After my 1st 2 listens to the whole album, I woke up in the middle of the night with Never Destination on replay in my head. I'm not a fan of other songs like it but for some reason, this one is so good.
Up here so high I start to shake, Up here so high the sky I scrape, I've no fear but for falling down, So look out below I am falling now, Falling down,...not staying down, Could’ve held me up, rather tear me down, Drown in the river
Never Destination is like a song that would have been written for Backspacer/LB but given a bit more depth and maturity to the sound. Lightning Bolt's older brother
One of the best songs on the record. And judging by the words, one of the most personal. To me, it's written from the point of view of Ed himself. Sounds like a song about a man that's been going at it for a long time and is unwilling to give up.
The mention of Bob Honey and Paul Theroux...Bob a character that went mad from the world and Paul, an author that has openly trashed celebs and rock stars for trying to fight the good fight. If he dies, let him go to THAT place where nothing matters anymore, but until then you'll have to knock him off the shelf.
Theres a few other things in the lyrics that feel to me as being very true to Ed's life. How many times have we heard Ed say "see ya tomorrow/later" at the end of a show and not "goodbye"? Lots. Theres a dash of 'Jet Airliner' and 'Travelin Band' in the bones of this tune. The song ends on the mention of another singer in a rock n roll band that turned herself into a hologram...a spectral vision of color with no definition. Not solid. Not real. That is the opposite of Ed. But it was her choice.
Kinda reminds me of Corduroy in spirit and theme, just from a fella that's been transformed from a person that was kinda disgusted with his success and is now a 50 something year old that's still playing the fuck out of his guitar and for all the right reasons.
Bit of a messy post, but I just think this tune has a TON more to offer than what some folks are hearing. I think it's brilliant.
One of the best songs on the record. And judging by the words, one of the most personal. To me, it's written from the point of view of Ed himself. Sounds like a song about a man that's been going at it for a long time and is unwilling to give up.
The mention of Bob Honey and Paul Theroux...Bob a character that went mad from the world and Paul, an author that has openly trashed celebs and rock stars for trying to fight the good fight. If he dies, let him go to THAT place where nothing matters anymore, but until then you'll have to knock him off the shelf.
Theres a few other things in the lyrics that feel to me as being very true to Ed's life. How many times have we heard Ed say "see ya tomorrow/later" at the end of a show and not "goodbye"? Lots. Theres a dash of 'Jet Airliner' and 'Travelin Band' in the bones of this tune. The song ends on the mention of another singer in a rock n roll band that turned herself into a hologram...a spectral vision of color with no definition. Not solid. Not real. That is the opposite of Ed. But it was her choice.
Kinda reminds me of Corduroy in spirit and theme, just from a fella that's been transformed from a person that was kinda disgusted with his success and is now a 50 something year old that's still playing the fuck out of his guitar and for all the right reasons.
Bit of a messy post, but I just think this tune has a TON more to offer than what some folks are hearing. I think it's brilliant.
Nice perspective
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That middle section leading to the last verse. Fuckin awesome. The outro! Great song. This is everything songs line Johnny Guitar and Supersonic wish they were.
One of the best songs on the record. And judging by the words, one of the most personal. To me, it's written from the point of view of Ed himself. Sounds like a song about a man that's been going at it for a long time and is unwilling to give up.
The mention of Bob Honey and Paul Theroux...Bob a character that went mad from the world and Paul, an author that has openly trashed celebs and rock stars for trying to fight the good fight. If he dies, let him go to THAT place where nothing matters anymore, but until then you'll have to knock him off the shelf.
Theres a few other things in the lyrics that feel to me as being very true to Ed's life. How many times have we heard Ed say "see ya tomorrow/later" at the end of a show and not "goodbye"? Lots. Theres a dash of 'Jet Airliner' and 'Travelin Band' in the bones of this tune. The song ends on the mention of another singer in a rock n roll band that turned herself into a hologram...a spectral vision of color with no definition. Not solid. Not real. That is the opposite of Ed. But it was her choice.
Kinda reminds me of Corduroy in spirit and theme, just from a fella that's been transformed from a person that was kinda disgusted with his success and is now a 50 something year old that's still playing the fuck out of his guitar and for all the right reasons.
