Studio Mercy on youtube

[KJShearer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kww33eLc6Cs&feature=g-all-u

[SpotlightEyes]

Well hello.

[twostep665]

Nice find! I hear Boyd!

[Nick11dx]

lilywhite was right its an absolute beast

[Jordan#41]

AWESOME!! I love it!

[twostep665]

lilywhite was right its an absolute beast

It is truly astounding what he brings out in this band!

[crashintonickdm]

sounds really good.

[stoneje]

Wow. This is awesome.

[dmbfan4ever]

I love Tim's guitar on this.

this is really really good.

[TheLastStop123]

holy BOYD

the layers are incredible, great studio cut. I still don't see how it will do well as a lead single though. strange choice me thinks.

[dontdrink36]

It sounds really good!!!!! And it translates great live!! Away From the World is going to be really good!!!!

[Proudest Bonzai]

Best studio track from DMB since YNK.

[kittensXLI]

I'm happy with how this song turned out.

[stoneje]

This outro. Holy effing :hump.

Steve Lillywhite for president.

[dmbfan4ever]

Every band member influences this song.

Carter is so subtely amazing.

[DMBCardinal]

I think Carter sounds awesome.

[BotheDMBFan]

This outro. Holy effing :hump.

Steve Lillywhite for president.

Go for Prime Minister instead.

[BotheDMBFan]

The song turned out great, though. I don't like it as much as I like Gaucho, but I REALLY like Gaucho.

[stoneje]

Go for Prime Minister instead.

Nah I want him over here, right near a studio. :thumbsup

[Beals012]

Great & solid! :d

[TheLastStop123]

what really blows my mind is how much jeff sounds like ROI! WOW! beautiful studio cut.

[drop2d]

That outro has a Pink Floydish feel to it (Cluster One more specifically from the Division Bell album)... I dig it.

Edit: Which I imagine will be cut for the radio version.

[dmbfan4ever]

Jeff plays a really pretty horn line at the beginning of the jam. Wish he continued...

[z28snksknr]

Man, this came just in time because I'm listening to the rest of the tracks and my interest in Mercy needed to be revived (I only have the Fallon version on the ipod). It sounds awesome with a backbone, and theres enough musical interest there now to balance the "message" lyrics.

Between last night's show and the flood of new info, I'm on overload. Can't wait for more, but the anticipation is splendid.

[BLaCerra28]

This is excellent!!!

[dmbfan4ever]

ahh, I can't play it loud cause I'm at work. I'm sure I'm missing alot of this beautiful beast.


edit: this could have been on crash.

[rojos88]

wait, how the hell did this end up on youtube? you think there's more to come?

[BLaCerra28]

wait, how the hell did this end up on youtube? you think there's more to come?

Looks to me management did based on the pre-order link and such in the description.

[dmbfan4ever]

wait, how the hell did this end up on youtube? you think there's more to come?
sadly for me, probably. I just have no will power.

[Julia Roberts]

Quick, someone rip an mp3!

[BotheDMBFan]

I saw not a please.

[UTTAD83]

Well this is awesome

[Grouty]

Looks to me management did based on the pre-order link and such in the description.

Not to mention the fact it was uploaded by the band's official channel...

Most likely this is cause it's the single I guess!

[bubba40]

I dig, I dig. This and Gaucho are the best of the 5 new tunes that we've heard.

[JunkBondTrader]

Wow. This band is so fucking back. We aren't even talking best since big 3. We are talking one of the best studio tracks the band has released. Beautiful.

[BotheDMBFan]

Wow. This band is so fucking back. We aren't even talking best since big 3. We are talking one of the best studio tracks the band has released. Beautiful.

You're crazy for this one Jay, HOV!!!!

[TrippinNancies1]

Just amazing...

[dmbgolfer88]

DMB.... WHY YOU SOOOO GOOD!? :hump

[Miccius]

Holy piss, this is good. Between this and The Riff from last night, I'm spending a lot of time on youtube

[TrippinNancies1]

That outro has a Pink Floydish feel to it (Cluster One more specifically from the Division Bell album)... I dig it.

Edit: Which I imagine will be cut for the radio version.

I can definitely hear that :thumbsup

[LeftyDv]

Wow. I was skeptical. This changed my mind, all by itself. No wonder the band seems to be so excited about this album.

[Viper21]

studio > live


and this is coming from a live guy

wow wow wow

[Spaceman]

I didn't want it to end.

[onuace135]

Holy Crap. They let that 4 1/2 minute song breathe. Sounds amazing. Now I need to lock myself away before I let anything else spoil this sure to be incredible album like what happened with Big Whiskey.

[khronik2002]

I think Carter sounds awesome.

This was my initial reaction. Mixed REALLY well. We haven't heard Carter's drums like this since Crash.

[JunkBondTrader]

You're crazy for this one Jay, HOV!!!!

They call me HOV, Ho, H to the O

[klumps13]

You're crazy for this one Jay, HOV!!!!

DMB and Hov love. Quoted for :hump

[klumps13]

and it just ends! WHAT HAPPENS AFTER IT CUTS OFF? that is the question!

[DMBmelch]

Wow. Just fucking, Wow.

Now that we know the song list, we know it goes into Gaucho. However, it sounds like the clip is cut a little short. I wonder if we will get some interesting segues like BTCS!?

:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce

[dmbgolfer88]

Can this be purchased yet? or have they not 'officially' released it yet?

[njdevil26]

This is much better than the reaction we saw when the song "Stand Up" was first heard which was:


...what... the... fuck? This has to be a joke.. there's no way this is the song...

[MPizzle06]

This is great :thumbsup

Just keeps affirming that the music will be great, and the production will be stellar, regardless of a few weak/repetitive lyrics.

Lillywhite just KNOWS how to record this band, through and through. The layers, the rhythm section, fuckin' BOYD! Plus Timmy being used in the correct way, and not overpowering tunes like on BW.

[2stepnstone]

I know it's Jeff, but I hear Roi. Goose fucking bumps. Wow.

[HoldemHart]

Goosebumps.

[coyn113]

the end of this tune is going to provide one hell of a jam

[dmbfan1011]

Quick, someone rip an mp3!

^^^^^ please :thumbsup

[onuace135]

Stefan retweeted someone who said they loved it, so he must be okay with us hearing it....how could he notbe, he now knows that we know how frickin good it is.

[Grouty]

Stefan retweeted someone who said they loved it, so he must be okay with us hearing it....how could he notbe, he now knows that we know how frickin good it is.

Not being funny, but it was put onto the band's Youtube channel. I'm guessing that probably means we are supposed to be hearing it...

[dotpsd]

Beautiful track all around. Can't wait!

[stoneje]

Em. Pee. Three. EM. PEE. THREE. EM PEE THREE!!!

