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I know you have done several The Smashing Pumkins songs. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't watch/listen and do a video on their song DISARM
This was written to honor a friend of the band who died as a result of a car crash. She donated her organs so different people's lives were saved. The song is about the circle of life. The baby inherits the 'confusion' that belonged to the old mother who died in the next room. They are an incredible band much more than one hit. They are from York Pennsylvania which is one county over from where I live.
@theologyofthebody2870 "The confusion that was hers(the old mother)now belongs to the baby down the hall." Confusion is describing the parts of life that we don't understand. Why some live to be old. Why others die young. The road map of life where we have triumphs and tragedies.
That's right, it seems to me that Ed is very underrated and it is a real shame since he is a great singer and excellent lyricist, he is still in force with his excellent voice intact, it was difficult to get noticed in his time with so many great voices all exploding at the same time , we really are lucky to live in this time and appreciate everyone without losing any
When this song was hitting its stride, my sister died after a 8 year battle with cancer, she was 18 and a singer. The last three courses have a female voice that comes in and it always brings tears to my eyes because it reminds me of my sister. I haven't heard this song in a long time and I'm crying like a baby. Phenomenal song it just really hurts to listen to.
To lose a sibling is devastating. I know how a song can suddenly amplify all that grief that resides within at the drop of a hat. Thank you for sharing, I think (and hope) doing so helps 😢❤
IMHO, The fact that your sister is still on your heart speaks volumes about the BOTH of you. Loving bonds are eternal. Just a personal, yet some might say "spiritual" perspective from someone who has been blessed with 67 years on this planet.
This album was HUGE in South Africa when I was a teen...that line "Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind" always used to ring in my head when the usual 4pm highveld thunderstorm rolled over Johannesburg in the summer months...I miss those days...
In the soundtrack of my life Live’s Throwing Copper is that album that the tour bus driver in NZ let a large group of teens put in the CD player and had an hour of relative peace & harmony on the journey to the other side of the island ...”I Alone” is a hypnotic energy driving melody... especially when everyone knows the lyrics and it becomes a ruckus sing a long ... like when it was performed in concert or on a bus half way around the globe😊
Throwing copper is a great Album, another track you should listen to by them is I Alone. This song represents the circle of life, the old woman dies, and the baby is born,
Seriously. This song was playing on the radio when I was doin 85mph on the freeway in San Diego trying to find ANY cop to help me get to the hospital with my pregnant wife! Flash forward 18 hrs Welcome Katie to this world. Amazing how a song brings back memories
In the late 90's i saw them at Rock Werchter, it was blazing hot all day, when they got on stage it started slightly drizzling but the sun was still out, looked like steam rose from the crowd and rainbows appeared. It was an almost spiritual experience and Ed Kowalski sang his ❤ out. I was obviously not 100% sober, quite a bit of beer and weed was consumed, but this truly is how i remember it. Great festival that was 😂🤘❤️
This song ALWAYS gives me chills!! From start to finish. It perfectly captures the profound and spiritual nature of birth and death - the circle of life. Love the line "the confusion that was hers belongs now to the baby down the hall". Imagine the confusion that a newborn must feel at the moment of birth. And then, the confusion of a dying person, having no control over what is happening to them. What a powerful song!
the angel opens *her eyes pale blue* colored iris, presents the circle and puts the glory out to hide, hide to me, this is angelic activity (evangelist/apostle *clothed in human weakness, *blue prayer shawl), a new birth in the Spirit which offers you the circle, the gilgal judgment process which you must go thorough to be able to access His hidden glory His TRUE glory is hidden behind the "circle" behind the swords of fire that turn every which way. As Kings, it is our honor to search it out.
Years ago when this album came out. My parents had one of those huge satellite dishes in the yard. I was able to get this Canadian channel called Much Music. Canada’s equivalent to MTV. I saw the video for I Alone, 4 Non Blondes video What’s Up, and Oasis video for Supersonic. That’s when I think I realized new great bands were exploding everywhere.
