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Portishead meets Built to Spill by way of I Want You (She's So Heavy). sort of. a chorus-less song about trying to quit anything that isn't good for you. sort of. it's really just an excuse to play wah wah guitar!
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Lyrics
it's automatic - and out of control - purrs like a kitten but without a soul
automated meager demands - you want to hold it but it's out of your hands

happiness is happenstance - and when it walks it does a nasty dance
it's tongue is twisted - so hard to tweak - you want to chase it but you don't have the cheek

you don't have the cheek - and it's so hard to speak

percolating - won't come to a boil - feeling dirty but without the soil
oscillating - unable to quit - you want to change it but you're scared to commit

you're scared to commit - it's so hard to quit......

Song Stats
Hits: 1603
Comments: 38
Fans: 23
Plays: 126
Downloads: 96
Votes: 11
Uploaded: Jan 07, 2008 - 07:04:58 PM
Last Updated: Jan 07, 2008 - 07:04:58 PM Last Played: Nov 23, 2009 - 09:48:29 PM
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Comments
Feter said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
So Hard To Quit
Man this is one of the most powerful songs you
recorded ever ..!! great singing the arrangment
the guitar work ..I think its a classic ...
the wah wah just in time ..the taste so groovey
my friend ..KUDOS !!
Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks!
thanks! I'm glad you like it
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gail60 said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
what a cool song!
You sing so so good....as usual. You have such talent for creating music. This rocks!! Really enjoyed this. Great job Brian!
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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
thanks for the nice words - I'm glad you think it rocks! I usually only kinda rock.
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racerat said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
tight!
This is an incredible tune. I didn't miss not having a bridge at all! The vocal is so slinky and sneaky sounding, it really hit the spot. The guitar harmonies are killer and the wah guitar lead was awesome. Production flawless as usual. Fav'd and D/L'd. Thanks.
Philip


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ktb said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
most enjoyed
a very change of pace. brilliant . the production is outstanding. It is indeed slinky and sweet.
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sloparts said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
Outstanding song Brian
Tight mix, great lyrics, great guitar, 10's all the way my friend, and I don't give them out lightly either.
Direct download, but of course all I got when I downloaded it was about 27 bytes of nothing. I'll try that again later.

Kudos Brian for a song the touches a nerve and take you along for the ride. This could get addictive man.

Ed
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deus ex machina said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
this is
professional man, something id buy in the store no doubt, very slippery and crazy, loved it
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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
thanks for checking this out
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J.A.Stewart said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
Lennonesque
Primal screams and all. lol

Lots of Beatles feels and touches in here on the harmony guitar parts, with the wah lead adding an interesting touch.

Thematically, it reminded me a bit of *I'm So Tired* of the White Album.

Nicely done on all levels. ;)

--- Joe
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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
I love I'm So Tired _ I'm flattered by the comparison, for sure. thanks for listening
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eleveneyes said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008)
Noitcidda
i picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
love this freaking song!
stellar performance on every level and it just kept getting better and better as it went on. love the bass slides in the outro jam especially. Fantasic!!!

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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
that's a good one! don't sniff glue! I was hooked on Elmer's for years - just kidding.

I was emulating I Want You (She's So Heavy) on the bass slides. thanks for listening
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ajnorth said 689 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Great song
Man this is good! really enjoyed it, well mixed and the guitar is excellent. Best thing I have heard on here for sometime.
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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
thanks for checking this out!
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said 689 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Whoa
My God, Brian! Unbelievable song. This song has a swagger to it that is amazing. . .when you break into the "so hard to quit" for the first time it is magical---magical I tell you! :-)
Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks!
.........he said whilst blushing

thanks for listening
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dajama said 689 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Great song
Lovely sound, and great playing. The guitar sounds great, and the lyrics are smart, provocative, and humorous. Vocal sound is good, and the performance is very good. Love the lead! Very nice work. Kudos. Peace.
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said 689 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
cool tune
nice bass playing and singing. like this one a lot, has an alt-rock feel to it. cheers bro
Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
thanks!
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Godchaser said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Awesome piece of music.
Your post has a so many elements that one could comment on.Full sound,excellent production,songwriting and songcrafting.Lots of little Beatle 'bits' throughout and wow I love the keyboard/bass riffs,melody,etc.etc.Instant fav,much enjoyed.First rate stuff Brain!

