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Cold War Kids — Hang Me Up To Dry
Album: Up In Rags
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:36
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Careless in our summer clothes, splashing around in the muck and the mire
Careless in our summer clothes, splashing around in the muck and the mire

Fell asleep with stains, caked deep in the knees (what a pain)

Now hang me up to dry
You wrung me out too, too, too many times
Now hang me up to dry
I'm pearly like the whites wh-whites of your eyes

All mixed up in the wash
Hot water bleeding our colors
All mixed up in the wash
Hot water bleeding our colors

Now hang me up to dry
You wrung me out too, too, too many times
Now hang me up to dry
I'm pearly like the whites wh-whites of your eyes

Now hang me up to dry
You wrung me out too, too, too many times
Now hang me up to dry
I'm pearly like the whites wh-whites of your eyes
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 kingart wrote:

A lot of caterwauling and other off-keyness.  I could listen to this often, until I didn't want to. 



I'm going to respectfully disagree with myself.  I like this more now.  It's got a good hook and a melody that just became more pleasing to me. 
Posted 4 days ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
more by these guys would be nice. been a while.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

A lot of caterwauling and other off-keyness.  I could listen to this often, until I didn't want to. 




i thought it was jack white.
Posted 1 year ago by awamutu    [ Reply ]
A lot of caterwauling and other off-keyness.  I could listen to this often, until I didn't want to. 
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 dianed wrote:

This song is good for driving around, but not for background music at work.  It's hard to talk with someone, when his high stressed singing is vaping through the room.  Appreciate it, but have to skip it.



maybe the rock mix isn't always the best choice for the workday.
Posted 3 years ago by gpgiff    [ Reply ]
Bought this album--gulp! 15 years ago--and instantly dug this song.  Great odd rock song and what pipes!
Posted 3 years ago by gpgiff    [ Reply ]
Utter shite😡
Posted 4 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Lots of yelling, not much music. PSD.
Posted 4 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
 primm wrote:
{#Devil_pimp}zesty! reminds me a bit of Alabama shakes
 

I must say I thought similar of the Shakes, but I forgot who it was they reminded me of.
Posted 4 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
This song is good for driving around, but not for background music at work.  It's hard to talk with someone, when his high stressed singing is vaping through the room.  Appreciate it, but have to skip it.
Posted 4 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 5 years ago by Internazionale    [ Reply ]
Wow, I guess the cool kids have spoken.  Back to your Radiohead records, I'll go listen to this album again.  It's good.

Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty! reminds me a bit of Alabama shakes
Posted 5 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:
Horrible. I can sing better than that and I cant carry a note in a bucket! 
 
Patiently waiting on your debut album.

Find somebody to pound the piano, off-key and out of rhythm, during the chorus break; alternate that with a derailleur clicking ... and you might get a record deal.

I like this a lot.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure why anyone would choose to listen to this voluntarily :^ /
Posted 7 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
No wonder why I haven't heard of this band.
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
On my top ten list of most annoying voices ever.
Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 wade44 wrote:
Tune isn't bad, but the lyrics are repetitious.
 
Generally, musical choruses tend to repeat certain phrases.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Stinky and lovely.  Time to investigate ....
Posted 7 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
They sound like a more serious version of one of my local favorites, Rural Swine. Love it, Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by ashmj000    [ Reply ]
Horrible. I can sing better than that and I cant carry a note in a bucket! 
Posted 9 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
I bought it in a can, and stirred it with my fingers, singin' boom da-da-da-da-da-da boom da-dat da-da, threw it out the window...
Posted 9 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
I like the barely restrained energy of this song. It definitely has the feel of a garage band fooling around & having fun with the music, but writ large. Some of the lead singer's vocals seem to be at the far end of his range and he strains to reach the notes, which kills some of the enjoyment. Reminds me a little bit of The Beastie Boys Sabotage.
Posted 10 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This song is terrible, I like it!
 
I'm very ambivalent toward it myself.

It's horrid, yet oh-so catchy!

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This song is terrible, I like it!
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
BlueHeronDruid wrote:
I could go my whole life without listening to this strained, whiny, dry voice.
 
