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Natalie Merchant — Thick As Thieves
Album: Ophelia
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Released: 1998
Length: 6:48
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Remember how it all began
the apple and the fall of man
the price we pay
so the people say

Down the path of shame it led us
dare to bite the hand that fed us
fairy tale the moral end
wheel of fortune never turns again

Never turns again

The worst of it is come and gone in the chaos of millennium
in the falling out of the doomsday crowd
their last retreat is moving slow
they burn their bridges as they go
the heretic is beautified
he'll teach the harlot's child to smile

Wracked again by indecision
should we make that small incision
testify to the bleeding heart inside?
we cut, we scratched
we ran, we slashed
and when he opened up at last
found a cul-de-sac
deep and black
of smoke and ash

The wicked king of parody
is kissing all his enemies
on the seventh day
of the seventh week
the tyrant's voice is softer now
but just for one forgiving hour
before the rise of his
iron fist again
fist again

I've come tonight
I've come to know
the way we are
the way we'll go
come to measure this
the width of the wide abyss

I come to you in restless sleep
where all your dreams turn bittersweet
with voodoo doll philosophies
and day-glow holy trinities

the crooked raft that leaves the shore
ferries drunken souls aboard
pilgrims march to Compostela
visions of their saint in yellow

all follow deep in trance
lost in a catatonic dance
know no future
damn the past
blind, warm, ecstatic
safe at last...
Comments (125)add comment
Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. That's a HARD 1 from me. 
Posted 5 days ago by cuatro.thomas    [ Reply ]
9>>10--her voice haunts me...
Posted 3 weeks ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
I went to hear her at the Cirque Royal in Brussels. I was a little nervous because I was afraid of being disappointed. I came away enchanted: a magnificent concert and a full, conquered hall, despite the fact that we hardly ever hear her in Belgium. A magnificent album, like the others in my opinion.
Posted 4 weeks ago by walterbenozzi    [ Reply ]
 tgrier wrote:

underrated album. 


Vastly.
Posted 4 months ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
underrated album. 
Posted 5 months ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.


Sublime guitar work. Also great bass by Graham Maby (long time bassist for Joe Jackson).

Posted 8 months ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

Tonight I heard the lyrics. This is not trite pop pablum. For reasons that defy logic, a disappointing number of listeners here choose to dislike her music almost as if it represents an affront to their esthetic standards. Listen to the music and make sense of the thought in the words and you may come to appreciate the artistry here, as I have.



Thanks Bam23.  What you wrote 8 years ago is exactly what I was going to write today. 
You're a psychic mind reader! 
Not too many of those around. smiley face (I can't find how to put the picture in so I typed)
Posted 1 year ago by cantdowoU    [ Reply ]
Thanks to William and the RP gang, I have become less of a casual Natalie fan and have become more intent on actually listening to her solo stuff.   I dare say that I find it becoming some of my favourite stuff on RP...thanks for that folks...
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Ripening well with time I feel, happily promoted it from 8 to 9.
Posted 1 year ago by Beinte    [ Reply ]
Her voice sounds like Sandy Danny's voice.

Sandy Denny - Wikipedia
Posted 1 year ago by Wendel11    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.



Now that you mention it, it's obvious. He is one of my favorite guitarists, such a unique player. I think he plays on a lot of the albums he produces (most?). I don't think he produced this one, Natalie is listed as the producer. Cool insight. 
Posted 1 year ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
 VV wrote:

Yes, enjoy the music -and- the lecture...


10-4 copy that
Posted 1 year ago by das    [ Reply ]
I love her voice, dearly, but I miss the Maniacs.
Posted 1 year ago by bufallo    [ Reply ]
Listening to some of her solo career music I have to say I do kind of miss the energy when she was in 10,000 Maniacs.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.



Hearing the guitar just now, I had to turn on his performance of Orange Kay on Sessions At West 54th and play it LOUD. (Bill/Becca, can we please get that added to the playlist?)
Posted 2 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Just Wow.
Posted 2 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:

This is genius, she's a bit country for me but I love everything about this

...which country?

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 pfreet wrote:

Wonderful song. BTW, shouldn't that line be "the heretic is beatified" ?


That makes more sense, but she sings "beautified".  And since she wrote the song, who are we to criticise her choice of words?
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 swtobias508 wrote:

Always liked NM and her turn with 10,000 but her lyrics always sound rather sanctimonious. <snip>


I would describe her voice and the music as "introspective."
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.


