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Luna — Black Postcards
Album: Romantica
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6.3

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Released: 2002
Length: 5:01
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Ice man, ice man, candy man, sandman
All the things I've wanted for, someone else took them
Lonely in a new shirt, lonely watching baseball
If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't

Throw it all away, throw it all away
I want a holiday, I want a holiday

Marigolds and tangerines, I have dreamed an empty dream
I am slow and you are too, someone tell me what to do
Lonely on a Wednesday, lonely on a Friday
If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't

Throw it all away, throw it all away
I want a holiday, I want a holiday

I'm tired of having no future
And I'm tired of pushing my luck
I'm tired of waiting for the endgame
Watching the stars turn black

Throw it all away, throw it all away
I want a holiday, I want a holiday
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Black postcards? very Goth
Posted 1 month ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Thought it was REM "Radio Song" for the first few measures.
Posted 3 months ago by mcullers    [ Reply ]
A star song - voice just right .. sweeet
Posted 3 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of this song, but I do like that line "If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't".
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]

More Luna!  23 Minutes in Brussels has that same snazzy Guitar!

Thanks RP


Posted 7 years ago by jgehred    [ Reply ]
cool Luna tune

his voice reminds me of Jorma   
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 ScottD wrote:
Love Luna, makes me want to hear some Nails, The The and Stan Ridgeway.

 
You might like the Heart Throbs too, but you won't hear it on RP.
Posted 7 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Boring voice...no energy
Posted 8 years ago by lizgober    [ Reply ]
First time to hear this band.  Like what I hear. Thanks, RP!
Posted 8 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]

One of my favorite Luna tunes.  Most definitely a 9.

 
Posted 9 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
NICE. First time, RP. Thanks. Lovely evocative tune. Let's dance like soused and buzzed hipsters! 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Love Luna, makes me want to hear some Nails, The The and Stan Ridgeway.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
...i hear a bit of of hologram of baal in the ambience and guitar work...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Like it, and hearing 80s/90s indie band 'House of Love'

Funky drums, interesting guitar

Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
actually the riff is identical to "radio song" from the same album ('out of time')
 

 muzzle wrote:
Is it me or the beginning (and the chorus) is an homage to REM's loosing my religion?
 


Posted 13 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
YES.  +1

 rconlon wrote:
Need to play Malibu Love Nest by Luna
 


Posted 13 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
thats a sweet riff
Posted 13 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
Dean & Britta: more DREAMY than sleepy.
love love love them.

 Zapmedia wrote:
Just bought this from Amazon.  Great music and my purchase helps RP.

I have quite a few Luna CDs and have seen them several times (including at the legendary Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ). 

This is a sweet Luna track.  How about 24 hours in Brussels sometime too.

Dean and Britta don't do it for me, just a tad sleepy. 

This is great, thanks Bill !
 


Posted 13 years ago by kahaki    [ Reply ]
can we segue into Dean & Britta??? PLEEEEEZE?
Posted 13 years ago by kahaki    [ Reply ]
Need to play Malibu Love Nest by Luna
Posted 13 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
 Blackjack wrote:

I'm a designer, too, but this doesn't bother me at all. It's not as if they were sort of, kind of ripping off "Modern Times", they recreated the shot almost exactly, and anyone who knows music and recognizes the shot will instantly reference Dylan's album. This is obviously meant as an homage. I see no harm in that.
 

 greg6494 wrote:
you don't get the point...dylan lifted luna's image.
he didn't "recreate" it either, blatant lift.
odd that.
 
Yes, Luna did use that image on an EP of their's, before Dylan released Modern Times.  Neither artist created the photo; it's a pretty well-known photograph which was taken in the late 1940's by Ted Croner


Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Just bought this from Amazon.  Great music and my purchase helps RP.

I have quite a few Luna CDs and have seen them several times (including at the legendary Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ). 

This is a sweet Luna track.  How about 24 hours in Brussels sometime too.

Dean and Britta don't do it for me, just a tad sleepy. 

This is great, thanks Bill !
Posted 14 years ago by Zapmedia    [ Reply ]
Is it me or the beginning (and the chorus) is an homage to REM's loosing my religion?
Posted 14 years ago by muzzle    [ Reply ]
It's pretty good, I need to listen to some more from this band. Can't decide whether I like it or not.{#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
luna enjoys a pretty good upload acceptance rate.

