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Karen O — Ministry
Album: Lux Prima (w/ Danger Mouse)
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7.5

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Total ratings: 2967









Released: 2019
Length: 5:00
Plays (last 30 days): 6
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Light on the street, keep me blind
Sand on my feet, you're running me out of town
Out of my mind
Thousands of leaves, they bury me under her eyes
Mild breeze is telling me it's not my time
She's not mine

So day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love
Day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love

I'm lost in the sea of sweet design
Smoke that I breathe awakens me and she's divine
But she's not mine

So day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love
Day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love

Heaven up above, may lift my thoughts of you
Hand that touched the earth
Make me lovely and touch me, too
Make me crystal pure, cast my heart anew

So day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love
Day by day, I'll turn my dreams
Into a ministry, a ministry, a ministry of her love
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Awesome track
Posted 6 months ago by ThatGuyJon    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:

Just noticed all the negative comments. Although it's got a 7.3. Just fucking enjoy the track, it's great



It's up to 7.5 and I just gave it an 8, so the moving average is moving on up!
Posted 8 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
i love everything this woman does, she's one of the best musicians working right now.
Posted 9 months ago by Th1nk1ngTh1ng    [ Reply ]
Echoes of Blonde Redhead
Posted 11 months ago by Ditch999    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!

See https://radioparadise.com/musi... and then break out the A1 Hat Sauce!!
Posted 1 year ago by TonyApuzzo    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Confession: Thought I was about to hear a Ministry song.



Samesies. Was racking my brain trying to remember their song "Karen O."
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
This song holds up really well over the years.

Still a solid 10.
Posted 1 year ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
i just heard this yesterday here or the day before. but, that's ok. i do love some karen o.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 memoryboxer wrote:

I fell for it too... just before the vocals kicked in I glanced over to see who it was, saw the white on black graphics and title and had a moment of "THIS is Ministry?! wtf - which album?". How about shakin' it up some, Bill? perhaps Jesus Built My Hotrod? *grin*




Believe it or not, but REALLY early Ministry actually has a lot more in common with this song that with Jesus Built my Hotrod!
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Ear Candy
Posted 2 years ago by robspeds    [ Reply ]
The more I listen to this the better it gets. Started off as a 7, moved to an 8, and now a 9. Bought the album - excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by Shaun_the_Sheep    [ Reply ]
Wow, I love that part, in the middle there, where she gets so intense and breathy and reaches in and grabs my reptile brain and pets it; damn, that's good! Easy 10
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Thought it was Keren Ann, at first.
Posted 2 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
GOOD TUNE!!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Silvervanman wrote:

Just noticed all the negative comments. Although it's got a 7.3. Just fucking enjoy the track, it's great




Hey, it's the interweb... Grumblers are gonna grumble. Take heart from the (now) 7.5 rating. Most folk love the song 
Posted 3 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Mans, this just sound better and better and better....


Makes me want to invade and occupy Korea and take all the bright and creative Koreans for ourselves.   Gotta move early on these kinds of initiatives. 

Then we will ESG north Korea into a burgeoning version of South Korea and take all the talent from that country.   

Neo-Viking constructive engagement (well, perhaps not the invasion and occupation bit) will win over the North in no time.

Why?   I doubt Canada can feasibly invade and occupy the USA even if maybe 40% of the population would welcome such an initiative.




Well, Canada does keep looking better and better as an option!
Posted 3 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Michael Kiwanuka also collaborated with Danger Mouse. So I guess that's the reason


So now I'm wondering, did Dangermouse steal Kiwanuka's guitar pedals, or the other way round? (kidding of course)
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

Reminds me of that Michael Kiwanuka tune...



or of Issac Hayes?
Posted 3 years ago by mkrueck    [ Reply ]
dreamy, sleeping, lucid and on waves slowly vibrating
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Mans, this just sound better and better and better....


Makes me want to invade and occupy Korea and take all the bright and creative Koreans for ourselves.   Gotta move early on these kinds of initiatives. 

Then we will ESG north Korea into a burgeoning version of South Korea and take all the talent from that country.   

Neo-Viking constructive engagement (well, perhaps not the invasion and occupation bit) will win over the North in no time.

Why?   I doubt Canada can feasibly invade and occupy the USA even if maybe 40% of the population would welcome such an initiative.




WTF? Put the pipe down, man.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

This is what Billie Eilish wished she could be and never ever will be.




I"m not a big Billy Eyelash fan, but I don't see any comparison, or impetus for one.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This is what Billie Eilish wished she could be and never ever will be.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Delicious.
Posted 3 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Mans, this just sound better and better and better....


