Menomena-Friend and Foe

[Rubbs]

So I'm just getting around to listening to the record for real. Man, it is way rad. I had no idea. I, admit, I had just really listened to a couple of songs until now. It's much more of a "record" than I would have ever guessed. The second song " The Pelican" is fucking nuts. Sounds a bit like Ozzy.

-Rubbs

Take it when I'm not looking!
Take it from my hook while it's still kicking!
Don't you feel it when I start reeling?
I guess some things never change,
and I still hold the reins on what you're feeling...
Take it when I'm enjoying!
Take it from my mouth while I'm still chewing!
Don't you feel it when I start pulling back?
I guess some birds never learn;
One day these tides will turn and leave you nothing!
We're forced to lock our horns up
in some epic clash that we can't finish.
On our own we'll have to settle,
swallow pride and hold our heads up high!
Stake it when you feel threatened!
Stake your claim on land already taken!
Don't you feel it when I start throwing stones?
I guess some birds never learn;
One day these tides will turn and leave you nothing!
Take it!

-The Pelican (menomena)

[eebs]

i keep dipping in and out of it, will have to give it a proper play or 3 over the weekend

[airboy paul]

I never quite liked the album as much as I was hoping for.

However, their live performance of Wet & Rusting on Blogotheque is totally amazing (and better than the album version):

http://www.blogotheque.net/Menomena

If you haven't seen it, then you really should- the little kids in it just make it the most awesome thing ever.

[airboy paul]

God, just watching it again just makes me beam stupidly. That kid is the best.