[BotheDMBFan]

No one post an mp3. It's against the rules. :D

[klumps13]

Stefan retweeted someone who said they loved it, so he must be okay with us hearing it....how could he notbe, he now knows that we know how frickin good it is.

that was me, feel free to follow and I will back :thumbsup

[alec]

Wow. This band is so fucking back. We aren't even talking best since big 3. We are talking one of the best studio tracks the band has released. Beautiful.

:thumbsup So fucking good!

[madhatter]

and it just ends! WHAT HAPPENS AFTER IT CUTS OFF? that is the question!

Gaucho happens, that's what:

Broken Things
Belly Belly
Mercy
Gaucho
Sweet
The Riff
Belly Full
If Only
Rooftop
Snow Outside
Drunken Soldier

Already got it loaded into iTunes in the album order with the rest of the songs that have been played. Studio versions of Mercy-> Gaucho sounds good...

[DMBmelch]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/g24837js0oec1k6/Mercy.mp3

[artiej1120]

This is their best studio track in 10 years. Holy hell, this is incredible.

[simplelife08]

Carter's voice sounds really good in this too (I assume that's Carter) What if it's Tim? OMG! :D

[TrippinNancies1]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/g24837js0oec1k6/Mercy.mp3

Thanks a ton :thumbsup:thumbsup

[Miccius]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

I like when this happens.

[DMBCardinal]

Carter's voice sounds really good in this too (I assume that's Carter) What if it's Tim? OMG! :D

It could be Rashawn. I know he went back to the studio towards the end to do vocals.

[jrseyboy31]

Lillywhite just shitted on all the other producers that DMB has worked with since BTCS with this song...

[tub50328]

Currently playing on philly radio1045

[2stepnstone]

Lillywhite just shitted on all the other producers that DMB has worked with since BTCS with this song...

You mean shat?

Either way, he certainly did.

[BLaCerra28]

Every single album in the future needs to be produced by Lillywhite. They should never again stray from him.

[SBSFC91]

Lillywhite just shitted on all the other producers that DMB has worked with since BTCS with this song...

My thoughts exactly :evil

[jcarrier]

Commander of the British Empire = Commander of the Best DMB Fucking Tracks Forever. They cannot replace this guy in exchange for anyone else. Period.

[jncole25]

Just blasting this song in between blasting The Riff while people in my office wonder what is going on. This is why I stick it out through thick and Stand Up.

[ericvol]

I mean...can this be for real...I literally teared up, had the hair all over my body standing up and was grinning ear to ear during that outro...wow.

[dmbfan4ever]

Glad Dave had the foresight to recognize that the songs he created needed Lillywhite's touch.

Very impressed by Dave. When he wants to, he can create amazing songs.

[scobz144]

Carter sounds awesome! Love those fast beats on the cymbals---(not a drummer so dont know the correct term)---great tune all around!

[DMB6800]

Wow...no other words

[kbrion77]

unreal how jeff sounds like roi starting at 3:38 to the end, just speechless

[thebridge15]

I think this is really good. Mercy has definitely grown on me.

[2stepnstone]

unreal how jeff sounds like roi starting at 3:38 to the end, just speechless

Goosebumps

[klumps13]

they're about to play it on 93.9 the river in Detroit too!

Good God.... My excitement.

[BLaCerra28]

Goosebumps

This is the perfect term for this moment.

[dmbfan4ever]

No idea how the public will react to this song.

[Stouggies]

the seperation of the horns from left to right in the outro are awesome, hope the other songs are recorded like this.

[ericvol]

Can't....Stop....Listening.

[kbrion77]

is the gaucho on youtube the final studio version? anxious to see how mercy ties into gaucho

[madhatter]

the seperation of the horns from left to right in the outro are awesome, hope the other songs are recorded like this.

I seem to recall that Lillywhite made some comment about that type of thing on Twitter a while back (after Gaucho came out). Basically, he felt that the "placement" of the instruments in that sense was very important in the mixing process.

[madhatter]

I seem to recall that Lillywhite made some comment about that type of thing on Twitter a while back (after Gaucho came out). Basically, he felt that the "placement" of the instruments in that sense was very important in the mixing process.

Here it is (from May 22):

Jantz ‏@jspalding @Sillywhite I adore the end of Gaucho with Jeff in the right and Rashawn in the left. Spectacular. Hope you had a blast recording!

Steve Lillywhite CBE @Sillywhite @jspalding the stereo placing is extremely important to me.

[stoneje]

is the gaucho on youtube the final studio version? anxious to see how mercy ties into gaucho

It seems like these might be close if the Mercy outro doesn't actually fade on the album? Maybe someone can mash the two and correct the volume so it aligns with the start of Gaucho to see whether they work together. If this really is the end of Mercy on the album, it's going to be kind of a hard transition (not quite as forced as Hello Again --> LB, but not as long an outro as Mercy deserves, IMO).

Because yeah, that outro could go on FOREVER. Love it.

[Roose13]

Anyone have a rip? This is awesome!

[HatchetJack]

cannot wait till the new album hits stores

[Roose13]

OH MY GOD

That was eargasmic. Absolutely eargasmic.

[Trippingchris]

While I dig the album version, it wasn't really the "monster" I was thinking it was going to be based off Steve and Stefan's comments. It's a nice little tune though.

[markbaggs]

Best studio track from DMB since YNK.

:thumbsup

[TrueHoosier]

Have we collectively figured out why we hate this yet? Just a matter of time right?

I think it sounds great-this is the band that I've loved listening to for so long. It is amazing to see what a difference Lillywhite makes, and my optimism for this album just grew exponentially.

[sheldonlevene]

2:14-2:21...what instrument is that. It could be electric guitar or violin, I can't really tell.

[callmemarty]

this sounds great! really has more of an open, loose feel like past albums.

[drop2d]

2:14-2:21...what instrument is that. It could be electric guitar or violin, I can't really tell.

Both are there... but the 'organ' type sound? That's a guitar.

[CapnHani06]

To be honest, I was actually pretty underwhelmed until Tim's solo, at first listen. But THEN. It wasn't just what was happening during the solo itself, but what was going on in the background...there's the Lillywhite Difference (trademarked) that we've come to expect. Just freaking awesome.

[SmoothD41]

I still don't like the song itself, but I do like what Lillywhite has done with it. It gives me lots of optimism for the rest of the album. Sounds very nice.

[crushme1990]

Wow is all I can say! FANTASTIC!

I seriously cannot wait for Away From the World to come out!

[sheldonlevene]

Both are there... but the 'organ' type sound? That's a guitar.

Yeah, not that choppy part. I know that's Tim. I'm talking about the sweeping part.

[CapnHani06]

Yeah, not that choppy part. I know that's Tim. I'm talking about the sweeping part.

The fact that we can even debate what we're hearing here gets me excited...it's refreshing :D

[rickyh24]

Production on this is perfection.

[ericvol]

2:14-2:21...what instrument is that. It could be electric guitar or violin, I can't really tell.

Man that is so subtle, but i think it is Eguitar.

