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Train — Mississippi
Album: Drops Of Jupiter
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7.1

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Total ratings: 2015









Released: 2001
Length: 4:55
Plays (last 30 days): 0
They call her Mississippi
But she don't flow to me
Spends her light on the Bayou
But she don't come to see
She's the one that makes my dreams
They call her Mississippi
But she don't flow to me

The shape of her horizon
Makes the morning sun
When she puts her eyes on
Each and anyone
She's the one that makes me fall
Midnight moon shines through it all

She's the one that makes me fall
Midnight moon shines through it all
She's the one that makes my dreams
They call her Mississippi
But she don't flow to me
They call her Mississippi
But she don't flow to me
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Great Album, this track stands the test of time. Really well produced too. Funny how a tune takes you to a time and a place. I am back on a United Airways, flying JFK to San Francisco in 2002 and this was my sound track. Long time ago, a very long way away from little England.  
RIP Charlie Colin
 csebes wrote:

For a couple of months around 2004/2005, I was working with a buddy in western New York. Each Monday, I would drive from my home in northern New Jersey to his place. I'd head home Friday night. It was about six hours each way.

Before I had an iPhone or MP3 player, I would record Radio Paradise streams to my computer, then burn the captured audio to CD to play in my car during my 6-hour-each-way commutes. This song was one of those songs I'd recorded that instantly takes me back to those times, driving very late at night with few cars on the road.


Love these stories. Thanks. 
such a good song for driving, isn’t it?
The bass adds a lot of interest here -- keeps it from being monotonous.
Very nice. Soothing. Instantly likeable. 
 longliverp wrote:

this is pretty damn smooth



Too smooth
Perfect tempo. A soft, inexorable drive. 

(hey, first comment in 6 years)
Plodding drum beat - c’mon buddy, throw in the occasional fill or roll. Otherwise pretty good, rated a 6.
this is pretty damn smooth
Me likes the Miles Davis horn essence
For a couple of months around 2004/2005, I was working with a buddy in western New York. Each Monday, I would drive from my home in northern New Jersey to his place. I'd head home Friday night. It was about six hours each way.

Before I had an iPhone or MP3 player, I would record Radio Paradise streams to my computer, then burn the captured audio to CD to play in my car during my 6-hour-each-way commutes. This song was one of those songs I'd recorded that instantly takes me back to those times, driving very late at night with few cars on the road.
The guitar reminds me of a Tears for Fears song, the name of which slips my mind at present.  "Woman in Chains" possibly?   Like both songs. Solid 7 to me.

It's the rolling guitar riff.   Quite similar and prominent.  I like both tunes. 
More Glorious Voices !! 20/10 flowing now ☃️
 (anonymous) wrote:
I like this. This CD is on my list (hey, got 2 kids to put thru college; can't be buying CD's all the time! ). I think I will move it to the number 1 spot, so next time I go to get a CD, it will be this one. And just for the record (groan), I like Drops of Jupiter very much...even if it did get "over-played". pbm 8^)
 
I can't remember the last time I saw "CD" in a paragraph three times. Thanks for the flashback! 
How about we all just enjoy the music...
 colt4x5 wrote:

In other words, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
Unless we're you, in which case we can say whatever we want.
But we're not you, so we can't.
So you're giving yourself permission to do what you're telling us not to do.
So ... even though Fred was wrong, he was right.
A bit recursive.

 

 
That's a 4 year olds interpretation of what he said.  What he did say is instead of whining about a song, artist, singer whatever, offer constructive criticism of what it is that doesn't appeal but perhaps some people are just plain incapable of doing that and whining really is the best they can manage.
 SECA_Alan wrote:
There was so much hype around Train when they broke in the UK that I can't shake the feeling of disappointment each time I hear them. Even perfectly decent (if unremarkable) efforts like this one. 

Which is a shame, as I understand they are very fine live.  

 
Saw them live over labor day 2016 weekend.  Very fine and entertaining show.  Go see them if you can.
There was so much hype around Train when they broke in the UK that I can't shake the feeling of disappointment each time I hear them. Even perfectly decent (if unremarkable) efforts like this one. 

Which is a shame, as I understand they are very fine live.  
mmmmmmmmm{#Good-vibes}
Hate.  Hey, it was discussed earlier.

