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Grant Lee Buffalo — SuperSloMotion
Album: Jubilee
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Released: 1998
Length: 5:34
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Sleepy rhythms were lulling us
Trolling down a long canal
Onto savage shores and gilded floors
Of coliseums through the load-in door

Certain of this one thing
Certain of this one thing
Certain of this one thing
That super slow motion got the upper hand on me
On me
On me

Holy visions had ceased to come
My tongue was numb and I was feeling tired
Crying out in a wordless howl
Screeching off to the underground

Certain of this one thing (of this one thing)
Certain of this one thing (of this one thing)
Certain of this one thing (of this one thing)
That super slow motion got the upper hand on me
On me
On me
On me

Sleepy rhythms were lulling us
Syrup sweet and poisonous
How I found my way back I'm not sure
Through the channels and little streets that curve

Certain (certain) of this one thing (of this one thing)
Certain of (certain of) this one thing (this one thing)
Certain (certain) of this one thing (of this one thing)
That super slow motion got the upper hand on me
On me
On me
On me

Certain (certain) of this one thing (of this one thing)
Certain of (certain of) this one thing (this one thing)
Certain (certain) of this one thing (of this one thing)
That super slow motion got the upper hand on me
On me
On me
On me
On me
On me
On me
On me

On me
On me
On me
Ooh ooh ooh
Got the upper hand (ooh ooh ooh)
Got the upper hand (ooh ooh ooh)
Got the upper hand (on me)
Got the upper hand the upper hand on me
On me
On me
On me
Oh oh oh
Comments (152)add comment
 unclehud wrote:


Info panel -- to the immediate left -- says Grant Lee was a founding member of Grant Lee Buffalo: guitarist and lead singer.
yes, was being silly. have a lot of their stuff...

Posted 7 months ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

Sounds like Grant Lee Phillips to me! Always liked his vocals and lyrics weren't bad either. Good driving music



Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Why do I see my comment from 2 years ago six slots down?  Are there not many people on here?


At this moment -- April 17, 2023, 1730 Eastern Time -- there are 8,600 listeners in the US; 1,804 in Canada, 2,688 in Germany, 3,290 in the UK, 1,280 in France, 1 in Madagascar, even 201 in war-torn Ukraine.  [Find this information under the menu items "Community - Who's Listening" ]

Not everyone feels compelled to comment.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

Sounds like Grant Lee Phillips to me! Always liked his vocals and lyrics weren't bad either. Good driving music


Info panel -- to the immediate left -- says Grant Lee was a founding member of Grant Lee Buffalo: guitarist and lead singer.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

Sounds like Grant Lee Phillips to me! Always liked his vocals and lyrics weren't bad either. Good driving music
Posted 1 year ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:

Not everyone has the urge to write a comment every time they hear a song, I guess… Only the songs that are either incredibly good or awfully bad tend to gather an endless stream of comments. This one, even though pretty good, is probably not remarkable enough.

This 20+ year old 6.9-rated track has, as of today, generated 150 comments.  This track is neither great, nor crapola.  It just is.  I'd dare to counter than RP listeners love to express themselves; always.  It has some bearing on the goodness or badness...however, my observation seems to indicate that the amount of comments is directly related to the amount of emotional connection that folks feel to a track.  
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

The more I hear this tune, the more I like it!!  Thank You RP!


Elieen radio paradise has made me swear off commercial music radio with it’s SSDD crap
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Yes! Love it!
Posted 3 years ago by misery_goat    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

Love the sound of the snare.



The engineering is well done. Drums are typical, yet in keeping with how things are done these days. Nice!
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Posted 3 years ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
 Muddyman3019 wrote:

Sort of a Cowboy Junkies sound with that spooky harmonica 



Michael Hutchence & INXS to me. 
Posted 3 years ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
Love the sound of the snare.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:

Not everyone has the urge to write a comment every time they hear a song, I guess… Only the songs that are either incredibly good or awfully bad tend to gather an endless stream of comments. This one, even though pretty good, is probably not remarkable enough.