Makes me want to invade and occupy Korea and take all the bright and creative Koreans for ourselves.   Gotta move early on these kinds of initiatives. 

Then we will ESG north Korea into a burgeoning version of South Korea and take all the talent from that country.   

Neo-Viking constructive engagement (well, perhaps not the invasion and occupation bit) will win over the North in no time.

Why?   I doubt Canada can feasibly invade and occupy the USA even if maybe 40% of the population would welcome such an initiative.



Good Bot.
Posted 3 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
RP - great when new is blended with the old
Posted 3 years ago by Aaronosteo    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

Reminds me of that Michael Kiwanuka tune...



Though production is by far not as poor as in that case. Looks like, if you have limited skills, you keep the best for your own stuff...
Posted 3 years ago by sb204    [ Reply ]
This just comes off as a 10. Dreamy, floating, semi-lucid... 

I 
seem/feel/am
in/around/here

...
Posted 3 years ago by blue-ice    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:



Looks like a few other people did too.
'Ministry' is the song title.
Karen O & Danger Mouse the artist(s).

How can you tell?
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Still. So good. Her voice so French sounding. Squeeze your ears tight, at the beginning & it IS French. All the rest is some dreamy movie scene.
Posted 3 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Mans, this just sound better and better and better....


Makes me want to invade and occupy Korea and take all the bright and creative Koreans for ourselves.   Gotta move early on these kinds of initiatives. 

Then we will ESG north Korea into a burgeoning version of South Korea and take all the talent from that country.   

Neo-Viking constructive engagement (well, perhaps not the invasion and occupation bit) will win over the North in no time.

Why?   I doubt Canada can feasibly invade and occupy the USA even if maybe 40% of the population would welcome such an initiative.
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Confession: Thought I was about to hear a Ministry song.
 


Looks like a few other people did too.
'Ministry' is the song title.
Karen O & Danger Mouse the artist(s).
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Always channel this song to the love of my life, who passed away way too young for me to share it with her.
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
Gawd I love this song!
Posted 3 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
Bump to Eight
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 Solanus wrote:

Everyday Is Halloween - Ministry

It's been two years since the last comment, 0 plays in the last 30 days, but I'm assuming that it has been played.
 

Good song. Not played enough here. 
Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Reminds me of that Michael Kiwanuka tune...
 

Michael Kiwanuka also collaborated with Danger Mouse. So I guess that's the reason
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Whilst this was by far the best track off this album is was still worth the CD purchase. It comes with a really bad ass poster!
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
 
I suggest battered and deep fried... or maybe a good dipping sauce.
https://radioparadise.com/musi...
Posted 3 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 memoryboxer wrote:
I fell for it too... just before the vocals kicked in I glanced over to see who it was, saw the white on black graphics and title and had a moment of "THIS is Ministry?! wtf - which album?". How about shakin' it up some, Bill? perhaps Jesus Built My Hotrod? *grin*
 

Jesus Built My Hot Rod is an amazing song, I've just gone to You Tube to remind myself how much I love it!
Posted 3 years ago by Ironmat    [ Reply ]
Wunderbarer Song. Habe mir aufgrund dieses Stücks das Album gekauft (übrigens extrem hübsch daher kommendes Vinyl-Album) und auch der Rest der Platte lohnt sich zu hören.
Posted 3 years ago by fix    [ Reply ]
I really like it. I'm not looking for potential similarities with other songs, I don't care. I just listen to it and I think it's good...that's it!
Posted 3 years ago by NadjaM28    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
 
Sounds like a challenge that @BillG CANNOT let go...besides, you've got dipping sauces to help swallow whatever sort of hat you'll be eating whenever a Ministry tune is played.  
LLRP!!
Posted 3 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Perfect, seamless  segue from Morcheeba Over and Over into this one, Bill.  Kudos to the master!
Posted 3 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
Cool how they start with a slo-mo version of Simon and Garfunkel's "The Boxer". The rest of the 7.5 rating seems driven by the Wikipedia photo of the girl, lol. Come on, you know it's true. Otherwise a 6.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 TLynneHenry wrote:
Nine times in the past 30 days? 

Nine times? 

Nine times. 
 
Good isn't it - nine times !
Posted 4 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Nine times in the past 30 days? 

Nine times? 

Nine times. 
Posted 4 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 jsmorczewski wrote:
If she was born in South Korea from Korean mother and Polish father what kind of American singer she is?
 
A darned good one. And it's "a" Korean mother and "a" Polish Father, Jerzy, or is it Jacek?
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
LUX PRIMA reviews
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
 
I guess I'll have to submit some now.  Maybe "Jesus Built My Hotrod"?
Posted 4 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
 jsmorczewski wrote:
If she was born in South Korea from Korean mother and Polish father what kind of American singer she is?
 
