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Bat for Lashes — Sleep Alone
Album: Two Suns
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Released: 2009
Length: 3:57
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You know my darling, I can't stand to sleep alone
No sweetheart in the dark to call my own
You're my own, you're my own, I can sing it, I can groan
But the darkness is a stranger and I'm lonely, lonely, lonely, low

Last night's parties and last nights horrorshow
Smiling and whirling and kissing all I know
Give my soul, give my soul, sing it free across the sea
A lonely spell to conjure you, but conjure hell is all I do

Lonely, lonely, lonely, 'cause my mama told me
The dream of love is a two hearted dream
Lonely, lonely, lonely, 'cause my mama told me
The dream of love is a two hearted dream

They say for every high high there must be a low, low, low, low, low
From every sun ascending a lonesome moon will grow, grow, grow, grow
Drive my heart, drive my heart, into the fire of a burning heart's desire
A lonely spell so you be seen, do you hear me coming in my blue dream?

Lonely, lonely, lonely, 'cause my mama told me
The dream of love is a two hearted dream
Lonely, lonely, lonely,
The dream of love is a two hearted dream
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brings back happy memories - thanks for playing 
Posted 5 months ago by lisa.oe    [ Reply ]
I think she uses her voice well, and her unique genius gives me some intriguing glimpses into her surreal imagination. This and Fur and Gold are among of my favorite records to play when I want something edgy and different and yet hauntingly gorgeous. Her "What's a Girl to Do?" is WOW. The video still freaks me out!
Posted 9 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

I'm always tempted to rate a song like this because of how awful it sounds, but I'm listening at work on crummy speakers so I shouldn't, really, until I have listened to it properly on a decent sound system.  Unfortunately, I don't think I can bring myself to listen to it ever again.



I'm always amazed that someone has the energy to write something like this (crap).
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of early English folk rock, Fairport Convention and the like.  I give it a seven.
Posted 2 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
Ever so lonely...
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Good Tune! I like it!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I like Bat…
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Works for me; I don't get the hate
Posted 3 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 AbileneTexas wrote:

I’m listening on a pretty good system.  Sounds best at zero volume.
 

LOL. Agreed. 
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 peter.gerzner wrote:
Ich habe eben erst eingeschaltet und muss diesen Mist anhören - Wenn das nächste auch so ein Kindergartensong ist schalte ich auf Accu Radio
 
Take a hike.
Posted 4 years ago by KPelefant    [ Reply ]
 AbileneTexas wrote:

I’m listening on a pretty good system.  Sounds best at zero volume.
 
This lame attempt at humor....coming from a w. Texan.  Go chase scorpions or something.
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 beinder wrote:


Thumbs up for making me chuckle first thing but I like it on my NC headphones with at least a few notches on the volume.
 That was a west Texans attempt at humor. Lol

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I'm always tempted to rate a song like this because of how awful it sounds, but I'm listening at work on crummy speakers so I shouldn't, really, until I have listened to it properly on a decent sound system.  Unfortunately, I don't think I can bring myself to listen to it ever again.
 
Yes, don’t bother,,,,the quality of the sound has nothing to do with how bad the song actually is.... 
Posted 4 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 MattRudely wrote:
At the risk of falling into the trap of referencing group identities, there are quite a few acts which only serve to remind us how great Kate Bush is.
 
Matt your right sounds almost like Kate 
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 AbileneTexas wrote:

I’m listening on a pretty good system.  Sounds best at zero volume.
 

Thumbs up for making me chuckle first thing but I like it on my NC headphones with at least a few notches on the volume.
Posted 5 years ago by beinder    [ Reply ]
At the risk of falling into the trap of referencing group identities, there are quite a few acts which only serve to remind us how great Kate Bush is.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 peter.gerzner wrote:
Ich habe eben erst eingeschaltet und muss diesen Mist anhören - Wenn das nächste auch so ein Kindergartensong ist schalte ich auf Accu Radio
 
We're speaking English here, stupid (in case you didn't notice).
And by the way, in German it's "DER Song", not "das"....
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
 peter.gerzner wrote:
Ich habe eben erst eingeschaltet und muss diesen Mist anhören - Wenn das nächste auch so ein Kindergartensong ist schalte ich auf Accu Radio
 
It would be so great if you wouldn't shit talk in german on every song you don't like.
 
