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Ima Robot — Let's Talk Turkey
Album: Ima Robot
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:03
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life? a reaction to emptiness.
time? continues for the boogey man.
just give me one chance to feature you in sunshine
and we could both dance the offence wall away

hello, hello
losing concentration
losing motivation
losing ground
so low, so low
don't like moderation
stop the conversation
are you down?

love? a reaction to some soft skin
what about trust? i've seen it here and there
just give me some girls
be careful what you wish for
now take me out
ooh honey, let's go dancing

hello, hello
losing concentration
losing motivation
losing ground
so low, so low
don't like moderation
stop the conversation
are you down?

hello, hello
losing concentration
losing motivation
losing ground
so low, so low
don't like moderation
stop the conversation
are you down?

hello, hello
losing concentration
losing motivation
losing ground
so low, so low
don't like moderation
stop the conversation
are you down?

are you down?

don't stop wasting people's time.
Comments (78)add comment
Could we get past the "sounds like" game. Let's play "this I like" game.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 felam wrote:
How could you not like this little catchy tune?
 
Agreed. 
Thanks Bill.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Sounds like a Missing Persons tune with a male vocalist.
 
I knew I couldn't be the only one although I thought it actually was MPs at first. 
Posted 4 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:
Isn't the lead singer of the band the same guy that fronts Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's now?
 
Yes - Alex Ebert aka Edward Sharpe.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Don't like the song but you got to love the title. :-)
Posted 10 years ago by oneyet    [ Reply ]
 amyjpr wrote:
it's like it's 1982 all over again...
 
What I was thinking.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before.  I like it - it makes me want to dance on a tabletop... {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
it's like it's 1982 all over again...
Posted 14 years ago by amyjpr    [ Reply ]
 felam wrote:
How could you not like this little catchy tune?
 
Easily.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Isn't the lead singer of the band the same guy that fronts Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's now?
Posted 14 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Been too long since I've heard this one... thanks!
Posted 14 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, my friend is the bass player for this band. What a pleasant surprise. For their heavier side, check out "Here Come the Bombs" to experience a nuclear powered freight train with no brakes.
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Bill, thanks for dusting this one off. Nice to hear again. 
Posted 14 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:


