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Silversun Pickups — Substitution
Album: Swoon
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Released: 2009
Length: 4:39
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There's a vulture perching right offscreen
And it's bitter and whispers chaotic things
And the weeps turn quick into bullying
It's so easy to see everyone can agree stop listening

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't want to be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
And now enough is too much
You don't want to be set back when the substitution comes

I'm sorry

You're a marionette in the center of
The twisting of strings coming from above
It may seem too deep to recover from
It's so easy to see everyone can agree just let it go

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't want to be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
And now enough is too much
You don't want to be set back when the substitution comes

I'm sorry
I'm sorry

When the voices start spitting just be aware
I've brought enough stones for us to share
That one's grinning, that one's burning aim for the throat
Let 'em choke on the stones that we have to throw

It's the great downfall
The big overthrow
If we shoot them down
It'll make you soar

When reactions turn into hurricanes
And the middle ground seems a little tame
Whether full or empty, it's all the same
It's so easy to see everyone can agree you're not to blame

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't want to be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
But now enough is too much
You don't want to be set back when the substitution comes

I'm sorry
Comments (182)add comment
Fantastic band; KILLER IN CONCERT! Saw them 4/20 at The Boulder Theater, and they took us all to the NEXT LEVEL! Believe it or not, they sustained the high!
Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 bpemby wrote:


True he does sound a lot more like Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus than Billy Corrigan to me as others here seem to hear.


Wish they would add some Wheatus to the Rock Mix.
Posted 10 months ago by ParadiseBikes    [ Reply ]
Silversun in the rotation more lately it seems...I like it.

today anyway, lol

Posted 2 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
GOOD TUNE!! I never heard of this band before RP. ...Thank You RP!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The mix in this recording reminds me of Smashing Pumpkins. Thick with scooped mids and detail in the highs. Good stuff!
Posted 4 years ago by richjohnsonarts326    [ Reply ]
 stevendejong wrote:

I think he did that song "Teenage Dirtbag" before ;-)
 

True he does sound a lot more like Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus than Billy Corrigan to me as others here seem to hear.
Posted 4 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
sheesh.  i just happened back to RP (with my vol somewhat mismatched) right into some "Silversun" pickup overload.  not too sure bout the rest of the song but the slammin guitar was surprise/fun.  thx.
Posted 7 years ago by markthecarp    [ Reply ]
 spotcheckbilly wrote:
Why didn't they just name themselves "Smashing Pickups" or "Silversun Pumpkins"?

 
Because if a singer has a similar voice, it MUST be a copycat band.
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Great stuff! Very refreshing.
Posted 8 years ago by acamon    [ Reply ]
Love these guys!! Saw them in concert at New Orleans jazz fest, they killed it!! No haters please...
Posted 9 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Why didn't they just name themselves "Smashing Pickups" or "Silversun Pumpkins"?
Posted 9 years ago by spotcheckbilly    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
They're the 1910 Fruitgum Company ( ...or maybe The Strawberry Alarm Clock) of the millennium.

You can be healed from listening to music like this, ust like any other disease. Take 2 James Browns and a Grateful Dead (just one!) and call me when you come to. And ...stop drinking those fruit-flavored wine coolers, switch to Bourbon.

 
James Brown and The Grateful Dead are about as congruous as orange juice and toothpaste.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
They're the 1910 Fruitgum Company ( ...or maybe The Strawberry Alarm Clock) of the millennium.

You can be healed from listening to music like this, ust like any other disease. Take 2 James Browns and a Grateful Dead (just one!) and call me when you come to. And ...stop drinking those fruit-flavored wine coolers, switch to Bourbon.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Autotune neo-grunge
Posted 10 years ago by Honeyko    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

I believe your name sums up my opinion of your comment.

 
+1 {#Yes}
Posted 11 years ago by ZM_Herb    [ Reply ]
A pile of pop - aint my coppa-tea
Posted 11 years ago by MadsBoydMadsen    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

I believe your name sums up my opinion of your comment.

 
I'm with you, oldsaxon
Posted 11 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Thsi song really sucks.

Over-produced.
Weak vocals.

Weak guitar playing.


Souless drivel.   

 
I believe your name sums up my opinion of your comment.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 chris_the_man wrote:
more and more i'm liking this,the guitars with this voice,magic.so many same dull male singers out there.but i like tom york's voice too,and muse.so if i'm a freak so be it.{#Jump}
 

Freaks unite!
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
more and more i'm liking this,the guitars with this voice,magic.so many same dull male singers out there.but i like tom york's voice too,and muse.so if i'm a freak so be it.{#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by chris_the_man    [ Reply ]
Thsi song really sucks.

