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Doves — The Cedar Room
Album: Lost Souls
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Released: 2000
Length: 7:30
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stars leave the morning
sleep clouds my view
Don't let them come round here
And call to you
I didn't notice
It's a crime too few
I didn't notice
It's a crime to fear

I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying it
I don't remember saying it

I'll be a shadow
In the cedar room
leave just a memory
Alone with you
I didn't see that
It's a call too soon
I couldn't see that
It's a call to you

And I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
And I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying it
I don't remember saying it

The cedar room
The cedar room
The cedar room
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I like this song but I think it would be even better without the clapping effect imo.
I remember when this was released - I purchased the album ASAP - one of the very best of that period
I'm hearing "It's All Too Much" by the Beatles in the guitar work and the tempo. 
 Dior wrote:
New Doves Album in the works for 2020!!
 
About time!!!!
This is what it sounds like when Doves whine.
New Doves Album in the works for 2020!!
 freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
 
yes and led knows satire sending is free to doves makes led more happy. :D

 freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
 
Similar drum sound but it's a very different drum beat.  The LZ tune has more syncopation.
animated dove gif
Seems Doves are back on the menu again. I heartily approve. Others note that recognizable fragments of other compositions by other artists weave through their compositions. It's obvious, but in a good way. I would like for this band to reassemble, but probably not destined to happen.
"if it keeps on rainin' ..." oh woops! its something quite different, unlikely I'll remember this song and band for several decades
 kazoo wrote:

I was just thinking the same thing. So I had to check to see if anyone else heard it. Seems so. I like them both.

 

Yes, I also heard the Beatles' "It's All Too Much"...!
Treasure of the day. Never heard of these guys but gets an 8 right out the gate on my plate!
Trippy, ambient, almost trance like.  

Not sure anybody else could pull this off but the Doves do. 
 misterbearbaby wrote:
I didn't think it was possible to cram that much boredom into 4 minutes 23 seconds! This should be studied by psychological researchers, bring some amphetamines however. 
 
{#Roflol}
I didn't think it was possible to cram that much boredom into 4 minutes 23 seconds! This should be studied by psychological researchers, bring some amphetamines however. 
Truly enjoyed the discordant beginning.  Reminded me of a distant train whistle.
this is simply a beautiful song. 
In the mood. 7 > 8. Love the anthemic progression. 
Sounds like they have been influenced by Snow Patrol.
Now is really great... not that I noticed before, how have I missed this song in a playlist. Really great.  
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Love them Doves!

 
Sounds like a Seinfeld fan!
Love them Doves!
can't say why, but this seems like a sad song to me.
a timely romp
Trumped by a whisker & cut loose with Doles of doves.
And hardest word to say is thank you.
What a low end on this one. {#Cool}
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 richlister wrote:
Oh, Doves, where have you flown to?

 
i know
Oh, Doves, where have you flown to?
 kingart wrote:
I'm hearing echoes of It's All Too Much.
But that's not a bad thing...


 
exactly! {#Yes}
brings me back to med school and studying ALL the time to great music{#Biggrin}
I'm hearing echoes of It's All Too Much.
But that's not a bad thing...
Hypnotic, very enjoyable tune.  
I enjoyed this track very much. 
LOL .. I was avoiding The Cure's Boy's Don't Cry and PSD gave me to The Cedar Room.  It ends and brings me back to normal play and I'm back in The Cedar Room.  Not complaining.  8
 shawshank wrote:
I like the The The vibe in this song. {#Drummer}
 
I wonder if they chose their name just to create sentences like this one?

 philipburrows wrote:
Great band. Great live despite an audience full of scaffolders.
 
 
Ha — Hmmm, not sure what that means?

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowd_manipulation
Good Music
fantastic song, first heard on WBER in Rochester, NY for me. 
takes me back to college... good ole RIT!
One of my fave albums. Has a very mature sound.
I like the The The vibe in this song. {#Drummer}
Great band. Great live despite an audience full of scaffolders.
 

