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Gomez — Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Album: Liquid Skin
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Released: 1999
Length: 5:02
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You can write your tunes with rhythm and blues as your alibi
You can sell your soul and lay the blame all on the passers-by
You shake your body on the TV screen
It seems to me, you'd try anything twice
And swing it out and use it as your aphrodisiac
You can give it to me, to me
Plain to see that I'll give it you back
You let it flow, let it go, there's nothing to it
Anyone can try anything twice, try anything twice

Chasing after stories that have already been told
Could not look old Son House in the eyes
Unaware you carry such a fragile load
But I've got yours, and you've got mine
It's a rhythm and blues alibi

La la la la la la la la la la laaa..
You can take a trip through your juke joint smoke-filled paradise
You can give it your all, 'cause you are walking a fine, fine line, la
You shake your booty on the TV screen
Seems to me, you'd try anything twice
You'd try anything twice
Well let me hear you now..

Chasing after stories that have already been told
Could not look old Son House in the eyes
Unaware you carry such a fragile load
And I've got yours, you've got mine
It's a rhythm and blues alibi
La la la la la
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I love how with this band, they have so many different sounds and styles, and all of them feel effortlessly cool and super-groovy!
Posted 3 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Just a hint of Fearless in places. But I like it.
Posted 8 months ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
I may have posted this on a different Gomez tune, though seeing the Wiki page reminds me that I'm slack-jawed to see they're a British band.  Maybe it's the name, or the sound, the Operation Aloha connection, his voice, it all screams American to me.....I guess we really are cousins, eh?  Long Live RP and all of HUMANITY!!

Oh...i'll go +1 to 8 on this one, not my favorite Gomez track though I'm a big fan of their work from what I've heard on RP. 
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Bill, thanks for turning me on to this awesome band. Never heard of them before I stumbled on to this amazing station.
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
Maybe this means something.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

There are over 40 Gomez tracks on the playlist.  
 
As there should be.
Posted 9 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I'd say this is a remarkable piece of song here.  One of the best evahhhhhhhhhhh!
 
rdo, sometimes you completely trash songs I absolutely love, and sometimes you speak from MY soul.

This one is the latter!

10!!


Posted 9 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 oilydwarf wrote:
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill

 
There are over 40 Gomez tracks on the playlist.  I guess it's a matter of timing hearing them.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
My favourite Gomez song and they sure have some crackers
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I like Gomez.  I LOVE Gomez when Ben Ottwell sings the lead.  
Posted 10 years ago by Slipstream    [ Reply ]
 {#Cheers}oilydwarf wrote:
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill

 
...... what he said
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
"How We Operate" was first song of theirs that I heard. They played at Jazzfest in New Orleans some years back and this song was on a 'Fest compilation CD.
Love hearing them on RP.

 
Posted 10 years ago by jdtrn1992    [ Reply ]
Hugely underated band, give us more please Bill
Posted 11 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
Great transition from Lee Michaels, blues. Something really 60's about this band,even as they are of this moment. Don't quite understand it but I like it.
Posted 11 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
Some sweet guitar tone on this track.
Posted 11 years ago by EdmoJoe    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
 

Ben Ottewell is singing the chorus on this one, that other guy sings the verse.  I don't think any person has ever liked a song just because another person likes it.  It does not work that way.  I'd say this is a remarkable piece of song here.  One of the best evahhhhhhhhhhh!
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Jack White possibly? {#Cheesygrin}

sirdroseph wrote:


Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
 


Posted 12 years ago by bushrat    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
 

I had to check this song because I thought it might be Eddie Vedder with Gomez....I like the voice!
Posted 12 years ago by tuttle99    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
 

Pretty much everything off the new CD falls into the horrible category unfortunately.
Posted 13 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Every time I hear a Gomez song, they sound like somebody different. This one has shades of Ray LaMontagne.  Oh, okay. Once I win the lottery, I'ma have to get me some Gomez, too.
 