Also a lot of listeners on Roku, smart TVs etc.  
Posted 3 years ago by Emerson612    [ Reply ]
Anyone hearing a subtle Collective Soul falvour somewhere in there?
Posted 3 years ago by ahenwood    [ Reply ]
 Muddyman3019 wrote:

Sort of a Cowboy Junkies sound with that spooky harmonica 



Or maybe the Wildflowers?  Just sayin.  At least the drum kit.
Posted 3 years ago by Tamaracktour2020    [ Reply ]
Can someone please grant Lee that buffalo? :o)
Posted 3 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Good song. The album art is very reminiscent of Carter Beats the Devil...
Posted 3 years ago by captbradders    [ Reply ]
I think it's the 1st time in six years I've heard Grant on RP. He is consistently great.
Posted 4 years ago by mmtjohnston    [ Reply ]
The only thing wrong with this song is that it isn't twice as long.
Posted 4 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Wow. An instant 9 for me.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Well, not remarkable - but certainly I find it enjoyable.
(Hmmm... does the fact that I made a remark, make it remarkable?)
Posted 5 years ago by adib    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:

Not everyone has the urge to write a comment every time they hear a song, I guess… Only the songs that are either incredibly good or awfully bad tend to gather an endless stream of comments. This one, even though pretty good, is probably not remarkable enough.
 
is that the way you're supposed to do it? 
Posted 5 years ago by jumbo    [ Reply ]
Still only 7 - Quite Likeable to me  so I Skip
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
on meeeeeee
Posted 5 years ago by nickmetalx3317    [ Reply ]
 DrLex wrote:

Not everyone has the urge to write a comment every time they hear a song, I guess… Only the songs that are either incredibly good or awfully bad tend to gather an endless stream of comments. This one, even though pretty good, is probably not remarkable enough.

 
How many comments there are also has a lot to do with how often the song is played. I love Grant-Lee Buffalo & Grant-Lee Phillips but don't recall ever hearing this on RP before. 
Posted 6 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
I increase to from 5 to  7 - Quite Likeable
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
I really like this song, but the lyrics make me wonder if he's singing about heroin, downers... Not a good thing at all, but hey, great tune!

 
Worked for Johnny Cash, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, etc etc but it may have been their perkier, somewhat more "upbeat" tone singing about cocaine...  Nothing wrong with drugs.
Posted 6 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
fun art on this album cover, still not persuaded by their sound 
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 miamizsun wrote:

me too

i'm a big fan
{#Music}

 
{#Wave}
Posted 6 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:
I will comment: 9 >10
I absolutely love this.

 
me too

i'm a big fan


{#Music}
Posted 7 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
I will comment: 9 up to 10
I absolutely love this.
Posted 7 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
Why do I see my comment from 2 years ago six slots down?  Are there not many people on here?
 
Not everyone has the urge to write a comment every time they hear a song, I guess… Only the songs that are either incredibly good or awfully bad tend to gather an endless stream of comments. This one, even though pretty good, is probably not remarkable enough.
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Why do I see my comment from 2 years ago six slots down?  Are there not many people on here?
Posted 7 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Agree !
Posted 7 years ago by cyboulette    [ Reply ]
Killer playlist this morning!!! {#Roflol}
Posted 8 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
summarily bumped to 7! {#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
I never heard this before... Dig it!
Posted 9 years ago by Singlow    [ Reply ]
Is anyone ever going to grant Lee his buffalo? Curious and warped minds want to know :o)
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who thought this was The Wallflowers?

Nice mid-1990s sound... gems like this are why I tune into RP.
Posted 9 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:
 
Again, no. I mean, if it reminds you of them, then, I guess it does. 

I am perplexified.

 
It reminds me of Jack White
Posted 9 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Pearl Jam a bit, and that's a good thing.
Posted 9 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 easmann wrote:
 
Again, no. I mean, if it reminds you of them, then, I guess it does. 

I am perplexified.

 
Your comments absolutely made me lol! Partially because i agree a million percent but mostly because your paternal correction of mystifying comparisons...😭
Posted 9 years ago by risingson    [ Reply ]
 Delawhere wrote:
Sounds like Joe Walsh to me
 
There are no similarities that I can detect musically or vocally. I'm not denying that this sounds like to Joe to you.

 Muddyman3019 wrote:
Sort of a Cowboy Junkies sound with that spooky harmonica 
  
Again, no. I mean, if it reminds you of them, then, I guess it does. 

I am perplexified.
Posted 9 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
This is good sounding stuff on my Friday afternoon.  Particularly with the Lee Grant connection. Thanks for that.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Sort of a Cowboy Junkies sound with that spooky harmonica 
Posted 9 years ago by Muddyman3019    [ Reply ]
Nice!!!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by greg4067    [ Reply ]
Kind of sounds like a young Greg Brown, singing at the Sanctuary Bar in Iowa City. 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Joe Walsh to me
Posted 9 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
sweet grant-lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWC6IU0T2Bs
Posted 10 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Love GLP's voice ... great live, too
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Soooo goood
Posted 10 years ago by proxones    [ Reply ]
Grooooovey!
Posted 10 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of Buffalo Grill. Happy memories of a cheesy french restaurant serving excellent entrecôtes and an occasional sparerib after a long long day driving during our honeymoon.
Posted 11 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
tired of this one...
Posted 11 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Funny how the mind works, you think of Ed Asner via the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection and I think of Lee Grant.

