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Guided By Voices — The Best Of Jill Hives
Album: Earthquake Glue
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6.4

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Released: 2003
Length: 2:37
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Paid up, weathered, and type-O
Clad in gladstone, watch him go
Swimming 'neath the microscope
Hello lonely, bless the nation
Mister skip to all or none
Wooden soldiers fall upon
Try to find what makes her tick
While they're finding out what makes them sick

I don't know where you find your nerve
I don't know how you choose your words
Speak the ones that suit you worst
Keep you grounded, sad, and cursed
Circle the ones that come alive
Save them for the best of Jill Hives

Been around and left you flat
Tragically decided that
Every child of God's a brat
And she's dying to escape them
But do we really need to see
All her punchdrunk history?
And which of it might hold the key
For the exit to her destiny?

I don't know where you get your nerve
I don't know how you choose your words
Speak the ones that suit you worst
Keep you grounded, sad, and cursed
Circle the ones that come alive
Save them for the best of Jill Hives

I don't know where you find your nerve
I don't know how you choose your words
Speak the ones that suit you worst
Keep you grounded, sad, and cursed
Circle the ones that come alive
Save them for the best of Jill Hives

Number one in all our souls
Trifle in a crystal bowl
Fill it up with nine to five
Save them for the best of Jill Hives
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How to start a song 
Posted 4 years ago by srv9863    [ Reply ]
That's excellent rate 8 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 sdn wrote:
Just a hair too much reverb?
 
I thought reverb was like cowbell...
c.
Posted 5 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Add Game of Pricks to your playlist asap
Posted 5 years ago by MSKDCT    [ Reply ]
Yay!  GBV!!
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Just a hair too much reverb?
Posted 5 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
We've got a science centre here for the kids. One of the exhibits has a mic with a .5 second delay on it.  It is virtually impossible to speak into it as the brain gets very confused.  This song reminds me of it.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Dreamy!  And great lyrics.  
Posted 8 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
After listening to this song since the beginning of Radio Paradise... I still don't know who Jill Hives is.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Excellent sing along, if you know the words.
Posted 8 years ago by daveinnj    [ Reply ]
Not keen.  Flimsy vocals disguised by too much reverb, I feel.  My ears are not impressed.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Gets a "1" from me for excessive reverb. Driving me batty.
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 RichardPrins wrote:

Their artwork tends to consist of collages, which for a band that is often categorized as "lo-fi" might be oddly appropriate. {#Cheesygrin}

 
I think they may have spent more on the artwork/collage than the musical production, but I still love GBV. 
Posted 9 years ago by mondlak    [ Reply ]
 Joyfulchristine wrote:
That repeated sibilance is getting to me, and the lead singer seems to be having trouble holding a pitch. I give it a solid 2.
 
I learned a new word.   Hard to like....
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
RIP GBV
Love hearing them on RP.  
Posted 9 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Don't mind the song...but damn...this stupid, inane and sloppy artwork is such a disappointment. Why must artists succumb to the latest trend of having amateur looking artwork to represent their music? They spend a plenty on production of the sound....why must they shortchange the artwork budget and produce pre school looking visuals? The world may never know...the answer must be..."shut up and keep your eyes closed and ears open". Got it.
 
Their artwork tends to consist of collages, which for a band that is often categorized as "lo-fi" might be oddly appropriate. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Don't mind the song...but damn...this stupid, inane and sloppy artwork is such a disappointment. Why must artists succumb to the latest trend of having amateur looking artwork to represent their music? They spend a plenty on production of the sound....why must they shortchange the artwork budget and produce pre school looking visuals? The world may never know...the answer must be..."shut up and keep your eyes closed and ears open". Got it.
Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
GBV's Robert Pollard:


Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:

You should hear their early stuff. It sound exactly like REM.

 
I was gonna say, he sounds a lot like Michael Stipe. Not really feeling it though.


Posted 10 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
 RC_in_Bezerkeley wrote:
I was hearing a vague similarity to Big Country there...

 
You should hear their early stuff. It sound exactly like REM.
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Wow, this band was a fixture in my hometown growing up. And now here they are on RP! Woohoo!
Posted 11 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Another first for me on RP. I've not heard this song before; I only vaguely recall the band. i like the catchy song, love the CD's song titles. More GBV, por favor. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Still tap my toes every time I hear it!{#Bounce}
Posted 11 years ago by Elroweho    [ Reply ]
Love this band, but not this album.
Posted 12 years ago by rotten    [ Reply ]
Yes!!! Glad to hear this tune on RP!! Great GBV song!
Posted 12 years ago by Elroweho    [ Reply ]
First GBV song I heard. Loved them ever since!
Posted 12 years ago by Elroweho    [ Reply ]
The echo is even worse than the singing.
Posted 13 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
thanks for this one Paradise ... no - thanks for the lot - excellent stuff :)
Posted 13 years ago by farley    [ Reply ]
 RC_in_Bezerkeley wrote:
I was hearing a vague similarity to Big Country there...
 