Bit of a messy post, but I just think this tune has a TON more to offer than what some folks are hearing. I think it's brilliant.
I was totally thrown off by the honey and theroux references until I read this, I think you nailed it
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It's a great song ! In my opinion Buckle up is the only one out of the album concept...
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I like ND as well. Wasn't crazy about it at first but has grown on me. I can't believe I'm actually warming up to Buckle Up. It's reminds me of I'm Open. Has a pretty groovy melody and feels like a nice interlude towards the end of the album.
Love the song immensely. Oddly, however, every time I listen to it I feel I need to then listen to Gremmie.
Gremmie might be the most underrated song. Some people just hate it. It would Jam live. Gremmie in 2020 (if there is a 2020 at this point)!
Back on topic...Never Destination is a must listen on this album, love it! The music is catchy good and the lyrics seem deeper than some of their other upbeat songs.
One of the best songs on the record. And judging by the words, one of the most personal. To me, it's written from the point of view of Ed himself. Sounds like a song about a man that's been going at it for a long time and is unwilling to give up.
The mention of Bob Honey and Paul Theroux...Bob a character that went mad from the world and Paul, an author that has openly trashed celebs and rock stars for trying to fight the good fight. If he dies, let him go to THAT place where nothing matters anymore, but until then you'll have to knock him off the shelf.
Theres a few other things in the lyrics that feel to me as being very true to Ed's life. How many times have we heard Ed say "see ya tomorrow/later" at the end of a show and not "goodbye"? Lots. Theres a dash of 'Jet Airliner' and 'Travelin Band' in the bones of this tune. The song ends on the mention of another singer in a rock n roll band that turned herself into a hologram...a spectral vision of color with no definition. Not solid. Not real. That is the opposite of Ed. But it was her choice.
Kinda reminds me of Corduroy in spirit and theme, just from a fella that's been transformed from a person that was kinda disgusted with his success and is now a 50 something year old that's still playing the fuck out of his guitar and for all the right reasons.
Bit of a messy post, but I just think this tune has a TON more to offer than what some folks are hearing. I think it's brilliant.
So about the singer in a rock and roll band that turned herself into a hologram. A reference to Amy Winehouse and the 2019 hologram world tour? A friend brought this up to me...sure fits!
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Never Destination is like a song that would have been written for Backspacer/LB but given a bit more depth and maturity to the sound. Lightning Bolt's older brother
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The mention of Bob Honey and Paul Theroux...Bob a character that went mad from the world and Paul, an author that has openly trashed celebs and rock stars for trying to fight the good fight. If he dies, let him go to THAT place where nothing matters anymore, but until then you'll have to knock him off the shelf.
Theres a few other things in the lyrics that feel to me as being very true to Ed's life. How many times have we heard Ed say "see ya tomorrow/later" at the end of a show and not "goodbye"? Lots. Theres a dash of 'Jet Airliner' and 'Travelin Band' in the bones of this tune. The song ends on the mention of another singer in a rock n roll band that turned herself into a hologram...a spectral vision of color with no definition. Not solid. Not real. That is the opposite of Ed. But it was her choice.
Kinda reminds me of Corduroy in spirit and theme, just from a fella that's been transformed from a person that was kinda disgusted with his success and is now a 50 something year old that's still playing the fuck out of his guitar and for all the right reasons.
Bit of a messy post, but I just think this tune has a TON more to offer than what some folks are hearing. I think it's brilliant.
I love Never Destination. It is my favorite so far
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
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RED ROCKS 6-19-95
AUGUSTA 9-26-96
MANSFIELD 9-15-98
BOSTON 9-29-04
BOSTON 5-25-06
MANSFIELD 6-30-08
EV SOLO BOSTON 8-01-08
BOSTON 5-17-10
EV SOLO BOSTON 6-16-11
PJ20 9-3-11
PJ20 9-4-11
WRIGLEY 7-19-13
WORCESTER 10-15-13
WORCESTER 10-16-13
HARTFORD 10-25-13
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Back on topic...Never Destination is a must listen on this album, love it! The music is catchy good and the lyrics seem deeper than some of their other upbeat songs.
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DC 3.21.11 Tres Mts/DC 11.3.12 RNDM