I agree, they may be the kings of the hit and miss band. Some of their songs are wonderful and some of them are horrible!! Makes you wonder how can the same band achieve both of those extremes?{#Stupid}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
 

Yea, I am not crazy about his voice either, but give the man a break, nobody out annoys The Vedder!{#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
 
You hear two vocalists on this track, one singing the chorus and the other the verse, but both sound a bit like Vedder at first.   Once you listen more, you'll forget about that.  
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Whoa. EssexTex's post is admittedly over the top, but yours is personal and uncalled for. Civility, yes?

  I was referring to the emoticon Tex chose to use. Nothing personal.


Posted 14 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Gomez songs........Love it

Posted 14 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear a Gomez song, they sound like somebody different. This one has shades of Ray LaMontagne.  Oh, okay. Once I win the lottery, I'ma have to get me some Gomez, too.
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 meloman wrote:
I suppose the best thing to call you is...asshole.

 
Whoa. EssexTex's post is admittedly over the top, but yours is personal and uncalled for. Civility, yes?

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This guy's voice annoys me almost as much as Eddie Veder's. Ouch!
Posted 14 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Smug
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
I like this!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
great song great album immaculate live band
Posted 15 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
 cattail321 wrote:
do the aussies say aweseesome....?  mind the feed  RP.. AWESOMELY ..AWESOME!!! every chance I get.tell em tune to RP...ur mind will thank you!!!{#Good-vibes}
 
If someone can translate...

{#Drunk} 
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
The guitar riff in this song is a great followon to "Save it For Later" from the English Beat.
Posted 15 years ago by gcaunt    [ Reply ]
This is one of my top 20 songs of all time. 10
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
do the aussies say aweseesome....?  mind the feed  RP.. AWESOMELY ..AWESOME!!! every chance I get.tell em tune to RP...ur mind will thank you!!!{#Good-vibes}
Posted 15 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Going to see them next month in Asheville, NC. Yay!
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Every day they sound more like Pearl Jam, to me.
 

Really?!!
Posted 16 years ago by krg123    [ Reply ]
 i4niblind wrote:
Killer Awesomely Cool!  I love RP.
 
{#High-five}

Posted 16 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
Killer Awesomely Cool!  I love RP.
Posted 16 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
bowel movement
  I suppose the best thing to call you is...asshole.