When Geddy Lee first read your comment, he thought you were Steve Perry
 

ha ha ha ha yeah i thought geddy lee first - for bout one sec cause I am a rush freak so i knew it was NOT possible - ha ha ha ha on the comments!
Posted 14 years ago by hdaisy    [ Reply ]
Ima Robot, Phil McCrackin!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
This guy sound like that guy that sings for Ima Robot
Good call.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
Reminds me of less manic Devo.
.. which is not a good thing
Posted 16 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Up next, on our "top ten bands that are worse than 80's pop" list...
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I hear a bit of Gary Numan/Tubeway Army influence here. Shame it slides into pop oblivion though...
Posted 16 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of less manic Devo.
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a Missing Persons tune with a male vocalist.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
How could you not like this little catchy tune?
Posted 16 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
Me like the bassline.
Posted 16 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
"Love - A reaction to some soft skin " caught my attention for sure...
Posted 16 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Yes! I love this album. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
crushedvelvet wrote:
Muted. Good band name & lyrics, 'tho. Just a pity about the sound. Rating: 1. Let's blow it off the playlist, fellow raters!
I gave it a 10, just for this comment.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
This guy sound like that guy that sings for Ima Robot
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Wow. Been a long time since I heard this one here!
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Muted. Good band name & lyrics, 'tho. Just a pity about the sound. Rating: 1. Let's blow it off the playlist, fellow raters!
Posted 16 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
Odd...
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Turkey Turkey Turkey.....Talk It......I Simply love that song title.....the song itself is alright...
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
bleck
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Just gimme some girls, be careful what you ask for Ima Let's talk Turkey!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite song -- or band -- but it does -- and they do -- always catch my attention when played. And not in a bad way, either. That's got to count for something.
Posted 17 years ago by number6    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Hafta "Mmmmmmm....turkey!........Aurghhhhhhhh!!!"
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
digger wrote:
When I first heard this song, I thought it was Geddy Lee.
When Geddy Lee first read your comment, he thought you were Steve Perry
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this song, I thought it was Geddy Lee.
Posted 20 years ago by digger    [ Reply ]
some of this sounds like Brian Ferry
Posted 20 years ago by Geckex    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Same here. There seems to be some metal/hiphop shit at the start that is kind of offputting. I'll give it a few more spins. Maybe it's just too hip for a Boomer like me...
Hahaha, you're serious? "metal/hiphop"? If you mean, they rhyme, then yeah they sure do, but I could point out a million artists who rhyme. I bet Bob Dylan's under Hip Hop too. All sarcasm aside though, I can see how it's either a love it/hate it album, because the lead singer does have that voice that can come off as annoying. So does anybody sample cd's anymore before buying? Or do they shell out 12-16 dollars because 1 song was good? Incase you all weren't aware, www.bn.com (barnes and noble) has 30 second clips for every song on a giant selection of cd's.
Posted 20 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
ninja_band wrote:
Picked up this CD and while I love this song I can't seem to get into the rest of the disc - maybe a few more listens.
Same here. There seems to be some metal/hiphop shit at the start that is kind of offputting. I'll give it a few more spins. Maybe it's just too hip for a Boomer like me...
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Great band! I love their album, it all works very well together. I found them somewhat annoying at first when I heard Dynomite way back, but it grows on you, and then you're hooked.
Posted 20 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
I'm SOOO mad... one of my TOP 40 listening friends got last minute tickets to the MTV Campus Invasion Tour last week. They came to the little town I went to school in, but not here, though I would've driven the hour because IMA ROBOT was the opening act (I really could've cared less about Hoobastank and whoever else was there). Anyway, my friend told me about it and said he didn't really like them... too 80's for his taste... I guess there's no accounting for taste any more, huh...
Posted 20 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
I agree--very catchy tune!
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
I've had this darn song stuck in my head since RP played it 2 days ago. Just couldn't shake it. I'll agree with the other comments that it does remind me of early eighties new wave, a la Gary Numan, The Cars, Missing Persons et al., which is a good thing. RP, Thanks for turning me on to yet another interesting new artist. -randomprime I'm Rick James, bitch.
Excellent band. As good in concert. I am seeingthem in LA MARch 15th again, they play often. If you can dig it up try and find the single to Song # 1, with the extra tracks STD Dance and Ages of Ruin, fan f'n tastic songs.
Posted 20 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
Picked up this CD and while I love this song I can't seem to get into the rest of the disc - maybe a few more listens.
Posted 20 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
jopiquant wrote:
Since you're posting here, I can only assume you enjoy RP. If that's the case, maybe the negs among you could consider posting when you enjoy a song or have a legitimate beef, rather than using the open forum to slam one another. Just a thought. That said, this is a great freshman album by a band I hope to hear more of in the future. "Scream" also played here, is really terrific.
I agree. Music should be enjoyed. Sometimes comparing a tune to others is fun and sometimes it is destructive. The artist(s) puts out a great amount of energy to bring us their art. I would like to think that the majority of music is produced for the enjoyment of others. I for one would give a body part to have the talent to create music.
Posted 20 years ago by billyboy0205    [ Reply ]
Since you're posting here, I can only assume you enjoy RP. If that's the case, maybe the negs among you could consider posting when you enjoy a song or have a legitimate beef, rather than using the open forum to slam one another. Just a thought. That said, this is a great freshman album by a band I hope to hear more of in the future. "Scream" also played here, is really terrific.