First context.  I learned at an early age to distinguish between "I hate this flavour" and "I hate the Nazi military occupation force".

There are people in the world, you use the word 'hate' in the proper context.  Norwegians who lived through the WW II occupation by Nazi troops.

The English language easily describes those who don't particularly like the song.  A critic maybe?  A fucking retard that does not understand the artist?  Gee, I dunno?  Perhaps....  Not a hater.  Music is simply not worth hating.

That way when the US drone attack civilian casualties blow back in the form of attacks on American civilian targets, then the ordinary Americans can better understand the term 'hate'.
 Sloggydog wrote:
Good song.  The comments aren't massively encouraging for delving further though.  Easy 8 for me.

PS Fred - Are you a programmer?  Having a lovely little geeky snigger at the recursive argument.  Looked pretty loopy to me too.

 
I think I spit on the monitor.....  

Sure hope the British national security folks keep a close watch on this Fred fellow.  :-) 
The best song I know of by them.....not a big Train fan at all but this is a definite thumbs up.
 h8rhater wrote:

Not really, Fred.  Hating on haters makes a lot of sense and it's really more about hating on crybabies and instigators.  Folks who just can't leave it alone and just HAVE to post up some negative commentary about a song that they don't like (or singer whose voice they don't like) just to get under the skin of those that do like it.  As if they are somehow better music lovers or more intelligent about music.   ...or just plain pompous and full of themselves.

Sadly, you are often a prime member of this set of whiners when it comes to your personal dislikes.  On the other hand, you often post GREAT commentary when you are talking about a song and/or band that you like.  Perhaps you can engage in a little introspection and learn to be less negative while accentuating the quality commentary that you often post when you have something positive to say.  Just a thought.

 
In other words, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
Unless we're you, in which case we can say whatever we want.
But we're not you, so we can't.
So you're giving yourself permission to do what you're telling us not to do.
So ... even though Fred was wrong, he was right.
A bit recursive.

 
Good song.  The comments aren't massively encouraging for delving further though.  Easy 8 for me.

PS Fred - Are you a programmer?  Having a lovely little geeky snigger at the recursive argument.  Looked pretty loopy to me too.
 auburntigerrich wrote:

My sentiments exactly... best song on the album.

 
Best song Train has ever made!
 Floyd62 wrote:
Decent song, but the muted trumpet doesn't fit at alll.  

 
Hmm, that's the only thing I liked about it. Otherwise I was being sent to sleep.
suddenly you realize that the tune you're listening to is really pleasant.
then you look at the name and write it down somewhere ...
love this song - and not just because I'm from MS...
I think Train is fantastic on stage.  {#Cheers}
excellent haunting title. Moving my rating from 6 to 7 and it's likely to keep going up ! 
Decent song, but the muted trumpet doesn't fit at alll.  
 Feso wrote:
Great Song - that's all to say {#Wink}

 
My sentiments exactly... best song on the album.
Great Song - that's all to say {#Wink}
I've always loved the early train stuff, simply and honest!
 ick wrote:

This doesn't make sense on a forum that is at least to my limited view, a place for expressing one's opinion about the music being played or making relative comments.  People have a right to dislike something, even if they don't give constructive reasoning.  I wouldn't consider them "whiners, crybabies or instigators" either. (Well, maybe an instigator if their remark instigates further discourse...)  On the other hand, I think hate is a rather strong reaction for someone to have as a result of some music that they don't particularly enjoy.  But, I reckon that most people have a better knowledge of the music that they like or dislike than you or I do.  You always have the option of skipping the comments you don't like to read.

 
Are you capable of making a distinction between an honest criticism and someone with a hateful agenda?
Nope. 
 ick wrote:

This doesn't make sense on a forum that is at least to my limited view, a place for expressing one's opinion about the music being played or making relative comments.  People have a right to dislike something, even if they don't give constructive reasoning.  I wouldn't consider them "whiners, crybabies or instigators" either. (Well, maybe an instigator if their remark instigates further discourse...)  On the other hand, I think hate is a rather strong reaction for someone to have as a result of some music that they don't particularly enjoy.  But, I reckon that most people have a better knowledge of the music that they like or dislike than you or I do.  You always have the option of skipping the comments you don't like to read.