[sheldonlevene]

The fact that we can even debate what we're hearing here gets me excited...it's refreshing :D

Very valid.

[thebridge15]

The fact that we can even debate what we're hearing here gets me excited...it's refreshing :D
As opposed to debating whether or not Boyd was involved in the track :lol

[Moose Thompson]

Sounds fantastic. I have really high hopes for this album. As many have said, Lillywhite has the Midas touch with this band, they should never make another album without him.

[michaelbobbish]

lillywhite is a true genius. this album is going to be a classic.

[sheldonlevene]

Man that is so subtle, but i think it is Eguitar.

I love that line. BT or Tim it's great.

[michaelbobbish]

i mean seriously, this is teh band that recorded "stand up". Hoping these guys continue to make music. such a solid band

[jayman414]

I have to say after hearing two studio songs, I am far more excited for this album that I was when songs started to leak for Big Whiskey. This already sounds like a different album and the songs sound more complete, full, and well arranged. The lyrics may not be what people-BTCS 2-but the lyrics are still good. Overall, I have to say with the little we know of the actual studio album, I am beyond pleased.

[ericvol]

Almost sounds like it could be a muted horn too...

[sheldonlevene]

Almost sounds like it could be a muted horn too...

Sounds too amplified.

[dotpsd]

Production on this is perfection.

Can't wait to hear this on vinyl record with some headphones. We can already hear how great the mix is and it's not even at full quality since it's just on youtube.

[sheldonlevene]

The acoustic guitar fill in the right channel at 4:06 is cool. Man I can't wait to hear a lossless copy of this bad boy.

[comerelaxnow]

This song is like if Trouble and Where Are You Going had a baby....

I do like it a lot though!

[ericvol]

The acoustic guitar fill in the right channel at 4:06 is cool. Man I can't wait to hear a lossless copy of this bad boy.

There is something going on from 4:07-4:11 that is amazing too.

[tedies]

I have to say after hearing two studio songs, I am far more excited for this album that I was when songs started to leak for Big Whiskey. This already sounds like a different album and the songs sound more complete, full, and well arranged. The lyrics may not be what people-BTCS 2-but the lyrics are still good. Overall, I have to say with the little we know of the actual studio album, I am beyond pleased.
I'd say we know a decent amount... we have heard 1/2 the songs

[ericvol]

I'd say we know a decent amount... we have heard 1/2 the songs

And the two we have heard studio and live I feel like the studio even trumps the live versions. Which at this point makes me so pumped for the album.

I remember back in 98 some of the BTCS songs didn't have the same kick to them that they had about a year or two later...they took time to develop.

I think these tunes are going to be live gems in a couple years.

[drop2d]

Yeah, not that choppy part. I know that's Tim. I'm talking about the sweeping part.

Ah, yeah... I think that is guitar too. Lots of little layers to this.

[thebridge15]

Every song has a lot of room to improve live for me but Gaucho. Cause at some point in the song, no matter how it's structured, Dave's gonna have to repeat the chorus like thirty times in a row. That, or literally have the chorus of kids perform the song with them. Or bring back the Lovely Ladies.

[pathetic]

Every song has a lot of room to improve live for me but Gaucho. Cause at some point in the song, no matter how it's structured, Dave's gonna have to repeat the chorus like thirty times in a row. That, or literally have the chorus of kids perform the song with them. Or bring back the Lovely Ladies.

dear god, i hope not

[mthawk07]

Or bring back the Lovely Ladies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ

[comerelaxnow]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ

:lol:lol:lol

Exactly!

[drop2d]

There is something going on from 4:07-4:11 that is amazing too.

There's something going on from 0:00-4:37 that's amazing! :D

[drop2d]

This song is like if Trouble and Where Are You Going had a baby....

I do like it a lot though!

And then that baby grew up and beat the crap out of it's mediocre parents!

[thebridge15]

I don't love Mercy, but it's way better than Trouble With You. I can't believe Trouble With You actually got recorded in the studio.

[comerelaxnow]

And then that baby grew up and beat the crap out of it's mediocre parents!

Trouble is amazing i think, Where Are You Going is meh

[davestheman]

holy BOYD

the layers are incredible, great studio cut. I still don't see how it will do well as a lead single though. strange choice me thinks.

It isn't the single. The only song that we've heard that isn't out of the running for lead single is The Riff.

[BruceW]

impressed with the studio cut...love that we get some Boyd and a little more Jeff and Tim fills...also Carter owns

[BruceW]

It isn't the single. The only song that we've heard that isn't out of the running for lead single is The Riff.
so when did Mercy get cut as the single, bc as of yesterday it was the single...

[drop2d]

It isn't the single. The only song that we've heard that isn't out of the running for lead single is The Riff.

It is the single... Steve even confirmed it.

[2StepintoCrash]

Very few bands' albums are make or break based on who's Producing it. DMB is one of those bands. Being as dynamic as they are with so many talented musicians and instruments, not every Producer can utilize each member of the band to the fullest. Boyd, for example, hasn't been heard on a studio track since Steve left the Band. It's only two studio tracks so far (Gaucho and Mercy), but it's pretty safe to say that this is going to be a "Full-Band effort" album where every member is utilized and shines. When is the last DMB album where you could say that? The outro to 'Mercy' is just beautiful and classic Lillywhite and DMB. So many layers and effects! I know we all get carried away when a new song is released, but I don't think it's a stretch to say that this is the most polished and properly-produced studio track since 'You Never Know'. I can't wait two more months, but I can take comfort in knowing that this will be worth the wait. Our band is back!

[davestheman]

so when did Mercy get cut as the single, bc as of yesterday it was the single...

I thought that when Stefan was interviewed he said that the single hadn't been played yet.

[dmbfan4ever]

Carter is so fucking good people. So fucking good.

[davestheman]

It is the single... Steve even confirmed it.

Ok.. well if I'm wrong, I'm wrong (and disappointed that we don't know that we will be getting a new song for sure soon).

[SBSFC91]

so when did Mercy get cut as the single, bc as of yesterday it was the single...

It's still the single. Obviously, someone doesn't know what they are talking about.

[TheLastStop123]

It isn't the single. The only song that we've heard that isn't out of the running for lead single is The Riff.

you must have missed the link to the radio station website that listed upcoming singles with "Mercy" coming out July 16th.

[BruceW]

Ok.. well if I'm wrong, I'm wrong (and disappointed that we don't know that we will be getting a new song for sure soon).

It's still the single. Obviously, someone doesn't know what they are talking about.
haha it's all good...no worries

[SBSFC91]

Ok.. well if I'm wrong, I'm wrong (and disappointed that we don't know that we will be getting a new song for sure soon).

We just heard a new song last night...

[killerangel]

It isn't the single. The only song that we've heard that isn't out of the running for lead single is The Riff.

where do you come up with this crap?

[dmbfan4ever]

Will this single even make a mark on today's music scene?

I feel like it takes some patience and appreciation for minor detail. I dont have faith your average listener will choose this over Katy Perry. Then again, I don't care.