Posted 16 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Every day they sound more like Pearl Jam, to me.
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Gomez is another band that really shines live.  If you like their recordings at all they'll blow you away in person.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
Love it. Thanks RP!
Posted 16 years ago by drummerboy    [ Reply ]
Another great tune from Gomez.
Posted 16 years ago by Dude    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
bowel movement
Yikes. Was that really necessary? Not cool, man.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Bumped it to a 9. Couldn't explain why, but that's okay too. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
Hmm. I'll have to give How We Operate another chance perhaps. So far it just hasn't grabbed me the way In Our Gun or this one has.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
(shrug)
bowel movement
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Weird, I'm looking below at the same song order and the comment I made 2 months ago...
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Wow, following Save it For Later with one of my top Gomez tunes. Lucky us. Thanks Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work! ...said Morticia Addams
laughed out loud on that one.
Posted 17 years ago by gormeister    [ Reply ]
Tana wrote:
If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work!
...said Morticia Addams
Posted 17 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
I'm sure glad Bill loves Gomez, because I need my daily dose. If I don't get some Gomez on RP (or even if I do), I'll get it at home after work!
Posted 17 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
Even after reading the lyrics I'm not sure exactly what the message is, if any. But any song that mentions Son House is aces with me. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
cptbuz wrote:
I'd agree with Split the Diff, but How We Operate is their best. They've stripped away the synth/dubbed noise and just play it raw. It might not have the beat per minutes of their earlier work, but I think it shows a maturity that many bands never find. Plus lyrically its their strongest complete set of songs to date...IMHO
Well, after listening to "How We Operate" again (and again) and again, its starting to really shine as a musical masterpiece for most of the tracks. Still not as good as the earlier albums (as I've stated again (and again), but not a bad compromise. Bill sure loves these guys!
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
ndanger666 wrote:
The title sounds like what theyll need after we lisen to this. Someone should tell these dudes to stop whining.
Yeah, it is kind of a crybaby song isn't it. Reminds me of crybaby REM somehow.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
Lalalalalalaaaaaa means it's almost done?
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
(shrug)
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
The title sounds like what theyll need after we lisen to this. Someone should tell these dudes to stop whining.
Posted 17 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
This album, along with In Your Gun and Bring it On are the best that Gomez has put out. Split the Difference and How We Operate seem to lack some of that special energy that the early albums possess. Oh well, better to have made great music for a while than to not have made it at all.
I'd agree with Split the Diff, but How We Operate is their best. They've stripped away the synth/dubbed noise and just play it raw. It might not have the beat per minutes of their earlier work, but I think it shows a maturity that many bands never find. Plus lyrically its their strongest complete set of songs to date...IMHO
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
This album, along with In Your Gun and Bring it On are the best that Gomez has put out. Split the Difference and How We Operate seem to lack some of that special energy that the early albums possess. Oh well, better to have made great music for a while than to not have made it at all.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
kaupmees wrote:
They were among the best performers at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. I am so glad I finally got to see them. Good moods, good performances, good humor, good music, good excitement. Good luck with a better DJ, btw. (The New Pornographers, the Raconteurs, and the Flaming Lips were spectacular, too.)
What a line up, lucky you I love ém!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
yeah, you should have seen him at their show in Sac. Up in the front, all googley eyed and practically drooling on Liam's feet. It was pretty embarrassing considering I had on my RP shirt and all. kidding Bill please dont delete me!
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
They were among the best performers at the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. I am so glad I finally got to see them. Good moods, good performances, good humor, good music, good excitement. Good luck with a better DJ, btw. (The New Pornographers, the Raconteurs, and the Flaming Lips were spectacular, too.)
Posted 18 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
Thankfully many of us are having the same love affair. Best DJ/radio anywhere, one DJ or not!
Posted 18 years ago by zakfoy    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
Blasphemy!
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
RP needs more than one DJ. Bill's love affair with Gomez is too apparent.
Posted 18 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
I had to bump this one up to an 8. nice little acoustic jam. I like when his voice goes to the 'third day' style in the chorus.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Very nice indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
Never liked Gomez much, even though I admit they are excellent musicians, but this song is nice.
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
I have all of Gomez' other more recent albums. Didn't know this one existed. Good tune!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Gomez is one of the best bands to emerge in the UK for a number of years, they seemed to have spent the last few years trying to break America so we see precious little of them in the UK. If you after a cracking live album Out West is pretty good especially their cover of Nick Drakes Black Eyed Dog coupled with their track Free To Run. Best listened to with the volume up and your eyes closed. I have found it on the playlist under the Album title Live in Australia, Not one I can find. Is it a bootleg?
Posted 18 years ago by MattB099    [ Reply ]
If you ever come across this single, it also includes an acoustic version, which I think is even better--more energy and more heartfelt, methinks.
Posted 18 years ago by ludwig7    [ Reply ]
sold. I'll try anything twice.
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
one of my favourite albums of all time. the tracks 'Bring it On', 'Fill My Cup' and 'Devil will Ride' are all worth checking out. FOr those who plan to order, try and get the double CD with the Machismo EP. Well worth a few extra $$
Posted 18 years ago by pete_d    [ Reply ]
LennytheB wrote:
I may have to go out and buy this one.
While you're at it, you might also want to get "Bring It On", which is the better album, IMO. This album has some of the best Gomez tracks ("Revolutionary Kind" especially), but suffers from some weak filler tracks, while "Bring It On" is strong pretty much all the way through. It's still well worth getting, though, despite my caveat. (Assuming you're talking about buying the album.)
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I may have to go out and buy this one.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Nice upload. Thanks.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
Ha! Rebecca added my upload right away, without putting it through LRC. One of my favourite Gomez tunes. Hope y'all like it.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]