Just click the PSD button or switch the radio station already if you're so unhappy here.
Posted 6 years ago by sain_87    [ Reply ]
Ich habe eben erst eingeschaltet und muss diesen Mist anhören - Wenn das nächste auch so ein Kindergartensong ist schalte ich auf Accu Radio
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
I used to really tolerate Renaissance, because I knew that Annie Haslam had this really great voice even though the song structures were annoying. Doomed to repeat the past, I guess.
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I'm always tempted to rate a song like this because of how awful it sounds, but I'm listening at work on crummy speakers so I shouldn't, really, until I have listened to it properly on a decent sound system.  Unfortunately, I don't think I can bring myself to listen to it ever again.
 
I’m listening on a pretty good system.  Sounds best at zero volume.
Posted 6 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
I'm always tempted to rate a song like this because of how awful it sounds, but I'm listening at work on crummy speakers so I shouldn't, really, until I have listened to it properly on a decent sound system.  Unfortunately, I don't think I can bring myself to listen to it ever again.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 miahfost wrote:
Hi! I can't sing, but I'm going to force this pretentious drivel into your ears!

Have a nice day! 
 
Funny. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hi! I can't sing, but I'm going to force this pretentious drivel into your ears!

Have a nice day! 
Posted 12 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
 

Huh? I just got orders from the bedroom to TURN IT UP! {#Ass}
 
You are listening to the wrong music. I'm afraid.     {#Wave}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

Hey!  Wow!  This is vapid crap!! I just got orders from the kitchen to "PUT ON SOME MUSIC!" 


Huh? I just got orders from the bedroom to TURN IT UP! {#Ass}
Posted 12 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]

Hey!  Wow!  This is vapid crap!! I just got orders from the kitchen to "PUT ON SOME MUSIC!"


Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 1120ralph wrote:
OMG. I had to register for a user ID just so I could rant about this song.  YUUUUUUUK!!!!!{#Frustrated}
 
 Welcome.... and I too had to log in to rate this abomination.... 
BLAAAAAAAAHHHHHH 
Posted 12 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
i love BFL, glad RP started playing her music. "Sleep Alone" isn't one of my favorites from her though
Posted 12 years ago by nuke126    [ Reply ]

Would be good to know how much material she has presented to her for consideration for "use".  Am hoping for more diverse pieces from BFL with her voice carrying the load.


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
uhm.... really don't like this one (not even the album cover - terrible!). The repetition of the refrain reminds me of the more famous "Jolene, Jolene, Jolene....", which, by the way, I thought until now it said "Jolie, Jolie, Jolie... please don't take my man..." as in the French Jolie for Pretty. At least this ugly song by BFL made me realise how I misunderstood the lyrics of Jolene...
 
Posted 13 years ago by SillyForever    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

{#Lol} Cats rule.  Dogs drool.  Seriously though - My cats grin when they hear this song, but give them five notes of a Mariah Carey song from the radio and they disappear to the farthest reaches of the darkest rooms they can find. I bet your German Shepherd does the same thing.

Um - I bumped this from 7 to 8.

 
And the cats are still grinning, after having torn the house up all day. They're tucked in, a few are snoring, and the rest are taking grooming-breaks before they hit the sack. Bumping this to a 9, because the cats voted that way.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 1120ralph wrote:
OMG. I had to register for a user ID just so I could rant about this song.  YUUUUUUUK!!!!!{#Frustrated}
 
Well, I could see where someone would NOT like this. But for some people it just is the right thing at the right time. Cey-La-Vie
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

{#Lol} Cats rule.  Dogs drool.  Seriously though - My cats grin when they hear this song, but give them five notes of a Mariah Carey song from the radio and they disappear to the farthest reaches of the darkest rooms they can find. I bet your German Shepherd does the same thing.

Um - I bumped this from 7 to 8.
 
Or add anything that comes from Celine Dion's mouth for that matter. My cats don't go for CD. Neither do I...it doesn't get played unless there's unsupervised lame radio playing somehow...this doesn't happen often fortunately.
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

Another great bold RP discovery (along with Florence and the Machine).


Posted 13 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
I like it but my German Shepard leaves the room and won't come back till it's over.
 
{#Lol} Cats rule.  Dogs drool.  Seriously though - My cats grin when they hear this song, but give them five notes of a Mariah Carey song from the radio and they disappear to the farthest reaches of the darkest rooms they can find. I bet your German Shepherd does the same thing.

Um - I bumped this from 7 to 8.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 TimeWaster wrote:
That album cover is awful.
 
I think it's interesting and engaging at least, especially considering how soulless, perfunctory, and corporate most cover art (and much graphic design in general) is these days.


Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
Man, I really love this song.  Scratches that itch on my teeth. . . 
 
