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The Boxer Rebellion — Fragile
Album: Promises
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7

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Total ratings: 2038









Released: 2013
Length: 4:19
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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Sun

Running around in my head still running in my head
Rising sun, you lift me up above you lift me up

Running, still running in my head
Rising sun, you lift me up above you lift me up

Life is fragile

Rising sun, you lift me up above you lift me up

Life is fragile, but I still believe
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U2 Tribute band? Book em in Vegas
Posted 9 months ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

wasn't this just played friday?


And now it's Wednesday.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Moving song. Boxer Rebellion is definitely on my running playlist. 
Posted 1 year ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
+1 for cool band name.
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
wasn't this just played friday?
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
album cover is terrific
Posted 1 year ago by gbt    [ Reply ]
The Edge wants his delay pedal back.
Posted 1 year ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Always loved this band!
Posted 1 year ago by Jdart22    [ Reply ]
Absolutely brilliant song including the lyrics.Thank you, RP. Keep this song in rotation.
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
I always thought he was singing 'life is tragic'.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
I was thinking to myself, not heard this U2 tune before. Now I know why 


Nailed it.
Posted 2 years ago by Kvperdew    [ Reply ]
 mgkiwi wrote:
I was thinking to myself, not heard this U2 tune before. Now I know why 


Nailed it.
Posted 2 years ago by Kvperdew    [ Reply ]
I was thinking to myself, not heard this U2 tune before. Now I know why 
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Add this one to the list .... they are awesome
Posted 2 years ago by gbt    [ Reply ]
I wonder if  'The War on Drugs' heard this?
Posted 2 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
bumping this up to 9.
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 ronniegirl wrote:

i think there was opium involved too

The Opium Wars came earlier, British companies grew opium in India and exported it to China because Chinese luxury goods (e.g. silk, tea) meant a negative trade balance for Britain. China made opium illegal and seized stocks held in the port of Canton, and were going to introduce the death sentence for anybody involved. War followed, and Britain won through superior ships & weapons, and were given Hong Kong island, and a free-trade agreement was agreed.

Posted 3 years ago by kwacka    [ Reply ]
Great segue from My Morning Jacket!
Posted 3 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
nice ch00n
Posted 4 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
a wonderful song
Posted 4 years ago by GünterNesler    [ Reply ]
I want to be U2 when I grow up
Posted 4 years ago by CaraP    [ Reply ]
The many thanks to restore password*
...my daughter ..is next Generation's  sorry next times next ..
Solvin' the  Problem with her own *
Yours sciincerly
Detlev
Posted 4 years ago by kleo    [ Reply ]
Actually thought this was U2 until I looked.
Posted 5 years ago by nottheusualkind    [ Reply ]
really like these guys.thank RP.
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
 Yes...thanks for sharing this interesting history..I understand it was quite brutal.   squidish wrote:
Just learned what the Boxer Rebellion was. " The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement was an anti-imperialist uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known in English as the "Boxers," and was motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments and opposition to foreign imperialism and associated Christian missionary activity. The Great Powers intervened and defeated Chinese forces." wikipedia

 
 
i think there was opium involved too
Posted 6 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
I first heard the Boxer Rebellion on RP just a few weeks ago. I bought this album and it is a solid listen from start to end. Well done.
Posted 6 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
 {#Roflol}NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

That happens when you have too many windows open.

 


Posted 7 years ago by javelipix    [ Reply ]
 Yes...thanks for sharing this interesting history..I understand it was quite brutal.   squidish wrote:
Just learned what the Boxer Rebellion was. " The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement was an anti-imperialist uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known in English as the "Boxers," and was motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments and opposition to foreign imperialism and associated Christian missionary activity. The Great Powers intervened and defeated Chinese forces." wikipedia

 

Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Great band but lost it after their lead guitarist went back to the States
Posted 8 years ago by Chittoe    [ Reply ]
Saw TBR two weeks ago in Hamburg / Germany as part of the Reeperbahn Festival (4 days): awesome show! It was their 11th(!) show here, no idea why we missed all previous ones… 
Posted 8 years ago by h2chris    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
Not sure why this track was made or why I'm listening to it. I don't think the world is a better place with The Boxer Rebellion.

 wgsu_1978 wrote:

It certainly didn't help the Chinese.

