I had a very unconventional discovery of this band years ago and then ended up spending some time w/ them on tour. Interesting guys… and their crew! I love the memories.
I remember buying this album on the strength of this song, putting it in the CD player on the ride back to college and just being really disappointed. Maybe listened to three or four songs. After having it a few weeks without playing it again I was home with some weed and decided to give it another listen. I was blown away by both the intricacy and minimalism of what I heard. So much going on in these songs that I just didn’t hear without a pair of headphones and bowl of green. That night changed my musical tastes forever. I love this album so much it I had the cover art by Reggie Pedro (RIP) put on the grooms cake at my wedding. If you’ve never listened to this album while high, I beg you to do so. And any of those first three albums, really.
I recall at the time, their brilliance did not go unnoticed. By the British music press. Or the British public. They were discovered. And fully appreciated. At the time. It appears they were not hugely known outside of the UK. But for younger people who have listened to them thru their parents or have just discovered them. Gomez had enormous success and respect in the UK. Which many will know is hard to get. The British are fussy. And wisely picky about who deserves admiration in music. Gomez were another example of a huge amount of music genius that came from the North of England at the time. It was hard for Northern bands to get success in the South (London) But Gomez did it. Easily.
You're absolutely correct, but they very quickly faded out of the British consciousness too, by the time their 3rd album came out they were largely forgotten about by everyone who wasn't a hardcore fan.... they released countless brilliant albums since which have mostly gone unnoticed, although some TV syndications seem to have given them a backdoor success into the US scene, and they've always been a tremendous live touring act.
So many incredible experiences and memories to this album. Saw them live in Auckland, New Zealand many moons ago - epic live. Timeless songs. Thank you.
Just saw them a day ago and damn it was amazing, especially this song. They were like "Thanks for sticking with us for 20 years" and i was like man I'm 14 new generations are still kinda listening!
Hell yeah man, 19 here and ive never met anyone who listens to them in real life. Its my parents favorite band so i grew up on this and i wish more people our age listened to them
@@rmbassett58 I'm 42 and that's the best thing I read today. If anything besides Gomez can bond us, may the following be it: keep your mind and heart at a good place.
this & the Eels’ Last Stop This Town were a couple of the first videos I ever watched, finally reconnected with this song and I love it even more than the first go round. Thankss Gomez!!
How is this group not as big as take that? Seriously!!! Like Cooper temple clause...fukin genius musicians! ...its just amazing music, this album will always be one of my favourite albums of all time...and im a fukin hip hop nerd x
Their music was always fairly chilleed and relaxing kinda like music for afterparties or chilling in the sun. Its not the kind of music that fills concerts or stadiums.
@@Glenuig But dont think their concert's are not great. I just went to their concert in Dublin October of last year and it was one of the best concerts ive ever been too.
I wear the same shoes as everyone I get the same blues as everyone So try and call me, I'm immobile man Yes, I am Got a haircut, got a silver tooth Gonna get myself arrested Got some friends in my BMW Tryin' to get themselves arrested I suck the same lines as anyone I do the same time as anyone Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man Yes, I am Got a haircut, got a silver tooth Gonna get myself arrested Got some friends in my BMW Tryin' to get themselves arrested He only grows for guys he knows and me He only grows for guys he knows and me Well, alright Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man Don't try and call me, I'm immobile man Yes, I am Got a haircut, got a silver tooth Gonna get myself arrested Got some friends in my BMW Tryin' to get themselves arrested Got no time for the selfish me and you Tryin' to get myself arrested
At Azusa Street: The Mission born in a stable like our Savior: ° "It was so hot” - you know there was no air conditioning back in those days. • "The place was swarming with flies” - Fly eggs had hatched from it being a converted stable. • "They took no offerings.” • "There was no organized choir. Oh, but when the people started to sing it was like we were singing with angels.” • "Then the presence of God would waft into the room and when the presence of God hit -- It was not man orchestrated. All throughout the room different people were touched in different ways -- but all at the same time.” • "There were times that the fire department came out” -- because outside observers reported flames on the roof! • "There was not a fire!” It was just God’s glory on the building!