Posted 20 years ago by jopiquant    [ Reply ]
Their cover art reminds me of boston 8O
Posted 20 years ago by Eul0gy    [ Reply ]
snarf wrote:
Definitely Missing Persons-ish. I like it. Seems they remind everyone of someone but can't agree on who.
I'll go with the Missing Persons, changing the gender of the singer. About the only real similarity to Rush is the occasional jump to the stratosphere in the vocals, but even then, that's really a Missing Persons affectation or maybe Gary Numan up an octave, but not the way Geddy would do it. Raven
Posted 20 years ago by ChiRaven    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing the comment on RP and from other people, that this band is great, but nothing new. I agree, but as I recall, right before Nirvana "broke" all these retro-1960's bands were getting hot reviews and attention.
Posted 20 years ago by stickytylertoo    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
Geddy Lee and Rush? Oh please... This one song shows more song writing talent than Rush ever had.
Time to stop smoking the "medicinal marijuana"! ;) Cool tune, especially since it's relatively new. Nice 20-year throwback. (but still not as good as Rush)
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
Geddy Lee and Rush? Oh please... This one song shows more song writing talent than Rush ever had.
Obviously spotting talent is not one of your strong suits, though this song is quite good.
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
hideglue wrote:
kinda Missing Persons like
Definitely Missing Persons-ish. I like it. Seems they remind everyone of someone but can't agree on who.
Posted 20 years ago by snarf    [ Reply ]
Geddy Lee and Rush? Oh please... This one song shows more song writing talent than Rush ever had.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
I'll have to agree that this song (maybe all of the band's output, I don't know) is somewhat derivative of a bunch of different influences. On the first shot, I heard Devo without the synthesizers, but I agree with the Cars, Missing Persons, and David Bowie. I'll pass on the Rush, though - just because the backing vocals go into the stratosphere doesn't automatically imply Geddy's influence. there are a lot of other singers that do that gig... (I'm a bit of a Rush snob ) Raven
Posted 20 years ago by ChiRaven    [ Reply ]
This is the second Ima Robot song I've heard, and I really think this a lot like 1979 Gary Numan. Not "Cars" but earlier than that. "Praying to the Aliens" or "Machman." Derivative, but in a good way.
Posted 20 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Um... something about this song reminded me of Missing Persons. Maybe it's just that 80s thing with me...
They must have a little Duran Duran influence - did anyone catch the line at end of first verse: "...and the aphids swarm away" Recalling The Chauffeur from Rio: Way down the lane away living for another day The aphids swarm up in the drifting haze Swim seagull in the sky towards that hollow western isle My envied lady holds you fast in her gaze
Posted 20 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
kinda Missing Persons like
Posted 20 years ago by hideglue    [ Reply ]
Pretty cool stuff. I think this review sums it up nicely: https://independentmind.com/music/reviews/imarobot.shtml
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Um... something about this song reminded me of Missing Persons. Maybe it's just that 80s thing with me...
Good call -- that's one of the reasons I like it.
Posted 20 years ago by DaWiz    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
As Getty Lee gets older, he can't hit the high notes any more. Now I can finally understand just what the hell he's been singing all these years. Aging has its upside.
Posted 20 years ago by rockasaurus    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Yeah, I totally hear that. Except in this case, the singer's voice doesn't make me want to STUFF MY EARS WITH VERY, VERY SHARP POINTY OBJECTS, which is a good thing. :D I often wish someone sold a "De-Rushifier" so that I could listen to Rush's music and turn off the singer.
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
tracenik wrote:
Speaking of influences, Rush perhaps?
I hear Geddy Lee in the voice, but the song is far to simple to have been influenced by Rush.
Posted 21 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
Um... something about this song reminded me of Missing Persons. Maybe it's just that 80s thing with me...
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
tracenik wrote:
Speaking of influences, Rush perhaps?
Yeah, I totally hear that. Except in this case, the singer's voice doesn't make me want to STUFF MY EARS WITH VERY, VERY SHARP POINTY OBJECTS, which is a good thing. :D I often wish someone sold a "De-Rushifier" so that I could listen to Rush's music and turn off the singer.
Posted 21 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
serene23 wrote:
Boo to the naysayers. This album is amazing. Many influences but still there own. One of the best albums yet this year. Buy it, every song is great. How could you not love this song.
I don't know, I heard this song once and ordered the album, its a great purchase.
Posted 21 years ago by stickytylertoo    [ Reply ]
Sounds like something outta the '80s... will want to hear other songs before making a value judgement, though.
Posted 21 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Speaking of influences, Rush perhaps?
Posted 21 years ago by tracenik    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Suede and other glitter/glamour-influenced stuff... Catchy chorus...
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Boo to the naysayers. This album is amazing. Many influences but still there own. One of the best albums yet this year. Buy it, every song is great. How could you not love this song.
Posted 21 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
I don't chime in here in the song comments very often - but I'd like to encourage everyone to give this one a chance. Yes, there's a definite 80s vibe going on here. But it's hardly a rip-off of anyone's style - just a natural reprocessing of formative influences. That's how all music works, imho - & certainly no reason to write these guys off.
Posted 21 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
um, yuk
Posted 21 years ago by gbuka    [ Reply ]
I like it. I think saying something sounds like David Bowie isn't a bad thing... At least it's not very common to hear a band that sounds like David Bowie.
Posted 21 years ago by MannyMan    [ Reply ]
Someone wrote something like, "It's great to find a band that has their own sound." Unfortunately, this band ain't one of them. Sounds like the love-child of (early) David Bowie and Ric Ocasek.
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
Nope.....not even close. Sometimes we go back and reassess, I've upped the mark from 3 to 6.
Posted 21 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
:verymad:
Posted 21 years ago by pezz    [ Reply ]
This song has me wondering about my lack of tolerance.
Posted 21 years ago by funkaholic    [ Reply ]