{#High-five}  {#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I like this! This band mates are exellent musicians! Very nice!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
That album cover is awful.
Posted 13 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]

Ahhhhh, the joy that is Radioparadise - where a music lover can go to hear perfection such as this!
 

Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
I like it but my German Shepard leaves the room and won't come back till it's over.
 

Smart Dog! 
Posted 13 years ago by 1120ralph    [ Reply ]
OMG. I had to register for a user ID just so I could rant about this song.  YUUUUUUUK!!!!!{#Frustrated}
Posted 13 years ago by 1120ralph    [ Reply ]
Everytime I hear this band, I rush to the playlist and then song comments because I get so angry at its suckiness.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 unclelonghair wrote:
Boy I really hate this song.  Makes my teeth itch.
 

Lol! Me too!{#Lol}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Man, I really love this song.  Scratches that itch on my teeth. . . 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Boy I really hate this song.  Makes my teeth itch.
Posted 14 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
I agree with what the other poster said. RP plays the best songs off the album. Not sure if RP plays Daniel though-I think Daniel's my favorite. There are a few that are absolutely stellar from the album that I have to BLAST and rock out to. However, I can't say the rest of the album is just as good. I hope they come out with new good music soon.  I'd say it's worth getting the album though.

 johnjconn wrote:
Can I get a RadioParadise" listener review from any of you guys on this CD?
I like Daniel and now I like this song too.

Is the CD worth buying , or are these the only two good songs?
 


Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Nice set!!

Theivery Corp - Forgotten People
Leo Kottke - World Turning
Bat for Lashes - Sleep Alone
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
I like it but my German Shepard leaves the room and won't come back till it's over.
 

Smart dog.{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Plllleeeeasseee s-t-o-p ears.....b-l-e-e-d-i-n-g.........{#Stop}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Oo cutie face. Sings nice too and the music is excellent.
Posted 14 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]

Celtic meets electronica?


Posted 14 years ago by mikeyj    [ Reply ]
Nice !!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
Can I get a RadioParadise" listener review from any of you guys on this CD?
I like Daniel and now I like this song too.

Is the CD worth buying , or are these the only two good songs?
 
I like most of it but those two songs are the best. If you get it buy the cd/DVD special edition as the live versions on the DVD are better.

Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I like it but my German Shepard leaves the room and won't come back till it's over.
Posted 14 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
 rosedraws wrote:
I like girls.
except when they sing.  *sigh*  

Guess it's back to listening to my computer fan whine. 
 
I like computers.
Except when they whine. *sigh*

Guess it's back to listening to that girl singing.

Posted 14 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song, the more I like it.  It's eerily compelling.  I think I'll have to invest in the CD... {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I like girls.
except when they sing.  *sigh*  

Guess it's back to listening to my computer fan whine. 
Posted 14 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

8 {#Arrow} 10

 
ditto — oh and I think Bill is playing an "Animal" themed set right now:

Jenny Lewis - Pretty Bird
Vast - Frog
Bat for Lashes - Sleep Alone


Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]

Lonely, lonely, lonely
Cause my mother told me
The dream of love is a two-hearted dream


Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Bill's got a real hot streak going here:

Tom Petty, "Wildflowers"
Eliza Gilkyson, "Is It Like Today?"
...and now, the Bat-woman
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure I could hear all of this ... because I'm not a bat.

A twee pain in the ears {#Sleep}
Posted 14 years ago by Slarti    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

Just a comment regarding spleens and livers.  The spleen averages 150 grams, while the liver averages 1.5 kilograms.  It's unlikely anyone's going to mistake them for one another.  Thanks for Wikipedia for the info.

P.S.  They also taste quite a bit different, and have somewhat different texture.
 
Physiological and Gastronomical explorations/discussions are what keep me coming to Radio Paradise.

*the music's ok, too. ;) 
Posted 14 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

Just a comment regarding spleens and livers.  The spleen averages 150 grams, while the liver averages 1.5 kilograms.  It's unlikely anyone's going to mistake them for one another.  Thanks for Wikipedia for the info.

P.S.  They also taste quite a bit different, and have somewhat different texture.

 
Making me queasy!

Imagine confusing the two and serving spleen with fava beans and a fine chianti.

How embarrassing!

A good pinot, or a robust merlot perhaps ...