 

Here, here.  {#Cheers}
I'm not a fan of most of Train's stuff either but this is very pretty.
 h8rhater wrote:

Not really, Fred.  Hating on haters makes a lot of sense and it's really more about hating on crybabies and instigators.  Folks who just can't leave it alone and just HAVE to post up some negative commentary about a song that they don't like (or singer whose voice they don't like) just to get under the skin of those that do like it.  As if they are somehow better music lovers or more intelligent about music.   ...or just plain pompous and full of themselves.

Sadly, you are often a prime member of this set of whiners when it comes to your personal dislikes.  On the other hand, you often post GREAT commentary when you are talking about a song and/or band that you like.  Perhaps you can engage in a little introspection and learn to be less negative while accentuating the quality commentary that you often post when you have something positive to say.  Just a thought.

 
This doesn't make sense on a forum that is at least to my limited view, a place for expressing one's opinion about the music being played or making relative comments.  People have a right to dislike something, even if they don't give constructive reasoning.  I wouldn't consider them "whiners, crybabies or instigators" either. (Well, maybe an instigator if their remark instigates further discourse...)  On the other hand, I think hate is a rather strong reaction for someone to have as a result of some music that they don't particularly enjoy.  But, I reckon that most people have a better knowledge of the music that they like or dislike than you or I do.  You always have the option of skipping the comments you don't like to read.
 Webfoot wrote:
 Bill just said of this song, by way of an introduction: "Here's a song from a band that usually sucks, but not on this occasion." Priceless! IMO, it may not suck, but it's still fairly mediocre. 
 

I completely agree with Bill on this one... i really dislike most stuff by train (songs with references to "Soy Lattes" are unacceptable to me). However, this song is really, really nice.
 Bill just said of this song, by way of an introduction: "Here's a song from a band that usually sucks, but not on this occasion." Priceless! IMO, it may not suck, but it's still fairly mediocre. 


vandal wrote:
haters: go fuck yourselves. . . 

 

So, are you including Bill in this statement??
 fredriley wrote:

So you hate haters? A bit recursive. Poster, know thyself.

 
Not really, Fred.  Hating on haters makes a lot of sense and it's really more about hating on crybabies and instigators.  Folks who just can't leave it alone and just HAVE to post up some negative commentary about a song that they don't like (or singer whose voice they don't like) just to get under the skin of those that do like it.  As if they are somehow better music lovers or more intelligent about music.   ...or just plain pompous and full of themselves.

Sadly, you are often a prime member of this set of whiners when it comes to your personal dislikes.  On the other hand, you often post GREAT commentary when you are talking about a song and/or band that you like.  Perhaps you can engage in a little introspection and learn to be less negative while accentuating the quality commentary that you often post when you have something positive to say.  Just a thought.

Sexy song.  R - Rated so Haters B-ware!   -  MISS SPELLED IN CAPITALS!
 vandal wrote:
haters: go fuck yourselves. . . 

 
So you hate haters? A bit recursive. Poster, know thyself.
 baythtayth wrote:
Bill just said of this song, by way of an introduction:
"Here's a song from a band that usually sucks, but not on this occasion."
Priceless!
IMO, it may not suck, but it's still fairly mediocre. 
 
HAHAHAHAHAHA!  I agree with Bill, this song is a departure for a band I usually ignore.

to kcar:  Trumpets and cornets sound very similar (I played a cornet for 7 years in the marching band), so I'll not hazard a guess on that point.  Whichever it is, it's definitely a cup mute -- the classic 'cool  jazz' sound.  Check things out here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mute_(music)#Brass
 vandal wrote:
haters: go fuck yourselves. . . 

 

{#Clap}
I'd take this song over 'Soul Sister' any day. Beautiful.
 vandal wrote:
haters: go fuck yourselves. . . 

 
While I may agree that this is a decent tune, maybe you could find a better way to express yourself on RP.?.  Look, I'm not trying to be a hall monitor here; I can frequently be found swearing like a drunken steamboat captain, but I try to refrain from doing such in a forum such as this one here, where I frequently find myself being educated by the plethora of knowledgable listeners.  I do my best, and not always successfully, to leave the invectives to the artists to introduce in their songs - Just sayin', is all.
One of my favorite Train songs. Dreamy....
Nice!
Bill just said of this song, by way of an introduction:
"Here's a song from a band that usually sucks, but not on this occasion."
Priceless!
IMO, it may not suck, but it's still fairly mediocre. 
nice bill
 
If this is the best they've got I can see why you've never thought much of them.
 h8rhater wrote:

With a handle like neuticle maybe you are the sterile one.