Do others think this will be a solid single?

[drop2d]

I thought that when Stefan was interviewed he said that the single hadn't been played yet.

He did and someone on twitter asked lillywhite about it when it was found out that Mercy was the single... he said "it was between Mercy and ________... Mercy won"

[Julia Roberts]

Mercy, best lead single since.... Was DDTW the lead single off BTCS?

[drop2d]

Mercy, best lead single since.... Was DDTW the lead single off BTCS?

:thumbsup yes.

[gjdt2scf13]

Love it even more. The only song I don't really care for right now is "If Only".

I love Mercy live, Dave solo, and studio.

Gaucho is AWESOME live and I love the studio.

Sweet is nice little song as well. Really enjoy it.

Haven't been able to really get into "If Only" yet.

The Riff I briefly heard a few clips. Sounds awesome from what I heard though.

[davestheman]

It's still the single. Obviously, someone doesn't know what they are talking about.

where do you come up with this crap?

OK I WAS WRONG!!!!! NOW I'M GOING TO WRITE YOU ALL APOLOGY LETTERS. SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN SCOURING LILLYWHITE'S TWITTER CONSTANTLY. I AM VERY SORRY TO HAVE LET YOU ALL DOWN, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN TO TRPILE CHECK MY SOURCES BEFORE POSTING ON THIS FOURM, WHICH, BY THE WAY, IS COMPLETELY FREE OF ANY MISINFORMATION. I HAVE TAINTED FORUM'S REPUTATION AND AM FOREVER SORRY.

I thought that when Stefan was interviewed he said that the single hadn't been played yet.

He did and someone on twitter asked lillywhite about it when it was found out that Mercy was the single... he said "it was between Mercy and ________... Mercy won"

Looks like it wasn't crap after all. Oh well. I take back my apology, now all of you owe me one. I'll be checking my PMs every hour and expect to see at least two every time I check .

[thebridge15]

Lead singles:

What Would You Say
Too Much
DDTW
I Did It
WAYG
American Baby
Funny

[rdawg13]

Anybody know of a way to pull that album art out of the video? I am really OCD about getting album art, but I am not savy with video files. I can't be the only one who'd like it...

[sheldonlevene]

That might work

[Mackles]

Quick screencap; how's this?

[Mackles]

That might work
Whoops! Beat me to it haha

[ericvol]

you must have missed the link to the radio station website that listed upcoming singles with "Mercy" coming out July 16th.

Go Vols!:monkey

[SBSFC91]

OK I WAS WRONG!!!!! NOW I'M GOING TO WRITE YOU ALL APOLOGY LETTERS. SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN SCOURING LILLYWHITE'S TWITTER CONSTANTLY. I AM VERY SORRY TO HAVE LET YOU ALL DOWN, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN TO TRPILE CHECK MY SOURCES BEFORE POSTING ON THIS FOURM, WHICH, BY THE WAY, IS COMPLETELY FREE OF ANY MISINFORMATION. I HAVE TAINTED FORUM'S REPUTATION AND AM FOREVER SORRY.



Looks like it wasn't crap after all. Oh well. I take back my apology, now all of you owe me one. I'll be checking my PMs every hour and expect to see at least two every time I check .

It's ok dude. Just don't talk like you know something if you don't for sure. All we're saying

[BruceW]

http://kroq.radio.com/2012/06/28/dave-matthews-band-releases-mercy-from-upcoming-album-away-from-the-world/

cleaner version of Mercy...can anyone rip this?

also, it certainly just cuts out and you can tell there is more to it at the end to lead into Gaucho

[SBSFC91]

So what do you guys think are the chances of us getting a music video for Mercy here in the next few weeks? They had that 4 day break just recently and I wouldn't doubt that they filmed it during that time.

[Dankguitar]

So what do you guys think are the chances of us getting a music video for Mercy here in the next few weeks? They had that 4 day break just recently and I wouldn't doubt that they filmed it during that time.

No shot. It was just decided like yesterday that it was the single. Could be a while not that I care about music videos

[bradshaw06]

i like this one alot. no awkwardness in the lyrics. it sounds old school. like it could fit in on crash.

[drop2d]

i like this one alot. no awkwardness in the lyrics. it sounds old school. like it could fit in on crash.

:thumbsup Agreed... and no clunky bridge/chorus - that's probably my only complaint about Gaucho.

[koolout]

holy shit! what a song. when those horns come in i lose it. wow....best song since 2002!

[anthonyckennedy]

wasn't psyched on this track when I first heard the live versions, but I'm absolutely loving this studio cut.

[Red&Black41]

Is this the single artwork for Mercy? If so, it looks like the album artwork will have some sort of underwater scene.

[SBSFC91]

No shot. It was just decided like yesterday that it was the single. Could be a while not that I care about music videos

I highly doubt that it was just decided yesterday that Mercy was the single. But I do see your point all the same because they did have to decide between two songs and may not have done so in time to get a music video shot during that time.

[burningone]

This remains my least favorite of the new songs. I don't dislike it, but I don't love it, either.

[Dankguitar]

I highly doubt that it was just decided yesterday that Mercy was the single. But I do see your point all the same because they did have to decide between two songs and may not have done so in time to get a music video shot during that time.

lillywhite even said it had just been decided

[SBSFC91]

lillywhite even said it had just been decided

Yes, just decided but not necessarily just decided that day haha

[yanks7533]

sounds great, its a great song, but i think it's one of the safer, calmer songs on the album, although hitting hard on the second single might be a good idea

[TempHelpNeeded]

http://www.mediafire.com/?ctyu53ec86karzy

Dave Matthews Band - Mercy (ripped from SoundCloud, not the YouTube one)

[TrippingWilly8]

I can't get enough of this. I've been skeptical hearing the Fallon version, the different live recordings, and even seeing it live. But the way it came together in the studio is just unreal. Lillywhite should be the only producer of this band for the rest of their music-making career.

[SmoothRider[PL]]

This sounds so beautiful.
I liked Fallon version, I liked live versions very much, I love the studio version.

Caaaaaaaaan't wait to get this album in my hands.

[crounsa810]

I love it. Really wish that Boyd part near the end followed by Coffin showed up more live though.

[davetripping02]

why does the song fade out.....................whyy

[rdawg13]

Here is a resized artwork that I pulled at a res of 1500x1500 from the soundcloud link for any other OCD album artwork people. It's resized to 600x600

[fanch16]

http://www.mediafire.com/?ctyu53ec86karzy

Dave Matthews Band - Mercy (ripped from SoundCloud, not the YouTube one)
Dude, thank you for ripping this. I'm so appreciative when people know how to do this stuff (because I don't). It was probably easy for you to do, but this is the difference between me having access to Mercy on my computer or having access to it wherever I want, so thank you again.