Thanks. This guitar is so weird and brilliant - I just love it...
Posted 3 years ago by Lemmes    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
I love Natalie's work.  I also love the "Black Widow" look she has in the photo on the cover of this lovely album. 
Posted 3 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song. BTW, shouldn't that line be "the heretic is beatified" ?
Posted 3 years ago by pfreet    [ Reply ]
 pk53 wrote:

Where is Natalie Merchant when we need her?

I have yet to develop the need... 
I prefer the clearer diction, tone and dynamics of the likes of Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Hannah Reid, Joni Mitchell (I'm trying not to be too English!), Annie Lennox, even Cyndi Lauper. Natalie strikes me as the female equivalent of Eddie Vedder, with whom alas I also struggle with the quavery effect.

Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
I heard Natalie and I had to come and turn it up. I remember when this stuff came out on the radio. It wasn't played to DEATH like the Rolling Stones, etc. , so I still enjoy it. 
Posted 3 years ago by kquinn03    [ Reply ]
What an exquisite segue from Strange Fruit (Billie Holiday) to Thick As Thieves (Natalie Merchant). Truly inspired.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 pk53 wrote:
Where is Natalie Merchant when we need her?
 
I want to know where the other 9,999 manics are. I think they could probably help.
Posted 4 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:
In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.
 
Cool! Did not know that.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Where is Natalie Merchant when we need her?
Posted 4 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
This is genius, she's a bit country for me but I love everything about this
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:
In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.
 

Unique phrasing with the E-bow
Posted 4 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
In case anyone else was curious, the guitarist was Daniel Lanois.
Posted 4 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
 swtobias508 wrote:
Always liked NM and her turn with 10,000 but her lyrics always sound rather sanctimonious. l feel as if I, and anyone that doesn't agree with her far left ideology, is considered to be part of the "great unwashed." I also get this vibe from my childhood hero, Bruce Springsteen.
 
Could it be that they're correct?
Posted 4 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Bumped this song to 8
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Always liked NM and her turn with 10,000 but her lyrics always sound rather sanctimonious. l feel as if I, and anyone that doesn't agree with her far left ideology, is considered to be part of the "great unwashed." I also get this vibe from my childhood hero, Bruce Springsteen.
Posted 5 years ago by swtobias508    [ Reply ]
SHE IS GREAT !
Posted 6 years ago by javiervaldes    [ Reply ]
YES IS GREAT !

It is not a dark song, it is the  reality catching up on human kind !
Posted 6 years ago by javiervaldes    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:
wgsu_1978 wrote:
I was enchanted with the color of Merchant's voice at first. Once her lack of range became apparent I lost interest. 

First of all, losing interest is demonstrably different from slagging the artist on the message board. 

Secondly, "lack of range" as a reason for not appreciating and artist's, especially one as nuanced as Ms. Merchant, work is a poor reason for losing interest.  Many people can hit higher or lower notes than Natalie.  That doesn't mean that they can sing.  Or write.  Or compose. Or perform.
 
My view on this piece and album is that Natalie Merchant created a nuanced set of songs that work very well within her range.  On this track the feedback, keyboards, and overdubbing supplement her voice.  In other words, the performance and composition (which are credited to Natalie Merchant) keep my interest in ways that her live performance of 10,000 Maniacs tunes doesn't on the "Unplugged" album, for example.  Good artists understand their strengths and limitations, but also test them... and occasionally fail ("number nine, number nine, number nine...").  
Posted 6 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
 DavidS_UK wrote:
What a toneless load of old tosh!

 
Tosh? What twaddle!
Posted 7 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
Best "lead guitar" ever. Ok, way up there.
Posted 7 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
Apparently the 'old saws' apply...
Haters gonna hate.
Those who can't do....post.
Posted 7 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
 DavidS_UK wrote:
What a toneless load of old tosh!

 
Amen.
Posted 7 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Here is my comment (from Blues Traveler's The Hook):

It doesn't matter what I say
So long as I sing with inflection

If that is what you want from a singer, Natalie Merchant is not your cup of tea. But that doesn't mean it's bad tea, it's just not your cup of tea. For me, that's another artist who is not Natalie Merchant, who I like (for her lyrics and her voice).

So I hit Play Something Different but don't rate down and try not to comment (by name).
 
Posted 7 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Can't see why this is disliked so much. She has fewer irritating vocal quirks than many female vocalists 


wgsu_1978 wrote:

I was enchanted with the color of Merchant's voice at first. Once her lack of range became apparent I lost interest. 

 
First of all, losing interest is demonstrably different from slagging the artist on the message board. 