Great Song from an Absolutely Amazing Album Throwing Cooper. Lucky enough to have seen them in Concert after this Album was released. What an Amazing Live Show and the Lead Singer is a Frontman’s Frontman
I've had the pleasure of seeing them in concert twice. Once opening up for the counting Crows in the late '90s and several years ago at a music festival in New Orleans.
When I first heard this song I was immediately feeling sadness and taken back to a moment that was difficult to describe as a child. This song takes me to the very first time and it’s unforgettable. Seeing them Live and hearing it is a crazy vibe. His voice and range is sick. I love music that will move you in every situation. I feel like I’m on a roller coaster ride with this song.
when you are working with an art of storytelling, the better experiences in my humble opinion, come from those works which not only build to the climax of the story, but add layers of complexity. This track does that so well. They carry me off into thoughts of birth and death and cycles.
This album was HUGE!! I remember in the early 90s (94 i think) when this was released - it was like every song was on the radio. Super popular huge album - crossed genres and generations - sounded somewhat rock, somewhat alternative, somewhat pop, somewhat indie. It was just really really good. It's one of those albums that just comes out at the right time for its sound, just as Def Leppards Hysteria, Boston's Boston and Van Halen's first album. Was just a perfect fit.
Dammit all these years and I still start crying as soon as his voice comes in. Saw these guys live in DC on this tour and it was EPIC! Really a standout album of the decade. Love when Kate Pierson (B-52's) comes in at the end too. Such a timeless track. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I saw them live in Atlanta and it was honestly one of the greatest live sets I've seen. The entire crowd had lighters in the air and sang along. I'll remember it forever
Live Throwing Copper was the first cassette I ever bought with my own money. Great album front to back. I Alone is my favorite track, but the whole album slaps
I was blessed to see Live several times at various stages of their career and the never disappointed. It was cool to watch their progression (maturity) from their early music to the later stuff. Definitely NOT a one hit wonder.
Far from a one hit wonder. They ruled the charts for a few years, but were never really comfortable with the commercial success. Unbelievable in concert. Throwing Copper is a top 10 album for me. Underrated singer.
Polo this is not a one hit wonder like many have said below this entire album is great. I have seen them twice in concert and the first time was the tour for this album and they were excellent. I agree with any song off this album would be great.
I remember the first time I heard this song come on the radio. I was driving to work and ended up sitting in the parking lot with tears in my eyes as I listened to the end of it.
As stated, the album called throwing Cooper is one of those albums that every song was a hit. Great band. There's a song called white discussion.. while the lyrics were written about something else, they are sooooo relevant in this political climate today.. truly.. Great album. Great reaction. Thank you.
I lived 10 minutes from the OKC bombing in 1995. I was 20 yrs old. Local rock stations used this song underneath the somber news soundbites in the following weeks. That's what i always think of when i hear this. I can still feel that bomb underneath my feet from 5 miles away.
This has always been the one song I turn to when life gets out of control, to tether me back to earth and center me again. The official video quite beautifully lays out the meaning of the song. And this whole album is one of those less often talked about masterpieces. "Lakini's Juice" would be cool next though.
Live has a very nice catalog that merits a deeper dive. Mental Jewelry (1991), Throwing Copper (1994), and Secret Samadhi (1997) have some really nice tracks. Admittedly, I sort of lost touch with them after their 1997 release. This makes me want to dive into some of their newer stuff too. Great reaction, as always. 🙏
Ooh ooh, then you would LOVE their first album "Mental Jewelry". Very spiritual and soulful on a cosmic level. Lead single was "Pain lies on the riverside". Ace album from start to finish.