Probably the weed.

robco1 wrote:

Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
 


 scruffystevie wrote:
Absolutely goose-bump-inducing EPIC song.  If only the Doves kept things at this level, their other albums were good, but nothing in camparison.  Good band live though, faultless and versatile artists.  Gets a 10 from me.{#Jump}
 

Agree! I guess the creative well ran dry, I just wish they would stop now because they are nothing but irritating these days.{#Sad}
Nice! :D
I'm about to check out for the night, but based on this song and previous selections, I think I'll leave RP up, turned down low (so I don't offend my brother) - I really could use some sleep, after a week of intermittent insanity at inhuman hours. Not to say that this music is boring - rather, to say that it's relaxing, soothing, and a really great comfort zone for me in a world that makes no sense at all.

Thank you, Bill and Rebecca - you work wonders.
Absolutely goose-bump-inducing EPIC song.  If only the Doves kept things at this level, their other albums were good, but nothing in camparison.  Good band live though, faultless and versatile artists.  Gets a 10 from me.{#Jump}
Anthem{#Bounce}
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
That was a wicked transition from Boys Don't Cry. I'm in awe
 
Yup Bill is on fire over the a last hour. Mind you I have managed to sneak the volume up louder than usual and it always sounds better that way. The baby hasn't noticed yet....

That was a wicked transition from Boys Don't Cry. I'm in awe
 robco1 wrote:
Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
 
Dude, I'm no expert, but I think it might have been the weed.


Excellent!!!
 nini wrote:
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
 
I was just thinking the same thing. So I had to check to see if anyone else heard it. Seems so. I like them both.


ok, i'll throw it in the trippy mix...........................
Ahhh perfection
 fuh2 wrote:
Blasterpiece
 
I agree!

Sorry, no can handle this one!
Kingdom of Rust caught my attention, but I love their first two albums even more. Another great band from Manchester. :)
This groove gets better (bigger?) as it goes. 7 >> 8


this song is a building wave of power for your soul.... tits on a shelf

Blasterpiece
 ick wrote:
yes... best loud with the bass up... ah, now that's really quite nice. {#Clap}
  yeah—-6 on my office speakers, 8 at home.


Atlantis wrote:

Oh no! Looks like I have upset a 7 year old.

 

EssexTex wrote:



Sometimes its good to nurture the inner child !  Anyway, the riposte is no more childish than the original comment.

Can't wait to see them again! The last time they came I was recovering from a middle ear infection and was experiencing blurred double vision, vertigo and slight nausea during the entire show. It sounds better than it felt, believe me.

And it was still one of the best shows I've seen!
yes... best loud with the bass up... ah, now that's really quite nice. {#Clap}
 shape5 wrote:
Love this song. Dark and haunting, and will always remind of a very powerful scene it was used for in the background.
 

What was the scene?
{#Good-vibes}{#Group-hug}{#Sleep}
 Bocephus wrote:
As much as I try, I can't find anything redeeming in The Doves...yick. {#Snooty}
 

Bocephus report card:

Must try harder  {#Tongue}
It's skill.....
As much as I try, I can't find anything redeeming in The Doves...yick. {#Snooty}
An unhappy meeting of Beatles & Radiohead. Doesn't quite work for me. sorry...{#Rolleyes}
really love this band... but this song is sort of droning and not making my head happy. maybe if i wasnt sitting in florescent lighting right now....
And I tried to sleep alone
But I couldn't do it
You could be sitting next to me
And I wouldn't know it
If I told you you were wrong
I don't remember saying
I don't remember saying
I don't remember saying

Oh no!  Looks like I have upset a 7 year old.