Secondly, "lack of range" as a reason for not appreciating and artist's, especially one as nuanced as Ms. Merchant, work is a poor reason for losing interest.  Many people can hit higher or lower notes than Natalie.  That doesn't mean that they can sing.  Or write.  Or compose. Or perform.
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

The going rate was $737,825.52 last time I checked.

 
{#Roflol}
Posted 8 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
This I must acquire!

thanks Bill! 
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Can't see why this is disliked so much. She has fewer irritating vocal quirks than many female vocalists 

 
I was enchanted with the color of Merchant's voice at first. Once her lack of range became apparent I lost interest. 
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Can't see why this is disliked so much. She has fewer irritating vocal quirks than many female vocalists 
Posted 9 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
Tonight I heard the lyrics. This is not trite pop pablum. For reasons that defy logic, a disappointing number of listeners here choose to dislike her music almost as if it represents an affront to their esthetic standards. Listen to the music and make sense of the thought in the words and you may come to appreciate the artistry here, as I have.

 
Yes, enjoy the music -and- the lecture...
Posted 9 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:
How much would I have to donate to remove Natalie from RP forever?  Another long drawn out slow song that has nothing going for it.  

 
The going rate was $737,825.52 last time I checked.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:
How much would I have to donate to remove Natalie from RP forever?  Another long drawn out slow song that has nothing going for it.  

 
I am happy to  experience her talent and voice here. I guess you can switch to other internet radio when Natalie's songs come on. If I'm not fond of something I rate it low and move on.
Posted 9 years ago by ivanaus    [ Reply ]
How much would I have to donate to remove Natalie from RP forever?  Another long drawn out slow song that has nothing going for it.  
Posted 9 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
This song would be a 10 for the amazing vocals and wistful lyrics, except the instrumentation really seems to have aged badly.
Posted 9 years ago by divis    [ Reply ]
Hard to rate her. Her voice is so heavenly you can only rate her against her other songs...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
Tonight I heard the lyrics. This is not trite pop pablum. For reasons that defy logic, a disappointing number of listeners here choose to dislike her music almost as if it represents an affront to their esthetic standards. Listen to the music and make sense of the thought in the words and you may come to appreciate the artistry here, as I have.

 
Has nothing to do with logic, and everything to do with aesthetics, opinion, and, is absolutely subjective. I have read the lyrics and given this album a chance, I just don't like her voice. I appreciate art, and artistry, but that does not mean I have to like it. 
Posted 9 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
Count me as a fan.  This does have some weird phases in it, BUT, I like her voice.  Intelligent songwriting and a willingness to take risks. 

 
....yep, me too
Posted 9 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Tonight I heard the lyrics. This is not trite pop pablum. For reasons that defy logic, a disappointing number of listeners here choose to dislike her music almost as if it represents an affront to their esthetic standards. Listen to the music and make sense of the thought in the words and you may come to appreciate the artistry here, as I have.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Count me as a fan.  This does have some weird phases in it, BUT, I like her voice.  Intelligent songwriting and a willingness to take risks. 
Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I got Natalie's album Leave your Sleep following plays on RP, and have been overwhelmed ever since by her. A lovely voice, an intelligent songwriter, and a seriously thoughtful person whose work moves me on a deep level. This song is in the same vein, and I'll have to get this CD toute de suite. 9 from the smitten Nottingham jury {#Hearteyes}
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I like checking out the background of the music, but that rotten photo is an abberation on my eyes, equally awful to this assault on my ears
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Palatable at best.
Posted 10 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
 denmom wrote:


Hmmm.  Would that be in the "damning with faint praise" department?

Can't stand her personally.  She goes out to sea on the raft with Neko Case, Fiona Apple, etc. etc.  The estrogen express.

 
I don't know Natalie Merchant "personally", so I couldn't say whether or not I could "stand her", but she doesn't seem at all to belong in the same boat as those other two (especially in terms of timbre and range) - unless it's a very large boat.  Stylistically, the only thing those three have in common is their gender.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 denmom wrote:
Can't stand her personally.  She goes out to sea on the raft with Neko Case, Fiona Apple, etc. etc.  The estrogen express.
 
Put me on that raft! A dream voyage and a middle-aged man's fantasy :o)
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
If you have your playback in phase....you will dig this
Posted 11 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
I really like Natalie in small doses. 
 
I am a strict homeopath when it comes to Ms. Merchant.

