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Old 97’s — Jagged
Album: Fight Songs
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Released: 1999
Length: 3:24
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What remains of the day remains to be seen
By the TV that we never turn on
Each other's enough I never had it so rough
Ever since I been gone

White noise swells in my head
Making me worry it's the summertime
But it's the dead of the fall it's the dead of the night
Hell yes I mind

CHORUS:
I would give anything not to feel so jagged
I'd give anything not to feel so jagged
I'd give anything not to feel so jagged

I couldn't drink enough to make this make sense
But I think I'm gonna give it a try
There's no settling down there's only driving downstate
So I drive

REPEAT CHORUS

OUTRO:
I'd give anything not to feel so jagged
Comments (98)add comment
 dc_zee wrote:

Denton was home to Slobberbone too.    Must be in the water....


Denton, TX is home to University of North Texas, one of the great Fine Arts and Music schools in the country!  I got my MFa there in 1987.

Posted 1 month ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
No mistaking that tuned down guitar.
Posted 9 months ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
 DocStrangelove wrote:
excuse me while I take my pants off and dance!
{#Bananajam}


"The Dance With No Pants"
Posted 10 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
(chorus)
Ahhhhhhhh, look at all the lonely people

Wait it's not that song.
Posted 10 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
love this song. forgot all about these guys.

i'd love to hear "timebomb" sometime on RP!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 WilliDoc wrote:
Channelling Neil and Crazy Horse, but in a good way. Like it

Without the cranky old rocker 
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Channelling Neil and Crazy Horse, but in a good way. Like it
Posted 1 year ago by WilliDoc    [ Reply ]
Love the vibe!
Posted 1 year ago by Steve_G    [ Reply ]
My beer-soaked jacket!
Posted 2 years ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 dreadpixie wrote:

everyone in my hotel room loves this song



You should turn the volume up so everyone in the hotel can love it!
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
everyone in my hotel room loves this song
Posted 3 years ago by dreadpixie    [ Reply ]
 Steve_G wrote:
I do as well! Sounds very much like Crazy Horse. 
 

Posted 4 years ago by sal    [ Reply ]
Love that guitar!
Posted 4 years ago by Steve_G    [ Reply ]
If we can have this why not the Supersuckers!?
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Way too much TMI. 
 
I think that's the banana talking....or is Doc just happy to see you? 
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 DocStrangelove wrote:
excuse me while I take my pants off and dance!
{#Bananajam}
 
Way too much TMI. 
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Rhett Miller and the Old 97s never disappoint
Posted 5 years ago by studiosprawl    [ Reply ]
He just means he could really go for a blunt, right? 
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
excuse me while I take my pants off and dance!
{#Bananajam}
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
 severian1 wrote:
Great run of Neil Youngish fuzzy guitars goin here

 
I was just thinking the same thing!
Posted 8 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
Oh Bill, this is salt in the wound!!

I won tickets to see Rhett and the '97s play in Minneapolis 2/20/11, but having to commute from 2+ hours away decided to cancel the trip. 

14+ inches of fresh snow and 30 mph wind gusts played a role in that decision.

/Sigh

 

You should forward this on to Rhett at his site—maybe he could swing by Central Minny with the boys and play a make-up show for you at some point.
Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Actually they're from Denton. But nobody's ever heard of Denton, so you're forgiven.



 
Denton was home to Slobberbone too.    Must be in the water....
Posted 11 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Great run of Neil Youngish fuzzy guitars goin here
Posted 11 years ago by severian1    [ Reply ]
Love the 97s. Terrific band. Classic American rock, updated. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:

Yeah, that crunchy guitar gives it a C.H. feel.

 
The guitar sound and solo are similar to that Crazy Horse sound, but the vocals and the over-all melody are very different.  Good tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:

Yeah, that crunchy guitar gives it a C.H. feel.

 
Yes, the guitar sound and solo are similar to that Crazy Horse sound, but the vocals and the over-all melody are very different.  Good tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What a treat to hear this great song again!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Oh Bill, this is salt in the wound!!

I won tickets to see Rhett and the '97s play in Minneapolis 2/20/11, but having to commute from 2+ hours away decided to cancel the trip. 