Blessings,
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Brian D said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
thanks
I can't help myself with the Beatle bits! It's in me blood. thanks for listening!
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lavalamp said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Bass is great
Nice thumpy bass. Like the darkness at the start, followed by a way cool break (The guitar!)

Brian you're really good.
Dave
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aclarke said 688 days ago (January 8th, 2008)
Just discovered
Built to Spill.. most excellent band. So you had my attention before the song started playing.

Excellent groove- so much to like and me without a clue where to begin. Ah hell, great song in every regard! Make more!
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Brian D said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
thanks
yes, I love Built To Spill. no one plays gnarly wah wah like Doug Martsch (these days, anyway) thanks for listening!
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lengold said 688 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
My internet
wasn't working yesterday and I knew you had a new song. I was having really bad withdrawal symptoms from that.
I didn't think it was possible for your songs/production to get any better - and then there is this.
Just listened three times straight - Brian this is gorgeous, I am in love with it. Someone said above 'magical' - I think that sums it up.
Cheers
Len



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Brian D said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
thanks
thanks, Len. I'm glad you like it. it's sort of different for me. I pretended to be a guitar hero (with lots of mugging in the mirror)!

cheers!
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kingbee said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
very nice
I like the keyboards in my right ear. Great set of chords going on in there.
Personally would have liked your vocals a bit more up in the mix but apart from that it's great. A slight Mott the Hoople vibe going on at the end..or is it just me?? Good work
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Brian D said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
thanks
I could make them louder. I usually ride them high, but I wanted to be murky here. I love Mott The Hoople, but it wasn't my intention here. I guess it all comes out whether we know it or not! thanks for listening!
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guitapick said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008)
Hmmmm...
...why do I want a cigarette, now? Been so long...

Wah sounds great....excuses or none...


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Brian D said 685 days ago (January 11th, 2008)
thanks
mmm. cigarettes.......no, I gave them up!

thanks for listening!
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Vic Holman said 684 days ago (January 12th, 2008)
creeping around the corner
a lot of tug and pull that adds drama. I am hearing some white album reference in style at times. excellent piece!
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echoroom said 683 days ago (January 13th, 2008)
Slinky
This is a musical oddity - but a killer track. Truely original but catchy and polished - when the guitar kicks in, it REALLY kicks. Most excellent.
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rsorensen said 683 days ago (January 13th, 2008)
phew!
glad i clicked on this one. awesome track! the structure reminds me a little of one of my favorite bands, muse. great singing, guitar playing, writing... everything! Nice work man!
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drakonis said 682 days ago (January 14th, 2008)
ssssssssss......
sssweeeet, sultry, seductive, just plain sibilant. Intriguing overall sound here, reminds me a teeny bit of a downtempo David Bowie almost... with a hint of a Beatles-like powerful pop-tune underneath (on the order of "Hey Jude")... and some chewy enigmatic lyrics, great singing, just about PERFECT orchestration. This is a really great piece of music all around.
Nasty nice, gets under your skin, bores into your skull... just my style.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Ibstrat said 677 days ago (January 19th, 2008)
Wow
this is amazing.Just a perfect song.Great guitar playing.Awesome vocals.Does remind me of "I Want You"- the riff is so good I could listen to it repeat for another 5 minutes!
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guygrooves said 603 days ago (April 3rd, 2008)
WOW!!!
I am sooo a fan of yours now!! This also has a Bowie flavor to it. I love this tune!!!
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Bob6stringer said 587 days ago (April 18th, 2008)
I'm wearin' out the download icon!
Hey - I finally found someone else who used "happenstance" in a song! (Now you have to use "hyrdostatic" and we'll be even!) Seriously, another fine one I can't help but compliment you on. Brian May meets Terry Kath (and 10cc?!) on those electric leads?! Well, maybe or not, a great, dynamic touch. And your vocal just doesn't get better. Damn, I need to DL this one too!
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