Imogen Heap — First Train Home
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Got to get on it
Got to get on it
Got to get on it
Bodies disengage, our mouths are fleshing over
(Over, over, over, over)
As hiss and echo gain, irises retreat into ovals of white
The urge to feel your face,
In blood rushing to paint my hand print
And frisbee, one by one, your vinyl on laminate
Desperate for some kind of contact
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
Got to catch, to catch, to catch, catch, catch the...
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
Temporal dead zone where clocks are barely breathing
(Breathing, breathing, breathing)
Yet no one cares to notice for all their yamming on,
I clam up to hold it together
I want to Play-Doh waveforms in the hideaway
I want to get on with getting on with things
I want to run in fields, paint the kitchen, and love someone
And I can't do any of that here, can I?
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
So what, you've had one too many
So what, I'm not that much fun to be with
So what, you've got a silly hat on
So what, I didn't want to come here anyway
What matters to you, it doesn't matter, matter to me
What matters to me, doesn't matter, matter to you
What matters to you, doesn't matter, matter to them
What matters to them, it doesn't change anything
Got to get on it
First train home
Got to get on it
First train home
First train home, I've got to get on it
(I've got to get on it)
To catch, to catch, catch, catch, catch the...
(First train home)
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
(First train home)
Got to, got to, got to, got to
Get, get, get, get
Out, out, out, out
Now, now, now, now
Got to get on it
Got to get on it
Bodies disengage, our mouths are fleshing over
(Over, over, over, over)
As hiss and echo gain, irises retreat into ovals of white
The urge to feel your face,
In blood rushing to paint my hand print
And frisbee, one by one, your vinyl on laminate
Desperate for some kind of contact
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
Got to catch, to catch, to catch, catch, catch the...
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
Temporal dead zone where clocks are barely breathing
(Breathing, breathing, breathing)
Yet no one cares to notice for all their yamming on,
I clam up to hold it together
I want to Play-Doh waveforms in the hideaway
I want to get on with getting on with things
I want to run in fields, paint the kitchen, and love someone
And I can't do any of that here, can I?
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
So what, you've had one too many
So what, I'm not that much fun to be with
So what, you've got a silly hat on
So what, I didn't want to come here anyway
What matters to you, it doesn't matter, matter to me
What matters to me, doesn't matter, matter to you
What matters to you, doesn't matter, matter to them
What matters to them, it doesn't change anything
Got to get on it
First train home
Got to get on it
First train home
First train home, I've got to get on it
(I've got to get on it)
To catch, to catch, catch, catch, catch the...
(First train home)
First train home, I've got to get on it
First train home
(First train home)
Got to, got to, got to, got to
Get, get, get, get
Out, out, out, out
Now, now, now, now
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Got her on PSD. A major miss, imo, from a fine artist and one I admire. A rare two from me.
I gave it a 1. The 1 bar got just a hair fatter.
A true genius, love her...
SparkyMarky wrote:
Totally. I like Imogen, but the tracks from her most current release as heard on RP don't make it, IMO.
Insipid. Average. If you played it at my funeral I would come back and haunt you
Totally. I like Imogen, but the tracks from her most current release as heard on RP don't make it, IMO.
SparkyMarky wrote:
I concur.
Insipid. Average. If you played it at my funeral I would come back and haunt you
I concur.
One of the better songs on the album, this leading track sets the tone for the rest of it. Better than Speak For Yourself? I dunno... but it's a strong effort. I, for one, like it so far.
For fans (such as myself), the special edition album is worth the few extra bucks to have. The second disc has instrumentals of each song on the LP, which is a cool touch and gives you a better glimpse at Immy's true talent (her composition). It also comes in a cool "book" format, full of visual goodies.
8.
For fans (such as myself), the special edition album is worth the few extra bucks to have. The second disc has instrumentals of each song on the LP, which is a cool touch and gives you a better glimpse at Immy's true talent (her composition). It also comes in a cool "book" format, full of visual goodies.
8.
Insipid. Average. If you played it at my funeral I would come back and haunt you
Every time I hear them, I like them more and more.
I like this song but it could sure use a real drummer. 
rdo wrote:
I like your location reference. Excelsior was an acquired taste for sure. His/her/its comments were nowhere near as off-base as his/her/its critics would have one believe, just a bit challenged when it came to saying anything positive.
He/She/It and I agreed on anything by Sigur Ros. I miss him/her/it also.
I like your location reference. Excelsior was an acquired taste for sure. His/her/its comments were nowhere near as off-base as his/her/its critics would have one believe, just a bit challenged when it came to saying anything positive.
