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About This Track
“Misery” is a 1995 song performed by the Minneapolis rock band Soul Asylum. Although Let Your Dim Light Shine critically suffered in comparison to its predecessor, Grave Dancers Union, “Misery” managed to hit number 20 on The Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song also featured prominently in Kevin Smith’s 2006 movie Clerks II.
Some people have speculated that the song itself is referring to the fact that the record companies like to make “Misery” (aka alternative rock songs with dark lyrics). This theory states that Soul Asylum and its members are criticizing this idea. (In support of this idea, many people point out in the video, a CD manufacturer is shown making the “Misery” CD single.)
Some people have speculated that the song itself is referring to the fact that the record companies like to make “Misery” (aka alternative rock songs with dark lyrics). This theory states that Soul Asylum and its members are criticizing this idea. (In support of this idea, many people point out in the video, a CD manufacturer is shown making the “Misery” CD single.)
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Shouts
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Cordyn wrote:
Soul Asylum...always a great choice. This track has been a favorite of mine for a long time.
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lisshope wrote:
and its sad that you weren't even born when Animal House came out... also, hater, the film was called 'Clerks', not Clerks 1. View Askew knew what they were doing limiting production to 5 films. I'm glad Kevin Smith went on to make Clerks II. Good move. As long as everyone understands that it was technically a different prod. co. who made it.
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3dollarbill wrote:
Sad that kids who were infants when Clerks 1 came out only heard of this song through Clerks 2. Ugh... go away.
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redox14 wrote:
Clerks rules and this song too!
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kashmir- wrote:
"Can you feel it? Today's the first day of the rest of our lives."
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FRLKEANERUSSIA wrote:
Clerks II ending...)
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grndvl1 wrote:
Saw these guys in Naperville last Fling, was disappointed lead singer pulled a Spinal Tap and fell down at first song and couldn't get back up without the help of roadies. On top of it he forgot what city he was in...sad.
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Uniontrade wrote:
Amazing song in my top 10 alltimes
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PunkMeUp wrote:
I've got this single "Misery" with "Hope" as the 'b-side' back in 1995 when you could still buy CD Singles in the U.S. and I've loved it ever since. They even show that single being "pressed" in the official music video for the song. Check out the video on youtube and check out amazon.com for the single.. you can get a used copy less than $1+shipping and everybody should own a copy
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smiliegirl82 wrote:
this explains everyone i bet
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brentsmith500 wrote:
pretty good
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metalrayne wrote:
The Weird Al parody is classic
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CraggyThriller wrote:
This has gotta be my favourite!
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RandallBoggs wrote:
Is it just me or do you hear hints of Runaway Train in the guitar?
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Komichi wrote:
Awesome!
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WLRMontague wrote:
I love how they used this in Clerks II. Great song!
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germanrock wrote:
temasooooo! muy buena banda!!!
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ataritouchme wrote:
i know only three songs from this band: this one, runaway train, and summer of drugs (on victoria williams benefit). given that they're all stellar, maybe i need to look into them a bit more.
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Erikvitor wrote:
Obrigado ao responsável pela rádio, é uma ótima musica e me fez lembrar de minha adolescencia
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frajabgar wrote:
Great melody...
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