 
{#Lol}
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
TURN IT UP!

 
Can only think you are referring to the air conditioner tonight.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:

So.....what?...it's like The Highlander, there can be only one?

 
Yeah, let's start chopping off some heads!
Posted 8 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
Not sure why this track was made or why I'm listening to it. I don't think the world is a better place with The Boxer Rebellion.

 
It certainly didn't help the Chinese.
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
personally...U2 did it better... 
Posted 8 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Not sure why this track was made or why I'm listening to it. I don't think the world is a better place with The Boxer Rebellion.
Posted 8 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 twoplain2sea wrote:
                                          Life is fragile
                  And to my white elephant is loaded with
                 Chinese fortune cookies, always when my elephant
                      Takes two steps, a cookie crumbles in two.

                         So, it's fair we're in this nasty weather
                    At the time I was already practicing the art of 
          Worshipping peaks and Zeus because in an another world
                         I'd be a  looking at saldo with big eyes, 
              And, getting the fish eye for not singing halleluyah.
                Now everytime I find a reason for nobody home.

 
That happens when you have too many windows open.
Posted 8 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
With extra miles fragile becomes normal.
                
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Whiny vocals, whiny guitars. Doesn't grab me today but maybe I need more coffee
Posted 8 years ago by swart    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 8 years ago by Stefan_Lutz    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
TURN IT UP!

 
Agreed and I'm in Eugene! {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
I really like this band. Didn't know them before I heard them on RP..
Thanks Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by JoeHaarlemNL    [ Reply ]
TURN IT UP!
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:

So.....what?...it's like The Highlander, there can be only one?

 

Posted 9 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
 Pezz9 wrote:
Too much U2 in their DNA
 
It's okay with me as long as they don't do like Muse and pull a U2 with their sound once they become marginally popular.
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
Just learned what the Boxer Rebellion was. " The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement was an anti-imperialist uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. It was initiated by the Militia United in Righteousness (Yihetuan), known in English as the "Boxers," and was motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments and opposition to foreign imperialism and associated Christian missionary activity. The Great Powers intervened and defeated Chinese forces." wikipedia
Posted 9 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
 Pezz9 wrote:
Too much U2 in their DNA
 
So.....what?...it's like The Highlander, there can be only one?
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...love the cover!..

 
yes, thats a good one!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Too much U2 in their DNA
Posted 9 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
Great morning commute song, especially for us fragile pedestrians in cities of moving steel
Posted 9 years ago by howdy_dc    [ Reply ]
I just finished listening to this, only to dial into RP and immediately hear this most excellent tune again.  Great minds....{#Guitarist}
Posted 9 years ago by tomatoslayer    [ Reply ]
A soaring masterpiece that truly delivers on the band's epic, signature sound.
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
...love the cover!..
Posted 10 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Very nice song!
Posted 10 years ago by Sebnem    [ Reply ]
Sitting on the porch here in Colorado enjoying a morning of great music!  Thank you Radio Paradise!
Posted 10 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album!
Posted 10 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 Gregorama wrote:
Does anyone know whether the rest of the album is this good?
 
Yes! The song called 'diamonds' was a big hit here.
Posted 10 years ago by -renemeijer-    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

'Kinell! I'm having mental contortions trying to picture "bowlegged gypsy muleskinners" {#Stupid} - perhaps you could supply a picture to help my lack of imagination? :o)

 
?
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know whether the rest of the album is this good?
Posted 10 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
It is always a pleasure to hear this band...I'd love to catch them live
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
It also remind me of U2. Great song!
Posted 10 years ago by rotekz    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  we love this song...  it tweaks our nipples...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...

 
'Kinell! I'm having mental contortions trying to picture "bowlegged gypsy muleskinners" {#Stupid} - perhaps you could supply a picture to help my lack of imagination? :o)
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:

U2 with a rash, of Radiohead.

 

yes, yes ineed
Posted 10 years ago by larisadeg    [ Reply ]
Fantastic follow to Moby
Posted 10 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
I now understand why the Boxers rebelled. 

