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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — Not What You Wanted
Album: Baby 81
Avg rating:
6.4

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Total ratings: 1169









Released: 2007
Length: 3:38
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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You know you've got a lot to learn
You feel it but your heart won't burn
The fear is running every nerve
Your turning to the ones you've hurt
Nothing ever satisfies
You're screaming but your tongue's still tied
Starving but your love won't feed
Nothing ever sets you free

You know you've got a long way down
You'll feel it when you hit the ground

It's not what you wanted
It's not what you came here for
This place just leaves you cold
Where nothing matters

Pinned inside the walls of sound
Reaching but your hands are bound
Crying but your love's so sweet
Your singing but your heart still weeps

And no one ever seems to care
Feels like she walks on air

It's not what you wanted
It's not what you came here for
This place just leaves you cold
Where nothing matters

I can't wait for time to save us
And I can't break your fall forever
'Cause you always take
You always take too much
You always take
You always take too much

It's not what you wanted
It's not what you came here for
This place just leaves you cold
Where nothing matters
It's not what you wanted

It's not what you came here for
This place just leaves you cold, where nothing matters
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Another group that I know more about the band itself, more than it’s music. I’ve read albums reviews and bios about the group, but I simply don’t know their music very well. I really like this song. I expected a heavy punk type song.  But I enjoy this. Keep playing 
Posted 1 week ago by grifftrain2000    [ Reply ]
I like this and don't undertand why the score is so low.

For music of this genre what more do you want?
Posted 8 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

ROCK AND ROLL. 

SPEAKERS CRANKED. 

TOO MUCH OF BRMC IS NEVER ENOUGH. 
 



Of course, what else?!?
Posted 8 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Boredom?  {#Lol}  I relate - lately, I've spent more time here, rating songs and posting comments, than I have anywhere else (including checking my e-mail and getting my spreadsheets updated.)

Don't worry, Grumpy - just go with it. It's fun, it's harmless....

"Might as well go for a soda - nobody hurts, and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda - nobody drowns, and nobody dies..."

{#Sunny}



Our much-missed friend here still managing to make me smile with a rather obtuse Kim Mitchell lyric quote...
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
LOVE  BRMC
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
OK, but not great, Maybe it will grow on me.
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Alleggs wrote:

Nothing special to me, 5.



Tonight it feels like scattered jam session in the studio.
Posted 3 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
BRMC is just not that good to get the rotation they do on this station ... Bill, pls cut it in half. There are tons on other bands that deserve more
Posted 4 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Be sure to ask me what i rated this song
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
 Alleggs wrote:
Nothing special to me, 5.
 
WGAF?
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 leafmold wrote:
bumping this to a 10

 
Why?
Posted 8 years ago by elutz    [ Reply ]
Nothing special to me, 5.
Posted 10 years ago by Alleggs    [ Reply ]
Apt title.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
its a winner
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Most likeable!
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Play that jam loud!!! {#Yell}
Posted 11 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
bumping this to a 10
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Just a great song. A driving, classic, simple dance-or-drive-or-smoke-weed song (but not all at the same time!)
 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
ROCK AND ROLL. 

SPEAKERS CRANKED. 

TOO MUCH OF BRMC IS NEVER ENOUGH. 
 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The bananas are HERE!  {#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}   you gotta wait, they're slow tonight..
Posted 12 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Second song from this album today. Excellent.
Posted 12 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
WHERE THE HELL ARE THE DANCING BANANAS???!!!!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
81 is a jacket patch/symbol for the Hell's Angels. It goes along with their BRMC theme.
8=H, 1=A.   They claim to be "Baby 81".  Makes them appear like tough guys.
Posted 13 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
ack! nowhere near their best work. play something else!
Posted 13 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
BE OVER
Posted 13 years ago by JGM    [ Reply ]
WOOOW - is that bad!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Is that Matthew Sweet on the guitar intro? Oops, I see roverfish already sounded the alarm.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 esagil wrote:
black rebel m.bolan club

 
Yes..thats what I thought as well. Still I like the stuff they do. A 6 for this one I guess.

Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Grumpy wrote:
I have this uncontrollable urge to rate every song that RP plays.  Why is that?

 
Boredom?  {#Lol}  I relate - lately, I've spent more time here, rating songs and posting comments, than I have anywhere else (including checking my e-mail and getting my spreadsheets updated.)

Don't worry, Grumpy - just go with it. It's fun, it's harmless....

"Might as well go for a soda - nobody hurts, and nobody cries
Might as well go for a soda - nobody drowns, and nobody dies..."

{#Sunny}


Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Motorcycle Club?
hmmmm ...I'm not normally one for negative comments, but I find this really pedestrian and repetitive without any charm or originality.
Certainly not what I wanted. 
Posted 14 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
You know you've got a lot to learn
You feel it but your heart won't burn
The fear is runnin' every nerve
Your turning to the ones you've hurt
Nothing ever satisfies
You're screamin' but your tongue's still tied
Starvin' but your love won't feed
Nothin' ever sets you free You know you've got a long way down
You'll feel it when you hit the ground It's not what you wanted
It's not what you came here for
This place just leaves you cold
Where nothing matters
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
His voice whined like the sound of a big mosquito during that song, at least to my ears.
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
Sooo bad!
("3")
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

These guys have really been getting a lot of air time lately.

Not that I am complaining, they are pretty good overall.


Posted 14 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
black rebel m.bolan club

Posted 14 years ago by esagil    [ Reply ]
liveinthewire wrote:
Annoying, scratching disharmony at the end takes it from ho-hum to sucko-barfo.
 
You obviously aren't playing this loud enough.
YEH AND YOU OBVIOUSLY AREN'T WEARING HEADPHONES EITHER..............{#Bananapiano}

Crank'r up maestro.