 

Hey, clever personal attack.
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Wow, never heard this before, nice trumpet ...
 
Is that a muted trumpet or cornet, RP musician types? 

Yeah, it adds to the song...which sounds like a slow variation on "Meet Virginia."  

 jberko wrote:
Its kind of moody and cool.  I don't get your objections.  I guess its just personal preference.
 
Everything is. 
 bluecshells wrote:
{#Daisy}
 
{#Yes}
{#Daisy}
Its kind of moody and cool.  I don't get your objections.  I guess its just personal preference.
 neuticle wrote:
Seen these guys twice, don't ask me why..sterile and uninspiring is how I can best describe their live show...can't say much more for their recorded output
 
With a handle like neuticle maybe you are the sterile one.

Seen these guys twice, don't ask me why..sterile and uninspiring is how I can best describe their live show...can't say much more for their recorded output
Slowly Train to nowhere.
I met her... in pascagoula.. she drove at corvette and had a pistol in the glove box!
I never was much for Train, but I always loved this song.


Wow...love it. And that album has to be from like 2000/2001.
Wow. What's She's doing now is just unreal. Thoughts and prayers go out to all those hit by the floods. God Bless you and help you heal.
A great band that's just gotten a little lost of late...but this is beautiful for sure :) 

{#Clap}
I like it!

 themotion wrote:

Agreed ... ADD much?

Minimalism can speak multitudes
 
Yes, simple and very tasteful. I feel sorry for folks that can't get lost in a song.  {#No}
Damn pretty song.
Easily the Best song off of that Cd. I was always surprised it didn't get more attention.
 Huey wrote:

Same here, made me look up from what I was doing. :)
 
Commercials are bad for you!  This song not so much....7


 lysisphere wrote:
Has anyone else heard these guys' song "Hey Soul Sister" about 10 thousand times on commercial?  Srsly, I only need to hear the first three notes and its a contest to see if I can change the station before the "heeeyyeeeh."  If I don't get there in time, sometimes I throw up in my mouth just a little bit.

This song, however, sounds nothing like that song.  Thank the lord.
 
If I hear/read "throw up in my mouth" just one more time I'm going get sick; it's nauseating.
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Wow, never heard this before, nice trumpet ...
 
Same here, made me look up from what I was doing. :)

Wow, never heard this before, nice trumpet ...
 sirdroseph wrote:
This song is pretty cool for such a namby pamby singer!{#Daisy}
 
agreed. most Train is vain. this is decent

Though this bridge does not span Mississippi
sf
TRAIN is from San Francisco
Segue from REM to this was so smooth, smart and beautiful, it made me break out in the dry grins. 
Has anyone else heard these guys' song "Hey Soul Sister" about 10 thousand times on commercial?  Srsly, I only need to hear the first three notes and its a contest to see if I can change the station before the "heeeyyeeeh."  If I don't get there in time, sometimes I throw up in my mouth just a little bit.

This song, however, sounds nothing like that song.  Thank the lord.
 k_trout wrote:
dctrpunda wrote:
I feel sorry for the guitarist, doing nothing but repeating that stupid chord over and over and over and over. I'd hate to be on tour and be this guy..

Excelsior wrote:
I feel sorry for the trumpeter, I think he plays a total of two different notes the whole time.

I feel sorry for sorry comments like these
rock on
{#Cowboy}
 
Agreed ... ADD much?

Minimalism can speak multitudes
This song is pretty cool for such a namby pamby singer!{#Daisy}

The shape of her horizon
Makes the morning sun
When she puts her eyes on
Each and anyone

All Aboard!! {#Hand} No, don't thank me.

Nice!
Outstanding segue from Find The River!
channeling Corgan?
Lost this album in the big D (and I don't mean Dallas)

This album is another Brendan O'Brien and Nick DiDia production/engineering tag-team effort. Must have something to do with it!

