Amos Lee

Spirit

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Walkin' down Royal Street
A street singer symphony
Ain't been the hardest way
Ain't had the greatest day
Walkin' past memories

And the pain that she gave to me
Don't you know I'm tryin' to be the bigger man
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit

Washin' over me
Me and Madame Laveau
Seen some people come and go
Seen a couple storm clouds pass
Seen a couple spells been cast
People trippin' down cobblestones
Marching bands and trombones
Everybody's out here waitin' on the second line

And I'm just fine
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
Washin' over me

Storm clouds out up ahead
Singin' songs of praise to raise the dead
I got a heart that was born to be
Broken down and wild and free
Johnny came in on a train
With not a dollar to his name

Just an old guitar case
And the bruises on his pretty face
Walkin' down a railroad track
He aint never comin' back
Said mama I don't know if I'm every comin' home again

But until then
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
Washin' over me

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dewey81 On Mar 10, 2017

Colors

Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight

Arms Of A Woman

El Camino

Windows Are Rolled Down

Walkin' down Royal Street
A street singer symphony
Ain't been the hardest way
Ain't had the greatest day
Walkin' past memories

And the pain that she gave to me
Don't you know I'm tryin' to be the bigger man
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit

And I'm just fine
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
Washin' over me

Storm clouds out up ahead
Singin' songs of praise to raise the dead
I got a heart that was born to be
Broken down and wild and free
Johnny came in on a train
With not a dollar to his name

Just an old guitar case
And the bruises on his pretty face
Walkin' down a railroad track
He aint never comin' back
Said mama I don't know if I'm every comin' home again

But until then
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
I just wanna feel the spirit
Washin' over me

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2017-03-10 06:07:57

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by dewey81

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Every time I listen to Amos Lee’s SPIRIT Album I can’t help but pause, as I am drenched in downpour of awe at the direct parallel and profound study of Quiet Riot's 1999 album, ALIVE AND WELL. It's a hail to the rage for the good life, and a better tribute album to Quiet Riot is yet to be seen, (in my opinion.) Compare for yourself the call and response, high-five, lyrical shout out to emperors of the passionate life. It's as if ALIVE AND WELL was playing on repeat throughout the entire composition of the SPIRIT album.

Compare:

Amos Lee, Spirt (2016) / Quiet Riot, Alive and Well (1999)

New Love / Don’t Know What I Want
Running Out Of Time / Angry
Spirit / Come On Feel The Noize
Lost Child / The Wild And The Young
Highways And Clouds / Highway To Hell
Lightly / Too Much Information
One Lonely Light / Bang Your Head
Wait Up For Me / Ritual
Til You Come Back Through / Sign Of The Times
Hurt Me / Mama We’re All Crazee Now
Vaporize / Mental Health (Bang Your Head)
Walls / Against the Wall
With You / Don’t Want To Let You Go

Best Buys Bonus Tracks: A. New Day / Slam Dunk (Way to Go) B. Don’t Leave Me Lonely / Overworked And Underpaid

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