[TempHelpNeeded]

Dude, thank you for ripping this. I'm so appreciative when people know how to do this stuff (because I don't). It was probably easy for you to do, but this is the difference between me having access to Mercy on my computer or having access to it wherever I want, so thank you again.


It was wicked easy and I'm surprised cause I thought websites were getting better at stopping stuff like that. Glad I could help some fans out. You all have done it for me countless, countless times. :)

[TBolts712]

Loved Mercy form Fallon but hated it live at my shows this year. The studio cut is fantastic, though. Much more excited for the album now!!

[drop2d]

why does the song fade out.....................whyy

I'm betting it doesn't on the album. Lillywhite hates the fadeout.

[matthewdaves187]

Tim sounds a lot like he does on Some Devil, with those "crying" like noises, which I like.

[BruceW]

why does the song fade out.....................whyy
I think it kinda fades and then Gaucho comes in...but you can tell they just cut it off on the youtube and soundcloud versions

[luke7]

This song does pretty much nothing for me, live or studio. No way I would have released this as a first single. I liked it better when Dave played it on Fallon. I don't think Dave's vocal ability at this stage fits the song.

[Dancewme36]

My ears so happpyyyy

[SBSFC91]

This song does pretty much nothing for me, live or studio. No way I would have released this as a first single. I liked it better when Dave played it on Fallon. I don't think Dave's vocal ability at this stage fits the song.

So would you enjoy it more if 25 year old Dave sang it??? :confused

[Nexx]

I'm betting it doesn't on the album. Lillywhite hates the fadeout.

That can't be true. Half the songs on BTCS fade out, Two Step, Too Much, Crash Into Me... etc.

Meanwhile not a single song on Big Whiskey fades out. Just an observation.

[luke7]

So would you enjoy it more if 25 year old Dave sang it??? :confused

Nope. It's just a bland song musically to me.

[jaymas9]

I'm betting it doesn't on the album. Lillywhite hates the fadeout.Tell that to Pig...the only mistake he ever made as a producer.

[SBSFC91]

Nope. It's just a bland song musically to me.

Then why comment on how he sings it if that doesn't make any real difference?

We all know he doesn't sound like he did in the 90's but damn does the man still give it his best effort.

[dontburnthe_pig]

I know it's Jeff, but I hear Roi. Goose fucking bumps. Wow.

Goosebumps.

unreal how jeff sounds like roi starting at 3:38 to the end, just speechless

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup jeff is beautiful on this. the subtle notes from 3:15 to 3:19 are just fantastic. he really does sound like :leroi

and carter is just, wow.

[luke7]

Then why comment on how he sings it if that doesn't make any real difference?

We all know he doesn't sound like he did in the 90's but damn does the man still give it his best effort.

The vocals are also part of the song right ? Overall it's nothing special to me.

[Shawn12]

Wish I felt the same as most of you. Just doesn't hit home with me. It's a great song. No doubt. But it's the kind of song i'll skip over. If I'm going to pick a slow "inspire me with hope" song, I'm going Cry Freedom. This feels like a song completed based on a script. Like forcing it to be a certain sound. Flame me if you want, but I'm not saying its a bad song. Rather the opposite. It's a great song. Just not the kind of song I'm looking for from DMB. I can get Mercy (or something similar) from other artists.

[davedave81]

Wish I felt the same as most of you. Just doesn't hit home with me. It's a great song. No doubt. But it's the kind of song i'll skip over. If I'm going to pick a slow "inspire me with hope" song, I'm going Cry Freedom. This feels like a song completed based on a script. Like forcing it to be a certain sound. Flame me if you want, but I'm not saying its a bad song. Rather the opposite. It's a great song. Just not the kind of song I'm looking for from DMB. I can get Mercy (or something similar) from other artists.

I agree, mostly. I don't think its a great song. I think it's a pretty song played well and produced well. But so are a lot of crappy pop songs on the radio.

And Cry Freedom is a MILLION times better than this song.

[GreyBlueEyes_81]

I agree, mostly. I don't think its a great song. I think it's a pretty song played well and produced well. But so are a lot of crappy pop songs on the radio.

And Cry Freedom is a MILLION times better than this song.

Wrong. The official measurement is 103,466 times better. Not even close to a million.

[ants31090]

This song absolutely blows me away

[Jworley98]

Love this song!! I keep playing it over and over again. Such a good song!

[scobz144]

Does anyone else get chills after during the "Me and you and you and you" part? Love this track!

[scobz144]

Also, all the haters---it's not THAT bad, turn it up on some good speakers and enjoy life! Mercy is here to stay.

[DMBn2BTs#41]

The lyrics are great ill admit, as for the music, with the talent they have mercy is sub par DMB. *I can't stop thinking about what people's reaction Of this song would be if Steve Lillywhite wasn't the
Producer. It's almost as if half the fans are brainwashed that this album is going to be big 3 epic just cuz Lillywhite is doing it. But this album will lack something all DMB albums have had in the past. Leroi Moore. I don't think everyone's ready to not have him as part of the album or are they ready to realize how much he really brought to the table. His arranging and input on the songs is already missed in the songs we've heard from This album. *It's A good song and itll be a good album, don't get me wrong, but it's not epic*

[Jworley98]

The lyrics are great ill admit, as for the music, with the talent they have mercy is sub par DMB. *I can't stop thinking about what people's reaction Of this song would be if Steve Lillywhite wasn't the
Producer. It's almost as if half the fans are brainwashed that this album is going to be big 3 epic just cuz Lillywhite is doing it. But this album will lack something all DMB albums have had in the past. Leroi Moore. I don't think everyone's ready to not have him as part of the album or are they ready to realize how much he really brought to the table. His arranging and input on the songs is already missed in the songs we've heard from This album. *It's A good song and itll be a good album, don't get me wrong, but it's not epic*

Not everything has to be a crazy jam. How is it sub par? In fact, I think this song highlights how good they are. Dave is playing a very very very simple groove on the guitar, and yet they are able to build a beautiful song around it with every member of the band adding something to it. The fact that they can take something so simple and build it up into a song like this is amazing to me!

[Revolution36]

yes!

Approved. Agree w/ the guy who said Jeff sounding like Roi. cool cool stuff

[Shawn12]

The lyrics are great ill admit, as for the music, with the talent they have mercy is sub par DMB. *I can't stop thinking about what people's reaction Of this song would be if Steve Lillywhite wasn't the
Producer. It's almost as if half the fans are brainwashed that this album is going to be big 3 epic just cuz Lillywhite is doing it. But this album will lack something all DMB albums have had in the past. Leroi Moore. I don't think everyone's ready to not have him as part of the album or are they ready to realize how much he really brought to the table. His arranging and input on the songs is already missed in the songs we've heard from This album. *It's A good song and itll be a good album, don't get me wrong, but it's not epic*

I have to agree there seems to be a block of people who have crowned this album as the tits from the second Lillywhite was mentioned. Bottom line is he produces a beautiful song, but he doesn't write the songs and this song falls into the following category: Cool song with outstanding production. But you are right. It is not nearly as earth shattering and amazing as this thread indicates. It's pretty though.

