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Band of Skulls — Wanderluster
Album: Sweet Sour
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Released: 2012
Length: 3:44
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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you've seen the world
and all the glory
is what you want
the what you need
and when you go
uh, you're gonna find out
all that you were
was left to me

wanderluster
wander yeah
wanderluster
wander yeah

what you forget
i still remember
but far away
the under .. ( not long ago)..??
when you return uhh
i will be waiting
in spite of all
that's gone before

2 x
wanderluster
wander yeah
wanderluster
wander yeah

wander luster
wander luster
Comments (99)add comment
 zigzag wrote:

Rarely does one hear a band so intent upon stumbling all over themselves.


This takes quite a bit of skill to play.  There's no stumbling involved.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:
IDK. ...maybe it will grow on me. Thanx RP!   




OK, it grew on me. I gave it a 7! (putting it on "My Favorites" list).  Thanx RP     
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great tune, but hell  to dance to. 
Posted 1 year ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
IDK. ...maybe it will grow on me. Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Boring.....
Posted 1 year ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
... first time hearing this ... love the start so far :)
Posted 1 year ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
Turned up! 
Posted 2 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Something about that hook... 
Posted 2 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:

I could have sworn this was BRMC or Silversun Pickups.



they've also listened to a Tool album or two.  i dig this.
Posted 2 years ago by Wisconsinrob    [ Reply ]
this is a great groove. 
Posted 2 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Ten years old, but new to me and I'm loving it!
Posted 2 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:
belongs to last tune (Paranoid)



I've had comments for one song show up in another after it changed while typing.  First time I thought it was because I clicked comment when the song changed, but the second time it wasn't even close. Post Comment was clicked, a delay and then the next song appeared and my comment was on it. I deleted and went back and resubmitted to the correct song. Third time I saw it, I was about to hit delete, and it disappeared then showed over to the correct song.
Glitches in the matrix.
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 ri_shelton wrote:

Thanks RP for including lyrics! For nearly 50 years, mis-heard lyrics moved me away from this song. "I tell you to end your life" was actually:

And so as you hear these words
Telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life
I wish I could but it's too late

belongs to last tune (Paranoid)

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:

I could have sworn this was BRMC or Silversun Pickups.



Or even Michael Kiwinuka - which i just discovered was Swahili for "It rises"
Posted 2 years ago by treid000    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for including lyrics! For nearly 50 years, mis-heard lyrics moved me away from this song. "I tell you to end your life" was actually:

And so as you hear these words
Telling you now of my state
I tell you to enjoy life
I wish I could but it's too late
Posted 3 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
Super cool tune 9 years later sill cooler than cool.
Posted 3 years ago by grousegrinder    [ Reply ]
I could have sworn this was BRMC or Silversun Pickups.
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Amazing song! What a drive! 
Posted 4 years ago by matej    [ Reply ]
 stevesaw wrote:

Ha - just logged in to see if anyone else caught the similarity. Very similar vibe. And it's a good one.
 

I was thinking predator… 
Posted 5 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
 GoodKarm wrote:
Liked the sound...reminded me of Silversun Pickups... in a sense?  Had to look it up... and YIKES... the album cover looks like a Marina Abramovik scene.  {#Fire}
 
Ha - just logged in to see if anyone else caught the similarity. Very similar vibe. And it's a good one.
Posted 6 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Liked the sound...reminded me of Silversun Pickups... in a sense?  Had to look it up... and YIKES... the album cover looks like a Marina Abramovik scene.  {#Fire}
Posted 6 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Great music : )

 Proclivities wrote:

It's a modified sculpture based on a painting by the bass player, more or less.

 
Thank you for posting this (and many many other super references) Proclivities! 
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

skulls

 
Hey Proc, it's BACK!!!!!!!!
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

not bad to me but what is it?