Over-produced.
Weak vocals.

Weak guitar playing.


Souless drivel.   
Posted 11 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
You know it is a good day when RP plays two songs in a row that you rate 10.
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 The lead break in this song gets my blood going  . . . turn it up every time!
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:


The singer is a dude?  Who knew.

 
THANK you.
Posted 11 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 chris_the_man wrote:
It was just this voice that made me buy this record,I really like it, so different from so many other voices
 
And yet quite a lot like Billy Corgan not that this is such a bad thing, just sayin
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
from a 2 to a 1 - man i hate this guy's voice!
Posted 11 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
It was just this voice that made me buy this record,I really like it, so different from so many other voices
Posted 11 years ago by chris_the_man    [ Reply ]
 yodasan_magoo wrote:
Love the music, the singer makes me want to jump off a building.  Somebody is going to clean up doing cover versions of their songs with a dude that doesn't have such an annoying voice.
 

The singer is a dude?  Who knew.
Posted 11 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
Really liked this band until I saw Charles Manson singing. Now it's just creepy.
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Good music does not demand an explanation.  Some things just are. Can you respect that?
 
I respect your comment, rdo.  I never thought before that this singer's voice was breathy or could be considered annoying. I like this song just the way it is.  For me, a solid 8
Posted 11 years ago by oídos_abiertos    [ Reply ]
Love the music, the singer makes me want to jump off a building.  Somebody is going to clean up doing cover versions of their songs with a dude that doesn't have such an annoying voice.
Posted 11 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
You know it is a good day when RP is playing your favorite iTunes playlist.  Two 10s in a row!!
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
The singer is way too breathy.  Dislike.
Posted 12 years ago by Dyn0hub    [ Reply ]
Good music does not demand an explanation.  Some things just are. Can you respect that?
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:

Singer: Inhaled a little helium?

{#Stupid}
 
I think he did that song "Teenage Dirtbag" before ;-)
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
sounds a bit like the smashing pumpkins imo
Posted 12 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
My hobbies fav at the moment and it's growing on me too
Posted 12 years ago by Lichenia,    [ Reply ]
Never heard of them - I like it a lot - reminds me of Heatmeiser.
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist}    {#Drummer}  - I'd go see them just to see Chris wail on them drums!!
Posted 12 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
 Zojila wrote:
SilverSuns really grow on you. It's actually pretty trippy music! (Now play a Younger Brother...Flock of Beeps era!) 
 
 
You are right - Flock of Bleeps would fit well. . . I'd load some up but I think there is zero chance of it being added here. . . 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
SilverSuns really grow on you. It's actually pretty trippy music! (Now play a Younger Brother...Flock of Beeps era!) 
 
Posted 12 years ago by Zojila    [ Reply ]
I always think of "Wraith Pinned To The Mist And Other Games" by Of Montreal when I hear this song.
Posted 12 years ago by Bacadiar    [ Reply ]
damn, the guitar at first made me think this was a stones song.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]

Singer: Inhaled a little helium?

{#Stupid}
Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
VERY GOOD.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Like it, but kinda getting tired of it.
Posted 12 years ago by ERERER    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
I love this album to bits - not a duff track on it, minimum rating 8. Another band I'd never have even got a sniff of if not for RP.
 
Agreed. Great album, nice flow. CG's drumming really keeps it together and propels it, along with BA's driving distorted guitar!
Posted 12 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
If only they had a different singer. (Steve Perry and Jon Anderson need not apply.)
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Another example of how a singer can completely ruin a song for me. His voice sounds suitable enough for one of those teenage bands. The song isn't bad, but can't stand it :-)
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
I don't even necessarily dislike this song or band. But I don't feel they need to be played multiple times each day as they are. {#Snooty}
Posted 12 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
"9"
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
The video for this on YouTube is ... interesting, especially for straight males :o)

I love this album to bits - not a duff track on it, minimum rating 8. Another band I'd never have even got a sniff of if not for RP.
 

Thanks for the link - this is one male who found it interesting...song sounded good on the second listen too!
Posted 12 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
seems to remind me of several bands, some of which I can't remember the names of right now (old age?)...but despite that, or perhaps because of it I quite like this on first listen.
Posted 12 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
I bet these guys braid each other's hair backstage.
 
{#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
bumped from 1 to 5. ...odd.
Posted 12 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 pinnyrat wrote:
DOWNGRADING~!!
 