They are a great band, very underrated. Among my faves are a cover of Johnny Cash’s Walk the Line, I Alone and Lakinis Juice. I was lucky enough to see them live before the world went into lockdown
I’m so pleased and surprised to hear you checking out a song by Līve. My first ever long-term, serious girlfriend turned me on to these guys. She made me a mix tape when I was in year 11 and she was in year 12-all of it songs that made her think of me-and, in addition to many others, it contained 3 songs by this band. To this day they are still some of my favourite tunes from this period of my life. They are: “Pain Lies On the Riverside” from their first album (I, like you, Polo, was a complicated young guy who suffered from depression from a young age, which either made me experience things that most people wouldn’t at my young age…or maybe it was the other way around. It was probably a little bit of both.);she also included ’Operation Spirit’ from the same record, because I was locked in a constant search for meaning in life-and I am still, to this day. I feel as if I’ve made progress in the nearly 30 years since then, however. It turns out that if you spend your entire life searching for meaning, you’ll never find it. The third song was a bit more an obvious love song, but still very beautiful, and unlike anything I’d heard up till that point. It is from their third record, and it is entitled ’Turn My Head’. This eventually became ‘our’ song, as it made me think of her as well, the instant I heard it. Anyway, knowing your taste, I think you would really enjoy ‘ Pain Lies On the Riverside’ and ‘Operation Spirit’. Both have really killer rhythms and grooves; the rhythm section of this band are absolute legends; the melodies are incredibly catchy and infectious, and the lyrics stick in your head, despite being very heavy philosophical poetry. When I say ‘philosophical poetry’, I want to specify, though, that it’s questioning, not preachy. He’s searching for answers for answers, not trying to supply them, because in over 40 years of life, I’ve learnt that the answers are different for nearly every individual, and if you try to latch onto another person’s answers to the questions, your life will be empty and will feel wrong, but you’ll not know why-because you will believe you’ve already found your answers…despite having plagiarised another person’s answer.
I saw Live live at a festival and honestly they were amazing and the entire crowd was completely into it and singing along. Seriously an underrated band
I would love to see you dig into their catalog. Their breakthrough album was their 2nd, Throwing Copper. But don’t let their first album slip by, Mental Jewelry. Notable tracks are Pain Lies On The Riverside and Operation Spirit. I’d argue that they were one of the more underrated/overlooked bands of the 90s. They have a lot of good stuff, looking forward to you checking out more. Love the channel by the way.
They have been touring this year, love this band. Lead singer Ed has given out some solo albums as well. The Best of Live album : Awake is a recommend 🤩🤩
An amazing band that touches on some spiritual concepts surrounding life. Check out “Heaven”, “Pain lies down by the Riverside” and “Lakini’s Juice”. It’s a great rabbit hole to go down. Big fan of you Polo…and the band!
The bass! I never really consciously notice things in music that seem so obvious once other people point it out, but I get goosebumps every single time I listen to this song, and it’s when the bass comes in!
This band popped on my radar with the Mental Jewelry LP. The whole album was amazing! Great song writing and orchestration/production has really been their trademark.
Live is a very good band...I've seen them about 3 times. Some great tracks to check out are: Operation Spirit, T.B.D., White Discussion, I Alone, Turn My Head, Stage, All Over You, Iris. Just to name a few! I think you'll really like this band.
I'll recommend for Pain Lies on the Riverside from their first album Mental Jewelry. Upbeat with a very prominent bass groove and showing they had the lyrics from the jump.
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Lakini’s Juice 😉
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I know you have done several The Smashing Pumkins songs. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't watch/listen and do a video on their song DISARM
Thanks for checking this out! The whole album is worth a listen!
The whole throwing copper album was great!!
Bangers from start to finish.
Worthy of album reaction
The song "White, discussion" is a great song possibly my favorite by them
Gotta live in Shit Town.
I came here to say the same thing! Fabulous album!
This was written to honor a friend of the band who died as a result of a car crash.
She donated her organs so different people's lives were saved.
The song is about the circle of life.
The baby inherits the 'confusion' that belonged to the old mother who died in the next room.
They are an incredible band much more than one hit.
They are from York Pennsylvania which is one county over from where I live.
@@anothermovienerd I'm in the northern end of Lancaster County which is about 55 miles northwest of Philly. 🙂
@anothermovienerd Yup, I'm familiar with French Creek.
It's a beautiful area.
You lost me at the baby inherits the ‘confusion’
@theologyofthebody2870 "The confusion that was hers(the old mother)now belongs to the baby down the hall."
Confusion is describing the parts of life that we don't understand.
Why some live to be old.
Why others die young.
The road map of life where we have triumphs and tragedies.
Me too. It's one county over from where I live as well.😊💖 Used to go to York regularly to dance at "Big City".😁
Ed Kowalczyk was one of the best voices in the 90's and the album Throwing Copper is all-time great.