("It" being how fine an album it is...) (IMO, of course.)

 annersjen wrote:
that repetitive 2 note guitar line wears after a bit
 
+1

Love it. Although this band misses often, this tune shows how good they can be.
I like this song but that repetitive 2 note guitar line wears after a bit
was surprised this was train...well done. {#Clap}
 
Wittgenstein wrote:
Perfect Sunday night song. Glass of whisky. Nice.

kellis wrote:

Or perfect Sunday morning over a cup of tea ;)

 
or perfect Sunday morning over a glass of whisky!
{#Cowboy}

this is definitely a good song......but i saw these guys playing a set on tv the other night, and man - has there ever been a more douchey lead singer?  yeeeuck
dctrpunda wrote:
I feel sorry for the guitarist, doing nothing but repeating that stupid chord over and over and over and over. I'd hate to be on tour and be this guy..

Excelsior wrote:
I feel sorry for the trumpeter, I think he plays a total of two different notes the whole time.

I feel sorry for sorry comments like these
rock on
{#Cowboy}
Wittgenstein wrote:
Perfect Sunday night song. Glass of whisky. Nice.

Or perfect Sunday morning over a cup of tea ;)

Perfect Sunday night song. Glass of whisky. Nice.
Sensual sound.... uuummmm
 Welly wrote:
I thought it was Calexico and Iron & Wine

 

Wow!  Really??  Have you ever heard either of those bands?  {#Stupid}
What a lovely mellow Friday morning song. :)
dctrpunda wrote:
I feel sorry for the guitarist, doing nothing but repeating that stupid chord over and over and over and over. I'd hate to be on tour and be this guy..
I feel sorry for the trumpeter, I think he plays a total of two different notes the whole time.
rtrudeau wrote:
I, too, am a closet Train junkie. Probably not something to proclaim here, but O well.
Let your freak flag fly, R. The haters can go pound sand. I really dig this tune. Especially the trumpet. Reminds me of sitting in a porch swing. But not in a happy way, more like sitting in a porch swing, but not having the energy to swing it: feeling, well, beaten. c.
"They call her Mississippi...she don't float away..."
Man is that smooth...............
Marr wrote:
I love the mellow trumpet part in the middle.
Me too. More muted trumpet!
I love the mellow trumpet part in the middle.
gandalfbmg wrote:
Train is a guilty pleasure of mine. I LOVE Drops of Jupiter Blame K-JO 105 in St. Joseph, MO.
I, too, am a closet Train junkie. Probably not something to proclaim here, but O well.
Nice transition from REM - Find the River
Digging it.
I thought it was Calexico and Iron & Wine
Train is a guilty pleasure of mine. I LOVE Drops of Jupiter Blame K-JO 105 in St. Joseph, MO.
reminds me of the slow easy pace of the South, like watching the MS river roll by on a summer day....
takes me back to a place... we were together driving in the snow. Me knowing that I shouldn't be there. Me knowing he was not the man, me knowing that I felt way too much...
punkbot wrote:
THis band epitomizes everything that's wrong with music today.
I don't hear any samples from 80's hits, bland drum machine beats and over-processed vocals talking about hos and pimps?
punkbot wrote:
THis band epitomizes everything that's wrong with music today. WEAK.
that's giving them far too much credit
punkbot wrote:
THis band epitomizes everything that's wrong with music today. WEAK.
Ok "Punkbot", and what music might you write? This is a great song by a band that can miss the mark pretty badly at times, but they have some "epic" moments for a pop band.
OMG...I haven't heard this song in years!! I had the pleasure of seeing train perform in an extremely small setting in El Cerrito, California about 7 years ago. There were only about 150 people there and they were absolutely amazing. I love this song and I love Train!!!
dctrpunda wrote:
I feel sorry for the guitarist, doing nothing but repeating that stupid chord over and over and over and over. I'd hate to be on tour and be this guy..
I've heard this criticism before and while I partly agree, I still like this song. There is more to music than technical ability and complexity. That said, I didn't like any other song on this album. Thank god for iTunes. 7
I feel sorry for the guitarist, doing nothing but repeating that stupid chord over and over and over and over. I'd hate to be on tour and be this guy..
punkbot wrote:
THis band epitomizes everything that's wrong with music today. WEAK.
Nothing wrong with the music, just the culture that accepts it.
I'm in Mississippi.