Lee Grant

 
It's a lattice o' coincidence: 

"Repo Man" (1984):
Miller and Otto from "Repo Man"

Miller: A lot o' people don't realize what's really going on. They view life as a bunch o' unconnected incidents 'n things. They don't realize that there's this, like, lattice o' coincidence that lays on top o' everything. Give you an example; show you what I mean: suppose you're thinkin' about a plate o' shrimp. Suddenly someone'll say, like, plate, or shrimp, or plate o' shrimp out of the blue, no explanation. No point in lookin' for one, either. It's all part of a cosmic unconsciousness.

Otto: You eat a lot of acid, Miller, back in the hippie days?

Miller: I'll give you another instance: you know how everybody's into weirdness right now?...


Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}x100,000
Posted 11 years ago by camatcba    [ Reply ]
 Mike_Sneade wrote:
Very nice.{#Biggrin}
 
What i said! {#Heartkiss}
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I love this band and album.  I saw them in Briz-vegas on the tour for Jubilee.  The whole gig was awesome but what stands way out in my memory was the guy they had on piano for My, My, My going absolutely spare on a live spree that blew my then young mind to pieces.
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
LIKE!
Posted 11 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Very nice.{#Biggrin}
Posted 11 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in a while. I like it more. For half the song he sounds like Vedder. Only better. That rhymes. You can use it. Sometimes. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
                                                      {#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:

Yeah, just like those damn orgasms.
 
Burn. Awesome!
Posted 12 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 Swan_Jack wrote:
Make me think of such a great show in Paris in the 90's.
 
Makes me picture Lee's Buffalo for give grand!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Make me think of such a great show in Paris in the 90's.
Posted 12 years ago by Swan_Jack    [ Reply ]
 Rmike wrote:
Too many songs last too long
 
Yeah, just like those damn orgasms.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Not Bad...
Posted 12 years ago by Joe_G_Bear    [ Reply ]
from 7 to a 9.  Reminds me of the Black Keys a little.
Posted 12 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Too many songs last too long


Posted 12 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
 inthefog wrote:
I discovered Grant Lee Buffalo (and Grant Lee Phillips) thanks to Radio Paradise.  I love this band and still melt completely when I hear GLP's voice. {#Hearteyes}   One of the reasons I keep coming back to RP :) 
 
Ditto.  Like Beck, GLP's stuff is new/different sounding to me, yet is still clearly real rock 'n roll.  TFTT RP.

Posted 12 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
I've heard this more than once, but never quite like this time, and it impressed me mightily; the continually building and releasing ascending crescendos of breath and melody and bass and drums...simply, superbly symphonic in its sonic brilliance, and mind you, I am justly stunned and presently well happy about it!

Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
BadAss
Posted 12 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
oh, I dig it!
 
Posted 12 years ago by hubcapsally    [ Reply ]
I discovered Grant Lee Buffalo (and Grant Lee Phillips) thanks to Radio Paradise.  I love this band and still melt completely when I hear GLP's voice. {#Hearteyes}   One of the reasons I keep coming back to RP :) 
Posted 12 years ago by inthefog    [ Reply ]
I usually hate falsetto, but he pulls it off
Posted 13 years ago by jptl    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Grant in the same hour as Kristin Hersh!  I saw them together in a small club in Ann Arbor a few years ago.  Both great live performers.
 
I haven't seen Kristin perform, but I can vouch for Grant!  Saw him at the Belly-Up in Solana Beach CA a couple years ago — he certainly gives it his all, he was soaking wet with sweat when I gave him a hug after the show!  Such a nice guy — and his voice gives me shivers.  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]

perfect song for how today is moving, before the long weekend, its in SUPERSLOMOTION


Posted 13 years ago by stuntmandan    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Grant Lee Buffalo is my favorite artist from the 80s that i didn't discover until 2008...

thanks to RP, of course
 

...they're from the nineties, actually - and grant-lee phillips has put out several albums over the past decade, too...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD when it came out and forgot about it. After listening to this, I might have to dig it out of my CD storage and play it.{#Smile}
Posted 13 years ago by chedak    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Funny how the mind works, you think of Ed Asner via the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection and I think of Lee Grant.