In Library: Luna - Beautiful View
In Library: Luna - Black Postcards
In Library: Luna - California (All the Way)
In Library: Luna - I Can't Wait
In Library: Luna - Sideshow By the Seashore
In Library: Luna - Speedbumps
In Library: Luna - Still At Home
In Library: Luna - Superfreaky Memories
In Library: Luna - Sweet Child O' Mine

Reviewing: Luna - Bewitched
Reviewing: Luna - Tiger Lily

Rejected: Luna - Bonnie & Clyde
Rejected: Luna - Great Jones Street
Rejected: Luna - Hedgehog
Rejected: Luna - Indian Summer
Rejected: Luna - Malibu Love Nest
Rejected: Luna - Math Wiz
Rejected: Luna - Moon Palace
Rejected: Luna - Orange Peel
Rejected: Luna - Pup Tent
Rejected: Luna - Sleeping Pill
Rejected: Luna - This Time Around
 

We need more Luna on RP.  California All the Way or something else from Bewitched.  I'm too tech challenged to upload.
 

agd3 wrote:
Posted 14 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
 sandpebble wrote:
Has a familiar sound. Anyone know if Luna was used in Shrek?
 
I don't think so, but it does sound a lot like the eels song that was... especially the guitar.
Posted 14 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Soup Dragons. Kinda. 
Posted 14 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]

Dean and Britta would be nice also

 agd3 wrote:
We need more Luna on RP.  California All the Way or something else from Bewitched.  I'm too tech challenged to upload.
 

Posted 14 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
Has a familiar sound. Anyone know if Luna was used in Shrek?
Posted 14 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
Wow, Luna!  Love their sound.{#Meditate}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 muzzle wrote:

Sonic What? Naaaaaaa... but the beginning definitely reminded me of "Radio song" by R.E.M.
 
Muzzle. . .I heard that too. . Still I like it.. the ambiance. . .feel. . . melody

Posted 15 years ago by gratefulreb    [ Reply ]
We need more Luna on RP.  California All the Way or something else from Bewitched.  I'm too tech challenged to upload.
Posted 15 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is groovy...  love it...
 
{#Yes}

Posted 15 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
I'll give it 5 just for the lighter on the cover ... now I'll listen to the track.

Oh hang on — 30 seconds in, I think I'll stick to 5!
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
 desouza wrote:
I was just commenting to my wife, "boy, this Luna sounds dead on to Stone Roses."  Then I thought is it the same lead singer?  Forgot the blokes name.....I love(d) the Stone Roses....takes me back to my college days.