Upgrading (and bought the album)
Posted 12 years ago by glowworm    [ Reply ]
DOWNGRADING~!!
Posted 12 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
very nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Dork rock.
Posted 12 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
As I much as I initially liked this group, this guy's voice gets really tiring after awhile. I think I'm about over them.
 

A lot of people used to say the same about Billy Corrigan.  I think these guys try to emulate the Pumpkins.  It's a good thing.  I don't think they are in the same league though. But they are pretty good.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
I bet these guys braid each other's hair backstage.
 
{#Roflol}

Posted 12 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
I bet these guys braid each other's hair backstage.
Posted 12 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
The video for this on YouTube is ... interesting, especially for straight males :o)

I love this album to bits - not a duff track on it, minimum rating 8. Another band I'd never have even got a sniff of if not for RP.
Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 gemtag wrote:
A fine song. 
 
Damned fine song. 
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Nice tune from a great album! Even better live - caught them in Peoria and St. Louis - can't wait for the new album!
Posted 13 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
catchy 
Posted 13 years ago by madebytim    [ Reply ]
A fine song. 
Posted 13 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
ditto times two!

 robbiethet wrote:
This one grows & grows on me.  The album's fantastic.  In the old days, I'd wear out the vinyl.  I can't recommend this one enough.  Thanx you Radio Paradise guys for continuing my music education!
 


Posted 13 years ago by billybob123    [ Reply ]

Thought this was 'Wheatus' very similar and a nice sound...



Posted 13 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 dogdokken wrote:
Similar guitar riff to Silver Train off of Goat Head's Soup by that one band from the UK, forgot their name, the one with the one dude from that one Pirates of the Caribe movie.
 
The Mock Turtles?

Posted 13 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
This one grows & grows on me.  The album's fantastic.  In the old days, I'd wear out the vinyl.  I can't recommend this one enough.  Thanx you Radio Paradise guys for continuing my music education!
Posted 13 years ago by robbiethet    [ Reply ]
the guitar could seem foo fighters but the voice arrrgh ...bland teenage band?...bleeh {#Eyes}
Posted 13 years ago by claire_k    [ Reply ]
Similar guitar riff to Silver Train off of Goat Head's Soup by that one band from the UK, forgot their name, the one with the one dude from that one Pirates of the Caribe movie.
Posted 13 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
still: GOOD. :-)
Posted 13 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
As I much as I initially liked this group, this guy's voice gets really tiring after awhile. I think I'm about over them.
 
Done deal. I'm over them.

MUTE 
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
GOOD. makes me want to visit L.A. again.
Posted 13 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:
Wonderful!{#Clap}

Okay, singer sounds a bit like a faggot, but it doesn't bother me at all...
My queer friends range from squeaky to basso profundo, must be the water in your neighborhood! Not sure about the lumberjack next door though...

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
when did dislike get so popular? these guys jam!
Posted 13 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:


Really??  Would you like it more if he had a sex-change operation?? 

I like the song regardless of the singers genitalia.

 

Agree! What seems to be the issue? Who cares: what's important is that one likes the song regardless ones physical features (e.g. voice) or being hetero, gay or whatever!


Posted 13 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
As I much as I initially liked this group, this guy's voice gets really tiring after awhile. I think I'm about over them.
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:
Wonderful!{#Clap}

Okay, singer sounds a bit like a faggot, but it doesn't bother me at all...
 
He sounds like a cigarette? Weird, but okay... whatever. {#Rolleyes}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Wonderful!{#Clap}

Okay, singer sounds a bit like a faggot, but it doesn't bother me at all...
Posted 13 years ago by V-bro    [ Reply ]
I think a number of listeners to this station need better speakers.The singer does NOT sound female. His voice is a bit higher pitched than that of many male singers, but female? Not hardly.
Posted 13 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 tbaloney619 wrote:
This is a male singer?  Oh oh - I might not like it as much as I thought.
 

Really??  Would you like it more if he had a sex-change operation?? 

I like the song regardless of the singers genitalia.

Posted 13 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
This era of music is done for me I'm afraid. {#Beat}
Posted 13 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
one of my favorite SSPs songs.  makes me rock out no matter where I am :){#Bananajam}
Posted 13 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
This is a male singer?  Oh oh - I might not like it as much as I thought.
Posted 13 years ago by tbaloney619    [ Reply ]
 Welly wrote:
{#Puke}utterly derivative. 
 

