Studio Version of Mercy

[41ravens]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Didn't like the song when I first heard it, but the studio cut is amazing.

Long live Lillywhite!

this. i haven't really been crazy about any of the new stuff, but this sounds really good.

[SBSFC91]

Originally Posted by klumps13

how do you guys not like this song? There's actual passion and emotion. Something I don't think was very present on the last album save Baby Blue and LITHOG. That's all I need in my music at least. Just feel it

Don't take it personally. This is how it has been for every new song/studio version of a song for this album. First, you have all the people who really seem to be genuinely excited about this album talking it up and appreciating the music dominating a thread, but once that tones down, the naysayers start popping up which is fine. I mean everyone has an opinion. I just wish people wouldn't try to tell everybody how they should or should not feel about something, and that goes for both sides.

[JunkBondTrader]

im not as big of a dick throbber over the big 3 as most, but i could name a handful of songs from those albums that i like mercy more than.

[Useliteski]

glad to see Boyd on a studio cut. even that is a large victory over Big Whiskey

[Kiko]

Originally Posted by SBSFC91

Don't take it personally. This is how it has been for every new song/studio version of a song for this album. First, you have all the people who really seem to be genuinely excited about this album talking it up and appreciating the music dominating a thread, but once that tones down, the naysayers start popping up which is fine. I mean everyone has an opinion. I just wish people wouldn't try to tell everybody how they should or should not feel about something, and that goes for both sides.

Mercy had no staying power on me, haven't heard it in ages... but this is pretty cool. Was very curious about what it segued into, then I saw it was Gaucho..............

[RiotAct]

I just cannot get into this song. Lyrics are . Jesus

Originally Posted by JunkBondTrader

im not as big of a dick throbber over the big 3 as most, but i could name a handful of songs from those albums that i like mercy more than.

For me, it's:

Let You Down

.

[bhauger04]

Originally Posted by Useliteski

glad to see Boyd on a studio cut. even that is a large victory over Big Whiskey

Amen brother! Boyd was nonexistent on Big Whiskey which was a shame.

[JohnK86]

This sounds really good. A lot of Boyd (+ other strings, me thinks). It´s powerful, definitely better than the live versions.

[Millstone]

Originally Posted by arizza11

This sounds like it came straight from Crash

this....

[BruceW]

Originally Posted by RiotAct

I just cannot get into this song. Lyrics are . Jesus




For me, it's:

Let You Down

.

that's unfortunate...but to each his own

[41Wooten]

Originally Posted by Rodey

This song is definitely Big 3 worthy. It's way better than Let You Down for instance.

Whoaaaaaaaaa

I realize some people don't enjoy the "puppy for your love" line in LYD, but really.. Mercy's lyrics are no less cheesy (e.g. "gotta get, gotta get, gotta get"). Plus, how can you go wrong with Roi's whistling talents?

Mercy is not above Let You Down on my list just yet (mostly because Let You Down is not low on my list).

[MikeyCarson40]

The most DMB sounding song from the band in 10 years thanks to Lillywhite. Everything about this song is beautiful. Thank God they are still making music like this. Some people just don't know what they have right in front of them until it's gone. Enjoy this while it lasts..

[JunkBondTrader]

Originally Posted by RiotAct

I just cannot get into this song. Lyrics are . Jesus




For me, it's:

Let You Down

.

your opinion of course. but that shit cray.

[ShotgunDMB]

Pretty great, IMO

[davedave81]

Originally Posted by klumps13

how do you guys not like this song? There's actual passion and emotion. Something I don't think was very present on the last album save Baby Blue and LITHOG. That's all I need in my music at least. Just feel it

must be a big fan of opera then, huh? the big fat lady "feels it", doesn't make me like it. the lyrics in this song are poor, and the song is lacking. it just is. I can't understand all the love for this incredibly boring song.

[JunkBondTrader]

i love the haters.

this is an awesome song. sorry you don't like it, too bad.

[jaymas9]

Originally Posted by jrseyboy31

Imagine what the other producers wouldve done with this track..... Mark Batson: "Yeah Carter.. I'm gonna need to you to relax on the drums, they sound too busy... try this *1-2-1-2-1-2*" or Rob Cavallo: "That sounds great Boyd but I think those notes are better suited for a loud trumpet, come out the booth" or Glen Ballard: "That was perfect guys, now lets try again.. this time keep it under 3 and a half minutes.. nevermind I'll just cut the end, thats a rap!"

That's not Cavallo, that's purely Boyd and the band. Cavallo is a good producer, he was in a rough situation when Roi died, and did what he could. He re-energized the band, and honestly is probably part of the reason we are as fans, in the situation we're in right now.

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by 41Wooten

Whoaaaaaaaaa

I realize some people don't enjoy the "puppy for your love" line in LYD, but really.. Mercy's lyrics are no less cheesy (e.g. "gotta get, gotta get, gotta get"). Plus, how can you go wrong with Roi's whistling talents?

Mercy is not above Let You Down on my list just yet (mostly because Let You Down is not low on my list).

Difference in opinion I guess, but this song is way better both lyrically and musically than Let You Down for me.

[Timebomb07]

that outro is fucking great,

[Timebomb07]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Difference in opinion I guess, but this song is way better both lyrically and musically than Let You Down for me.

I think Let You Down is immensely better than this.

Mercy is a decent song... I like it, but Let You Down just feels so much better.

[tim.ryan]

Love it - I was ok with the first listen on Fallon, it improved a lot with full band and I think it is even better on studio with more of Boyd on it - still think that this thing is going to continue to grow and build into a stronger song - nice!!

Still have another 11 wks to wait though

[Funkyhamster]

Awesome. The only thing that bums me out about this track is that it starts to fade out right when Jeff starts playing some interesting lines over the jam.

[MarvinBerry]

I think its subtlety is great. Not too in your face but powerful none the less

[bokenboy]

Originally Posted by klumps13

how do you guys not like this song? There's actual passion and emotion. Something I don't think was very present on the last album save Baby Blue and LITHOG. That's all I need in my music at least. Just feel it

it's not that I dont like it...in fact, I love the last minute and a half. But, I think there is some serious overraction on these boards. Yes, everyone is involved and I think Lillywhite took an ok song and made it really pop.

But, I also feel that they keep recycling this kind of song for the radio...American Baby, FTWII, You and Me and now Mercy and Gaucho. I think that's why so many non-hardcore fans tell me that this band's songs all sound the same. Not that all of those singles have the exact same meaning, but the singles have become too fluffy, IMO.

That said, the ending does create a long-awaited nostalgia of the early years.

[davedave81]

Originally Posted by JunkBondTrader

i love the haters.

this is an awesome song. sorry you don't like it, too bad.

if I disagree with an opinion, that makes me a hater? this place is awesome!

[antsmarching777]

The outro has so much room to grow. Jeff seems a lot less in your face and more floating above the music like Roi used to. I am impressed!

[coolhotwaves]

This sounds good, really good.

[NorthBuffaloDMB]

If you don't dig this song/studio cut you have no soul.

[bokenboy]

Originally Posted by NorthBuffaloDMB

If you don't dig this song/studio cut you have no soul.

[coolhotwaves]

Jeff honestly sound like Roi on this. Really digging the long outro to the song. I love that it's long and faded out. I have hopes that this album might be good afterall. Wasn't too impressed with Goucho, but this song really has my pumped.