Ozma - Rolodex Propaganda

Signumark · February 02, 2005, 01:48:32 PM

I was driving home from work today, and I was listening to At the Drive-In's Relationship of Command and I had this moment of clarity where I realised that Ozma could have either written that song themselves, or at least could have made a great cover.

It's got the the dual guitars, dual vocals, prominent keyboards, spacey sound effects, a breakdown in the middle where Ryen could go for his solo. And bass and drums.

I've listened to it a few times since I got home, and it seems more obvious every time I hear it. Apart from how distinctive Bixler's voice is, tell me you can't see Dan & Ryen trading the vocals.

Personally, I can see Ryen being the second vocalist in the song ("Manuscript Replica") and Dan being the lead.

But I just get this strong vision of them playing it in my head. I see them playing it in the Liquid Music set of videos. Same angle and everything.

Anyway.

Edit: I have to quit drinking at night. I'm tired of rereading posts and seeing spelling mistakes

Not Jason · February 02, 2005, 01:55:19 PM

too atonal for ozma

The Other Jon · February 03, 2005, 08:17:03 AM

I think this is my favorite ATDI song

Andy · February 14, 2005, 01:34:51 PM

Quote from: Not Jason on February 02, 2005, 01:55:19 PM
too atonal for ozma

angstpristine · February 15, 2005, 05:50:25 PM

Plus, I don't think anyone other than Iggy Pop could be Iggy Pop. Really.

Signumark · May 17, 2006, 03:01:21 PM

I still think this could work as a cover.

savewhatyouare · May 17, 2006, 04:04:28 PM

As a previous poster said, yeah..it's way too atonal (intro,verses,ending)

I do, however, can see where some parts would work- specially the little keyboard fill during the dueling guitars in the pre-chorus. The chorus itself is pretty melodic, but I don't think it would work as well with Dan's voice. Itll still be a cool cover though.

I like ozma · May 19, 2006, 02:29:26 PM

i think this is a fitting topic for the any cover thread.

The Other Mike · May 19, 2006, 02:58:33 PM

Quote from: I loma zike on May 19, 2006, 02:29:26 PM
i think this is a fitting topic for the any cover thread.

that would be a valid point... if it didn't predate your thread by over a month.

Not Jason · May 19, 2006, 03:35:18 PM

Quote from: The Other Mike on May 19, 2006, 02:58:33 PM
Quote from: I loma zike on May 19, 2006, 02:29:26 PM
i think this is a fitting topic for the any cover thread.

that would be a valid point... if it didn't predate your thread by over a year.

The Other Mike · May 19, 2006, 03:42:07 PM

Quote from: Not Jason on May 19, 2006, 03:35:18 PM
Quote from: The Other Mike on May 19, 2006, 02:58:33 PM
Quote from: I loma zike on May 19, 2006, 02:29:26 PM
i think this is a fitting topic for the any cover thread.

that would be a valid point... if it didn't predate your thread by over a year.

oh... hahah... dang, I'm an idiot. I thought this was older than that.

Ozma - Rolodex Propaganda

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