14+ inches of fresh snow and 30 mph wind gusts played a role in that decision.

/Sigh
Posted 13 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
This is really good. 9
Posted 13 years ago by 2cats    [ Reply ]
Love the Old 97s!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 CWKeeney wrote:
Sounds like a Crazy Horse song.
 
It sure does.....
I like it!


Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 CWKeeney wrote:
Sounds like a Crazy Horse song.
 
Yeah, that crunchy guitar gives it a C.H. feel.

Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a Crazy Horse song.
Posted 14 years ago by CWKeeney    [ Reply ]
 ronshock wrote:
Awesome stuff! My favorite Dallas export and fellow Texans - the always great Old 97's!  RP needs more tracks from them - especially from the "Too Far to Care", "Wreck Your Life", and "Hitchhike to Rhome" albums.

  Actually they're from Denton. But nobody's ever heard of Denton, so you're forgiven.


Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Great album.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:
It does sound like Neil on guitar. Maybe that's why I like this song so much. Reminds me of when I worked at an Indie record store here in Portland and these guys did an in-store when touring for this album. Nice guys.

 
yeah, Ken rocks this tune. I'd love it a bunch if I could mute Rhett's vocals from it.


Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Marley wrote:
It does sound like Neil on guitar. Maybe that's why I like this song so much. Reminds me of when I worked at an Indie record store here in Portland and these guys did an in-store when touring for this album. Nice guys.
Old comment, but I see you're still around. Was that Music Millennium on 23rd? Man I miss that place. So many great artists performed in that comfy space, like they were in your living room (and free!).

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
that'll get your toes tappin
Posted 14 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:
call the cops these dudes stole NY's Les Paul

cool
 
Yeah, sounds just like it!

Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Love me some Old 97's. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 14 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]
call the cops these dudes stole NY's Les Paul

cool
Posted 15 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
 jameyp wrote:
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Old 97's!!  I agree that RP needs to play a lot more of them.  Also, they're one of the BEST live acts you'll ever have the pleasure to see  {#Bananasplit}
 
What Jamey said.

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
SYG
Posted 15 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
Old 97's Rock
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Old 97's!!  I agree that RP needs to play a lot more of them.  Also, they're one of the BEST live acts you'll ever have the pleasure to see  {#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
Old 97s Rock!!!
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
This starts off sooooo strong, I always turn it up. Then the singing starts, and I have to turn it down. It's okay, just not as great as the first 12 seconds.
 
Damn they got me again.
Posted 15 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Awesome stuff! My favorite Dallas export and fellow Texans - the always great Old 97's!  RP needs more tracks from them - especially from the "Too Far to Care", "Wreck Your Life", and "Hitchhike to Rhome" albums.

Posted 15 years ago by ronshock    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
This starts off sooooo strong, I always turn it up. Then the singing starts, and I have to turn it down. It's okay, just not as great as the first 12 seconds.
 
exactly.

Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
this song always makes me think of my 2 favorite RP ers. {#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:
It does sound like Neil on guitar. Maybe that's why I like this song so much. Reminds me of when I worked at an Indie record store here in Portland and these guys did an in-store when touring for this album. Nice guys.
 
I repeat myself
oh, portland, is that real fog or pot smoke...? 
Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
It does sound like Neil on guitar. Maybe that's why I like this song so much. Reminds me of when I worked at an Indie record store here in Portland and these guys did an in-store when touring for this album. Nice guys.

Posted 15 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
wait....is that neil young on guitar?
 oh geez nooooooooooooooo

Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
This starts off sooooo strong, I always turn it up. Then the singing starts, and I have to turn it down. It's okay, just not as great as the first 12 seconds.
 
Oh Yeah - EXACTLY what I was thinking.  Oh this sounds great!  and then ewwww.
Posted 15 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
A little sandpaper should do the trick...
Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
I was really identifying with the song, when I thought the line was "I'd give anything not to feel so jackassed".
Posted 16 years ago by 07734    [ Reply ]
Rockabobbie wrote:
I've never heard that phrase, Kurt. It's a goodie. Is that yours? Nice turn of words. Alt Country got passe as a buzzword anyway.