Their set on MTV Unplugged is comparable quality to Nirvana's.
That's right, it seems to me that Ed is very underrated and it is a real shame since he is a great singer and excellent lyricist, he is still in force with his excellent voice intact, it was difficult to get noticed in his time with so many great voices all exploding at the same time , we really are lucky to live in this time and appreciate everyone without losing any
Amen.
When this song was hitting its stride, my sister died after a 8 year battle with cancer, she was 18 and a singer. The last three courses have a female voice that comes in and it always brings tears to my eyes because it reminds me of my sister. I haven't heard this song in a long time and I'm crying like a baby. Phenomenal song it just really hurts to listen to.
To lose a sibling is devastating. I know how a song can suddenly amplify all that grief that resides within at the drop of a hat. Thank you for sharing, I think (and hope) doing so helps 😢❤
Very sorry for your loss
so sad my brother, much too you young to die, so sorry for your loss
bless you and your memories of your sister, man.
IMHO, The fact that your sister is still on your heart speaks volumes about the BOTH of you. Loving bonds are eternal. Just a personal, yet some might say "spiritual" perspective from someone who has been blessed with 67 years on this planet.
No one hit wonders here. Live is a great band. I hope you get into their albums. They didn't make many of them
Yes, a great band!
This is absolutely one of the most iconic rock songs of the 90s with a hauntingly wonderful video. Live has so much great music to delve into.
Live has got to be one of the most underrated bands of the 90s
I Alone next
I Alone, Lightening Crashes, All Over You are all equally good
These are off Live's album Throwing Copper
"Selling the Drama" is another great from Throwing Copper.
All 4 of these!
@@MrVvulfAgreed! Selling the Drama hooked me.
Can’t forget Iris, Top and Shit Towne.. all bangers
I still say "Throwing Copper" is a Rock GOAT album that can sit comfortably next to the greats.
This album was HUGE in South Africa when I was a teen...that line "Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind" always used to ring in my head when the usual 4pm highveld thunderstorm rolled over Johannesburg in the summer months...I miss those days...
Such a beautiful song. One of my favorites. And it’s not sad, it’s just life. I always feel that wind and thunder.
always worth a moment to appreciate, think on and fear a lil bit
In the soundtrack of my life Live’s Throwing Copper is that album that the tour bus driver in NZ let a large group of teens put in the CD player and had an hour of relative peace & harmony on the journey to the other side of the island ...”I Alone” is a hypnotic energy driving melody... especially when everyone knows the lyrics and it becomes a ruckus sing a long ... like when it was performed in concert or on a bus half way around the globe😊
Love, love, love I Alone!
Throwing copper is a great Album, another track you should listen to by them is I Alone. This song represents the circle of life, the old woman dies, and the baby is born,
Seriously. This song was playing on the radio when I was doin 85mph on the freeway in San Diego trying to find ANY cop to help me get to the hospital with my pregnant wife!
Flash forward 18 hrs
Welcome Katie to this world.
Amazing how a song brings back memories
This is such a beautiful song. Sad and uplifting at the same time, it's so well done.
They did great on MTV Unplugged.
Up there with Nirvana and Pearl Jam performances of that era. I'm glad I recorded the entire set years ago.
They killed it on Unplugged. IMO they did it better than everyone else. Sad it got delayed and they never reaped the benefit of that show.
Throwing copper was a banger of an album
To keep the same vibe " the dolphins cry" was also in the same vein off a later album
In the late 90's i saw them at Rock Werchter, it was blazing hot all day, when they got on stage it started slightly drizzling but the sun was still out, looked like steam rose from the crowd and rainbows appeared. It was an almost spiritual experience and Ed Kowalski sang his ❤ out. I was obviously not 100% sober, quite a bit of beer and weed was consumed, but this truly is how i remember it. Great festival that was 😂🤘❤️
This song ALWAYS gives me chills!! From start to finish. It perfectly captures the profound and spiritual nature of birth and death - the circle of life. Love the line "the confusion that was hers belongs now to the baby down the hall". Imagine the confusion that a newborn must feel at the moment of birth. And then, the confusion of a dying person, having no control over what is happening to them. What a powerful song!
the angel opens *her eyes
pale blue* colored iris,
presents the circle
and puts the glory out to hide, hide
to me, this is angelic activity (evangelist/apostle *clothed in human weakness, *blue prayer shawl), a new birth in the Spirit which offers you the circle, the gilgal judgment process which you must go thorough to be able to access His hidden glory
His TRUE glory is hidden behind the "circle" behind the swords of fire that turn every which way.
