crossed the mersey does it end up 'on broadway'? Or are my ears just iffy.
Posted 11 years ago by carlos65    [ Reply ]
 lootunes wrote:
My favorite Gomez song off my favorite Gomez album.  And I have them all...

Very necessary this afternoon, thanks!

  
My favorite Gomez song is from this CD - "Rhythm and Blues Alibi".   I also love "We Haven't Turned Around" and "California" from the same CD.  All 10s (including this one).  The rest of the CD is also very good.  There are only a handful of CDs that have 4 or more songs I'd rate 10.  This is their best CD.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
This following Made of Stone, man, the goosebumps just won't stop!

Love that little chord progression they use twice in here, so smacks of the 70's!
Posted 11 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

There should be a term for tuning into Radio Paradise right after a tune you really like.  "Paradise Lost"?


 
Paradissed?
 
Posted 11 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Amazing live.
Posted 11 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 dolfan wrote:
Did I hear some sampling of a riff from "Octopus's Garden"?
 


The beginning actually reminded me of Ferry Cross The Mersey.
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Bought this CD 11 years ago...Still gets plenty of play
Posted 12 years ago by Cowboyslikeus    [ Reply ]
I like this.  The melody line reminds me of  how Michael Jackson's " The way You Make me Feel  "  would sound if it was brought down to a near acoustic  place.
Posted 13 years ago by Encharma    [ Reply ]
the revolution continues...looks like the rain cleared up.  7 to an 8.  I like it...
Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
My favorite Gomez song off my favorite Gomez album.  And I have them all...

Very necessary this afternoon, thanks!
Posted 13 years ago by lootunes    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:

There should be a term for tuning into Radio Paradise right after a tune you really like.  "Paradise Lost"?

 
{#Lol}

Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Did I hear some sampling of a riff from "Octopus's Garden"?
Posted 13 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
 kysmet wrote:
damn, missed it!
 
There should be a term for tuning into Radio Paradise right after a tune you really like.  "Paradise Lost"?

Posted 13 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
Perhaps my favorite Gomez tune, though I have a lot of them... Great stuff. 
Posted 13 years ago by VermontBread    [ Reply ]
damn, missed it!
Posted 13 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
groove {#Drummer}
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Gomez comes through again. {#Music}
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
These guys have such a cool, unique instrumental style and an amazing variety to their compositions.  In addition, of course, to their eclectic vocal styles, too.

Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
This song is freeing. I love it.
Posted 14 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Love this track, great!
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Much to the dismay of my co workers, this is one of the songs that I am absolutely mandated to sing along with!{#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 ewest02 wrote:
Huh. Gomez? At first I thought I was hearing a song by Tim Buckley. ...similar vocal style - je pense.
  {#Eh} Okay, maybe a little on that first bar . . . I always think of the guys in Gomez as having very individually distinctive voices, which is one of the reasons I like them. You must be doing something right if you're sounding like a Buckley!

Posted 14 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
AAHHH... before the fame. The good old days.
Posted 14 years ago by posworld    [ Reply ]
I can see they're trying very hard but it's not hitting the spot for me.
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Yep yep!!{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Love this track.  The middle part is outta sight.
Posted 14 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
The voice here is quite reminiscent of Jeff Buckley.
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:
 i4niblind wrote:
gomez is (was) an amazing band.  The new stuff hasn't grown on me, "In Our Gun" and every album before that was outstanding.  As with almost every truly great album, they should be listened to in their entirety.  Glad to hear this song today though.  Thanks again Bill!

I thought How We Operate was very close to the high standard of the early stuff (Split the Difference wasn't).
 