Lee Grant
 
And I riff on Norton Buffalo and Donna the Buffalo.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]

Do not why, cover art reminded me Lenore {#Smile}



Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
What a cool song!
Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Grant Lee Buffalo is my favorite artist from the 80s that i didn't discover until 2008...

thanks to RP, of course
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Sleepy rhythms were lulling us
Syrup sweet and poisonous
How I found my way back, I'm not sure
Through the channels and little streets that curve
Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Nice except the falsetto gets progressively more annoying as the song continues.  Almost need to reach for the volume down button.
Posted 14 years ago by Blackfoot    [ Reply ]
Been a while...thanks! {#Daisy}
Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
Just LOVE his voice — I compare it to Tiramisu:  not overly sweet, but refreshing and complex at the same time
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
yuk. anything original to listen to? hate stupid lyrics.
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Why does this song make me happy?
Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
This to Carina Round - Downslow would be a tasty segue 

Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
Sort of sounds like Bono being poked with a pointy stick.
 
not pointy enough.
Posted 14 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]

Very nice {#Cheesygrin}


Posted 14 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
 Oscar_the_Grouch wrote:

You say that like it's a Bad Thing.
 
Well, Bono being poked by a stick IS a good thing, the sound it makes isn't.
Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
And don't forget U.S. Civil War Generals Grant and Lee. Don't know where they would have dined on buffalo, though......
 
Buffalo's got some great wing places.....

Posted 15 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
And don't forget U.S. Civil War Generals Grant and Lee. Don't know where they would have dined on buffalo, though......
 
{#Lol} Nice.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Funny how the mind works, you think of Ed Asner via the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection and I think of Lee Grant.
 

And don't forget U.S. Civil War Generals Grant and Lee. Don't know where they would have dined on buffalo, though......
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Funny how the mind works, you think of Ed Asner via the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection and I think of Lee Grant.

Lee Grant
 
And here in Oz thousands of years ago we had a DJ named Grant Lee

Posted 15 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
 Jack_Jefferson wrote:
This one always gets me thinking of Ed Asner. I think it's the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection. Both names sound similiar.
 
Funny how the mind works, you think of Ed Asner via the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection and I think of Lee Grant.

Lee Grant


Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
Sort of sounds like Bono being poked with a pointy stick.
 
You say that like it's a Bad Thing.

Posted 15 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch    [ Reply ]
Sort of sounds like Bono being poked with a pointy stick.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
This works for me!
Posted 15 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
this rocks!!! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
I really like most GLB songs but this one I dislike.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
This dude has the coolest voice; its like Johnny Cash, if he covers a song, he makes it His. Not flaky, whiny or weak; just full of character. I wish him and the two old Jayhawks would get together for something; that'd be cool....

Posted 15 years ago by canadapaul    [ Reply ]
Grant in the same hour as Kristin Hersh!  I saw them together in a small club in Ann Arbor a few years ago.  Both great live performers.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
Just picked this up for $5.00 on wed. I thank RP for turning me on to Mr. Grant Lee Phillips.
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
gosh....brings back so many memories of time past.

LOVE this whole cd. this song especially...
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Brilliant song, brilliant album. Saw a show from this tour, was elbows on the stage and was BLOWN AWAY. Fan forever.
Posted 16 years ago by leshwatt    [ Reply ]
Bails wrote:
I'm new why can't i hear it?
Because newness is a state of being, not a sound.
Posted 16 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
GREAT SURPRISE!
Posted 16 years ago by Krow_Pie    [ Reply ]
timjclark wrote:
Did Ed have such a silky singing voice too?
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
This one always gets me thinking of Ed Asner. I think it's the Grant Lee/Lou Grant connection. Both names sound similiar.
Did Ed have such a silky singing voice too?
Posted 17 years ago by timjclark    [ Reply ]
Got a little Del Amitri going there at the end. More recent Simple Minds at the beginning. Grant Lee all over, though. Quite likeable.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Touring in Boston tonight...
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
hmmm... I was thinking Remy Zero
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Whirlpool wrote:
Maybe it's just me, But it kind of sounds like Bono & Michael Stype doing a duet.
Haha, that's exactly what I thought too. I kind of like it though.
Posted 17 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
I'm new why can't i hear it?
Posted 17 years ago by Bails    [ Reply ]
This is quite good.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
RParadise wrote:
Didn't we just play some Grant Lee Buffalo? Oh, no. That was Donna the Buffalo. How can you keep these bovine groups straight?
Promoters could save sign space by booking Donna the Grant Lee Buffalo Tom
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]