craig 
 


Posted 16 years ago by craig_almaguer    [ Reply ]
FlamingLotus wrote:
Reminds me of Sonic Youth a bit. :)
Sonic What? Naaaaaaa... but the beginning definitely reminded me of "Radio song" by R.E.M.
Posted 16 years ago by muzzle    [ Reply ]
yummeh!
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz wrote:
Is it just me, or do they sound like the Stone Roses in some way?
In a way, but I can hear a lot more "James" in there.
Posted 16 years ago by desouza    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Sweet. I need it.
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Sonic Youth a bit. :)
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Egg salad low-fi!
Posted 16 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
First listen . . . it grows on you. Right now a solid 7.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
Just can't tell you how much I love Luna. So chill... so very, very chill.
Posted 16 years ago by ranesjr    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
my copy is on the way!
mine is in my happy excited hands!
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
Black Postcards: A Rock and Roll Romance
my copy is on the way!
Posted 16 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
A very acceptable melody & tune that makes you want to move your torso in a rather contorted manner, akin to what youngsters call bopping I believe?
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
Oh for pete's sake...
And why not Jim's while were at it?
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Oh for pete's sake...
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
dlw728 wrote:
Sounds like Book of Love to me
Black Postcards: A Rock and Roll Romance
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Book of Love to me
Posted 17 years ago by dlw728    [ Reply ]
A very acceptable melody & tune that makes you want to move your torso in a rather contorted manner, akin to what youngsters call bopping I believe?
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
you don't get the point...dylan lifted luna's image. he didn't "recreate" it either, blatant lift. odd that. Blackjack wrote:
I'm a designer, too, but this doesn't bother me at all. It's not as if they were sort of, kind of ripping off "Modern Times", they recreated the shot almost exactly, and anyone who knows music and recognizes the shot will instantly reference Dylan's album. This is obviously meant as an homage. I see no harm in that.
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
Maybe Bob misses them too.
I'm a designer, too, but this doesn't bother me at all. It's not as if they were sort of, kind of ripping off "Modern Times", they recreated the shot almost exactly, and anyone who knows music and recognizes the shot will instantly reference Dylan's album. This is obviously meant as an homage. I see no harm in that.
Posted 17 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
Maybe Bob misses them too.
Hmm. As a designer, this pisses me off to no end. Communication Arts Magazine has a section they call "Separated at Birth."It is used to humiliate design hacks that rip off other designers rather than solve their own design problem. This would qualify. Dylan's cover is the better of the two; much more interesting typographically, and the photo crop and tone creates more tension. And he's a much better artist musically...go figure.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
If you do not have breasts please do not lisp when you sing.Thank you.
If you do not have balls, please don't come over here and say that.
Posted 17 years ago by revsully    [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz wrote:
Is it just me, or do they sound like the Stone Roses in some way?
No - Stone roses had talent and energy.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or do they sound like the Stone Roses in some way?
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
The world is collapsing around our ears. . .
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
If you do not have breasts please do not lisp when you sing.Thank you.
Yes, but how about that Britta?
Posted 17 years ago by eisbaer_67    [ Reply ]
Outstanding jam!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
There is an extended version of this song on the DVD "Tell Me Do You Miss Me" that absolutely rocks way past this one (and clocks in at 10 minutes)...for any of you who like Luna, the DVD is a must pickup.
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
PLEAASE, MAKE THIS EEEEEEND!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
If you do not have breasts please do not lisp when you sing. Thank you.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Love the Shoegazing!
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
all of these negative comments about luna hurt me. they are my favorite band, hands down. i am sad every time i think i'll never hear them live again...
Posted 17 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
funny that andy would post that. driver8 wrote:
Maybe Bob misses them too.
Posted 18 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Maybe Bob misses them too.
Posted 18 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Mesmerizing live. ?? Is that why I almost fell asleep at their concert? The only reason I remember their show was that I couldn't believe I could be so bored at a live concert.
Posted 18 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
One of the coolest bands ever. Exceptional guitar playing. Mesmerizing live. fascinating lyrics. Lou Reed chose them to open for him - so if anyone who is trying to imply that the MAN who invented cool can't recognize talent, you'll have to step outside. (And close the door on your way out).
Posted 18 years ago by tzzart    [ Reply ]
Leaf13 wrote:
I find his voice really grating and irritating - and this coming from a fan of Morrissey and Radiohead.
same, but I like the music enough to overlook it. I really wish they'd get a new singer. He adds nothing to the sound.
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Random Luna Thoughts... Dean Wareham sings like Kermit The Frog. The musical style is Slowcore. The extended version of this on their DVD "Tell Me Do You Miss Me" is absolutely stellar. I, for one, am sad that Luna is no longer playing together anymore (broke up February 2005). Sigh.
Posted 18 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
I'm glad that it finally ended. Very annoying sound, imho.
Posted 18 years ago by Tizmself    [ Reply ]
