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Puscifer — Tiny Monsters
Album: Conditions Of My Parole
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Released: 2011
Length: 4:40
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Day gives way to night on the storefront mannequins
The audience with Mona Lisa grins

Moonlight builds emotion as the players scuttle in
Pull the curtain back and let the show begin

Lunar mischief under low light discipline
Here the tiny monsters hunt the harlequins

Silent patrons view the drama under low light discipline
Here the tiny monsters hunt the harlequins

Lunar mischief
We kill, be killed, or run
To be or not, to be beyond the dawn
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 pinto wrote:

The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.



Adding 3 points for the band name.   You do know where the term "Rock'n'Roll" comes from.... right?  And yes -- having fun.
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.



I was only going to subtract 1 point for the band name.
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
I'll take Lunar Mischief for $800, Alex.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Album cover looks like Bill and Rebecka's Christmas card. I mean that in a good way.
Posted 1 year ago by skiboy53    [ Reply ]
 Krispian wrote:

I want a washing machine that sounds like this!


Interesting but effective segue: Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Relax" --> this.
Posted 2 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I've heard this numerous times and I've caught myself nodding and liking it...  I never realized it was MJK.  I like Tool(not a huge fan - but I enjoy hearing them when they are played).  I am putting it in for a 7 for now. 

I think the mix is not great because the bass seems overly muddy(not enough seperation - and it evolved to being clear as a bell from that at the end of the tune) and the "snare" is a tad too thin for my tastes.  And still good.  :-)
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
that 80s back beat machine needs to go
Posted 2 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:

The doubters will one day wake up and appreciate ALL the work of Maynard James Keenan. Many will not be able to comprehend. How many here really dont understand Mozart's music? (Asks the guy who has no interest in the Beatles.....)




This is why Mr. Keenan has a stalker problem.

Also, rarely can I say this for his work, but I enjoy this piece.
Posted 2 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
I am too old to like these teenage lyrics
Posted 2 years ago by milleymeister    [ Reply ]
Hey I didn’t think I’d like this at first, buy
Posted 2 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
The doubters will one day wake up and appreciate ALL the work of Maynard James Keenan. Many will not be able to comprehend. How many here really dont understand Mozart's music? (Asks the guy who has no interest in the Beatles.....)
Posted 2 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
That is one of the scariest album covers I have ever seen. 
Posted 2 years ago by andy.ormsby955    [ Reply ]
My vote for one of the worst album covers ever. The music's just as awful.
Posted 3 years ago by 3Chords    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:
 
 Let me think...
If "Lucifer" means "Bringer of Light," does that mean "Pusifier" means, "Bringer of Pussy?"

How could you object to that?!? Everybody likes cats.


Actually not everyone likes cats.  Moreover, I took it to mean Bringer of Pus.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.
 There's really nothing wrong with pussy fur...unless it has tiny monsters in it!

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.
 What's wrong with Pussy Fur?  are you a "hairist" ?

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.
 Let me think...
If "Lucifer" means "Bringer of Light," does that mean "Pusifier" means, "Bringer of Pussy?"

How could you object to that?!? Everybody likes cats.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.
 
You upset that it's one letter from Luscifer?
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Yet another superb segue from FGTH.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
The name "Puscifer" is definitely a turn-off, bordering on disgusting.  That right there is an automatic three points off.  Yeah, I know, rock supergroup, viable message, they own their own clothing line, yadda yadda.  Have fun.
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
When the still sea conspires an armor
And her sullen and aborted currents
Breed tiny monsters
True sailing is dead!
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:

Ditto. 

Does this have a drum machine beat only?
 
Sure sounds that way...
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Sometimes the truth is hard to take.
Puscifer and A Perect Circle are so much better then Tool.
 

You're right about the truth being hard to take, but you about them being better than Tool. The calibre of musicians is what makes the difference IMHO.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I forgot to mention "and crank it".  This is fucking incredible..........
 