Love the vague, meaningless commentary often accompanied by the {#Puke}.  Speaks more about the author.
Posted 13 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 Welly wrote:
{#Puke}utterly derivative. 
 
Everything is derivative of something.  There is very little new under the sun.

Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:

you and every 12-year old girl.

 
Good tune, regardless of whoever else likes it - and I don't think 12-year-olds purchased this album much.

Taken out of context, your sentence has a kind of creepy connotation - I know that was not what you meant, just sayin'.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

This group is growing on me.

6 to 7


Posted 13 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
When this guys comes out the other side of puberty he might just have a fairly decent voice.
Posted 13 years ago by yodasan_magoo    [ Reply ]
This is good for your ears, or? :)
Posted 13 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 Welly wrote:
{#Puke}utterly derivative. 
 
Of what? Do tell. Just saying that X is derivative is like asking 'how many dogs?' . And 'derivative' is not in itself an insult - after thousands of years of human music making all music derives from earlier music, so saying a song is "derivative" is like saying that night is dark.

There's a video of this on YouTube which will be of particular interest to many str8 male viewers, I'm sure.


Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}utterly derivative. 
Posted 13 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Love SP!
Posted 13 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
This is steadily growing on me. Good tune...so far I like this 'Swoon' album a lot. Anyone else think that any of their other stuff is like this? If so, I'll have to dive in soon.
 
By all means if you like Swoon, you'll love their earlier album Carnavas - it's excellent!

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
This is steadily growing on me. Good tune...so far I like this 'Swoon' album a lot. Anyone else think that any of their other stuff is like this? If so, I'll have to dive in soon.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Great song to get your ass in gear in the morning.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Great soundscapes from this band - his voice sounds more edgy on this track.
I love their song Rusted Wheel from the album Carnavas, and Growing old is getting old from this latest release.
When I first heard them, I thought it was a girl singing.
 
Posted 14 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
Ooo - more. I've only heard a coupld of songs, but now I know these kids can rock, too.  I like it a lot. {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Great Voice!
More SP on RP, please! 
Posted 14 years ago by MiMa    [ Reply ]
triple yuck
Posted 14 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
 narc wrote:
... a pretty good set this morning.
 

MONTREAL - centre of the world!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Silversun Pickups!

Between WELTKLASSE and KREISKLASSE!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Along with Stereophonics, it's a pretty good set thiis morning.
Posted 14 years ago by narc    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
I've been trying to like this band for several years. I never liked Smashing Pumpkins, and that's what this guy's voice sounds like to me. Help me to understand...
 
My GF's first comment, after I played this CD to her in the car, was that the band were very reminiscent of the Smashing Pumpkins, though they can't be that close to them as I can't be doing with the SPs. It's the percussion and distinctive voice that really makes this CD stand out from the crowd IMO. I wish I could understand the lyrics a bit more, though maybe I'm 30 years too old to do so :(


Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
I've been trying to like this band for several years. I never liked Smashing Pumpkins, and that's what this guy's voice sounds like to me. Help me to understand...
 
He's not even close to whininess of Corgan. {#Snooty}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
I've been trying to like this band for several years. I never liked Smashing Pumpkins, and that's what this guy's voice sounds like to me. Help me to understand...
 
Do or do not; there is no try.
Posted 14 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Dig the arpeggiated fuzz guitar thingy right before the bridge.  Cool stuff.
Posted 14 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
I've been trying to like this band for several years. I never liked Smashing Pumpkins, and that's what this guy's voice sounds like to me. Help me to understand...
Posted 14 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:

Dammit!  Now I'll be thinking of Cartmann every time I listen to this group!  Why, Hippostar, why??!!!   Grumpy
 
You hit the nail the on the head Hippostar! {#Yell}
Posted 14 years ago by leaf    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:


This is who I hear when I hear this singer.
 
Dammit!  Now I'll be thinking of Cartmann every time I listen to this group!  Why, Hippostar, why??!!!   Grumpy
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I like this. It's been a year since we've heard Lazy Eye. Bill, bring it back (please). {#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
Weakest song on a great album.
Posted 14 years ago by jwb    [ Reply ]
I like most of what I've heard from these guys (and girl), but this one seems a bit underwhelming.
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8.
Posted 14 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
This band is going to be in for a big change when the singer hits puberty.
Posted 14 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
I try to like this band, but I find the breathy whispering vaguely off putting. The actual singing at the end of this song is not bad.
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:
This song is why I purchased this album. 
 
you and every 12-year old girl.

Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]