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Supergrass — Low C
Album: Road To Rouen
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:05
Plays (last 30 days): 2
The loneliness at times
I can feel it open wide
I can wander through the past
And believe it for a while

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh

The things we used to have
Are fading all too fast
Like a castle in the sand
Well some things they're meant to last

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh

I wonder if I'd care
If I saw you again
Would you hurt me like before
Or would happiness be there

We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
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This song was playing on RP when I accidentally had two browser windows open, and one had a delay of about one second behind the other,- and the playback sounded spot-on like some experimental Beatles track. 

I didn't event catch it for a full minute.
My favourite track of theirs is "Fin". Very John Lennonesque.
 primm wrote:
{#Bananapiano} I think john would like it !


Ok, I need to reply to this 6 year old comment, because that banana dances in the perfect rythm!!
 Alastair wrote:

Despite the obvious influences, Supergrass still has a very distinctive sound.  One of the most under-rated bands I can think of. 




I'm hearing more than a hint of Marc Bolan in this track.
I've always loved and admired the great sound and catchy musical genius of Supergrass; their music has a familiar, eternal groove...
 ice-9 wrote:



Beatles, yes, but I think much closer to George than John.  


Sounds like John singing a Harrison song
 hempmandan wrote:

John Lennon where are ypu?
 




Beatles, yes, but I think much closer to George than John.  
 oldsaxon wrote:

This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.


John wrote many great songs post Beatles. Maybe you should actually listen to his L.P.s
Tinges of "Oh Yoko"
I love it.
One of the lesser known / popular Supergrass songs. Bunch a ugly bastards if I may add 
I live on the road to Rouen - 182 or if you're in a hurry A150 
 dublanica wrote:

I thought this was a John Lennon solo song I had never heard before.  Interesting!



It almost has a Lennon/ Harrison vibe.  A collaboration when neither, was trying to hit a home run.  Not a negative to Supergrass , this is an 8 all day long.
 jambo wrote:

whoa, dude. put down your bat and listen to imagine. 



Chill. He did write "most" not "all". I would probably say, better than some of the crap John wrote post Beatles, so I kind of agree with oldsaxon.
Ok, but remember its all about the curing.......oh! wrong site......
I was gonna say, "that sounds like a low-tuned guitar," then I noticed the song title. 
I thought this was a John Lennon solo song I had never heard before.  Interesting!
All the tracks I've heard from this punfully titled* album are nice. Which is a pity as the earlier Supergrass albums were far from "nice" - raw edgy quirky and a lot more fun and kickass. I've driven the highway in France through Rouen... it too is nice; safe and bland.
Low C, does that have any thing to do with Low T?
 oldsaxon wrote:

This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.
 
whoa, dude. put down your bat and listen to imagine. 
 Skydog wrote:

I guess if you are trying to copy you might as well go for the best

 
This is actually better than most of the crap John did post Beatles. But yes a good model to copy most of the time.
Despite the obvious influences, Supergrass still has a very distinctive sound.  One of the most under-rated bands I can think of. 
{#Bananapiano} I think john would like it !
ahhhh -

Spring time and Supergrass - a great combo that goes great together. 
I hear Julian.
Great album!
 
 lily34 wrote:

my thoughts exactly!

 
Ditto
wonderful
 hempmandan wrote:
John Lennon where are ypu?
 
 
my thoughts exactly!
 ThePoose wrote:
Channelling Dr. Winston O'Boogie. He read the news today. Oh, boy.

 
I guess if you are trying to copy you might as well go for the best
Beatles-esque {#Bananajam}
Channelling Dr. Winston O'Boogie. He read the news today. Oh, boy.
I remember that kind of ethereal, yet entirely physical 'high'....
Beautiful song - great use use of acoustic guitar and piano.  
Also a great video for this song, if you happen to be interested.
{#Laughing} 
John Lennon where are ypu?
 
 ycb661 wrote:
 copymonkey wrote:
Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
 ditto



 
With a Pink Floyd album cover...
Gorgeous....!! {#Heartkiss}
 copymonkey wrote:
Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
 ditto


John > take this brother > may it serve you well
 Propayne wrote:
If your a fan of Supergrass and appreciate similar music from a band that is long lived, check out Sloan.

They are about to release the 10th album of their 20 year career, "The Double Cross". 
 
Alas. . . from the 11th June 2011, Supergrass were no more. . . shame.
This album is both good and important—it does it all, and its influence continues.
If your a fan of Supergrass and appreciate similar music from a band that is long lived, check out Sloan.

They are about to release the 10th album of their 20 year career, "The Double Cross". 
 WonderLizard wrote:
Sometimes I still don't get bands. I mean, these guys cut the album of their lives and promptly break up over the perennial "musical differences." That sucks.
 
Agree, but it really makes me appreciate all the more the ones that stayed together.