Posted 15 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
 Grumpy wrote:
I have this uncontrollable urge to rate every song that RP plays.  Why is that?

 
boredom?

Posted 15 years ago by leaf    [ Reply ]
...this is just an outstanding album...
Posted 15 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 liveinthewire wrote:
Annoying, scratching disharmony at the end takes it from ho-hum to sucko-barfo.
 
You obviously aren't playing this loud enough.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Annoying, scratching disharmony at the end takes it from ho-hum to sucko-barfo.


Posted 15 years ago by liveinthewire    [ Reply ]
I have this uncontrollable urge to rate every song that RP plays.  Why is that?

Posted 15 years ago by Grumpy    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}{#Chillpill}{#Bananajam}{#Guitarist}{#Chillpill}
Posted 15 years ago by Arcee    [ Reply ]
Big bashing drums and a couple of hooks. Seems really cluttered and the guitar licks just don't finish, like someone who reallu shouldn't be playing lead guitar. I get the T-REx references but if Bang a gong came on after this I think you might you see how different and better T-Rex was.
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 weez wrote:
T Rex meets Supergrass

 

Yeah, Marc Bolan's spirit is coursing all through this.
Bang a gong. Get it on.

Posted 16 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
it's all about timing...this song does that for me. i <3 brmc! Thank you Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by ALive    [ Reply ]
 aragon wrote:

There are echoes here of Jesus and Mary Chain...


 
Was thinking the same - though more like JMC on sedatives.

Posted 16 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
I've been waiting to hear something besides "All you do is talk" off of this album.  Thanks, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Hm, only one of their songs i have actually liked so far...
Me too. This is more upbeat, less dark or edgy from these guys.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
...i need to pick up another BRMC album or two for summre...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
T Rex meets Supergrass
Posted 16 years ago by weez    [ Reply ]
There are echoes here of Jesus and Mary Chain, but the band is good. Not exactly a new band. Saw their gig on line some years ago.
Posted 16 years ago by aragon    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Man, I've enjoyed every cut Bill's played from this album. BMRC's gone from "Question Mark" to "Wow!" in my book...
Pretty much same here. I like all I've heard.. talented band!
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Yeah, a little updated T Rex sound I'd say
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Hm, only one of their songs i have actually liked so far...
Posted 16 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing T. Rex myself.
Posted 16 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
a really great album I think ed 11/21: 7:26 pm - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Not What You Wanted 7:22 pm - Van Morrison - Wild Night 7:19 pm - Count Basie - Jumpin' at the Woodside 7:17 pm - Yardbirds - Over Under Sideways Down 7:13 pm - Toad The Wet Sprocket - Fall Down 7:09 pm - Randy Newman - Baltimore 7:05 pm - The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 3 :-)
Mmm...same playlist today.
Posted 16 years ago by Krow_Pie    [ Reply ]
a really great album I think ed 11/21: 7:26 pm - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Not What You Wanted 7:22 pm - Van Morrison - Wild Night 7:19 pm - Count Basie - Jumpin' at the Woodside 7:17 pm - Yardbirds - Over Under Sideways Down 7:13 pm - Toad The Wet Sprocket - Fall Down 7:09 pm - Randy Newman - Baltimore 7:05 pm - The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 3 :-)
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of early Supergrass. Definitely a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
Great song to wake up to!!!
Posted 17 years ago by perezia23    [ Reply ]
Another VooDoo Music Experience performer. They did a great set.
Posted 17 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
Call me crazy but this reminds me of Ringo. I'm not sure why.
Posted 17 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
I still think it reminds of Jesus & Mary Chain's first album
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
very nahce.
Posted 17 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Quite enjoyable: 6 to 7 and climbing...
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
err, I mistook this for "All These Thing's That I've Done" by the Killers.
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
These guys RAWK!!!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
farbenblinde (Vereinigten Staaten)
hehe, witzig.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Wow! I thought this was Sleepy Jackson. So far every song I've heard off of this CD sounds different. That's always a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Good, basic "Tom Petty" inspired?? rock. Gets my attention right away & my morning going.
Posted 17 years ago by farbenblinde    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
simple. but effective. chair dance warning in effect.
ditto!
Posted 17 years ago by imille    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by curtkare    [ Reply ]
Sounds like they got Matthew Sweet to...ahem..."play" the guitar on that intro. I always find myself grooving to the BRMC...great band, likeable (albeit Beatles-esque) tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
simple. but effective. chair dance warning in effect.
Posted 17 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Man, I've enjoyed every cut Bill's played from this album. BMRC's gone from "Question Mark" to "Wow!" in my book...
BRMC's Baby 81 is my latest "bought because of Radio Paradise" CD. Thanks once again RP!
Posted 17 years ago by music_man    [ Reply ]
You shouldn't stop there. All their albums are solid!tinybubbles wrote:
I agree completely! I've liked every song so far.
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
I like everything I've heard. I will definitely buy this
I agree completely! I've liked every song so far.
Posted 17 years ago by tinybubbles    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Man, I've enjoyed every cut Bill's played off of this album. BRMC's gone from "Question Mark" to "Wow!" in my book...
ed: I finally bought this. Outstanding, IMO
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. Outstanding afternoon of music! I didnt have to switch to my high energy rock station once today.
Posted 17 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
I find that this song is growing on me, despite myself! Goddam, reminds me of someone.............lol.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Man, I've enjoyed every cut Bill's played from this album. BMRC's gone from "Question Mark" to "Wow!" in my book...
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
It was a bit too tinny for me
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
NOT TOO SHABBY!
Posted 17 years ago by natedog    [ Reply ]
YAY! After the acoustic detour of Howl, great to hear BRMC pull out the electric guitars and effects boxes again!
Posted 17 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
This album rawks out!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]