One More... Big Time...

[Jyqm]

This song came up on the ol' iPod today, and about halfway through I thought, "Wait a minute, I don't remember ever liking this song this much..." I was really digging the understated smoky vocals and the relatively spare instrumentation, and the lyrics aren't that bad...

...and then I hit the bridge. It's incredible how quickly and devastatingly this song falls apart at that point. The term "Train wreck" seems an understatement. Which is a shame, because the first half of the song is really pretty good, I think.

[blinker12]

Yeah, that song is seriously flawed. The bridge is a true disaster, and I'm not a fan of the screaming guitars on the choruses either. I do like the verses a lot, and I think with better production (and a new bridge) the whole thing could be great!

[LiquidBlue5000]

awful bridge.. the rest is ok

[Janis_no1]

Yeah i know what you mean! I heard it last weekend in the car! Abolsutlely vile "undercover music lover" EEEEEWWWWW

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

...and then I hit the bridge. It's incredible how quickly and devastatingly this song falls apart at that point. The term "Train wreck" seems an understatement. Which is a shame, because the first half of the song is really pretty good, I think.

I think you've nailed it. I love this song, but it totally falls apart.

[SapphireSister]

You're all on crack . This is song is a masterpiece from beginning to end, minus a few inaudible lyrics. I can't help it, I adore this song to no end. It's one of those story songs that Stevie tells oh so well.

I think part of the problem is it doesn't follow your typical song formula and fans aren't accustomed to that. So what if it's slightly flawed? That's art people. A lot of people just don't get this song and it's a shame b/c IMHO it's one of her best . Amazing, vulnerable Stevie vocal and I love the electric guitar solos and melody. It's obvious she has someone specific in mind as she's singing and with such conviction! Very sexy sounding too.

"There were candles, crystals, I was anyone's fantasy". *swoon*

[ontheEdgeof17]

I see nothing word with this song....

I especially love the "Undercovaaaaaaaaa....music lova...........undercovaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...music lovaaaaaaaaaaa...HEYAYYEAHYAHHHHHH....ohhhh...undercova.musiclova...and artlova like me..."

[dissention]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

This is song is a masterpiece from beginning to end

Oh my. Next you'll tell me that not only are Elvis and Jim Morrison both still alive, but that they're living as an old retired gay couple in a Miami apartment that overlooks the ocean.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by dissention

Oh my. Next you'll tell me that not only are Elvis and Jim Morrison both still alive, but that they're living as an old retired gay couple in a Miami apartment that overlooks the ocean.

Actually they're roomates with another gay couple, Biggie and Tupac .

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

So what if it's slightly flawed? That's art people.

I've sometimes wondered what kind of helpful advice some of the folks around here would have given Picasso, on how to make his portraits more realistic. That guy really needed someone to tell him what a face is supposed to look like!

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I've sometimes wondered what kind of helpful advice some of the folks around here would have given Picasso, on how to make his portraits more realistic. That guy really needed someone to tell him what a face is supposed to look like!

Thanks for the support Johnny Stew. I knew you'd understand . Great example by the way.

[sparky]

The problem with the bridge is that it grinds the song to a halt musically and lyrically. Then it starts again as if it has been jump started by a crash cart.
I love the parts of it, but find that the structure sabotages it. Pity, as it is a compelling vocal. There's a reason it was a B side, folks.

[Johnny Stew]

I love how Marilyn Martin's voice sounds alongside Stevie's in the choruses.

I wish they would have continued recording together.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by sparky

The problem with the bridge is that it grinds the song to a halt musically and lyrically. Then it starts again as if it has been jump started by a crash cart.
I love the parts of it, but find that the structure sabotages it. Pity, as it is a compelling vocal. There's a reason it was a B side, folks.

Not to mention "UNDERCOVER MUSIC LOVER" and the repeat out of key and contrived lyrics. I love you La Nicks - but really~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sparky]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Not to mention "UNDERCOVER MUSIC LOVER" and the repeat out of key and contrived lyrics. I love you La Nicks - but really~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG you are right ! The first undercover, especially, is totally flat.