Sometimes I still don't get bands. I mean, these guys cut the album of their lives and promptly break up over the perennial "musical differences." That sucks.
 ThePoose wrote:
Channelling John—without the edge.
 
from U2?
Channelling John—without the edge.
 smackiepipe wrote:
The whole album kicks butt.
 
I totally agree.  And if not for RP, I never would have bought it.

The whole album kicks butt.
 mamerjamer wrote:
Great video for this song - check it out on YouTube - Search "Supergrass Low C"
 

Can do.




I think this song is underrated. The music and lyrics build great images of nostalgia.
Sounds a lot like the beatles...which is a good thing, of course.
Great video for this song - check it out on YouTube - Search "Supergrass Low C"
I keep hearing this CD, and everything on it sounds good. Maybe I should buy it, huh?
This evocates a mixture between Lennon and Harrison, somehow (that voice)


Hey, it's Bob Seger's "Fire Lake"..with different lyrics—-and sung by John Lennon!
crapy song
They have a new album out. It's much more rockin than Road to Rouen. I like it a lot more. Reminds me of their older material.
YES BRMC !! artmaven wrote:

Yep. I hear the BRMC in this and I hear the occasional Lennon in Howl which has seldom left the CD changer in my car.
 


Life forms all have influences. This is really enjoyable music that appears to be made by people who enjoy making it. I thank RP for exposing me to this band and this album.
TexasAggies wrote:
I really enjoy this album, another RP enlightenment! They obviously take influence from The Beatles, as well as many other places. I don't think they're overtly copying anyone, just trying to capture some of the same elements, with success. Well produced music, IMO. It's definitely one of my top 20 album purchases of the last couple years.
Completely agree. The first time I listened to them, I thought The Beatles meet Pink Floyd
I really enjoy this album, another RP enlightenment! They obviously take influence from The Beatles, as well as many other places. I don't think they're overtly copying anyone, just trying to capture some of the same elements, with success. Well produced music, IMO. It's definitely one of my top 20 album purchases of the last couple years.
lmic wrote:
I think Lennon would approve. 8
Vladamier Ulyitch?
I think Lennon would approve. 8
azdcryan wrote:
What's so wrong with wanting to aspire to greatness?
Well said, my friend.
lathyris wrote:
Who wants to be the Beatles? Anyone? Oh, Supergrass -- you have your hand raised? You want to be the Beatles? NO!! You will never be the Beatles!!!
What's so wrong with wanting to aspire to greatness? children wish to be like their role models artists wish to be like the masters musicians wish to be like the greats and on and on... sounding like the Beatles is a great compliment as far as I can tell...if you're into the Beatles sound. sounding like Otis Redding, or Marvin Gay, or Brian Wilson, or John Mayall, or Herbie Hancock, or Wynton Marsalis, or Charles Mingus, or John Coltrane... painting like Monet, or Klimt, or Kandinsky, or Van Dyke, or Rothko... playing like Tiger, or Ripken, or Unitas, or Pele... living like MLK, or Ghandi, or Ben Franklin, or Carnegie, or whatever diety you choose for that matter writing like RW Emerson, or PD Eastman, or Frost, or, Samuel Clemens... and on and on...you get my point. whatever you aspire to or believe in, right? isn't this how we define greatness to some degree? if no one ever grooved on the work of those we collectively consider great...wouldn't those supposed "greats" just have been masturbating all along? i would guess that one could only hope to someday be referred to as "sounds like, or writes like, or lives like, or plays like **insert supposed greatness here**"...what a statement of high regard...assuming you're not a gimmicky, no-talent hack of course.
starfishNcoffee wrote:
me 4!
5! (Expecting UltraNurd to say 720)
TobiMc3 wrote:
me three.
me 4!
Kristi wrote:
That is exactly what I was just thinking.
me three.
Shesdifferent wrote:
God, everytime I hear this I think its a young Lennon.
That is exactly what I was just thinking.
buckeyes wrote:
Anyone else hear Fire Lake by Bob Seger?
Every time I hear the intro, I have this heart-stopping moment when I'm terrified it might actually BE that detestable song... So glad it isn't!
Who wants to be the Beatles? Anyone? Oh, Supergrass -- you have your hand raised? You want to be the Beatles? NO!! You will never be the Beatles!!!
Anyone else hear Fire Lake by Bob Seger?
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Great album, end to end.
yep. Heard it on RP first
Great album, end to end.
if you get a chance to see Supergrass live.......go for it, they put on an awesome live show! Just saying...
Totally bland.
God, everytime I hear this I think its a young Lennon.
Is it Supergrass or rather Supertramp...?
I think the backing female vocals are processed through a Leslie Speaker (or a Leslie simulator).
I just bought this album after hearing a couple of tunes here on RP. The whole album is great, except I don't really see how the song "Coffee In The Pot" belongs on the album. It's growing on me, but I don't get that song.