Posted 14 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
Cool tune, like the harmonies.
Posted 14 years ago by Guyeeno    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
wow... i could image Lindsey Buckingham... hmmm....
Posted 14 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
Of late, I am fascinated by her music.
Posted 14 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
Sounds like half Lorena McKinnet and half Annie Lennox
Posted 14 years ago by NatureDeficit    [ Reply ]
A blogger describes her voice this way; "Natasha Khans voice has the soul of Joni Mitchell, the purity of Goldfrapp “Seventh Tree,” and a hint of  Karin (The Knife) Andersson’s  darkness."  - https://plastic-milk.com/tag/bat-for-lashes/

Bat For Lashes

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 nalle wrote:
It´s good, but not like Björk.
 

I have no idea what to say to that!{#Lol} Oh yea, this song sucks!{#Puke}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
There's a great in-studio performance by her recently on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. Something interesting about her, to be sure.
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
It´s good, but not like Björk.
Posted 15 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

Just a comment regarding spleens and livers.  The spleen averages 150 grams, while the liver averages 1.5 kilograms.  It's unlikely anyone's going to mistake them for one another.  Thanks for Wikipedia for the info.

P.S.  They also taste quite a bit different, and have somewhat different texture.

 
Thanks for the physiology & (culinary  Eek )  lesson.    Mmmm, spleeen!  {#Hungry}

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:

No, more likely a brain, as it's immediately recognizable.  The spleen is too nondescript and could be mistaken for a liver.
 
Just a comment regarding spleens and livers.  The spleen averages 150 grams, while the liver averages 1.5 kilograms.  It's unlikely anyone's going to mistake them for one another.  Thanks for Wikipedia for the info.

P.S.  They also taste quite a bit different, and have somewhat different texture.

Posted 15 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]

8 {#Arrow} 10

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
great song! after I heard it time ago on radio paradise I got the cd. But not all the songs are as good as this one.{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by Monica_Ragazzini    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
I see a new trend were girls start wearing their organs around their necks, first lungs, now hearts.
Is it a spleen next?
 
No, more likely a brain, as it's immediately recognizable.  The spleen is too nondescript and could be mistaken for a liver.


Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Bill really hyped this one when he introduced it for the first time (or maybe the first few times).  He said it was the most exciting new music he had heard this year or some other such high praise.  Then he played the song and I thought... "this?"

Now I have had some time with and I quite like it.  Perhaps not on my best of the year list, but it makes me think we are in good hands indeed with Bill and Rebecca picking our music for us.  Thats right; Bill knew I would like it before I did!
Posted 15 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:

Really? Sandy Denny could actually sing, without having to use effects and processing on her voice to sound good. 
 
I've seen Natasha Khan in concert, this song sounded the same as in this recording.  It was chilling.  I think she is very influenced by Sandy Denny, in the second set of her show she did a couple of songs that were just her and an autoharp... it kind of reminded me of Pentangle.

Posted 15 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:

Really? Sandy Denny could actually sing, without having to use effects and processing on her voice to sound good. 
  After hearing this several times, i think , you are right, the voice sounds not very natural!!

Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 CamLwalk wrote:
Wow...she sounds just like Sandy Denny.
 
Really? Sandy Denny could actually sing, without having to use effects and processing on her voice to sound good. 
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
Nice transition from Pink Floyd's "Hey You" to this one.
Posted 15 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Far too minor-key sounding for me... (that's the best way I can describe it - it's the same reason I can't stand a lot of Neko Case's stuff). Like some of the other BFL stuff, but not this...
Posted 15 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
 unclelonghair wrote:
I'm really trying but I can't figure out what everyone likes about this — can someone explain?
 
It's nouveau fantasy rock! cmon!

Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
 unclelonghair wrote:
I'm really trying but I can't figure out what everyone likes about this — can someone explain?
 

Well, from my side, I think the voice is nice and fits the music, which is a bit mysterioso. I like the driving rhythm.
I don't think this is a classic piece of pop music, but it is entertaining.
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
I'm really trying but I can't figure out what everyone likes about this — can someone explain?
Posted 15 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
Oooooo...{#Angel}
Posted 15 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
We need a Goddesslike rating Bill........10

 
I agree. But it would be 11.
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
We need a Goddesslike rating Bill........10

Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:
n't enough!
Fixed that for you :)
 
It wasn't broken.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Wow...she sounds just like Sandy Denny.
Posted 15 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
nice song, even better set:

Bat For Lashes - Sleep Alone
Chris Isaak - Wicked Game
Cat Power - Ramblin' (Wo)Man
Gomez - Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Posted 15 years ago by thousandrobots    [ Reply ]
I also agree with the overplaying. Her music was ok at first, but just doens't hold up with repeated plays. Can't wait for this one to settle back into the regular, occasional rotation. I just mute when I hear the opening strains her songs.
Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
It's a great song but two plays 12 hours apart is way too often.   Bat For Lashes seems to have fallen into the "getting overplayed" pit already, and these tracks can't stand that much exposure before they start falling apart.
 