I think I saw that mentioned in the No Depression magazine a long while back. It describes this type of music the best.

Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
im pretty sure i declared this my anthem a few years ago when things were getting rough in my life. I used to jam the song in my iPod while walking between classes. I think it really did help. Havent listened to this since then. Apparently, I still really like it.
Posted 16 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
 Phlegmaticman wrote:
A much-played CD at my house.

 
The cutest guy in R&R!

https://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/4/2/9/9/8939924-8939927-slarge.jpg
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
A much-played CD at my house.
Posted 16 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
I like this.
Posted 16 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
This starts off sooooo strong, I always turn it up. Then the singing starts, and I have to turn it down. It's okay, just not as great as the first 12 seconds.
Posted 16 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Nope, far from it. Scroll below. Rockabobbie wrote:
I've never heard that phrase, Kurt. It's a goodie. Is that yours? Nice turn of words. Alt Country got passe as a buzzword anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
silly, silly, silly
Posted 16 years ago by devabarry    [ Reply ]
Hell yes I mind!
Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
There's nothing like some good 'ol Y'Alternative!!! I don't know what it is about this song... it's one of the few that wants me to pick up the Air Guitar and flail away.
I've never heard that phrase, Kurt. It's a goodie. Is that yours? Nice turn of words. Alt Country got passe as a buzzword anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by Rockabobbie    [ Reply ]
every time i hear old 97s here, i think, why isn't there anything from Rhett Miller's solo efforts The Instigator or The Believer? probably my fault as i haven't uploaded anything to the LRC, ever.
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Go 97's. Rock w/ Billy.
Posted 17 years ago by raggamuffin    [ Reply ]
7 > 8 I really really like this song!!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
There's nothing like some good 'ol Y'Alternative!!! I don't know what it is about this song... it's one of the few that wants me to pick up the Air Guitar and flail away.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Anything by Old 97's! One of my all-time fave bands. Seen 'em a few times since they're from Denton (north of Dallas) and gigged here a lot back in the day. Love these guys. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
aquadonia wrote:
I think I'm the only one who isn't impressed. *shrugs* 3 for me.
Doesn't really capture "jagged" for me either. OK song tho IMO
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I think I'm the only one who isn't impressed. *shrugs* 3 for me.
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Sound like Neil on Gee-tar. Yee-hah!
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
not-a-fish wrote:
Yay!! Love you, Boosie!! Thanks for uploading this one!
I second that!
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
this has gotta be my fave old 97s tune!
Posted 17 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
Always more Old 97s, please!!! Kings of pop y'alternative!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Turns volume way up
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Shouldn't have done that last line, then.
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Shouldn't have done that last line, then.
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Never ever ever gonna get sick of this awesome song!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Simply a great tune! More please.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Yay!! Love you, Boosie!! Thanks for uploading this one!
Posted 17 years ago by not-a-fish    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
Thank you Bill G and Rebecca!!! Doesn't this ROCK??
Rockalicious.
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
PHUK'N A!!!!!!!!! ...just give er boyz!
Posted 18 years ago by go_ski_mully    [ Reply ]
Yay! I adore this song!
Posted 18 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
Yes!!! COWPUNK! I've got to upload some Clints.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Thank you love this un'
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Roseann Cash's "Burn Down This Town" would be a good follow-up.
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
I don't see a lot of live shows, but I broke cover to see these guys.
Posted 18 years ago by nausicaa    [ Reply ]
Positively serrated.
Posted 18 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh.....just that opening riff alone... Everyone sing at the top of your lungs..."I......WOULD GIVE ANYTHING..."
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Gonna have to drag this CD out and listen to it again. And again, and again...
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
An outstanding, energetic live band. Do *not* miss them if they come your way.
Posted 19 years ago by book_worm71    [ Reply ]
Never cared much for the Old 97s, but this one gets me movin'. Nice Neil Young guitar track holding the whole thing together.
Posted 19 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill G and Rebecca!!! Doesn't this ROCK?? Stephie, I dedicate my upload to YOU baby! Seeing as Rhett is your betrothed and all...
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]