[thewarehouse1]

Man this sounds good.

[Shawn12]

Not everything has to be a crazy jam. How is it sub par? In fact, I think this song highlights how good they are. Dave is playing a very very very simple groove on the guitar, and yet they are able to build a beautiful song around it with every member of the band adding something to it. The fact that they can take something so simple and build it up into a song like this is amazing to me!

This argument is silly. Of course not every song has to be a jam. Nothing about his post even remotely relates to that. How about this rebuttal? Let You Down is simple. Sooooo simple and unique and special. Mercy is simple. I think that argument would aptly support what he was saying and actually say within the context of his post with typical rhetoric.

[Bluewater21]

Personally I think the studio cut is pretty bad. Sounds really empty and vocals are shaky. Not impressed. Insert laughs and childish comments here ___________ , I don't give a shit

[KevinTH5]

I feel like people are on another planet. Am I one of the few that thinks the production quality of this is not very good??? I like the song a lot but am not digging these studio cuts. It doesn't sound like there's any reverb. I don't know how to explain the sound. Maybe play it back to back to a song like Pig and youll get it. The tunes on BTCS had such a beautiful airy sound. These (including Gaucho) sound as if they recorded in a tiny little room with no echo or anything. Just sounds so cluttered. I'm blown away by how many people think this production is good. Lillywhite Sessions sounded better than this and they were unfinished. I think people aren't getting past the LILLYWHITE and so everyone thinks everything sounds amazing. Sorry but so far the production sound quality on Stand Up is WAY better than what we've heard so far. These sound like unfinished demos. I tried not to get too psyched and sucked into the Lillywhite hype. But this is just utterly disappointing. I thought the sound was going to be amazing. So far the tunes are on par with pretty much anything on Big Whiskey and Everyday I think. Love those albums but nothing mind blowing. But the production quality on Everyday and Big Whiskey is WAY better than this.

Flame away. But it's true, and something inside you agrees.

[BotheDMBFan]

I don't think Lillywhite is all that amazing of a producer (I've said on several occasions that he's U2's 4th best producer), but I love the production on these two tracks.

So no, nothing inside me agrees.

[kyledmb]

God this is pure studio gold! Man, Lillywhite knows how to blend the pieces of this band to create some totally amazing sounds.

[kyledmb]

yes!

Approved. Agree w/ the guy who said Jeff sounding like Roi. cool cool stuff

:thumbsup:thumbsup

[DMBCardinal]

My favorite part from the song is whatever Jeff does at 3:15. :hump

[SLYRIV]

That outro has a Pink Floydish feel to it (Cluster One more specifically from the Division Bell album)... I dig it.

Edit: Which I imagine will be cut for the radio version.

YES:thumbsup good point.

This studio cut is absolutely amazing holy christ. Love the outro, and the part at 3:15 like the other guy was saying. That sounds so much like something Roi would do. Can't wait for the rest of the album.

[SLYRIV]

Also makes me excited to hear how Sweet is going to sound on the album.

[LeftyDv]

I think it does Jeff a disservice to say he sounds like LeRoi. What we mean to say is that Jeff got the DMB sound right. There are a lot of ways to play the sax. I believe the way it's played here (and the way the flute is played in The Riff) fits the "DMB sound." Hopefully, Tim is back to that way too.

[sonofabsting]

Personally I think the studio cut is pretty bad. Sounds really empty and vocals are shaky. Not impressed. Insert laughs and childish comments here ___________ , I don't give a shit


just wondering, what sounds empty to you. I think the vocals are 100% spot on. On Fallon, he was wavering and unsure of the rhythms (i thought) but on the studio version the vocals are just SO strong. Also, the song just fills out in such a huge way. You can hear every member of the band, and its perfectly mixed. I guess i just can't hear how you think its "empty"

[SLYRIV]

Lillywhite has said the radio edit doesn't have the outro part. Thats the best part of the song haha.

[ProphetofJit]

I listened to it on my computer with headphones, it did in fact sound empty.

I listened to it in my car, sounded absolutely amazing. I'm pretty sure my computer setting are messed up. But this track is amazing. I loved Fallon, enjoy it live, but the studio version is just uplifting.

[BotheDMBFan]

Lillywhite has said the radio edit doesn't have the outro part. Thats the best part of the song haha.

It is, but at the same time, I don't miss it when I accidentally skip it after the "song" is over.

[Prime Minister]

This outro. Holy effing :hump.

Steve Lillywhite for president.

Go for Prime Minister instead.

Um...

:trap

[drop2d]

I feel like people are on another planet. Am I one of the few that thinks the production quality of this is not very good??? I like the song a lot but am not digging these studio cuts. It doesn't sound like there's any reverb. I don't know how to explain the sound. Maybe play it back to back to a song like Pig and youll get it. The tunes on BTCS had such a beautiful airy sound. These (including Gaucho) sound as if they recorded in a tiny little room with no echo or anything. Just sounds so cluttered. I'm blown away by how many people think this production is good. Lillywhite Sessions sounded better than this and they were unfinished. I think people aren't getting past the LILLYWHITE and so everyone thinks everything sounds amazing. Sorry but so far the production sound quality on Stand Up is WAY better than what we've heard so far. These sound like unfinished demos. I tried not to get too psyched and sucked into the Lillywhite hype. But this is just utterly disappointing. I thought the sound was going to be amazing. So far the tunes are on par with pretty much anything on Big Whiskey and Everyday I think. Love those albums but nothing mind blowing. But the production quality on Everyday and Big Whiskey is WAY better than this.

Flame away. But it's true, and something inside you agrees.

This is just funny... the way this song is put together, the flow, the accentuation of all the little things is exactly why Lillywhite is the best producer for this band. There hasn't been anything close to this on an album for 14 years. I would agree with you that the 'sound' of Stand Up is very good (even close to incredible) but this is far better. This song reminds me of Spoon in the way that it is a very simple song - but there are about a million little things going on that make it shine.

[KevinTH5]

This is just funny... the way this song is put together, the flow, the accentuation of all the little things is exactly why Lillywhite is the best producer for this band. There hasn't been anything close to this on an album for 14 years. I would agree with you that the 'sound' of Stand Up is very good (even close to incredible) but this is far better. This song reminds me of Spoon in the way that it is a very simple song - but there are about a million little things going on that make it shine.

I'm talking about the production value, not the song itself. I love the song, I just think the recording sucks. Just because 8 people are playing an instrument at once doesn't make a song have more depth. There's just some sort of stale sounding quality to it and I think they could have put anything out with Lillywhites name on it and people would say its amazing. I'm happy for those who really enjoy it, I'm just disappointed. I expected more. I'm sure in time the quality of the recording may grow on me, but at this point I think it sounds like something that was recorded in a short time in someone's little home studio.

[ERoths711]

I'm betting it doesn't on the album. Lillywhite hates the fadeout.

