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April 29, 2008

The Narrator Say Goodbye With A Song

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Yes, it's true, the Narrator, those excellent R.E.M. coverers, have decided to break-up. Don't worry, though, they've left a note and it includes a Promise Ring reference. Also, they've recorded a special little song "So The End," starring Bob Dylan and focusing on the harsh realities of trying to make a living off music these days ("It's hot and expensive, it's time to go home," etc). There's also tinnitus and layovers. Listen here then say goodbye. Before getting too down in the dumps, though, wait for the triumphant, coming-to-terms group sing-a-long ... still, don't feel bad about crying on your keyboard. We want to avoid this pun, but hey: We're sad The Narrator decided to end the story ... Happy trails, guys.

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it's a jawbreaker reference, not promise ring

Posted by: steve at 04/29/08 7:50 PM  | Reply
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We were talking about "Tell Everyone We're Dead," which is a great old Promise Ring song: http://youtube.com/watch?v=IuDw8hguS74 ... Though they could've gone the Jawbreaker route with "Pack It Up."

Posted by: brandon profile link at 04/29/08 8:04 PM  | Reply
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They're playing 2 last shows:

05.03 @ Empty Bottle | Chicago IL
---> w/Joan of Arc, Tight Phantomz, Mannequin Men DJs

05.10 @ Red Door [140 W. 24th St. btwn 6th & 7th] | New York NY
---> w/Oxford Collapse, The End of the World, The Pathways
---> 9 PM | All Ages

Posted by: Raniel at 04/29/08 9:51 PM  | Reply
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ah, i didn't read the heading. the "please come. they won't be the same without you" is from jawbreaker's "east bay invitational"

Posted by: steve at 04/30/08 12:13 PM  | Reply
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