MsfStl wrote:
But you didn't, so there!
{#Devil_pimp}
 

You guys crack me up!! {#Biggrin} {#Smile}

Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
I freaking LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
{#Bananapiano}
his voice is alot like Tim Buckley. Not always so crazy about their stuff; I don't own any of their music but from what I've heard here I strongly prefer their harder-bangin' stuff over the mellow tunes. They seem really intelligent and I think alot of it makes their music seem really dry and strained..

Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
 BlueHeronDruid wrote:
I could go my whole life without listening to this strained, whiny, dry voice.
  But you didn't, so there!
{#Devil_pimp}


Posted 14 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
I have loved this song since I first heard it here way back when. Nice.
Posted 14 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]

Awesome in concert last spring in The Gorge. . .

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
I just came in here to post that very thing.

 laozilover wrote:
7 -> 8

I thought it was The White Stripes, even though I had heard it before... 
 


Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
This is what I am talking about. Their new album is WAAAAAAY TOOOO mellow.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
I flippin' LOVE this album.  'Nuff said.
Posted 15 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
for some reason this brings to mind an old Stones song....maybe Under my thumb.
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
just lovely!!!
Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
It got my attention in a trailer for Burn Notice... 
Posted 15 years ago by SusieQ    [ Reply ]
I thought I was l listening to a previously unheard Tom Verlaine / Television track.   
Posted 15 years ago by pavlov1    [ Reply ]
ROCK!!!
Posted 15 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
i kinda like it!
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This is painful, and not in a good way.
Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:
"now stab me in the eye"
"I've heard this song now too too too many times!"
 
{#Clap} good one!  but i still like it ... guilty pleasure i guess.{#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
...and the hipster kids go crazy.  {#Frustrated}
Posted 15 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
I know I'm in a bad mood today, but this guy's voice is really annoying.
 
It has nothing to do with your mood. His voice is painfully grating. Not a bad song overall, but nearly unbearable because of the voice. 
Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8

I thought it was The White Stripes, even though I had heard it before... 
Posted 15 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
I could go my whole life without listening to this strained, whiny, dry voice.
Posted 15 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
 Boston_Ed wrote:
Very good tune.
 

Tune isn't bad, but the lyrics are repetitious.
Posted 16 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
joyjoy wrote:
These guys are *great* live!
Good for them, because recorded they're awful.


Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Very good tune.
Posted 16 years ago by Boston_Ed    [ Reply ]
 KevinM wrote:
This is horrible
 

4 me it's that out of tune-ness I can't stand. Sounds like Les Dawson.
Posted 16 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
These guys are *great* live!
Posted 16 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Modest Mouse, only somehow with LESS talent.

Why do all the current popular bands employ the worst singers possible?
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
This is horrible
Posted 16 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Am giving this one two forks up {#Hungry}{#Hungry}