He/She/It and I agreed on anything by Sigur Ros. I miss him/her/it also.
jagdriver wrote (Posted: Sep 23, 2009 - 15:01)
Ibid.
Ok, I like IH well enough, but I don't need to hear this same track every freakin' day.
'Nuff, already.
'Nuff, already.
Ibid.
Hmm, first time I'm hearing this, but sounds kind of nice. Giving it a 7 for a start.
Ok, I like IH well enough, but I don't need to hear this same track every day.
'Nuff, already.
'Nuff, already.
I've been enjoying this album a lot... and the special edition comes with instrumental-only tracks, which is nifty if you're into remixing and such.
thyceomx wrote:
Actually, Imogen doesn't use an auto-tune. You be be confusing the auto-tune with the vocoder, Imogen does use a vocoder. The auto-tune is used to correct pitch, the vocoder is used to add effects.
F*** Auto-Tune Effect!!
Actually, Imogen doesn't use an auto-tune. You be be confusing the auto-tune with the vocoder, Imogen does use a vocoder. The auto-tune is used to correct pitch, the vocoder is used to add effects.
mfassett wrote:
Here's a quote from Neko Case about auto-tune:
"I'm not a perfect note hitter either but I'm not going to cover it up with auto tune. Everybody uses it, too. I once asked a studio guy in Toronto, "How many people don't use auto tune?" and he said, "You and Nelly Furtado are the only two people who've never used it in here." Even though I'm not into Nelly Furtado, it kind of made me respect her. It's cool that she has some integrity." - https://stereogum.com/archives/wheres-the-beef/neko-case-hates-auto-tune-not-babies_002489.html
see- t-pain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Pain
Also, see Cher, Kid Rock, and just about every song on the top 40 today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Pain
Also, see Cher, Kid Rock, and just about every song on the top 40 today.
Here's a quote from Neko Case about auto-tune:
"I'm not a perfect note hitter either but I'm not going to cover it up with auto tune. Everybody uses it, too. I once asked a studio guy in Toronto, "How many people don't use auto tune?" and he said, "You and Nelly Furtado are the only two people who've never used it in here." Even though I'm not into Nelly Furtado, it kind of made me respect her. It's cool that she has some integrity." - https://stereogum.com/archives/wheres-the-beef/neko-case-hates-auto-tune-not-babies_002489.html
mediamarv wrote:
Not familiar with that. ?
see- t-pain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Pain
Also, see Cher, Kid Rock, and just about every song on the top 40 today.
Not familiar with that. ?
see- t-pain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Pain
Also, see Cher, Kid Rock, and just about every song on the top 40 today.
thyceomx wrote:
Not familiar with that. ?
F*** Auto-Tune Effect!!
Not familiar with that. ?
lowelltr wrote:
She sure is. She was on the CBC program Q yesterday, played this song on a piano, without all the effects...dynamite.
She is feckin awesome - love this song like I love all her others....absolutely phenomenally talented
She sure is. She was on the CBC program Q yesterday, played this song on a piano, without all the effects...dynamite.
F*** Auto-Tune Effect!!
She is feckin awesome - love this song like I love all her others....absolutely phenomenally talented
crockydile wrote:
I like your location reference. Excelsior was an acquired taste for sure. His/her/its comments were nowhere near as off-base as his/her/its critics would have one believe, just a bit challenged when it came to saying anything positive.
Head her on BBC this morning. She struck me as a bit odd...by which I mean she's a freak. In other words, I'd probably get along well with her. Crocky likes freaks.
I like your location reference. Excelsior was an acquired taste for sure. His/her/its comments were nowhere near as off-base as his/her/its critics would have one believe, just a bit challenged when it came to saying anything positive.
metrophage wrote:
Touche!
We like to call that "singing". 
Touche!
Lovely voice. Good tune. Her Brittish accent really comes out in the song. Why don't we hear more of that?
Head her on BBC this morning. She struck me as a bit odd...by which I mean she's a freak. In other words, I'd probably get along well with her. Crocky likes freaks.
kerouvian wrote:
That may well be the case (that she's masking a weak voice electronically) but for whatever reason it doesn't bother me; it's just her sound.
I find this pretty bland. Plus I cannot understand why any singer would like to modify the pitch of his/her voice electronically... to me it just indicates that she can't sing as she would like to!
That may well be the case (that she's masking a weak voice electronically) but for whatever reason it doesn't bother me; it's just her sound.
kerouvian wrote:
See her live, and you WILL change your mind.
I find this pretty bland. Plus I cannot understand why any singer would like to modify the pitch of his/her voice electronically... to me it just indicates that she can't sing as she would like to!