As Kings, it is our honor to search it out.
Years ago when this album came out. My parents had one of those huge satellite dishes in the yard. I was able to get this Canadian channel called Much Music. Canada’s equivalent to MTV. I saw the video for I Alone, 4 Non Blondes video What’s Up, and Oasis video for Supersonic. That’s when I think I realized new great bands were exploding everywhere.
Much was an institution. They used to play all music. Great memories
Fantastic song. Very powerful as it builds and builds. A 90’s classic!
Great Song from an Absolutely Amazing Album Throwing Cooper. Lucky enough to have seen them in Concert after this Album was released. What an Amazing Live Show and the Lead Singer is a Frontman’s Frontman
I've had the pleasure of seeing them in concert twice. Once opening up for the counting Crows in the late '90s and several years ago at a music festival in New Orleans.
Not trying to make anyone jealous but I grew up about 20 minutes from them and can't count the number of times I've seen them even as Public Affection
Throwing Copper is an amazing album. The whole darn thing.
When I first heard this song I was immediately feeling sadness and taken back to a moment that was difficult to describe as a child. This song takes me to the very first time and it’s unforgettable. Seeing them Live and hearing it is a crazy vibe. His voice and range is sick. I love music that will move you in every situation. I feel like I’m on a roller coaster ride with this song.
LIVE's catalog is honestly one of the best of any band ever ... they're not nearly talked about enough.
when you are working with an art of storytelling, the better experiences in my humble opinion, come from those works which not only build to the climax of the story, but add layers of complexity. This track does that so well. They carry me off into thoughts of birth and death and cycles.
Large catalog of great music from this band. One of my favorites from the 90's and beyond. Anything from MTV unplugged 1995 can't go wrong.
It’s about time somebody reacts to a Live song. They were one of the best bands of the 90’s
This album was full of wonders 😅 still one of my favorite albums of the 90’s
This album was HUGE!! I remember in the early 90s (94 i think) when this was released - it was like every song was on the radio. Super popular huge album - crossed genres and generations - sounded somewhat rock, somewhat alternative, somewhat pop, somewhat indie. It was just really really good. It's one of those albums that just comes out at the right time for its sound, just as Def Leppards Hysteria, Boston's Boston and Van Halen's first album. Was just a perfect fit.
I haven’t heard this song for a long, long time. Thanks Polo for your reaction 💙
Dammit all these years and I still start crying as soon as his voice comes in. Saw these guys live in DC on this tour and it was EPIC! Really a standout album of the decade. Love when Kate Pierson (B-52's) comes in at the end too. Such a timeless track. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I saw them live in Atlanta and it was honestly one of the greatest live sets I've seen. The entire crowd had lighters in the air and sang along. I'll remember it forever
Live Throwing Copper was the first cassette I ever bought with my own money. Great album front to back. I Alone is my favorite track, but the whole album slaps
This is a brilliant song. Truly top shelf. I saw them live this past summer - excellent live as well.
“I Alone” and “Selling the Drama” are terrific
This is a fantastic album! Fantastic band! So many great songs.
I was blessed to see Live several times at various stages of their career and the never disappointed. It was cool to watch their progression (maturity) from their early music to the later stuff. Definitely NOT a one hit wonder.
The music video to this adds a whole other level. I can't not get through it without weeping. amazing song.
Far from a one hit wonder. They ruled the charts for a few years, but were never really comfortable with the commercial success. Unbelievable in concert. Throwing Copper is a top 10 album for me. Underrated singer.
Oh my, this whole album is burned into my heart! 🔥 Thanks for checking this out!