{#Bananapiano} {#Guitarist}  {#Bananajam} {#Boohoo} 

Posted 16 years ago by t0dd    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
Only in America.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Yeuch.
Posted 16 years ago by ClaireWild    [ Reply ]
i like this better than Used To Vacation - got pretty burnt out on that one. i really dig the rolling groove on this one.
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
These kids are cool.
Posted 16 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
MetroOwl wrote:
I simultaneously do and do not like it. Perhaps it's because I know it's not really any good and so feel guilty for enjoying it, like a greasy cheeseburger eaten on the sly.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I know I'm in a bad mood today, but this guy's voice is really annoying.
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
You hit on the head!!! MetroOwl wrote:
I simultaneously do and do not like it. Perhaps it's because I know it's not really any good and so feel guilty for enjoying it, like a greasy cheeseburger eaten on the sly.
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
I simultaneously do and do not like it. Perhaps it's because I know it's not really any good and so feel guilty for enjoying it, like a greasy cheeseburger eaten on the sly.
Posted 16 years ago by MetroOwl    [ Reply ]
sans wrote:
@ hanging diaper
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
Not very good, but it has it own sound which you cant say all Indie Rock Bands have...I give it a 6.
Posted 17 years ago by Arowana    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
"now stab me in the eye" "I've heard this song now too too too many times!"
This one's actually starting to grow on me.
Posted 17 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
Ahhh good - I needed to balance out all the high ratings I've been handing out today.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
as Mark Twain said, Wagner's music is probably better than it sounds...ditto for this
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
I hate Laundry
Posted 17 years ago by Taraincognito    [ Reply ]
The_Enemy wrote:
I saw them a few months ago with Tokyo Police Club. CWK were the better band. You are to be envied, effendi!
Know what makes it even better? The show only costs $5!! We're lucky to have a good local (independently owned) alternative radio station, they put on these "low dough" shows on a regular basis, it is awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
"now stab me in the eye" "I've heard this song now too too too many times!"
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Going to see them in December! Woo-hoo!!
I saw them a few months ago with Tokyo Police Club. CWK were the better band. You are to be envied, effendi!
Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
Going to see them in December! Woo-hoo!!
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I think it sounds like Pat Monahan (sp?) from Train. Just more strained. I love it!
Posted 17 years ago by nattywoohoo    [ Reply ]
garbage, that is all.
Posted 17 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
I have no clue why, but I'm really enjoying this song. 7 -> 8
Posted 17 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
i like it but i feel like he's yelling at me too. i guess i had too many whiney b-friends
Posted 17 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
Don't like this guy's vocals. Too White Stripish. To each their own. 2 *edit* and played WAAAAAY too often, IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Kind of a novelty at first, but that singer's voice becomes very grating pretty fast.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Just bumped this from 4 to 6. Give it a few more weeks and who knows where this will end!
Posted 17 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
Hey, it's the laundry song again!
Posted 17 years ago by Squirrel    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
I am just so digging this song!!!
Not me ... I'm with the "fingernails in concrete" comment, only in a negative way. Mute ...
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
This really kicks!
Posted 17 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
I am just so digging this song!!!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Nice one. I really thought this was the White Stripes until I saw the playlist. The spare sound with clanging guitar is very WS, IMO. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Love this song. The entire album rocks!
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
No sir, I don't like it.
Posted 17 years ago by MagicalTrevor    [ Reply ]
badean wrote:
grungy, grating, edgy, makes me want to dig my fingers in to dry concrete. yea, it's growing on me.
My sentiments exactly.
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
second time i hear this and its already annoying.
Posted 17 years ago by thondermonst    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
I like this!
Join the party!
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I like this!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
This is new to me....and is nice!!
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I've heard this too too too many times.
Posted 17 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
grungy, grating, edgy, makes me want to dig my fingers in to dry concrete. yea, it's growing on me.
Posted 17 years ago by badean    [ Reply ]
I could live my whole life happily while never hearing this whiney voice again.
Posted 17 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Great groove, really enjoy this.
Posted 17 years ago by billbangert    [ Reply ]
jenakle wrote:
Noice.
double ditto, can't seem to get that freakin' groove outa my head once i hear this one during the day
Posted 17 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Much prefer their Vacation song, this is too whiny and whatnot. This is the wrong album cover right?
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
mZk wrote:
I have mixed feelings for this song
Me too, I can't decide if I merly need to reach for an air sick bag or if I loathe it with every once of my soul.
Posted 17 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
I have mixed feelings for this song
Posted 17 years ago by mZk    [ Reply ]
Waaaaaaaaaay better than the other song that gets lots of play from these guys on here..
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Wow toes are a tappin' I may have to pick this album up this afternoon.
Posted 17 years ago by petercroob    [ Reply ]
ALL RIGHT ALL RIGHT I'LL BUY IT I'LL BUY IT JUST MAKE IT STOP IN MY HEAD AT RANDOM TIMES OF THE DAY!!!!! sorry, everybody. Best song ever from the point of view of a towel.
Posted 17 years ago by crankypage    [ Reply ]
I dunno why, but I like this song....
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Gotta bump it 7 > 8.
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
I like it. F everybody.
Ha Ha! Me too!
Posted 17 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
I upped their score .. song grows on me sort of ... Where did that random piano come from, anyway? Still too much whine
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Great song..It has an early Stones feel (guitar)
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I like it. F everybody.
Posted 17 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by fungus6507    [ Reply ]
Just listening to this makes my throat hurt. I can imagine how it feels to perform. His vocal cords are gonna be fried by the time he's 30.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Other than the fact that this is in heavy rotation the last couple of weeks on RP, I really dig this. 7 --> 8
Posted 17 years ago by timjclark    [ Reply ]
Gotta admit, this one is growing on me. 6 to 7
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Fantastic set... Goyte, Spoon, Beck, and now Cold War Kids... Bill, I feel like you put it together just for me! Thanks!
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
His voice grates on this song. I much prefer "We Used to Vacation", the other RP feature by this group
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]