Parquet Courts "Pretty Machines"

[@M1NDZ3Y3]

The saxophone kicking in is chefs kiss 🤌

[@MrAeral]

Oh my god. What kind of a masterpiece I have found. It's fucking great, I love it!

[@JimmyLBass]

Jeez. The lyrics to this song. I feel you, man.

[@richardharrison1416]

Yeah, this band really reminds me of Parquet Courts.

[@adamduncan9269]

Hurray for the Riff Raff crossed with Teena Marie, here

[@mricardo96]

@@adamduncan9269 Perfect description, still I need more bands like them o' fuck

[@surelychordophonic]

Oh farts, I love Parquet Courts. This does kinda sound like them.

[@drunkroku4054]

Reminds me of Negative XP.

[@geckobrain]

Nah, it's more like Parkay Quartz

[@TheColdPlayerAndroidGames]

What a fucking great song.

[@MrAeral]

I agree

[@Horror-Man]

I love bands that prove how important lyrics are!

[@MrAeral]

Same

[@richardcales6388]

Groovy....this old man likes it

[@Blalack77]

Something about that specific chord change is like magic to my ears.

[@SELOKITV]

ultimate painting

[@theremin_monkey]

haha someone else noticed, nice!

[@rachelnbrien]

you guys are so bloody good

[@carljones1369]

Elements of Television. I love reading everyone's comments and all the great bands they are reminded of. These guys capture all that was great about the 80's indy/college radio/club scene...

[@JuanMercado91]

Such meaningful lyrics with a groove you can dance to. This is the future of music, and it was happening years ago.

[@dianamiller3307]

Ah, moonlight It's hard to believe it And it's harder to need it But so easily wanted Pretty machines Expensive magazines I've been tricked into buying quite a number of things Yeah, bullshit and dreams Urban ease, it means I was leaved taunted And you think you're a modern person You think that you can ignore Silent isolation, my emancipation In the same place you get yours Oh, whiskey sips are piling while my secrets escaped In the skyline of hell there are no fire escapes Punk songs, I thought that they were different And I thought that they could end it No, no it was a deception Well, the number of tears And the number of beers were dried out and accounted For a number of years But these days I fear that my window was just a reflection Still, you think that you're not a servant You think that you can avoid The stylish institution, worshiping illusions Things you thought you could destroy Oh, crowded loud and crimson was my view from the pit I was wild, I was weird, I was shackled to it

[@maximillianm.912]

thanks!

[@trisbob279]

One time, it's so easy the fourth time But this side of the shoreline, we've already recovered Pretty machines Expensive routines Clouded and obstructed quite a number of things Believe me, it's harder to feel These days it's harder to suffer And you think you're a modern person Think you can watch something change And move on without you Side by side with doubt you Listen to the world exchange Oh, conversation starters over various meats In the skyline of hell where the tired retreat

[@jimmykrapa5731]

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[@phurry6773]

ah moonlight yeah spotlight yeah haha original joke by me

[@franscarpio2233]

@@trisbob279 I think it goes War* time is so easy the fourth time

[@luvliesbleeding]

why is this song not more popular?!

[@anonyarena]

Lovely song, great guitar leads, and I do enjoy the sax/kazoo combo too.

[@Benidleify]

is that what comes in a couple of minutes in?

[@anonyarena]

@@Benidleify Correct! It begins at the 2:05 mark.

[@kenw8875]

LOVE love ❤️ these guys! Skeggs on Pandora served me up some Parquet Courts and ever since been grooving!

[@boeklo1251]

I guess i have a new favorite band. the first i heard them, they scratched an itch left by silver jews. then i heard them as the natural heirs of television. after that i could hear the influence of shelley's sonic youth songs. this is new york rocknroll.

[@blessingtx7285]

This is very Lou Reed-esque. Love it.

[@jamesvanderpool3276]

Richmond/Modern Lovers as well imo

[@abadassskull]

everyone is saying reed and richman but i hear none of that. this song is all about eno's here come the warm jets tho

[@fifaculture]

@@abadassskull My reply is 5 years late, but I was very disappointed to see no references in the top comments here. Glad you heard this strong influence too!

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

The simplistic two guitars playing is so good

[@Adibarum]

Fuckin Brilliant !!!! Parquet Courts are the Best..just saw then at the "Old market" in Brighton UK..... they were Awesome..Tight and Rockin

[@friendlyhippopotamus5227]

That was too good! Content Nausea was my favorite album of 2014.

[@t.c.bramblett617]

My favorite from the new album... just saw the Atlanta show and it was the best live show I've seen in a while. KUDOS guys to a great body of work so far!

[@TBBMusicBlog]

One of my favorite records of the past year.

[@collinmichael1106]

my friend max sent me here. thanks max

[@Maxwellfranklinbeck]

You're welcome

[@xCaptainNewZealandx]

Hey now

[@collinmichael1106]

hey

[@brandonkirshner9798]

ultimate painting record amongst the stack.......nice

[@rpoll613]

good eye kid

[@dagoldrush]

I noticed that and Tago Mago right away! Great taste

[@Ash-bl9ye]

yeah im pretty sure A Savage did the cover art

[@megaforse]

Low-key, best BOAT. Band of all time.

[@manopeace9175]

nice

[@geckopewp3w]

Awesome song!

[@sharpfield]

Spotted CAN - Tago Mago reissue on the floor, Ultimate Painting LP at the front of the stack aaand maybe Light Up Gold is the record with its back to us?