Polo this is not a one hit wonder like many have said below this entire album is great. I have seen them twice in concert and the first time was the tour for this album and they were excellent. I agree with any song off this album would be great.
I loved this song when it first came out. I played the cassette tape in the car until it snapped. The entire album was great. ❤
The whole album (Throwing Copper) is fire from front to back. I’d urge you to give it a full listen
Saw them in concert back in 98 or 99. Outside venue this song was played as the sun went down. Was AMAZING!!
Throwing Copper album is amazing. I’d recommend you check out “I alone” next by them. Great reaction Polo 🙋🏻♀️🙌🏼👏🏼👍🏼💜🇨🇦
There's not a bad track on this album. I wouldn't normally suggest the big hits, but I Alone was another single that got major airplay in its time.
I remember the first time I heard this song come on the radio. I was driving to work and ended up sitting in the parking lot with tears in my eyes as I listened to the end of it.
I believe they were one of the very few acts that got a standing O on SNL. That appearance from 95 is spectacular!
The chorus on this song is mesmerizing. As is the whole song!
Your my favorite on these reactions Polo! Such a cool guy.
this song was HUGE. the video was constantly on MTV. i've not heard it in ages, though. thank you for the reminder. 🙂
Ooh, a good one. Possum Kingdom by The Toadies would be great too
Haven't heard this in years. Heavy song, brings back very powerful memories
As stated, the album called throwing Cooper is one of those albums that every song was a hit. Great band. There's a song called white discussion.. while the lyrics were written about something else, they are sooooo relevant in this political climate today.. truly.. Great album. Great reaction. Thank you.
Long time fan here. I saw them on this tour, and for the next album too. So powerful, and this song hits hard. What a band!
I lived 10 minutes from the OKC bombing in 1995. I was 20 yrs old. Local rock stations used this song underneath the somber news soundbites in the following weeks. That's what i always think of when i hear this. I can still feel that bomb underneath my feet from 5 miles away.
That’s what I think of when I hear that song now.
The whole album Throwing Copper is fire indeed
This has always been the one song I turn to when life gets out of control, to tether me back to earth and center me again. The official video quite beautifully lays out the meaning of the song. And this whole album is one of those less often talked about masterpieces. "Lakini's Juice" would be cool next though.
Live has a very nice catalog that merits a deeper dive. Mental Jewelry (1991), Throwing Copper (1994), and Secret Samadhi (1997) have some really nice tracks. Admittedly, I sort of lost touch with them after their 1997 release. This makes me want to dive into some of their newer stuff too. Great reaction, as always. 🙏
Ya, every song on this Album is killer...cranked this many a miles down the road.
Fantastic band! So many great albums/songs!
The good old 90’s
I ran karaoke shows for over 30 years and this was one of songs people would always request me to sing.
Their 1st 2 albums Mental Jewelry and Throwing Copper are classic 90's gems. Not a bad track on both albums.
Great Introduction to the band! My favorite song by them.
The video for this song is pretty impressive too.
Honestly one of the most underrated bands and albums of the last 30 years.
Ooh ooh, then you would LOVE their first album "Mental Jewelry". Very spiritual and soulful on a cosmic level. Lead single was "Pain lies on the riverside". Ace album from start to finish.
He'd also love how heavy on the bass grooves Mental Jewelry was. It's really their second album though
One of my All time favorite songs....
Saw them perform this at Woodstock.
They are a great band, very underrated. Among my faves are a cover of Johnny Cash’s Walk the Line, I Alone and Lakinis Juice. I was lucky enough to see them live before the world went into lockdown
I've always felt that Throwing Copper is one of the greatest albums from the 90's. I wore out this cassette on my Walkman I listened to it so much.