INCREDIBLE? That's a stretch.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me of when my gramma used to check under my bed for monsters.she always said,"the only monster here is you"and we would laugh and have a wonderful time,thank you gramma and mjk too i guess.
Posted 5 years ago by ChuckDaring    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Sometimes the truth is hard to take.
Puscifer and A Perect Circle are so much better then Tool.
 
and by " better " you mean ?
In this case "it's ALL GOOd Brah!
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
This is ku ,Ku, gah, ga Great !
Best album tile ever .Right  after "Weasels ate my flesh"

Maynard and his 3rd eye : >
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Sometimes the truth is hard to take.
Puscifer and A Perect Circle are so much better then Tool.
 
I don't think you can compare Tool with the other two just because Maynard.  Tool is it's own animal and takes some work, but when you get there, it's goooood.
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 jmsmy wrote:
Sometimes the truth is hard to take.
Puscifer and A Perect Circle are so much better then Tool.
 
I've struggled with this too, but no longer think one is better than the other. Certainly more accessible to a larger audience.
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Loved the hints of Porcupine Tree in there on this listen...
 
Ditto. 

Does this have a drum machine beat only?
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Question for those with better ears than mine:

Is that a bass guitar or the low notes on a piano  I hear at the beginning of the song?

Please note, I can distinctly the bass guitar later in the song.
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Sometimes the truth is hard to take.
Puscifer and A Perect Circle are so much better then Tool.
Posted 6 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Will that be a side loading or a top loading washing machine?  
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 BobLoblaw wrote:
Huge fan of Maynard but this album is the worst thing he's ever done, by far.

 

I feel quite the opposite.  I had yet to find anything of MJK's of worth to me until I heard this, which I begrudgingly found that I liked.
Posted 7 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
 BobLoblaw wrote:
Huge fan of Maynard but this album is the worst thing he's ever done, by far.

 
OK.  Me I love this washing machine song but I will bite.

What are Maynard's best albums?  Descending order would be nice; any order would be acceptable. 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Image result for washing machine repairman
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
MJK is an amazing talent - just, amazing.
Posted 7 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
I hear a lot of the Alan Parsons Project in this.
Posted 8 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:

Yeah, I was on the other side of the room, volume not too loud, and I thought "Holy Crap, a P-Tree song I've not heard before."

 
Maynard Keenan and Steven Wilson have been around the music business about the same amount of time; it's likely they are familiar with each other's work.  They also seem to have similar influences.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Great song, and mostly a fine album. Love MJK.
Posted 9 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Great track and even better thread...
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Amazing song. 

 
Amazing thread. You guys crack me up. I haven't laughed this hard in a while. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
When ever I see the album cover in the small size on the site I think of Monty Pythons Lumber Jack song.    Yes I know it has nothing to do with it and the guy is wearing an orange jump suit and a bad wig.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Never heard this! It's great! 
Posted 10 years ago by Ledsteplin    [ Reply ]
Acceptable but uninspiring. 
Posted 10 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
I'm minorily confused over the major tonalities in this song.
Posted 10 years ago by pkimbrel    [ Reply ]
Amazing song. 
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

Washing machine song? Please inform us. I thought Kate Bush did that one.

 
Just look down to August comments and older...they'll put a smile on your face and forever change the way you hear
the thumping in this song. :)
Posted 10 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Horrible album cover. 
Posted 10 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
 DD rabbi_phil wrote:


keenan has a wicked and somewhat distorted sense of humour(and thats putting it mildly). puscifer is his play on words for Pussy Fur. kinda coincides with his "V is fo Vagina" and "C is for Cunt' discs and songs like 'country boner'

 

Since this explanation comes from a Rabbi (!), I guess I have to believe you! Wicked...!


Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


Yes... smells good, too...

 

Haaa...!

Everybody loves Pusci, LA Tsar!


Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Highspirits wrote:

yes, i agree. .. but it will forever be known as the 'washing machine' song to many of us.....:)

 
Washing machine song? Please inform us. I thought Kate Bush did that one.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 moodfood wrote:

Daaang that's good!  Glad to hear modern bands creating wonderful music...  {#Music}



 
yes, i agree. .. but it will forever be known as the 'washing machine' song to many of us.....:)
Posted 10 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]

Daaang that's good!  Glad to hear modern bands creating wonderful music...  {#Music}


Posted 11 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

I forgot to mention "and crank it".  This is fucking incredible..........

 

I love you.
Posted 11 years ago by EarthMama    [ Reply ]
like the bottom end, the vocals ?.{#Dancingbanana}..good music
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 

 
I want a washing machine that sounds like this!
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
agreed

 rdo wrote:

I forgot to mention "and crank it".  This is fucking incredible..........

 


Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
it's time to stop what you are doing 
                              
shut the fuck up

and listen

 
I forgot to mention "and crank it".  This is fucking incredible..........
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

Clean laundry is nice, though, innit?
 

Yes... smells good, too...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 

 
Clean laundry is nice, though, innit?
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Great album - though I like some of the other songs better: Monsoons, Green Valley, Toma. Nice to hear some Maynard on RP! {#Heartkiss}
Posted 11 years ago by lil_pixie    [ Reply ]
 maxmox wrote:

What brand? I'll get one.

 
what a hilarious thread.   and the song is not half bad either
Posted 11 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Huge fan of Maynard but this album is the worst thing he's ever done, by far.
Posted 11 years ago by BobLoblaw    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 

 
What brand? I'll get one.
Posted 11 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Different.  Like it.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:


I am very concerned about your ears now, Laz...

 
And your laundry.............
Posted 11 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 

 

I am very concerned about your ears now, Laz...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 

 
 OK, first of all, LOL on the huge deviation from your norm, which definitely speaks loudly about your opinion of this song...

And, second, the washing machine is starting to grate on my nerves...for me, it overwhelms the musicality of the rest of the piece. 
Posted 11 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Sounds like a washing machine...
 
 
It washes my clothes...
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]

Sounds like a washing machine...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
The whole album is good in my view.  The imagery used on the outside of the disc is really rather dissonant to the music that is contained on the disc itself.  I wouldn't doubt that if that was Maynard's intent.   
 
It's a pretty creepy and slimy image, reminiscent of dodgy 70s porn flicks. Which would fit in with yer man's SOH going by posts below. I do like the music, though.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
it's time to stop what you are doing 
                              
shut the fuck up

and listen
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
And here I thought it was Porcupine Tree in the very beginning.  How wrong!  
Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Title song (parole) is one of my all-time favorites.  Would be tough to air on RP?  The associated video is humorous / entertaining (ref. youtube).  More Puscifer, please!
Posted 11 years ago by soloport    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Yeah.   10.   Yep.   It's time.  Mmm mmm.  Good stuff Maynard.

 
Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead.
Posted 11 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]

Yeah.   10.   Yep.   It's time.  Mmm mmm.  Good stuff Maynard.


Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
My first listen...thought it was a lost XTC track
  That would be New Order...


Posted 11 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
The whole album is good in my view.  The imagery used on the outside of the disc is really rather dissonant to the music that is contained on the disc itself.  I wouldn't doubt that if that was Maynard's intent.   
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Cool—please play more Puscifer!
Posted 12 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
My first listen...thought it was a lost XTC track
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
this is amazing.
 
Yep...it's on my pod.
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
this is amazing.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Very nice segue from Unkle - The Answer!
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Loved the hints of Porcupine Tree in there on this listen...
 
Yeah, I was on the other side of the room, volume not too loud, and I thought "Holy Crap, a P-Tree song I've not heard before."
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
jeez - a lot of New Order in this one
Posted 12 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
Overall, this is a pretty solid disk.  I'm liking it.  As usual, RP snagged the best tracks off the album, so there were no huge hidden gems, but I still enjoy the whole thing. 