{#Yes}

Posted 15 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
she sang this live on jimmy fallon - actually i think she was better live! - 7!
Posted 15 years ago by pugifat    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
...two plays 12 hours apart is
 
n't enough!
Fixed that for you :)


Posted 15 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
It's a great song but two plays 12 hours apart is way too often.  Bat For Lashes seems to have fallen into the "getting overplayed" pit already, and these tracks can't stand that much exposure before they start falling apart.
 
I agree w/ RadioDoc


Posted 15 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
It's a great song but two plays 12 hours apart is way too often.  Bat For Lashes seems to have fallen into the "getting overplayed" pit already, and these tracks can't stand that much exposure before they start falling apart.
Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Hot hot hot!!! {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
I see a new trend were girls start wearing their organs around their necks, first lungs, now hearts.
Is it a spleen next?

 
 

Yes, I see. Looking at the cover, I notice she has a heart on,.....or is that me?


Posted 15 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Oh, Bill, have mercy!! I'm dying for a pee, gagging for a cup of tea, yet you keep playing such brilliant music that I can't move from my chair. Please, please stick a sucko-barfo on before my bladder bursts ;)

I'm afraid it's time to choose.....stick it out....or err stick it out...staying risks a Kenneth Connor style walk, aka shaking your leg all the way to the little boys room.....good luck Fred

Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Oh, Bill, have mercy!! I'm dying for a pee, gagging for a cup of tea, yet you keep playing such brilliant music that I can't move from my chair. Please, please stick a sucko-barfo on before my bladder bursts ;)
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
7 —> 8

...but even a 7 convinced me to buy the album :D
Posted 15 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Saw her live at Lollapalooza this year.  Awesome.

More Natasha please.
Posted 15 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
If you other guys just knew that she's only singing for me........
Posted 15 years ago by mkrueck    [ Reply ]
gorgeous song
Posted 15 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
 Frater_Kork wrote:
I see a new trend where girls start wearing their organs around their necks, first lungs, now hearts.
Is it a spleen next?
 
Yes, is that the collective unconscious at work or mere coincidence? {#Stupid} This happens fairly often, for example; 2 or 3 films will come out, almost simultaneously, on the same subject. It's always puzzled me.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I see a new trend were girls start wearing their organs around their necks, first lungs, now hearts.
Is it a spleen next?

(has gruesome visions of a girl doing the za za with a great intestine in place of a feather boa... o_O)
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Didn't this just play less than 12 hours ago?
Posted 15 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
There are several versions on YouTube.  This one is most revealing of the band:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbrJryDDSO0 

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
very good - first time I heard this artist.  Not sure if she's "the next Kate Bush" tho.  What's the significance of the name I wonder ?  she's part pakistani so is it Bat as in Cricket ?  Bat as in nocturnal animal?  Lashes can have several meanings too, is anyone being whipped around here? (must confess I'm often drawn to those dark overtones, and a little mystery must make a singer more intriguing)
Posted 15 years ago by acidreflucks    [ Reply ]
"They say for every high high,
There must be a low, low, low, low..."

I like that lyric :D
Posted 15 years ago by mybaldbird    [ Reply ]
 donnyballgame wrote:
Uh Oh...here comes Dolly's "Jolene" again. {#Bananasplit}
 
My thoughts exactly!...{#Jump}

Posted 15 years ago by df1489    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

In the same way that the Earth looks like a soccer ball, but with copious amounts of magnitude...

in other words, purely superficially, and to let that comparison be the judgement for the song seems very silly to me.

 
Great response ziggytrix. I wasn't editorializing based on the comparison between the two songs, it was just an observation based on what the Bat For Lashes song reminded me of. This song has dramatic component that struck me as pretentious. That being said, I've heard 3 other Bat songs on RP that reminded me only of Bat and showed a songwriter and singer with range.

Posted 15 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
Definitely growing on me.
Posted 15 years ago by hamer12string    [ Reply ]
 betsyroks wrote:
seen this gal live .if you get a chance do not miss it.she is amazing.what a sound
 
Saw her on The Tonight Show w/Conan OBrien earlier this week.  VERY nice.  I love how she performs barefoot and dances around the stage.  How cool is that?  I'm not sure I want her to become very commercially successful...it will change her, eh? {#Undecided}

Moving 8 >>> 9

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
She is straining at the top of her range.  Nice poetry, however.
Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Uh Oh...here comes Dolly's "Jolene" again. {#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]