Naw, thats becasue Bill played the dog out of that album.
Judging by the charts it took four albums before the US took notice, by then they had vaned back in the Old country.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
{#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by lootunes    [ Reply ]
Easily my favorite Gomez tune.  Love the spacey dub-ish centerpiece!  8
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
Not my favourite Gomez track.  Could be my mood...
Posted 15 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
I saw them recently in Birmingham, Ala., at Workplay Theatre and these guys are arguably some of the best musicians around.  Ben Ottewell sings this song but Ian Ball & Tom Gray sing equally as much without losing anything, just a change of styles.  One of the few bands that sound as good live as they do recorded.  Amazing.
Posted 15 years ago by OLDTIREDJEFFRO    [ Reply ]
This is Gomez at their coolest. Miss this stuff!!
Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
GOMEZ is Kool!
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
This is much better.  I like this vibe.
Posted 16 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 i4niblind wrote:
gomez is (was) an amazing band.  The new stuff hasn't grown on me, "In Our Gun" and every album before that was outstanding.  As with almost every truly great album, they should be listened to in their entirety.  Glad to hear this song today though.  Thanks again Bill!
 

I thought How We Operate was very close to the high standard of the early stuff (Split the Difference wasn't).
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
gomez is (was) an amazing band.  The new stuff hasn't grown on me, "In Our Gun" and every album before that was outstanding.  As with almost every truly great album, they should be listened to in their entirety.  Glad to hear this song today though.  Thanks again Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}{#Daisy}{#Daisy} love this song!!!

Posted 16 years ago by linz_bobinz    [ Reply ]
 Huey wrote:
Yes a great song...but as far as I'm concerned the rest of the CD just isn't up to this standard
 
Oh, you are so wrong. This whole CD is awesome.