This just begs for a great sound system and some time to really absorb it. 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Loved the hints of Porcupine Tree in there on this listen...
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This sounds so insanely like the Secret Machines that I thought they had gotten a new vocalist.
Posted 12 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]

Ah.....prog is not dead........a sound 8
Posted 12 years ago by prophetzarquon    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:
Will be seeing them this Saturday @ the Taft Theatre in Cincy. :)
 
The show was OUTSTANDING! 
Posted 12 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
This may be a repeat listener.  I'm a fan of Tool, APC and Maynard's other collaborations, but Puscifer is very much hit or miss with me. 
Posted 12 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
 rabbi_phil wrote:


keenan has a wicked and somewhat distorted sense of humour(and thats putting it mildly). puscifer is his play on words for Pussy Fur. kinda coincides with his "V is fo Vagina" and "C is for Cunt' discs and songs like 'country boner'
 
I would think the word Lucifer comes into play as well.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


CERTAINLY NOT - that much I can insure you!
 

How much coverage will a dollar buy?
{#Beat}
Posted 12 years ago by jmassoglia    [ Reply ]
 rabbi_phil wrote:


keenan has a wicked and somewhat distorted sense of humour(and thats putting it mildly). puscifer is his play on words for Pussy Fur. kinda coincides with his "V is fo Vagina" and "C is for Cunt' discs and songs like 'country boner'
 
And dunno if the German boy realizes it's also a play on the Biblical name "Lucifer".
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Bill just played this cause of the great pictures on HD
Posted 12 years ago by blackdogsailing    [ Reply ]
Will be seeing them this Saturday @ the Taft Theatre in Cincy. :)
Posted 12 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 rabbi_phil wrote:


keenan has a wicked and somewhat distorted sense of humour(and thats putting it mildly). puscifer is his play on words for Pussy Fur. kinda coincides with his "V is fo Vagina" and "C is for Cunt' discs and songs like 'country boner'
 
And there I was thinking it's pronounced 'pusk-if-er'...
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Explain a g ood German boy what a PUSCIFER is, please!
 

keenan has a wicked and somewhat distorted sense of humour(and thats putting it mildly). puscifer is his play on words for Pussy Fur. kinda coincides with his "V is fo Vagina" and "C is for Cunt' discs and songs like 'country boner'
Posted 12 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
I Love this... especially the electronic bass at the end ...
Posted 12 years ago by bartverheijen    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Quite a likable tune - cool cover art as well.
 

CERTAINLY NOT - that much I can insure you!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Explain a good German boy what a PUSCIFER is, please!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
worth a 6 at least
Posted 12 years ago by terryp17    [ Reply ]
Nice song.......... and the nice sounding bass kills.

Posted 12 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a side project. 3
Posted 12 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
a Tangerine Dream scent
Posted 12 years ago by pfemar    [ Reply ]
Quite a likable tune - cool cover art as well.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I find the album cover far more interesting than the song.
Posted 12 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
I really love the ending of this song - it'd make a great OTHER song...
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Can someone PLEASE stop that spinning plate in the synth?

Posted 12 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
 Beez wrote:
Maynard it the sh*t!
 

Yep
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Maynard it the sh*t!
Posted 12 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
Everything Maynard touches is solid, very talented fellow!
Posted 12 years ago by kayumann    [ Reply ]
Wow, thought this was maybe something new and long overdue from The Republic Tigers —and surprised to find just who it was!  Saw these guys on Letterman recently; way better than expected!  Keep the new good stuff coming, RP!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Awesome. . . 
Posted 12 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I may have to bump up my "6" on the strength of the group name/album title/album photo. Very strong.
Posted 12 years ago by cementfloor    [ Reply ]
Not bad!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Creepy album cover...
Posted 12 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]