 
It's a modified sculpture based on a painting by the bass player, more or less.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
NICE
Posted 7 years ago by vanillagorilla    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

skulls

 
always glad this song is back so I can see these scary skulls again
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Love this song!! Awesome!!
Posted 8 years ago by bm.deavenport613    [ Reply ]
Band of Horses - "The Funeral"
Band of Skulls - "Wanderluster"
I see what you did there.
Posted 8 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
great!
Posted 8 years ago by loopbitz    [ Reply ]
If you have a taste for wanderlust, better take a deep breath before go.
                   Palindromes running a riot I guess.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

skulls

 
This is f00kin fantastic!!
Posted 8 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]

                               If it makes you wonder, why I never leave my box office
                                   Because I'm scared of becoming a multi-culti

                           Just for the sake of becoming something,  I'm just thirsty
                        For real deal, ,like an x-rated but lustig silent movie from1940's
                          When they last,  they last, because they carry some weight
                        And, sure thing I don't want no sulking customers around my box
                           Please don't scream, from day go it was meant to be silent.

                                Me too  I carry some extra weight around the theater
                        It's always good to bust another bloke trying to duck into theater
          And from last strawman I carved out a camel driver, and it was the last of my meal,
                             From then on the driver entered into a point of no return,
                                 Never underestimate what a soft drink can do.
                            
                                     ,
                                   
                                           
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
This song sucks so much
Posted 8 years ago by Daub    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.

 
not bad to me but what is it?
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Good song, but the vocal sounds like it was inspired by how Capt Kirk speaks.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Rarely does one hear a band so intent upon stumbling all over themselves.
Posted 8 years ago by zigzag    [ Reply ]
 garrettb wrote:
Volume is up full :)

 
skulls
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I think this is 7/4 with a double-time feel or something.  Still cool.
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Volume is up full :)
 
Posted 9 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
 CaffeineSam wrote:
No matter how many music snobs I meet, I am still amazed by the sheer hostility one can witness when professional entertainment is involved.

I mean, sheesh, no one is trying to hike taxes to bomb people you've never heard of to make people (who are activelly trying to keep you poor) richer here. It's just showbusiness.

 

{#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
No matter how many music snobs I meet, I am still amazed by the sheer hostility one can witness when professional entertainment is involved.

I mean, sheesh, no one is trying to hike taxes to bomb people you've never heard of to make people (who are activelly trying to keep you poor) richer here. It's just showbusiness.
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
Like the off beat....
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Great tune, but misses for me with the odd timing.  Clever rhythms are one thing, but this feels disjointed to my ear.  Drums are great, guitar solos not so much.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
very nice energy to this, good for a recharge, would be nice to play in the car.  the album cover "art" is a little off-putting though
Posted 9 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
Great Live!
Posted 10 years ago by martinw    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:

Close, 15/16s

 
Sorry, you're wrong. It IS 7/8, point.
Posted 10 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
yeah...wander...luster...yeah...{#Smile}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
I like the energy of this song and it has a quick pace, but the song overall takes its time.  Not sure this makes sense, lol.
Posted 10 years ago by somli    [ Reply ]
BAND OF GYPSYS next?
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:

 
                                 

That dude looks a LOT like F. Scott Fitzgerald...
 

 
The Great Gatsby


YEAH, I SEE IT!  
Posted 11 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
One two three, a-one two three, a-one two three
(How I count 7/8 in my head sometimes)
Really liking this one! 
Posted 11 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
I've seen them live 3 times ... very small club, club that holds 1000, and they opened for Muse this year.  Loved them in the smaller venues.  You know you've had a great time when the show is over and the first words out of your mouth are "Ya, I'd see them again"
Posted 11 years ago by tiffany_epiphany    [ Reply ]
 dew34 wrote:
Too much of newer alt rock is formulaic and auto tuned to death. This sound is different and entertaining, perhaps not great but a good approach. 

 
Approach? Pffft. How about departure, arrival, or a journey in 7/8 for a change?
Posted 11 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
 Freespirit wrote:
Interesting rythm. 7/8s if I'm not mistaking 
 
I caught just the end of the song, but the final bars were definitely 4/4.
Posted 11 years ago by Gajdzin    [ Reply ]
Too much of newer alt rock is formulaic and auto tuned to death. This sound is different and entertaining, perhaps not great but a good approach. 
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]

Nice guitar lick, but kind of thin in other spots...  hmmmm...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Freespirit wrote:
Interesting rythm. 7/8s if I'm not mistaking 
 