Posted 16 years ago by DaWiz    [ Reply ]
I love Gomez and this might be my very favorite Gomez song. It has it all. Listen to the CD on a really good stereo system sometime and you can hear a lot of rich sounds, incredible texture.
Posted 16 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
Curry. Hmm, seems like curry only has one flavor, that is curry.
Er..no. There's green curry, red curry, yellow curry, mild curry, hot curry, volcanic curry, vindaloo, garam masala... there's all kinds of things that are called "curry", and they can be *verrry* different!
Posted 16 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
joshfm "Curry. Hmm, seems like curry only has one flavor, that is curry." That's what I was thinkin' Joshfm. I found Gomez here at RP. THANKS! I really enjoy their music.
Posted 16 years ago by RedTopFireBelow    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
this is like a curry...so many different flavors.
Like curry because it burns the ears?
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Huh. Gomez? At first I thought I was hearing a song by Tim Buckley. ...similar vocal style - je pense.
Posted 16 years ago by ewest02    [ Reply ]
Gotta get this cd, too. S-I-G-H
Posted 16 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Gomez, who at times have sported no fewer than 3 lead vocalists, is most definitely a curry of the highest order. Most excellent tune.
Gotta agree, both musically and in the epicurean sense as well. Try the dishes in Sri Lanka vs. India..."Ring of Fire" to say the least... Gomez, I like them, but playing deeply into "How We Operate" they seem to become poppier as the disc progresses, I like the less-commercially oriented songs...this one qualifies
Posted 16 years ago by Tomcat12    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
Curry. Hmm, seems like curry only has one flavor, that is curry.
Nay. As wikipedia puts it:
Curry (from Tamil: கறி) is the English description of any of a general variety of spicy dishes, best-known in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Chinese and other South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines
Gomez, who at times have sported no fewer than 3 lead vocalists, is most definitely a curry of the highest order. Most excellent tune.
Posted 16 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
how long has this band been around? i'm constantly grateful that i stumbled into the shady oasis of RP. my new radio, bill, is a genius. thanks again.
Posted 16 years ago by strange_brew00    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
Curry. Hmm, seems like curry only has one flavor, that is curry.
Therein lies the confusion of curry...and hence, that's what makes it sooo fun!!
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
this is like a curry...so many different flavors.
Curry. Hmm, seems like curry only has one flavor, that is curry.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
this is like a curry...so many different flavors.
Posted 17 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
Yes a great song...but as far as I\'m concerned the rest of the CD just isn\'t up to this standard
Posted 17 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
ummmmmmmmmmmm........... AWESOME
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
Both of the lead singer's voices are so much easier on the ears than the fingers-on-chalkboard sound of Young (and his buddy Bob Zimmerman).
But which guy sings this song? Love his voice.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Ja300Mes wrote:
I loved this song the first time I heard it (here, of course!) Bill - do us a favor one day please and segue "Ferry Cross The Mersey" after this one - can't you just hear the opening lyrics of that song in the first few bars of guitar in this one...
Very good segue idea!
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
I loved this song the first time I heard it (here, of course!) Bill - do us a favor one day please and segue "Ferry Cross The Mersey" after this one - can't you just hear the opening lyrics of that song in the first few bars of guitar in this one...
Posted 17 years ago by Ja300Mes    [ Reply ]
nightowl wrote:
Glad to hear this song is back in rotation... I have missed it so.
Ditto that!
Posted 17 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
Fantastic...I just love this number..
Posted 17 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear this song is back in rotation... I have missed it so.
Posted 17 years ago by nightowl    [ Reply ]
Oh dear ... I'm really liking this song ... does that mean I'll HAVE to get this Gomez cd too?? Damn RadioParadise, can't have anything nice ... no wait, I mean: Bless RadioParadise, GOT TO have so many things GREAT!
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
what a great song. I caught 'em live a few years back and this song was performed in a completely different way. I almost didn't recognize it. The middle tripped out jam was extended to like 10 minutes or so which made it very choice.
Posted 17 years ago by wandersahn    [ Reply ]
fuh2 wrote:
I particularly like the middle part when it goes into the loopy spiraling sound.
what a perfect way to describe it...
Posted 17 years ago by phreels    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
another band I really dig and likely wouldn't have heard but for RP...how is that? I mean, it's not like I've been living in cave for the past several years...anyhow, good stuff and thanks again to RP for expanding my musical horizons.
Ditto for me! I love Gomez!!
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
I usually really dig Gomez but this one just isnt doing it for me...
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
In Austin next month for ACL fest and at La Zona Rosa with Guster...
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
... Both of the lead singer's voices are so much easier on the ears than the fingers-on-chalkboard sound of Young (and his buddy Bob Zimmerman)...
Actually, Gomez has three lead singers.
Posted 18 years ago by d-mac    [ Reply ]
I particularly like the middle part when it goes into the loopy spiraling sound. Crank the DBs.
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
This is a fantastic Gomez track. A melodic journey that builds into a mini accoustic guitar climax that leaves you wanting a cigarette afterward.
Well, I don't smoke, so I'll settle for a drink. Saw them live years ago. They played this great track as an encore. A real fan favourite, and with good reason.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Sounds to me like Neil Young with a nice backbeat.
Sorry Drover, but that's an insult to Gomez. Both of the lead singer's voices are so much easier on the ears than the fingers-on-chalkboard sound of Young (and his buddy Bob Zimmerman). This is a fantastic Gomez track. A melodic journey that builds into a mini accoustic guitar climax that leaves you wanting a cigarette afterward.
Posted 18 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
another band I really dig and likely wouldn't have heard but for RP...how is that? I mean, it's not like I've been living in cave for the past several years...anyhow, good stuff and thanks again to RP for expanding my musical horizons.
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
This is the Gomez I know and love. Diverse as always.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Great song - incredible band!! They put on a great live show.
Posted 19 years ago by seekinggrace    [ Reply ]
this band is so freaking good.....
Posted 19 years ago by JayA1969    [ Reply ]
Sounds to me like Neil Young with a nice backbeat.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
Gomez is a fantastic band. Get to know them before you judge...or not and keep biting. ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
lame
Posted 19 years ago by honu    [ Reply ]
I just saw them last night in Madison, too! I got a bottle of the bassist's personal stash of Beck's for yelling "Fuck Bush!" when they got political. I was loving life. They're an awesome band and they should get more recognition.
Posted 20 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
just saw these guys last night at a small club in madison. holy crap are they good live.
Posted 20 years ago by the_circe    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
Indeed. Don't you just hate the one liner boys. Lame, Crap. Whatever, just vote if that's all you got. -Adrian
Agreed, though it is funny when joe1 submits his typos and declares that a particular song is "carp"!!
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
phineas wrote:
ArbiterOfBadTaste
Indeed. Don't you just hate the one liner boys. Lame, Crap. Whatever, just vote if that's all you got. -Adrian
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
lame
ArbiterOfBadTaste
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Gomez cuts - thanks!
Posted 20 years ago by snama    [ Reply ]
lame
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
DREAMY
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]