Maybe segue into Gaucho

[ERoths711]

I don't know what it is, because it's not anything special, but the line "I wanna give you what you need," really gets to me. It's just a very honest line, and he sings it so truly. Love the song.

[drop2d]

I'm talking about the production value, not the song itself. I love the song, I just think the recording sucks. Just because 8 people are playing an instrument at once doesn't make a song have more depth. There's just some sort of stale sounding quality to it and I think they could have put anything out with Lillywhites name on it and people would say its amazing. I'm happy for those who really enjoy it, I'm just disappointed. I expected more. I'm sure in time the quality of the recording may grow on me, but at this point I think it sounds like something that was recorded in a short time in someone's little home studio.

To each his own I guess... I really didn't think the song was anything special until I heard the studio version (especially with headphones). And I do agree with the premise bolded above... I just think in this case, the feeling that it's 'amazing' is valid. Gaucho, on the other hand, nothing real special.

[killerangel]

Very well produced and well executed song. What I really love about this song is that it builds appropriately within its defined space. It's not a huge song...it's a small song, but feels big by the end. Very cool stuff.

[sheldonlevene]

The percussion in this song. Crazy good.

[Foreverford05]

Yea dude, think as you wish about the song itself, but if you can't tell a difference between the musicianship and detail put into the production, then I don't know what to tell you.

[CarterisGOD41]

Just listened again on the way to work through some real speakers and wow. SL really captured the essence of what many of us loved about live DMB with Roi, and that's the ability to control their levels of playing to build emotion. Jeff even has a Roi-esque lick that made me smile wide. The music has the same vibe as the Heartbeat intro, something I didn't think the band in their new "rock" form would go back to. This album is going to have so much flow from 1-11, and I can't wait.

[BLaCerra28]

Very well produced and well executed song. What I really love about this song is that it builds appropriately within its defined space. It's not a huge song...it's a tiny song, but feels big by the end. Very cool stuff.

Fixed..... :D

[davedave81]

I feel like people are on another planet. Am I one of the few that thinks the production quality of this is not very good??? I like the song a lot but am not digging these studio cuts. It doesn't sound like there's any reverb. I don't know how to explain the sound. Maybe play it back to back to a song like Pig and youll get it. The tunes on BTCS had such a beautiful airy sound. These (including Gaucho) sound as if they recorded in a tiny little room with no echo or anything. Just sounds so cluttered. I'm blown away by how many people think this production is good. Lillywhite Sessions sounded better than this and they were unfinished. I think people aren't getting past the LILLYWHITE and so everyone thinks everything sounds amazing. Sorry but so far the production sound quality on Stand Up is WAY better than what we've heard so far. These sound like unfinished demos. I tried not to get too psyched and sucked into the Lillywhite hype. But this is just utterly disappointing. I thought the sound was going to be amazing. So far the tunes are on par with pretty much anything on Big Whiskey and Everyday I think. Love those albums but nothing mind blowing. But the production quality on Everyday and Big Whiskey is WAY better than this.

Flame away. But it's true, and something inside you agrees.

truth.

Part of the problem is the song is not good. Bad lyrics and it just leaves me wanting them to finish it. It's building in the beginning, yet never gets anywhere. There are no changes, no variation. It's a bland, boring song from start to finish.

People are talking about 3 and 4 second fills. What about the rest of it? I'll use the example again. People are saying it sounds like it could come off Crash. Play Cry Freedom, then play this. And when you stop laughing from how bad Mercy is, come back and talk to me.

[SmoothD41]

I don't like Mercy, but it does sound quite bit better than I thought it would. It's laughable to think this would fit in on Crash though. This is nowhere even remotely close to the musicianship, lyrics, or production brilliance of Crash. Anybody that disagrees is simply in denial.

[Quadrophenia92]

Why do people even bring up Crash?

[killerangel]

I don't like Mercy, but it does sound quite bit better than I thought it would. It's laughable to think this would fit in on Crash though. This is nowhere even remotely close to the musicianship, lyrics, or production brilliance of Crash. Anybody that disagrees is simply in denial.

oh geez you're right, I guess we're all in denial then...

[ericvol]

Best studio track in over ten years!

[Jworley98]

So good! The people complaining about the production and the song are the ones in denial. I feel that some of you just will never allow yourselves to enjoy anything new.

[davedave81]

So good! The people complaining about the production and the song are the ones in denial. I feel that some of you just will never allow yourselves to enjoy anything new.

Nope. The crappy cell phone recordings I've heard of The Riff have me way more excited than this average song. It starts slow and is building to something, but it actually gets there!

Mercy is a Piss Break song. Bor-ing.

[Jworley98]

Nope. The crappy cell phone recordings I've heard of The Riff have me way more excited than this average song. It starts slow and is building to something, but it actually gets there!

Mercy is a Piss Break song. Bor-ing.

Well I am sorry you can't appreciate slow beautiful music. I'll admit, I've seen it live twice and the second time I heard it, it felt very empty. However, the studio version is amazing. I just find it amazing that some people can't appreciate it. It seems that if any new song is quite or slow, then it automatically sucks for some people.

[thebridge15]

Well I am sorry you can't appreciate slow beautiful music. I'll admit, I've seen it live twice and the second time I heard it, it felt very empty. However, the studio version is amazing. I just find it amazing that some people can't appreciate it. It seems that if any new song is quite or slow, then it automatically sucks for some people.Don't you learn "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" in kindergarten?

[berman1125]

Why do people even bring up Crash?

because the sound of mercy sounds like it could be on crash

[crushme5]

I don't like Mercy, but it does sound quite bit better than I thought it would. It's laughable to think this would fit in on Crash though. This is nowhere even remotely close to the musicianship, lyrics, or production brilliance of Crash. Anybody that disagrees is simply in denial.

I disagree with that yet I'm not in denial. Crash is a album that we have gotten to enjoy since 1996. We are used to listening to that album and have enjoyed the songs live for many years. If we have this discussion in 2028, maybe your opinion would be different. ;) I'm just kidding around, but I really do think that the vibe of this song is very uplifting and the most uplifting DMB album to date is Crash. And, I would actually argue that the musicianship, production, and intricacies of Mercy (and Gaucho) are just as good, if not better than Crash.

And for those of you that complain about Tim outshining Boyd on the newer songs, let's be honest with ourselves. Tim is a better player than Boyd hands down....And, remember, Tim, Jeff, and Rashawn are now equal parts of this band and all will have distinct parts on this album. This was a band album by the band that currently is constructed. Tim's primary influences are metal and rock, so hearing a song like The Riff and hearing his solos on Gaucho, Mercy, and even some of the Big Whiskey stuff are just Tim being Tim.

[Jworley98]

because the sound of mercy sounds like it could be on crash

:thumbsup Yea, it reminds me of crash. I think the only reason for that though is because of the type of sax Jeff is playing.