See her live, and you WILL change your mind.
I find this pretty bland. Plus I cannot understand why any singer would like to modify the pitch of his/her voice electronically... to me it just indicates that she can't sing as she would like to!
peter_james_bond wrote:
She certainly follows the DIY motto. I like the way she uses her voice like an instrument - altering the pitch and the volume throughout the song.
We like to call that "singing".
She certainly follows the DIY motto. I like the way she uses her voice like an instrument - altering the pitch and the volume throughout the song.
We like to call that "singing".
michaelgmitchell wrote:
She certainly follows the DIY motto. I like the way she uses her voice like an instrument - altering the pitch and the volume throughout the song.
Good point. Me, too. She certainly understands the current business model; she interacts with her fan base through the v-blogs and such. She's in with Tori Amos ... haven't heard much "new" since my first listens, but ... something's catchy enough to lend an ear.
She certainly follows the DIY motto. I like the way she uses her voice like an instrument - altering the pitch and the volume throughout the song.
SparkyMarky wrote:
It does grate.
I was busy doing something else and then wondered what on earth was irritating me - and it was this woeful pap. Imogen, take the first train home
It does grate.
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
Good point. Me, too. She certainly understands the current business model; she interacts with her fan base through the v-blogs and such. She's in with Tori Amos ... haven't heard much "new" since my first listens, but ... something's catchy enough to lend an ear.
not much new here that I can detect. But her songs are sort of irresistable for me
Good point. Me, too. She certainly understands the current business model; she interacts with her fan base through the v-blogs and such. She's in with Tori Amos ... haven't heard much "new" since my first listens, but ... something's catchy enough to lend an ear.
This was rude. Even if half true, she's on her struggle...
Yeah, dig it. She's clearly not taking any chances here, but that's ok with me. She does that plenty. It's a wonderful, reliable sound.
brianlj wrote:
Oh yeah! I'm on it!.....
Check her vBlogs on her website https://www.imogenheap.com/ or follow her @imogenheap on Twitter for pretty much a step-by-step and blow-by-blow of the creative process. Ups, downs... and sideways. :)
Oh yeah! I'm on it!.....
ufamsm wrote:
Wow — mean!
Absolutely can't stand her voice, her person, anything.
Baby, you ain't bjork. Cut that out, it isn't working and your music sucks.
Baby, you ain't bjork. Cut that out, it isn't working and your music sucks.
Wow — mean!
Does anyone else feel like she's the electronic age's Enya? I mean, all her songs are pleasant and none really offend. Hell, some (just like Enya) are downright lovely.
Check her vBlogs on her website https://www.imogenheap.com/ or follow her @imogenheap on Twitter for pretty much a step-by-step and blow-by-blow of the creative process. Ups, downs... and sideways. :)
The more I hear it, the more I like it! 7 > 8.
Yes, like many artists, she does have a strange (colorful?) fashion sense. She once dated Jeff Goldblum and he, although strange in his own way, is no fool. Here's a cool pic of her:
Yes, like many artists, she does have a strange (colorful?) fashion sense. She once dated Jeff Goldblum and he, although strange in his own way, is no fool. Here's a cool pic of her:
Absolutely can't stand her voice, her person, anything.
Baby, you ain't bjork. Cut that out, it isn't working and your music sucks.
Baby, you ain't bjork. Cut that out, it isn't working and your music sucks.
Geecheeboy wrote:
Justin says she dresses like a crazy person.
I was busy doing something else and then wondered what on earth was irritating me - and it was this woeful pap. Imogen, take the first train home
not much new here that I can detect. But her songs are sort of irresistable for me
in general i really enjoy imogen heap's music, esp her collaborations with Guy Sigsworth, but based on her lyrics, i have to think she's not someone i'd want to be friends with.
Geecheeboy wrote:
Fact
Justin says she dresses like a crazy person.
Fact
Imo, . . .I do!!
7 —> 8
More listens is definately productive.
More listens is definately productive.
Oddly enough I can picture Beth Orton singing this tune. I like the way it begins but it gets a little trying by the end. I agree with Jdanzi, this will require more listens.
I haven't anticipated an album for a long time like I am Ellipse.
Imogen is great. I am a fan. I can't wait to get her new CD.
Wow - nice to hear new Imogen Heap!! Sounds great - can't wait for the CD release.
New Imogen FTW, sounds quite good, will require more listens, straight in at 7!!!!
Can't wait for the album!
Can't wait for the album!
At last, new Imogen! 
Justin says she dresses like a crazy person.