 

EssexTex wrote:


pianocomposer wrote:
I think I've found a new favorite band on RP. My last one was Beck. The swirling psychedelic power of this particular Doves song really hit me. I will go with a 9 on this.
You should buy the Last Broadcast, one of the better albums of this century. Really has a great flow to it.
I think I've found a new favorite band on RP. My last one was Beck. The swirling psychedelic power of this particular Doves song really hit me. I will go with a 9 on this.
This CD was on heavy rotation in my home 5 years ago and was probably my favorite album of that year. Beginning to end, just a fantastic recording.
"Don't never say yeah"?! Doesn't he realize he's employing a double negative?! I'll bet these guys have a hard time getting up in the morning.
Love this song. Dark and haunting, and will always remind of a very powerful scene it was used for in the background.
mooseisadick wrote:
BORING. Reminds me of Lou Reed'd Metal Machine Music.
It's a long time since I've heard someone talk about Metal Machine Music. I've said that to people and they have no idea what I'm talking about! Have you ever listened to it right through, double album, whew? It's just a tad alternative, hahaha!
Please, please no more...it just drones on and on and no and no and no and no.....ahhhhhh

Atlantis wrote:

For the love of God! No more doves! We get it! He can't sing and they are as dull as dishwater. You don't have to keep reminding us.

  WRONG ON ALL COUNTS!

For the love of God! No more doves! We get it! He can't sing and they are as dull as dishwater. You don't have to keep reminding us.
Hej Bono - are you in the background yelling?
nini wrote:
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
Yep. Good call.
Jacksonstat wrote:
Made me think of the Catherine Wheel... don't usually get that vibe from the Doves.
Exactly what I thought. Shades of 'Black Metallic."
bdblinux wrote:
One of my all-time favorite tunes.
Great...you clearly are a person of taste
This song reminds me of The Life and Times. Which is a very good thing.
One of my all-time favorite tunes.
I get the feeling that they\'re influenced somehow by Ministry. But the Cure too. Hmm..... I gave it an 8 just for that intro noise. Excellent!
Awesome... 8 9
dunno if if I like this one, but the transition from Boys Don\'t Cry was amazing!
This goes on just a little too long.
meloman wrote:
With a name like "Doves" you'd expect their music to fly. However, this song just plods along heavily.
I agree. I like most of the Doves' stuff, but this just gets monotonous about half way through.
Make it stop!
GChevy410 wrote:
First Doves Song i can tolerate
Upgraded from tolerate to like 6=>7
I feel like I'm in an acid-induced dream trip. And I've never done acid (or anything else, for that matter). Pretty enjoyable.
Could they slow this down a bit? Just too snappy for me.
I've never heard this before, pretty catchy. Like the heavy beat and lush instrumentation.
this gives me a headache.
Kregg wrote:
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys.
Me: the exact opposite.
freeone1 wrote:
Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
I hear The Beatles "It's All Too Much"
rconlon wrote:
Anyone ever heard of an 80's or early 90's band called Thrashing Doves?
yes my friend I think I have a cassette of theirs........
Anyone ever heard of an 80's or early 90's band called Thrashing Doves?
Just deeply annoying... for me.
Made me think of the Catherine Wheel... don't usually get that vibe from the Doves.
BORING. Reminds me of Lou Reed'd Metal Machine Music.
Kregg wrote:
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys. gotta buy it!
But , then again, you love root canals too.
i've liked everything i've heard from these guys. gotta buy it!
Love this band.
My favorite from these guys
Like "The Cedar Room" on University and 11th St? (These guys are UK, right?)
Can never have enough Doves!
Great cd. Still in rotation, even 2 cd's later.
First Doves Song i can tolerate
freeone1 wrote:
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
Nope. But I can see where you're coming from. The bass drum in this is much more of a 4/4 standard rock beat than WTLB.
Disclaimer: I'm not on drugs. Question: Does anyone else hear Zeppelin "When the Levee Breaks" in the intro?
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
still sounds good!
sure does! I remember listening to this CD quite a bit when it first came out about 5 years ago..
catchy intro - enjoying the heavy beat - draws me in
With a name like "Doves" you'd expect their music to fly. However, this song just plods along heavily. Sound is pretty generic as well. I like the "gritty Coldplay" comment. More like gritty spinach to me.