She grew up here in lovely New Jersey. Don't know what else to say to this.
Posted 4 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
Channeling the cosmic frequency for chill vibes and mellow moods. TY RP!
Posted 4 years ago by PhoenixArtDj    [ Reply ]
I hear hints of Broken Bells' Leave it Alone.  Danger Mouse in the house!
Posted 4 years ago by Denizin    [ Reply ]
If she was born in South Korea from Korean mother and Polish father what kind of American singer she is?
Posted 4 years ago by jsmorczewski    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I feel like Danger Mouse is polluting music. Maybe not polluting it, but diluting everything he or she touches into the same melancholy tinged soup.

I like his work with Broken Bells and this tune but yeah, it feels like he is repeating his formula with every artist.
 


Posted 4 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
the transition fromthe National ‘anyone’s ghost’ to this was outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed it
Posted 4 years ago by Anita1147    [ Reply ]
Just noticed all the negative comments. Although it's got a 7.3. Just fucking enjoy the track, it's great
Posted 4 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I feel like Danger Mouse is polluting music. Maybe not polluting it, but diluting everything he or she touches into the same melancholy tinged soup.
 

I like Dangermouse, but that's a fair criticism, I think. There is no joy in Dangermouse whatsoever. 
Posted 4 years ago by markmonk478    [ Reply ]
Nice & glid- ie stuff. Excellent.
Posted 4 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 jkamm14 wrote:
This is pretty good, but sounds like a Broken Bells outtake. In fact, it sounds exactly like "Leave it Alone". 
 
I couldn't agree more! In fact, I said so two months ago:


Posted 2 months ago by Kilroy:Exact same beginning as "Leave it Alone" by Broken Bells


Posted 4 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
This is pretty good, but sounds like a Broken Bells outtake. In fact, it sounds exactly like "Leave it Alone". 
Posted 4 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
 memoryboxer wrote:
I fell for it too... just before the vocals kicked in I glanced over to see who it was, saw the white on black graphics and title and had a moment of "THIS is Ministry?! wtf - which album?". How about shakin' it up some, Bill? perhaps Jesus Built My Hotrod? *grin*
 
Thanks for reminding me about that great, bonkersmad track. I actually stepped out of RP for a couple of minutes to refresh my memory on that one. WOOOOOAAAAAARRRRGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Seems I like whatever Danger Mouse is involved in.

Before I plow through Danger Mouse's body of work, any suggestions as to what I should focus on?
 
Focus on something else. It all sounds the same.
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Reminds me of that Michael Kiwanuka tune...
 
Absolutely! And I fall for it every time.
Posted 4 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
Exact same beginning as "Leave it Alone" by Broken Bells
Posted 4 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
I feel like Danger Mouse is polluting music. Maybe not polluting it, but diluting everything he or she touches into the same melancholy tinged soup.
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of that Michael Kiwanuka tune...
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Seems I like whatever Danger Mouse is involved in.

Before I plow through Danger Mouse's body of work, any suggestions as to what I should focus on?
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
 
Yeah, though if he ever does it would probably be something like their cover of Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" (off their album Filth Pig).  That would be soooo RP...
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 DippingSauce wrote:

If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
 
Everyday Is Halloween - Ministry

It's been two years since the last comment, 0 plays in the last 30 days, but I'm assuming that it has been played.
Posted 4 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Confession: Thought I was about to hear a Ministry song.
 
Probably not very likely to hear here.
Posted 5 years ago by ReMarcKO    [ Reply ]
This gets better and better on subsequent listens.

Silky, down tempo, techno-ambient, ...., whatever, great emotional, head tune-up.
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
What an amazing morning of music today, and that's just so far!!
Thank you!!
Posted 5 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear new music!
Posted 5 years ago by martymoose15    [ Reply ]
I fell for it too... just before the vocals kicked in I glanced over to see who it was, saw the white on black graphics and title and had a moment of "THIS is Ministry?! wtf - which album?". How about shakin' it up some, Bill? perhaps Jesus Built My Hotrod? *grin*
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Cool - kind of dreamy.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Compelling.  Nah, just sweet.
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Sublime!!!
Posted 5 years ago by Dj_Yonke    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Confession: Thought I was about to hear a Ministry song.
 
If Bill ever airs a Ministry song I'll eat my hat!
Posted 5 years ago by DippingSauce    [ Reply ]
Confession: Thought I was about to hear a Ministry song.
Posted 5 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
what a combo!
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]