Hear a new song

[TheHYPO]

There is a flash player for the song "Ordinary" from the new album at this site:
http://www.directcurrentmusic.com/music-news-new-music/2010/2/16/barenaked-ladies-all-in-good-time.html

Credit to Liam for finding the link. This is one of my favs from the new album, and is definately awesome.

[TheHYPO]

As a bit of a review, I love so many things about this song. I love the galloping drums and the twangy guitar riff (in the verses/intros), the backup vocal and bassy piano hits with bends in the pre-chorus, the energy in Ed's chorus vocal, and the breathy backup vocals in the post-chorus.

But what makes the song really awesome is how each of these parts is so different and the dynamics that work between them. From the sort of bouncy upbeat verses to the really serious and darker prechoruses back to the powerful upbeat chorus and right into the whisper quiet post-chorus. My only complaint is the lack of a bridge, and the double verse at the start of the song make it seem really short (in truth, it's over 4 minutes). I still feel like it should be longer when that final chorus arrives, though. Love the song.

Lyrics are up at rockitoldschool.com btw

[Tester123]

Another excellent song to get me excited about the album! Hearing this studio version vs. youtube really highlights the guitar and vocal harmonies. The more I listen to bnl over the years the more I hear and appreciate Jim's vocals in the harmonies. In a youtube performance of this song, I think Kevin is playing the mandolin too.

The mini-review on the website is positive, but not as well thought out as yours Hypo :)

[JaneInANutshell]

I really love this song! Really well done - I like the layering of the vocals a lot. :D

[TheHYPO]

I will PS that the chorus of this song was probably one of, if not the best musical part of hearing most of the new songs live last year. Very powerful live.

[swiss lady]

Thanks Liam and Allan!
:)
It's one of my favorites too.
It was awesome to hear it live past June in Muskegon.

[Jen]

Thanks for posting! I haven't heard this song yet. It's great!

[lulugirl]

Thanks for posting! Great song!

[42stairs]

I like! I like a lot! I look forward to hearing this live. i just hope whatever venue I'm at at the time has a clean floor, because I'm sure my jaw will be on it! :p

Thanks for finding and sharing this, guys!

[YouShouldBeThere]

You can also download the MP3 version off that site by clicking the title of the song just above the picture.

[PilotMal]

You can also download the MP3 version off that site by clicking the title of the song just above the picture.

That just made my day. +1 for you! :D

[42stairs]

You can also download the MP3 version off that site by clicking the title of the song just above the picture.


You just made a great thing even better. :D

[AnotherHeartbreak]

By far my new favorite Barenaked Ladies song. Ed sounds fantastic, and so do the backing vocals. I cannot stop playing it. Also, I did upload it to YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFcu4hCW4Ws

[JaneInANutshell]

I had this song on repeat on the train on my way home....it took all I had not to sing along (out loud!) with the chorus. I love it!

[jsh145]

mmmm I am really digging this tune! It's got a great groove, a rockin' chorus and i love the little splashes of piano!

[Cynful1]

Awesome! Thanks so much guys!:D

[Mobitz]

For a split second sounds like the begining of 'Told You So'.....but it's only for a note or two. And besides I love that song!! :)

[caycay]

Loved it!!!!!!

[Liam]

No probs. :)

I do like the song. I think it's a grower, to be honest. Ed's vocals sound great and it's a catchy tune. Just not an immediate classic, to me - maybe that will come in time. I would love to hear it live, in person. :)