Vanishingly small doses preferred. 
Posted 12 years ago by icemang    [ Reply ]
I really like Natalie in small doses. 
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Brilliant.  This album is so dark and beautiful.  I pretty much have to hear the track My Skin every time I hear any other track off the album.
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Ok, but much prefer others on this album.  Ophelia, Break Your Heart, etc....
Posted 14 years ago by emh    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
I like her shoes. The sofa is nice, too.
 
That about wraps it up for me as well.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
What a toneless load of old tosh!
Posted 14 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...this song suits her nicely, but ugh, that piano makes me wince!..
 
The tuner must have been on vacation, couple keys are flat
 
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
...this song suits her nicely, but ugh, that piano makes me wince!..
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 denmom wrote:


Hmmm.  Would that be in the "damning with faint praise" department?

Can't stand her personally.  She goes out to sea on the raft with Neko Case, Fiona Apple, etc. etc.  The estrogen express.
 

I'd be on that raft in a second. You stay here and watch football.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
I like her shoes. The sofa is nice, too.
 

Hmmm.  Would that be in the "damning with faint praise" department?

Can't stand her personally.  She goes out to sea on the raft with Neko Case, Fiona Apple, etc. etc.  The estrogen express.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
i like Natalie's voice and music, . . but even with the nice shoes and satiny dress, she is no sex symbol!
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
 nate917 wrote:
Pretty grumpy reaction, it appears. Some of you must need a silver lining. Well, here you go: at least it's not Edie Brickell!
 
Quite true.  I'm not really interested in most of Natalie Merchant's stuff, but this is listenable to me; it differs from her usual output and at least it is not the aforementioned singer.


Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nice - before she lost her voice
Posted 15 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
ugh - boring, pretentious
Posted 15 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]
As for me, I have no problems with Natalie Merchant, I quite like some of her stuff, but Eddie Vedder makes me reach for the mute button...

 vaiodon wrote:

I love this voice, Natalie Merchant has a similar effect on me to Eddie Vedder. I'm not saying they're similar voices, it's just the way the emotion processes. The searing guitar isn't too unfamiliar either.
 

Posted 16 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]

I love this voice, Natalie Merchant has a similar effect on me to Eddie Vedder. I'm not saying they're similar voices, it's just the way the emotion processes. The searing guitar isn't too unfamiliar either.