Throwing Cooper.. one of the greatest rock albums of the 90’s! Entire album is all killer no filler
I’m so pleased and surprised to hear you checking out a song by Līve. My first ever long-term, serious girlfriend turned me on to these guys. She made me a mix tape when I was in year 11 and she was in year 12-all of it songs that made her think of me-and, in addition to many others, it contained 3 songs by this band. To this day they are still some of my favourite tunes from this period of my life. They are: “Pain Lies On the Riverside” from their first album (I, like you, Polo, was a complicated young guy who suffered from depression from a young age, which either made me experience things that most people wouldn’t at my young age…or maybe it was the other way around. It was probably a little bit of both.);she also included ’Operation Spirit’ from the same record, because I was locked in a constant search for meaning in life-and I am still, to this day. I feel as if I’ve made progress in the nearly 30 years since then, however. It turns out that if you spend your entire life searching for meaning, you’ll never find it. The third song was a bit more an obvious love song, but still very beautiful, and unlike anything I’d heard up till that point. It is from their third record, and it is entitled ’Turn My Head’. This eventually became ‘our’ song, as it made me think of her as well, the instant I heard it.
Anyway, knowing your taste, I think you would really enjoy ‘ Pain Lies On the Riverside’ and ‘Operation Spirit’. Both have really killer rhythms and grooves; the rhythm section of this band are absolute legends; the melodies are incredibly catchy and infectious, and the lyrics stick in your head, despite being very heavy philosophical poetry. When I say ‘philosophical poetry’, I want to specify, though, that it’s questioning, not preachy. He’s searching for answers for answers, not trying to supply them, because in over 40 years of life, I’ve learnt that the answers are different for nearly every individual, and if you try to latch onto another person’s answers to the questions, your life will be empty and will feel wrong, but you’ll not know why-because you will believe you’ve already found your answers…despite having plagiarised another person’s answer.
I saw Live live at a festival and honestly they were amazing and the entire crowd was completely into it and singing along. Seriously an underrated band
Great band! Several great albums that you can just turn on and let play.
They did MTV Unplugged in 1995. Amazing!
I would love to see you dig into their catalog. Their breakthrough album was their 2nd, Throwing Copper. But don’t let their first album slip by, Mental Jewelry. Notable tracks are Pain Lies On The Riverside and Operation Spirit. I’d argue that they were one of the more underrated/overlooked bands of the 90s. They have a lot of good stuff, looking forward to you checking out more. Love the channel by the way.
Mental Jewelry was their second. The Death of a Dictionary was their first, same band, different name
They have been touring this year, love this band. Lead singer Ed has given out some solo albums as well. The Best of Live album : Awake is a recommend 🤩🤩
All over you all over me was a good one... I always liked this band.. Heard bands cover them alot in the 90's. Love your reactions.. Keep em coming :)
If you do a full album Throwing Copper would be a must LIVE baby
I love Live, especially this song, I've only had one CD of theirs and it was fantastic, CD was Live Lightning Crashes.
An amazing band that touches on some spiritual concepts surrounding life. Check out “Heaven”, “Pain lies down by the Riverside” and “Lakini’s Juice”. It’s a great rabbit hole to go down. Big fan of you Polo…and the band!
Love your reaction, thank you.
Thats Right 👍 Polo one of my favorite Bands Live in Early 90s Throwing Copper came out great album front to back I love a song called Horse
...this song got heavy airplay during 911, glad you like. Great band from Pennsylvania, Great reaction my Brother
The bass! I never really consciously notice things in music that seem so obvious once other people point it out, but I get goosebumps every single time I listen to this song, and it’s when the bass comes in!
Pillar of Davidson is my favorite song from this album. Great slow burn. You'll love it.
This band popped on my radar with the Mental Jewelry LP. The whole album was amazing! Great song writing and orchestration/production has really been their trademark.
Live is a very good band...I've seen them about 3 times. Some great tracks to check out are: Operation Spirit, T.B.D., White Discussion, I Alone, Turn My Head, Stage, All Over You, Iris. Just to name a few! I think you'll really like this band.
Follow this song with 'I Alone', from the same album
I've had this song in my collection for a long time. Great tune.
I'll recommend for Pain Lies on the Riverside from their first album Mental Jewelry. Upbeat with a very prominent bass groove and showing they had the lyrics from the jump.
That build....such an impact 💜
My favorite song, I always feel it when I listen
One of the best albums of an era.
My fave song thanks Polo.
Great singer, great musicians, great band!!
I take it as it's a story that goes along the saying when one dies another is born
The ‘90’s! The return of Rock.