I thought so too...
Posted 13 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Incredible band.  Amazing.  Love Bob Pollard.
Posted 13 years ago by coomerfan    [ Reply ]
I cannot get my mind around this man's talent.
Posted 13 years ago by muse_Kidd    [ Reply ]
I was hearing a vague similarity to Big Country there...
Posted 14 years ago by RC_in_Bezerkeley    [ Reply ]
I love this song! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Not sure if the sound here is right - there's a sort of echo that just sounds naff. All other stuff on RP (even Bill!) sounds OK. 
 
Posted 15 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
pop perfect
Posted 15 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Hey!  I like this!  I Tunes here I come!
Posted 15 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
I remember when this was in rotation quite often a year or two ago, maybe why the lack of comments of late.
Quite likeable!!

Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
The Monkees were better.
Posted 16 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
nice sound. first time I'm hearing this.
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
I like this. A little poppy, nice voice, ballady, neat chord changes.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Man, that John Hughes had a huge wang, or was that John Elway?
HAHAHA!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
I'm replying to myself....sort of...haven't heard this one on RP since the last time I commented >>> I like this song and haven't seen Shirley McClain uploaded yet.... jdorn1 wrote:
A good tune that hasn't been played much lately. A good follow up (segue) song would be Shirley Maclaine by the Jazz Butcher.
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
A good tune that hasn't been played much lately. A good follow up (segue) song would be Shirley Maclaine by the Jazz Butcher.
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
...I believe he's also a rabid Beatles collector...
Yeah, I used to collect rabid beatles, till one bit me.
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Amazing.
Posted 18 years ago by jodygold    [ Reply ]
I saw GBV about 10 years ago, and the lead singer was slurring and staggering to the point where it was no longer entertaining. Save the partying for AFTER the gig, Bob.
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
raggmopp wrote:
doubt michael stipe can slam the miller lites quite like bob did...
Many may try, but few succeed.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
sorry, but i'm going to say not so much....and doubt michael stipe can slam the miller lites quite like bob did... woozurdaddy wrote:
Absolutely it does....bet he covered "Don't Go Down To Rockville" in his first cover band...
Posted 18 years ago by raggmopp    [ Reply ]
The new Zombies? Pretty good tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Joyfulchristine wrote:
That repeated sibilance is getting to me, and the lead singer seems to be having trouble holding a pitch. I give it a solid 2.
yep + old church song + bleah = 3.
Posted 19 years ago by bonux    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
Well, I like alot of GBV, and there's something to be said for lo-fi -- you can be these guys aren't lip-synching.
Agreed, a LOT of spontaneity :) Got most of their/his albums & some solo stuff by Robert Pollard & Tobin Sprout... Some live shows can be found too... gbv.com
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Hmm. I never checked the playlist on this one and always thought it was an old R.E.M. song.. ! His voice sounds a lot like Michael Stipe. Or does it? I gave it a 6.
Posted 19 years ago by saturnine    [ Reply ]
That repeated sibilance is getting to me, and the lead singer seems to be having trouble holding a pitch. I give it a solid 2.
Posted 19 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
GBV is often typified as a lo-fi band with songs recorded on home/4 track/etc.... hence perhaps the SSSSss....He makes up for quality with quantity... I believe he's also a rabid Beatles collector...
Well, I like alot of GBV, and there's something to be said for lo-fi -- you can be these guys aren't lip-synching.
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Man, that John Hughes had a huge wang, or was that John Elway?
It's Holmes... or so I heard.
Posted 20 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Sounds like a lost track from a John Hughes soundtrack. Not a bad thing by any stretch.
Man, that John Hughes had a huge wang, or was that John Elway?
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
GBV is often typified as a lo-fi band with songs recorded on home/4 track/etc.... hence perhaps the SSSSss.... He makes up for quality with quantity... I believe he's also a rabid Beatles collector...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a lost track from a John Hughes soundtrack. Not a bad thing by any stretch.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
Don't make fun of my lithssssp!
Thinking of litthps, why doesn't RP have any Toyah? Sexiest lisp in British music
Posted 20 years ago by dave_porter    [ Reply ]
sib·i·lance, sib·i·lance , sib·i·lance. Think Tom Hanks as Aerosmith's Roadie...
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Sssssssssssssssssssss u b l i m i n a l Ssssssss i b i l a n c e !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by zgrav    [ Reply ]
Man, this song sticks in my head. And I think the SSssss effect is kinda cool, for some reason.
Posted 20 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
GBV!!! Loved these guys since "I am a Scientist". The live shows rock!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Rathi    [ Reply ]
I always get faked out by the beginning of this one... sounds like the beginning bass line of U2's "Elevation" to me...
Posted 20 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
Sounds like there's something wrong with this recording. All the sss sounds resonate in the reverb. Or something.
Don't make fun of my lithssssp!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Can you say Jazz Butcher? Rachel land? I could swear that was the Pat Fish, Max Eider and the boys....What a great sound!!!! I want more!
Posted 20 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
God Bless GBV!
Posted 20 years ago by musicsnob    [ Reply ]
Sounds like there's something wrong with this recording. All the sss sounds resonate in the reverb. Or something.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]