Posted 16 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
Not to mention the satiny dress....
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I like her shoes. The sofa is nice, too.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
I like how this song makes me feel. I can't make out the words but that doesn't matter.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
This song is missing my ears at this moment. Maybe some other time it'll catch, but right now... (A 3 for me)
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
I saw all these Daniel Lanois comments, and didn't know where they were coming from because I could hardly tell of any guitar, but Lanois definitely outshines once his guitar kicks in.
Posted 17 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
That's What It Is!!
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Make her disappear. Please, please just make her disappear.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
The Lanois bits make the song ... so that's a bit of a large except. s Coppertop wrote:
Except for the Lanois bits, this is a dull and or boring song. She drones on and on. The piano, much like her singing, drones on and on as well.
Posted 17 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
Pretty grumpy reaction, it appears. Some of you must need a silver lining. Well, here you go: at least it's not Edie Brickell!
Posted 17 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
God I really don't like her. At all.
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
uh. no.
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
Except for the Lanois bits, this is a dull and or boring song. She drones on and on. The piano, much like her singing, drones on and on as well. You should play Motherland. Now that is a great song. INMHO
Posted 19 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
Lazy8 wrote:
How much we talkin' here? For the right price I'll come over, turn down the volume, and whistle for 6:57. If you tip well I'll even hit you with a stick.
Ooooh! Photograph that and use it for RP's new logo... LISTENER SUPPORTED.....OR *ELSE*!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Flying_Donut wrote:
Good one. No, she can't sing and her voice sounds like a very bad American Idol singer.
I think there are more than a few holes in your logic there, Flying Donut. Go back to being dunked in coffee.
Posted 19 years ago by jdolbow    [ Reply ]
Flying_Donut wrote:
I've asked this question before, and I am not joking - is there an amount I can pledge to RP to buy a song off the playlist? I'd give big cash money to get rid of all solo NM songs. Bill, just let me know. 6:57 of this? ANYTHING would be better. ANYTHING. Seven minutes of Brother Theodore ranting would be better than this. Seven minutes of getting hit with a stick would be better than this.
How much we talkin' here? For the right price I'll come over, turn down the volume, and whistle for 6:57. If you tip well I'll even hit you with a stick.
Posted 20 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
Flying_Donut wrote:
I am most definitely not being "fashionable" I think NM sounds like two cats in a bag.
Yes, but two terrifically talented cats.
Posted 20 years ago by KevDogRedux    [ Reply ]
Are we working our way through the Lanois discography again? Fine by me... ahh, u2 is next... you never disappoint.
Posted 20 years ago by Chunnamark    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
What happened Flying_Donut? Did she turn you down for a date?
Good one. No, she can't sing and her voice sounds like a very bad American Idol singer.
Posted 20 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
Flying_Donut wrote:
I am most definitely not being "fashionable" I think NM sounds like two cats in a bag. Seriously, she's horrid. I've asked this question before, and I am not joking - is there an amount I can pledge to RP to buy a song off the playlist? I'd give big cash money to get rid of all solo NM songs. Bill, just let me know.
What happened Flying_Donut? Did she turn you down for a date?
Posted 20 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
justlistening wrote:
I couldn't agree more. Sometimes I just think it's fashionable to bash NM. I like this quite a bit.
I am most definitely not being "fashionable" I think NM sounds like two cats in a bag. Seriously, she's horrid. I've asked this question before, and I am not joking - is there an amount I can pledge to RP to buy a song off the playlist? I'd give big cash money to get rid of all solo NM songs. Bill, just let me know. 6:57 of this? ANYTHING would be better. ANYTHING. Seven minutes of Brother Theodore ranting would be better than this. Seven minutes of getting hit with a stick would be better than this.
Posted 20 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
JCEntMan wrote:
Okay, I may be in the minority, but I've always liked NM. And the mood of this song is great. 8)
I couldn't agree more. Sometimes I just think it's fashionable to bash NM. I like this quite a bit.
Posted 20 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
I like the music but the singing.... please leave NM back in the 90's
Posted 20 years ago by kctomato    [ Reply ]
aaaarrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by jesco    [ Reply ]
I really like the guitar work in this one, but then again, I enjoy playing the effects as much as playing the guitar. It's a personal thing, I'm sure.
Posted 21 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Okay, I may be in the minority, but I've always liked NM. And the mood of this song is great. 8)
Posted 21 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
ndanger666 wrote:
Stop her before she sings again.
and how!
Posted 21 years ago by cyndromeda    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Anyone know if that's Daniel Lanois on guitar? Nice stuff. Normally, I'm not a fan of Natalie, but this is a solid tune all around.
'Tis Daniel Lanois. This song lets me enjoy being sad, what an evocation.
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Can we have some upbeat stuff as I have a horrible bit of coldfusion to work through...otherwise very melodic!
Posted 21 years ago by charlesr    [ Reply ]
Nice mix of the beautiful and melancholy. Great song. :) :( MDT
Posted 21 years ago by mdtuley    [ Reply ]
Anyone know if that's Daniel Lanois on guitar? Nice stuff. Normally, I'm not a fan of Natalie, but this is a solid tune all around.
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
You know, this is a cool song. Natalie doesn't seem as important to my ears as that limp, loose guitar....
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Why is it that I always feel like crying when NM sings? :) :) DWTW Samiyam
Posted 21 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
This is a very moving song for me, I like way the song flows and changes. Natalie Merchant is one of my favorite Female artists.
Posted 21 years ago by Duncan54    [ Reply ]
sweetly melodic. to those that say dull I would counter that dull is a matter of perspective. I would consider the preceeding Cocteau Twins - Summerhead pretty repetative and flat, and if I didn\'t enjoy the vocals, dull - yet it got a pretty high rating. Just a matter of taste. I find this song a little more textured and interesting.
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
I\'m not a NM fan at all (vocals). But this song has very interesting, very non-typical guitar work (sweetening). So I had to give it a better rating than I normally would for her. . . ;)
Posted 22 years ago by utopiapark    [ Reply ]
Stop her before she sings again.
Posted 22 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
My mother taught me that if you have nothing good to say...say nothing. \"nothing!\"
Posted 22 years ago by dsafanda    [ Reply ]
ewwwwwwwww :(
Posted 22 years ago by bcwake    [ Reply ]
Dull
Posted 22 years ago by rmurray248    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Eric_Halfa_Bee: You think you could reencode this song or find another copy? The bass is horrid on it.
The problem is most likely your EQ settings. This is a very clean copy of the recording. I'll bet you're using Winamp, and have one or more of the bass EQ channels turned way up. Turn them down, or compensate with the 'Preamp' control.
Posted 22 years ago by William    [ Reply ]