Huh. Sounds like a lost Beatles/Lennon track again...must be Supergrass.
bindi wrote:
Definitely my favorite John Lennon song
weird. i thought it sounded like lennon, too.
Imkirok wrote:
"Who wants to go to Fire Lake..."
Yuh huh.
Definitely my favorite John Lennon song
BradAl wrote:
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
Me too....I even refreshed the website thinking it wasn't showing the next tune properly....
BradAl wrote:
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
It could be Julian...
Damnit, I got caught thinking this was Lennon again.
pedro wrote:
My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
Not that you asked; I'd supercede OutKast with King Crimson's Starless and Bible Black (or "Red" if you like really angry music; never mind that pussy rap sound, it wont last)
pedro wrote:
Friday night, my friends and I had a discussion at our favorite pub patio. "What five albums would you bring if you were stranded on a desert island?" Double discs and "greatest hits" compilations were allowed. My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
THE LAMB, INDEED !!!
Friday night, my friends and I had a discussion at our favorite pub patio. "What five albums would you bring if you were stranded on a desert island?" Double discs and "greatest hits" compilations were allowed. My list: Road to Rouen - Supergrass Best Of The Smiths Vol.1 - The Smiths The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - Genesis OK Computer - Radiohead Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - OutKast
Wow, wish I could channel Lennon like this !
Supergrass is damn good.
guiguy wrote:
*snip* . . . combined with a little BMRC inflections....kinda grooves in a hypnotic way, like it.
Yep. I hear the BRMC in this and I hear the occasional Lennon in Howl which has seldom left the CD changer in my car.
wah!! I thought this was a beatles song coming on! Scared the poo out of me. Man! It's catchy though.
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Thought the same thing!
Yep, me too!
Ubaldo wrote:
Thought this was John Lennon coming on.
Thought the same thing!
Thought this was John Lennon coming on.
rixtar99 wrote:
Started to really like it. Then it went on a little too long. 5
This is about where I am.
I wonder if I've turned some sort of corner. I thought this sounded like Ween. Lennon didn't even occur to me.
cool stuff - like 'em more everytime I hear soemthing new
andersja wrote:
Sounds a little bit like what John Lennon and the boys would be doing if they were still with us.
Exactly what I thought, combined with a little BMRC inflections....kinda grooves in a hypnotic way, like it.
Sounds a little bit like what John Lennon and the boys would be doing if they were still with us.
photos from their D.C. show: https://flickr.com/photos/leafblower/archives/date-posted/2006/02/13/
remaining tour dates: Feb. 16: Atlanta (the Loft) Feb. 18: Dallas (Trees) Feb. 19: Austin , Texas (Parish) Feb. 21: Tempe , Ariz. (Clubhouse) Feb. 22: Los Angeles (Avalon) Feb. 23: San Francisco (Great American Music Hall) Feb. 25: Seattle (Showbox) Feb. 26: Vancouver (Commodore Ballroom)
they were fantastic at the 9:30 Club this past snowy Sunday in D.C. go out to see them in your neck of the woods!
Started to really like it. Then it went on a little too long. 5
Wow could've swore that was Lennon's voice I heard...very cool
Been hearing alot of Supergrass on RP....very Beatle-esch. Is that Julian?
"Who wants to go to Fire Lake..." Oh, wait. Nevermind. It's John Lennon. Oh, wait. Nevermind.
great video: https://exodus.interoutemediaservices.com/deliverMedia.asp?id=1907467e-f3bf-430c-aeaa-6ddfead57d20&delivery=stream
Such a gorgeous song...
Sounds like a lost Lennon track, for sure. How else would I know it's Supergrass?
BradAl wrote:
This sounds a lot like Lennon.
Sure does.
One of the few major uk bands of the indie/britpop generation that have truly stood the test of time. A tribute to their ability to evolve musically from those early times. A far cry from the early days but a damn good far cry!
I think Supergrass is just... super!
pedro wrote:
North American tour 2006: Feb. 6: Toronto (Kool Haus) Feb. 7: Montreal (La Tulipe) Feb. 9: New York (Webster Hall) Feb. 10: Boston (Paradise Rock Club) Feb. 11: Philadelphia (Theatre of Living Arts) Feb. 12: Washington , D.C. (9:30 Club) Feb. 14: Chicago (Vic Theatre ) Feb. 16: Atlanta (the Loft) Feb. 18: Dallas (Trees) Feb. 19: Austin , Texas (Parish) Feb. 21: Tempe , Ariz. (Clubhouse) Feb. 22: Los Angeles (Avalon) Feb. 23: San Francisco (Great American Music Hall) Feb. 25: Seattle (Showbox) Feb. 26: Vancouver (Commodore Ballroom)
Thanks--I'm there.
For a current band, these guys sure capture the retro spirit effectively. They sound like something we should have heard on the late night Bleaker Street radio show...Did anybody else used to listen to that in the late 60s, early 70s?
pedro wrote:
North American tour 2006: ... Feb. 12: Washington , D.C. (9:30 Club) ...
sweet
BradAl wrote:
This sounds a lot like Lennon.
I zipped to the song comments, thinking it was some "lost" song Yoko released!
I am liking it I think...