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Broooklyn · #31 Post by **Broooklyn** » Mon 01 May 2006, 10:52 pm

This track has been getting the hardcore rotation in my headphones. It is chilling and is a fantastic opener for the album. From the whispering voices to start the track off, to the absolutely nightmarishly haunting sound of the whistle after the line..."I thought I heard a train" all encompassed around a very dark visual, hypnotizing synth line and unforgiving, foreboding beat. The hidden gem within this album. I have yet to get past this track today, thus, the rest of the album has gotten no play yet today. =)

glennjridge · #32 Post by **glennjridge** » Mon 01 May 2006, 10:56 pm

the track gets sooo good near the end for me. especially when the other higher harmony parts come in. really atmospheric track.unconventional and oddwhich is part of the allure for me.

Deschanel · #33 Post by **Deschanel** » Tue 02 May 2006, 5:42 am

Broooklyn wrote:This track has been getting the hardcore rotation in my headphones. It is chilling and is a fantastic opener for the album. From the whispering voices to start the track off, to the absolutely nightmarishly haunting sound of the whistle after the line..."I thought I heard a train" all encompassed around a very dark visual, hypnotizing synth line and unforgiving, foreboding beat. The hidden gem within this album. I have yet to get past this track today, thus, the rest of the album has gotten no play yet today. =)

Well said, it's quite spooky, and it rewards repeat listens..the lyrics are fairly surreal too..
"cellophane in the cemetery".. one of my favorites.

boyjohn · #34 Post by **boyjohn** » Wed 03 May 2006, 6:29 am

The phrase "asymmetric haircut" sounded familiar, and I finally figured out why. Chris used the term to describe ailee willis in the actually/furtherlistening booklet on "What have i done to deserve this".

"She had an asymmetric haircut. Because it was the Eighties."

bitterblue · #35 Post by **bitterblue** » Wed 03 May 2006, 9:29 am

I really like this track. Strangly enough I liked the instrumental version from the promo but I think it's soo much better with the vocal's on top. I really like all of those little eerie sounds and the strange imagery used int he lyrics. I also think Neil sounds really good singing it.

wow · #36 Post by **wow** » Wed 03 May 2006, 10:34 am

Yes, Neil sounds really good! I love the ending

dannii · #37 Post by **dannii** » Wed 03 May 2006, 10:52 am

this song is awesome
but words are totally spooky and creepy
especially ''i thought a I heard a baby cry down in the cemetery, cellophane''....

! · #38 Post by ! » Wed 03 May 2006, 4:35 pm

dannii wrote:this song is awesome
but words are totally spooky and creepy
especially ''i thought a I heard a baby cry down in the cemetery, cellophane''....

It dosen't actually say that tho..."I thought I heard a baby cry, I thought I heard a train...down in the cemetery, cellophane"

Strife · #39 Post by **Strife** » Wed 03 May 2006, 6:48 pm

westendboy87 wrote:The "All in mind" bit is creepy.

It's actually "All in the mind"

stew · #40 Post by **stew** » Wed 03 May 2006, 11:51 pm

TUNE thats all i have o say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmm · #41 Post by **Hmmm** » Thu 04 May 2006, 1:28 am

Zog wrote:
Markpro wrote:I got hold of Psychological and Minimal but both are instrumentals, whereas Integral, Luna park and I'm With Stupid aren't
The Minimal istrumental is a fake. However, there's a good chance that the Psychological instrumental is real... since the "iinstumental" of this track was released on a white label vinyl promo several weeks ago. However, that album version of Psychological has Neil's vocals.

-Zog

It is very real the 12" of Psychological I now have a copy

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leesmapman · #42 Post by **leesmapman** » Thu 04 May 2006, 11:13 am

The song sounds so very Kraftwerk-ish. Especially their first works (Trans Europe Express, Radio-Activity). I love it.

Vicki · #43 Post by **Vicki** » Thu 04 May 2006, 4:39 pm

boyjohn wrote:The phrase "asymmetric haircut" sounded familiar, and I finally figured out why. Chris used the term to describe ailee willis in the actually/furtherlistening booklet on "What have i done to deserve this".

"She had an asymmetric haircut. Because it was the Eighties."

Yes that's what this line reminded me of - Chris and Neil's words about Dusty's haircut!

Great song, great opener, particularly the 'Or is it only your imagination' part. The lyrics reminded me of the nightmare I once had about a train going through a cemetary...

jasonjohn · #44 Post by **jasonjohn** » Thu 04 May 2006, 4:57 pm

was an early title for this track "Do you control your mind?"

wow · #45 Post by **wow** » Thu 04 May 2006, 5:03 pm

Vicki wrote:The lyrics reminded me of the nightmare I once had about a train going through a cemetary...

Weird dream..