Close, 15/16s
Posted 11 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
When will this song end!?!: Awful.  
It's bands like this that keep Rolling Stone pumping out articles on rock & roll of days gone by.
Where was the producer on this??
No one was there to tell them that guitar riff was a train wreck?
Ridiculous
Posted 11 years ago by :+:_DL    [ Reply ]
Interesting rythm. 7/8s if I'm not mistaking 
Posted 11 years ago by Freespirit    [ Reply ]
Thumbs up! Very good portfolio this morning.
Posted 12 years ago by Karhu    [ Reply ]
I like it
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Actually a nice album. Bit different than you would probably think, but I like it. Singing oten quite conventional, and guitars sometimes really loud. Good variety, in my opinion...
Posted 12 years ago by marcel    [ Reply ]
 vanmas wrote:
Very irritating guitar riff.... sounds like a alarm!
Nice album cover by the way...
 
I can't figure out if the lack of discernible tempo is technically brilliant or just completely incompetent.  It sure is annoying though.


Posted 12 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.
 

I heartily disagree.

https://www.octanecreative.com/Parodyville/worst_album_covers/index.html
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
I'm in a good mood this morning so I will say something nice - Matt Hayward, the drummer, rocks it on this tune.
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Very irritating guitar riff.... sounds like a alarm!
Nice album cover by the way...
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I think that photo is pretty cool - it's apparently a sculpture based on symmetrical paintings which were done by the bass player. You must not have seen very many album covers if that's ugliest cover you've ever seen.
?
I guess it's just a matter of individual tastes, though.
 
worst album cover ever.....butthole surfers "brown reason to live"....(and or   The Handsome Beasts  'beastiality').....definitely.
Posted 12 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

I think that photo is pretty cool - it's apparently a sculpture based on symmetrical paintings which were done by the bass player. You must not have seen very many album covers if that's ugliest cover you've ever seen.
?
 

Oh boy...{#Eek}
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.
 
I think that photo is pretty cool - it's apparently a sculpture based on symmetrical paintings which were done by the bass player. You must not have seen very many album covers if that's ugliest cover you've ever seen.
?
I guess it's just a matter of individual tastes, though.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Everyone in my trailer park is tripping to this music!
Posted 12 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
I think it's "Quite Likeable"
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
When they go "whoo" like that near the beginning of this song, it reminds me of that Scissor Sisters song, "Take your mamma"; it kinda ruins it for me.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:

The hip bone of a female Predator?
 
Nah, doesn't look a bit like Madonna.
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 chiguy wrote:
Bad band name equally bad song.
 
I agree the band name is dumb but the song's not bad.  I'll give it a 6 for now.
Posted 12 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Good song, but Band of Skulls? Really? That's so Spinal Tap.
Posted 12 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
Please Sir, may I have some more?
Posted 12 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Guitar riff sounds like a Nokia 6310 ringtone.....yek
Posted 12 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

I'm still holding out on this one...  it rocks, but I don't know if it is good enough to actually rate...  hmmmm...

hope you are having a great day right now!

 
 

Get brave, rate it a 6 and see how you feel in the morning.
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 Stephenater wrote:
rtrudeau wrote:
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.
 
What is that thing?
 
The hip bone of a female Predator?
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
rtrudeau wrote:
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.
 
What is that thing?
Posted 12 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
Saw them warming up the Black Keys and went back for more when they played on their own.  Awesome live band with two great albums.  This second one is way better live than when you first hear it on the album but now somehow having seen it played live gives it that extra edge every time.

Oh I also really dig the cover.   
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
That is the flat-out ugliest album cover I have ever seen.
Posted 12 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for any song in 7 that isn't a obvious prog rock
Posted 12 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
all in all: superb.

love the drum work!  
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
Odd band name, but a cool song. Nice pick RP.
Posted 12 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Interesting...  I am not ranking it yet...  some cool stuff, but it seems thin in some spots, and the lyrics may be lacking... hmmmm...

 
 
That's got to be one of the first critical posts I've seen by romeo!
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
It's like Band of Horses got really mad.

 
 
I like that description! {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 12 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
It's like Band of Horses got really mad.  I'm kinda digging this on my first listen.

 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Huh?!

Saw these guys a few weeks ago as the opening act for the Black Keys. Never thought i'd hear them here... {#Eh}

Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Me like! 8
Posted 12 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
Bad band name equally bad song.
Posted 12 years ago by chiguy    [ Reply ]
Digging this! Got a bit of a Manchester feel to it!
Posted 12 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]