[@tonymcmanus9625]

Craig Sharp Tago Mago is a fantastic album. Shaun Ryder and the Happy Mondays; and probably the Roses. And probably every Madchester band. Ever. Might also agree. 😂

[@brianmucha6426]

Wow. Great song! It totally speaks to what I think/feel at times these days!

[@HooverCars]

I can't get this song out of my head.

[@levihixx]

Content Nausea is fucking killer

[@g33fer94]

Heard this the other day on the radio (2SCR) in Sydney. Great stuff.

[@cesarruiz1156]

Maybe is imposible. But please come to Argentina ! I would love see you guys !

[@francofunes2849]

Cesar Ruiz ya vinieron! me los perdí, me dijeron q estuvieron explosivos

[@residentgiant]

i want this played at my funeral

[@cdchalmers]

A fine addition to my three-day P.C. bender!

[@cinex380]

we can be heroes , just for one day !

[@kendodd8734]

Reminds me of the velvet underground great track

[@catman08012]

Jonathan Richman and Velvet underground come to mind.

[@kfitz9]

I've just heard of these guys, really liking them so far. Remind me a bit of Lou Reed

[@vodkalatke]

I get such david bowie "low" album vibes from this song- new career in a new town and speed of life. Just me?

[@sixthdutch]

+vodkalatke I got the same thing!

[@yazoka]

true!

[@hazuinf]

The rhythm the guitar is playing is pretty similar to Heroes

[@icingup4796]

Not at all considering they're both synth-led instrumentals, fuck off

[@bra5081]

@@hazuinf I think similar is a nice understatement :)

[@nuno22467]

Lou Reed Lives!!! Great Song!

[@samdracula6540]

I heard Dust recently and thought I'd give them a try. Very impressed. Keep the good stuff coming PC!

[@canilive0102]

Lovely

[@billybobarino]

Some of the best lyrics I've read that really hit the core of western civilization.

[@benetice]

omg it's great!

[@gracetsai104]

love this omg

[@alegasparini]

Brian Eno Courts!

[@tradedyouth9161]

Eye spy an Ultimate Painting vinyl on the floor at the beginning of the video, the left side of Austin

[@eurotreasures6808]

Anyone know where in NY that subway shot is from at 3:48?

[@Saccharine1996]

pretty sure its the M train once it gets into brooklyn

[@camilopibi]

Cool video

[@vdklippe]

Iggy played it on the Confidential show.

[@noodles4573]

yes boys yes!!!

[@phantomheadlightsmusic]

NEAT.

[@andres.sebastian.design]

Tem música que serve como cotonete. Limpa os ouvidos e você depois ouve melhor! #GoodSong

[@tuesdayfitzgerald7418]

Remember The Skankaholix? Or The Five Pointers? Or playing Dreamworks? Project Rathole? Or house shows in Irving Texas?

[@scottkclark]

+Tuesday Fitzgerald who doesn't? :)

[@mtbikemikel]

Velvet Underground Rock and Roll comes to mind

[@FirstLast-xp2do]

I am a fan of the overlapping Cinematography

[@BELTR.]

Fuckin' awesome

[@FFGG22E]

it reminds me of outdoor minor, but in the best kind of way

[@distantandvague]

An entire career of people walking around.

[@jennifergorman4715]

can i cry on his half mustache???

[@Vandal_Pickups]

♥

[@bridgetnau969]

Sweet child of mine!!!!!!

[@gilbag]

"oh oh sweet child of Parquet Courtsssss"

[@carlclaessens5877]

This reminds me somewhat of CCR because of those guitars

[@jackOnderisin13]

Tago Mago. Nice

[@beelzebub240]

I'd listen to anyone who owns Tago Mago tbh

[@saraburke8883]

Can someone recommend other songs like this?

[@landcruiserfan4206]

mobs deep - shook ones

[@MrSimeau]

The strokes wher'e you at ?

[@--..__]

Why is everyone in the comments trying to brag about how many bands they can mention?

[@Bubblun1]

Was the dishwashing scene a foreshadowing of the Monastic Living cover?

[@georgearmour52]

probs

[@ReverendBenzo]

Was that a kazoo?

[@tonysanchez7395]

@spinsterrecords got me here.

[@marlasinger1089]

Jonathan Richman/ Velvets homage

[@heymanhuh]

It's like The Beatles Hey Jude mixed with The Bay City Rollers and a dash of Ace Freely and a sprinkle of Metallica.

[@TheStarfox187]

Bowie? Loo

[@MrZombieexpert27]

Pretty fucking sad, but helps to think about it realistically

[@LCash-ro5kp]

This is just the GnR "Sweet Child of Mine" riff

[@leonsalgeuro]

cool song and all but Holy cRAp, 373,737 views man magical moment

[@MJ_Brennan]

Sounds a lot like Parkay Quarts

[@abadassskull]

you're all wrong, it sounds like brian eno's here come the warm jets and thats the final word on it

[@mcDunk0]

Lol me siting listening to records

[@raynebirkin6726]

Reminds me of David Bowie

[@phurry6773]

this souunds like a cross between the batm,an theme song and femur breaker

[@wadesmother6151]

Not to add more nausea- soundcloud.com/wadesmother/dont-sic-wades-mother-on-me

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Good track, but I sure do miss the screechy guitars.

[@Wdgeeves]

oh oh oh sweet child of mine

[@richardnixon3834]

Sure, all been done before..but, better someone follows along the lines of great old music rather than Maroon 5 and that BS.Well done.

[@marSLaZZ66]

Modern Lovers someone ?