[jaymas9]

I feel like people are on another planet. Am I one of the few that thinks the production quality of this is not very good??? I like the song a lot but am not digging these studio cuts. It doesn't sound like there's any reverb. I don't know how to explain the sound. Maybe play it back to back to a song like Pig and youll get it. The tunes on BTCS had such a beautiful airy sound. These (including Gaucho) sound as if they recorded in a tiny little room with no echo or anything. Just sounds so cluttered. I'm blown away by how many people think this production is good. Lillywhite Sessions sounded better than this and they were unfinished. I think people aren't getting past the LILLYWHITE and so everyone thinks everything sounds amazing. Sorry but so far the production sound quality on Stand Up is WAY better than what we've heard so far. These sound like unfinished demos. I tried not to get too psyched and sucked into the Lillywhite hype. But this is just utterly disappointing. I thought the sound was going to be amazing. So far the tunes are on par with pretty much anything on Big Whiskey and Everyday I think. Love those albums but nothing mind blowing. But the production quality on Everyday and Big Whiskey is WAY better than this.

Flame away. But it's true, and something inside you agrees.At least this comment isn't riddled with pure arrogance...

Also, I don't even know where to begin with you if you actually think the brickwalled piece of shit Everyday can touch what we've heard so far sonically from Away from the World. The only thing I can think of is you having a problem with the mastering of this record, which I do, but that's an industry wide problem in pop music. As far as the mix and production goes, this is stellar. Lillywhite's stereo placement of the instruments, the focus on Dave's vocals in a melodically driven song, and of course his absolute mastery of how Carter's drum kit should sound. Carter's hi-hat is simply fantastic on Lillywhite dmb.

[Nick11dx]

I disagree with that yet I'm not in denial. Crash is a album that we have gotten to enjoy since 1996. We are used to listening to that album and have enjoyed the songs live for many years. If we have this discussion in 2028, maybe your opinion would be different. ;) I'm just kidding around, but I really do think that the vibe of this song is very uplifting and the most uplifting DMB album to date is Crash. And, I would actually argue that the musicianship, production, and intricacies of Mercy (and Gaucho) are just as good, if not better than Crash.

And for those of you that complain about Tim outshining Boyd on the newer songs, let's be honest with ourselves. Tim is a better player than Boyd hands down....And, remember, Tim, Jeff, and Rashawn are now equal parts of this band and all will have distinct parts on this album. This was a band album by the band that currently is constructed. Tim's primary influences are metal and rock, so hearing a song like The Riff and hearing his solos on Gaucho, Mercy, and even some of the Big Whiskey stuff are just Tim being Tim.


Very true about giving it time. Ive learned to appreciate Everyday much more over the years....still working on Stand Up though

[boleebar]

I really like blue crayons. Blue is an awesome color.

Blue sucks balls dude. Anyone who thinks blue is a good color is an idiot.

If I never see the color blue again i'm ok with that.

The only reason you don't like blue is because we have been bombarded with blue forever. blue is awesome and criticizing blue because its overexposed is invalid.

Orange is the best.

Fuck orange man and every other color in the new 8 pack. they all suck.

I'd take orange any day.

If i got a 24 pack and every single crayon was orange i wouldn't complain.... you douchebag haters don't like any of the new colors.

I like blue but only with the capo.

Colors are subjective man - to each his own. peace & love, peace & love.

Oh here we go with the all-colors-are-equal argument again. FALSE. if you don't see that old school blue is better than orange and burnt sienna and whateverthefuckelse they put out now then you're just in denial - and you know it.

If he knows it - he's not in denial...

shut up douche.

Not a big blue fan but i'm ok with it on a black background... occasionally.

Last time i saw blue live, the line at the pisser was a mile and a half long - for realz.

O hai guize - have you seen lemon yellow yet? it's amazing...

great, another fucking noob yellow lover.......

[vklugf]

I really like blue crayons. Blue is an awesome color.

Blue sucks balls dude. Anyone who thinks blue is a good color is an idiot.

If I never see the color blue again i'm ok with that.

The only reason you don't like blue is because we have been bombarded with blue forever. blue is awesome and criticizing blue because its overexposed is invalid.

Orange is the best.

Fuck orange man and every other color in the new 8 pack. they all suck.

I'd take orange any day.

If i got a 24 pack and every single crayon was orange i wouldn't complain.... you douchebag haters don't like any of the new colors.

I like blue but only with the capo.

Colors are subjective man - to each his own. peace & love, peace & love.

Oh here we go with the all-colors-are-equal argument again. FALSE. if you don't see that old school blue is better than orange and burnt sienna and whateverthefuckelse they put out now then you're just in denial - and you know it.

If he knows it - he's not in denial...

shut up douche.

Not a big blue fan but i'm ok with it on a black background... occasionally.

Last time i saw blue live, the line at the pisser was a mile and a half long - for realz.

O hai guize - have you seen lemon yellow yet? it's amazing...

great, another fucking noob yellow lover.......

Wow dude, you just summarized Ants in a post! No reason for anyone to keep posting here! Good job! :lol

[Moose Thompson]

Seriously, though, how much better is orange than blue?

[SpotlightEyes]

I don't like Mercy, but it does sound quite bit better than I thought it would. It's laughable to think this would fit in on Crash though. This is nowhere even remotely close to the musicianship, lyrics, or production brilliance of Crash. Anybody that disagrees is simply in denial.

Just fuck off please. You become your worst when new music is new.

[mthawk07]

I really like blue crayons. Blue is an awesome color.

Blue sucks balls dude. Anyone who thinks blue is a good color is an idiot.

If I never see the color blue again i'm ok with that.

The only reason you don't like blue is because we have been bombarded with blue forever. blue is awesome and criticizing blue because its overexposed is invalid.

Orange is the best.

Fuck orange man and every other color in the new 8 pack. they all suck.

I'd take orange any day.

If i got a 24 pack and every single crayon was orange i wouldn't complain.... you douchebag haters don't like any of the new colors.

I like blue but only with the capo.

Colors are subjective man - to each his own. peace & love, peace & love.

Oh here we go with the all-colors-are-equal argument again. FALSE. if you don't see that old school blue is better than orange and burnt sienna and whateverthefuckelse they put out now then you're just in denial - and you know it.

If he knows it - he's not in denial...

shut up douche.

Not a big blue fan but i'm ok with it on a black background... occasionally.

Last time i saw blue live, the line at the pisser was a mile and a half long - for realz.

O hai guize - have you seen lemon yellow yet? it's amazing...

great, another fucking noob yellow lover.......
You get 500 internet points for this post.

[bubba40]

Best studio track in over ten years!

IMO Grux and LITHOG are better. But this is pretty good.

The percussion in this song. Crazy good.

Definitely :thumbsup

My favorite part from the song is whatever Jeff does at 3:15. :hump

Me too :thumbsup

Look I think this is pretty good too, but those thinking it's the greatest thing since sliced bread are reaching juuuuuust a bit