 
Opium pushing and public corruption by Britain in the late era of Imperial China.  
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I now understand why the Boxers rebelled. 
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
I like this upon first listen. Will probably bump up higher as I hear it.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Very interesting sonic direction for them here. Lots of reverb and trippy distortion, yet it's all orchestrated wonderfully, to dramatic effect!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  we love this song...  it tweaks our nipples...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Fooboy wrote:
If you have a chance to see them live, I highly recommend it. Saw them in a small venue in Vancouver, BC and they were absolutely amazing. 

  That would be amazing. Where?


Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by marty88210    [ Reply ]
More aural beauty from the Boxer Rebellion!
{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}{#Dance} 
Posted 11 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
If you have a chance to see them live, I highly recommend it. Saw them in a small venue in Vancouver, BC and they were absolutely amazing. 
Posted 11 years ago by Fooboy    [ Reply ]
I have become accustomed to the mundane and puerile inanities in life  - just tune 'em out mostly.. Yes well, Loife is like a sardine can - there's always a little bit in the corner you can't get.

That still leaves lots of insightful, non-repetitive comments for me to appreciate.  
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:



A few years ago, this website was far more lively, with variety and spice...  but some people have been obsessed with telling others what to do, and the censorship has really damaged this website...  I could give you a long list of people who have abandoned this site...

what do you think of this song?  You still have made no comment about it...

I think this song is marvelous...
 

 

This is not true.  A few years ago, you posted nothing but "we be dancing" and now you are making good contributions.  We just need less "we be dancing".  I am working on my own too, Lazarus.  I take a lot of heat too, you know.  This board is getting better and better.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love this album art....the music is quite nice too
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked!  Love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 jbunniii wrote:
Too U2-ish for my taste, but it's OK. 5 I guess.

 
U2 with a dash of Radiohead.
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:


That's cool. It didn't seem like a directly connected song comment as I've grown accustomed to here, but to each his own.  I'll adjust my personal filter settings.  It's all good.  {#Sunny}
 
What do you think of this song?  You still have made no comment about it...

I think this song is marvelous...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


Yes, there are, but I just glanced at the RAFT, and nobody is talking about music there...  in fact, nobody is talking about anything...  the article I posted here is about music...  you are not even making a comment about this song here—  just asking a rhetorical question...  are there rhetorical question forums in other area of this site?

I thank my avid readers for their unbridled adulation...

love this song...
 

 

That's cool. It didn't seem like a directly connected song comment as I've grown accustomed to here, but to each his own.  I'll adjust my personal filter settings.  It's all good.  {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
Are there current event forums in other areas of this site?
 
I thank my avid readers for their unbridled adulation...

love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

This song is marvelous...  love it...

here's something fragile—

Olathe man killed by off-duty police officer outside Oklahoma City concert

OKLAHOMA CITY — Police said that an off-duty police officer shot and killed an Olathe man outside an Oklahoma City concert.

Capt. Dexter Nelson said Friday that Sgt. Paul Galyon shot 24-year-old Brian Simms Jr. late Thursday at the Farmers Public Market in Oklahoma City. Nelson said the shooting occurred outside a concert by Chicago-based rap artist Chief Keef.

Nelson said Galyon and another officer were working off-duty outside the concert venue when they saw a man who appeared to be unconscious in a car. Nelson said the officers approached and saw the man had a gun in his waistband.

Nelson said Galyon opened fire when Simms did not comply with orders and instead confronted the officers. Galyon has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation into the shooting.

The Oklahoman newspaper on Friday said Simms was initially identified by his sister.

“We’re angry at the police officers,” Mishellai Avery told the newspaper...

 

 
Are there current event forums in other areas of this site?


Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Too U2-ish for my taste, but it's OK. 5 I guess.
Posted 11 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]

very cool...  we be dancing...  love it...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Yeah, not bad. 7 for now. Will have to see how it holds up over repeated listening though.
Posted 11 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
First listen.  Like.  Boxer Rebellion, eh?
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Yay!  Seeing these guys in concert in 2 weeks!
Posted 11 years ago by DearDM    [ Reply ]
Wow. Like U2 was when they were better. I have a feeling I'm going to be hearing this song a lot during Summer 13'
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my churches loves this marvelous song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

Holy moly this song is soooo good for the ears...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Great to have new music from The Boxer Rebellion !!! Looking forward to getting the new cd... an 8 but have no doubts it will grow...
Posted 11 years ago by mrstyke    [ Reply ]