Sort of like a mellow Stone Roses ala Love Spreads Lyrics?
Posted 18 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Cute Bass Player: Britta Phillips:
Too bad the music isn't as good as she looks. 2
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
where are the censors, who let this record spin-please email me when its over i'm shutting it down bye
Posted 18 years ago by drmike    [ Reply ]
Two of the worst guitar players ever to grace vinyl.
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
buck-arkansas wrote:
it sounds like so many others, but much worse. :P
Man, u guys are harsh...This is typical Luna, albeit not Penthouse caliber...
Posted 18 years ago by MugwumpGeo    [ Reply ]
cohenpeart wrote:
When this first came on, I thought it must be a live version of R.E.M.'s "Radio Song."
Me too. And then I was disappointed... Edit: the song IS growing on me, though.
Posted 18 years ago by Maaike    [ Reply ]
Cute Bass Player: Britta Phillips:
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Very pleasant on a summer's evening, I say.
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
I could have sworn this was REM when it first came on.
Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby    [ Reply ]
When this first came on, I thought it must be a live version of R.E.M.'s "Radio Song."
Posted 18 years ago by cohenpeart    [ Reply ]
Love the guitar rif -- would have rated it higher it would have been changed up just a bit throughout the song. Good tune.
Posted 18 years ago by shmiverson    [ Reply ]
Man! What a set! These last 3 -
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
... ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Luna is always a nice treat!
Posted 18 years ago by willb    [ Reply ]
Somebody recorded this off radio paradise (using something called quintessential). I am just listening to it now and WHAT A GREAT GREAT SONG THIS IS!!!
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
I like both guitar and voice. I'm rare (according to some previous comments)
Posted 18 years ago by Lkw    [ Reply ]
Catchy!
Posted 18 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
I just loved Luna's album Pup Tent. I bought Days of Our Nights and Romantica and was just a little disappointed. These aren't bad albums but not in the same league as Pup Tent. Still, I quite like this song.
Posted 18 years ago by blinkblink    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan but really like the lyric, "..if I had to do it all again, I wouldn't..." Exactly.
Posted 18 years ago by chicurlygirl    [ Reply ]
I'm so Confused….. The song catches me, then irritates me, the catches me again.
Posted 18 years ago by intherough    [ Reply ]
Great song for a Friday afternoon. "I want a holiday", indeed!
Posted 18 years ago by LordBaltimore    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
Beautiful guitar work. My first taste of Luna - loved it.
Agreed. REMish in the ringing guitar behind the vocals, though the lead work is its own. Nice.
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
When did this album come out? Just curious because the cover art totally rips off Joe Strummer's Global A Go-Go.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
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Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
Yuck I'm starting to feel like a negative Nelly here ... I'm not feeling the 'liking it all" vibe, at all.
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
Beautiful guitar work. My first taste of Luna - loved it.
Posted 18 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
This is quite an engaging, interesting, and quite good song. Leaf13 wrote:
I find his voice really grating and irritating - and this coming from a fan of Morrissey and Radiohead.
Your comment is indeed unorthodox, nevertheless I respect it because of your "credibility?"
Posted 19 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
The cadence of the lyrics in the verses reminds me of Pseudo Suicide by Oysterhead.
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
I find his voice really grating and irritating - and this coming from a fan of Morrissey and Radiohead.
Posted 19 years ago by Leaf13    [ Reply ]
R.E.M. riff...
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
All I can say is thank God this isn't Luna's dreadful cover of Donovan's "Season of the Witch". Blech.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
it sounds like so many others, but much worse. :P
Posted 19 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
I kinda like the voice, but those guitars! Awwwwful!
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
I like it, but it mainly makes me want to go back to Tom Verlaine and Television for the real thing.
Posted 19 years ago by sass    [ Reply ]
'bout time we heard some Luna. Check out the personnel.
Posted 19 years ago by Malc    [ Reply ]
"Radio (Paradise) Song"...
Posted 19 years ago by nufterinck    [ Reply ]
Dang, have these guys played their instruments before? I haven't heard such a terrible guitar solo since I listened to a tape of my old band.
Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Average, but decent sound
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i always, always think this is going to be "Radio Song"... i wish it was.
Fookin' eggzactly.
Posted 19 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
i wish it was california (all the way)...
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
THERE'S SOMETHING CORNY ABOUT THIS SONG...
Posted 19 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
The guitar fuzz is cool on this song.
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i always, always think this is going to be "Radio Song"... i wish it was.
I was just thinking the same thing... "The world is collapsing around our ears..."
Posted 19 years ago by runchadrun    [ Reply ]
i always, always think this is going to be "Radio Song"... i wish it was.
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
johnnyBbad wrote:
I can see why this followed REM. Has a familiar riff.
And without the strident whining.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, first Sunny Day Real Estate, now Luna. RP has been raiding my CD collection while I sleep.
Posted 19 years ago by Vicey    [ Reply ]
I can see why this followed REM. Has a familiar riff.
Posted 19 years ago by johnnyBbad    [ Reply ]
Chorus reminds me quite a bit of Stone Roses & Ian Brown...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]