Ah - I wasn't aware of that! It makes sense it would be switched out, especially in Brandi's case.

I understand the frustration of the f-word in songs. It is sad that I'll never hear my favorite new Bright Eyes song of the moment, "Hot Knives," in its full glory on KEXP. But I wouldn't give up the f-line "I've been fucked, so what" for the world.

Actually, if radio stations really want to, they can (and do) make their own swear-free versions of songs, even if the artist didn't supply one (although you'd think frickin' Columbia could pony up for an edited track to supply to radio, right?). I've seen a couple "clean" versions of Bright Eyes tracks there at KEXP. I don't know about the new one, though. But if enough people request it maybe they'll make a clean version; that's what production interns are for, right?

I couldn't agree more with ChrisB's review. I also found the album title and cover art a little pretentious for someone claiming to be so humble -- not to mention the folksy cowgirl photos.

I would have chimed in a little earlier, but I was away from my computer for most of the morning.

I was aware that the earlier version of the song uses the f-word, but I couldn't remember how she sings it live. When I saw Carlile at the Triple Door a few months ago I thought she sang it with "messed", but I could be wrong. If I remember correctly, she joked about a family member in the front row singing along and using the f-word. I hope a reader who is going to her show at the Moore on Friday will report back to how she sang that song.

I certainly understand the fear of using swear words on the radio (the punishment can be pretty severe for radio stations), but I think radio edits or releasing a version with the uncensored lyrics (or making it a bonus track) or something similar would have made for an acceptable compromise.

I'm aware of both versions. Because of FCC rules, it's apparent you can't swear on the radio ... hence the "messed up." And in concert, it would make more sense why they would change the lyrics. Look at rappers ... sometimes they have a completed different version of the song on the radio because the lyrics are on swearing OVERLOAD, or the content may be inappropriate for the radio audience entirely. In Brandi's case, to use one curse worse and then bleep it out may be more obvious than if she changes it. Like the Sarah McLaughlin song ... I think "ice cream" where she uses one curse word but it's SO obvious! LOL

But I'm going to my first Brandi show next Wednesday at the Woodland Park Zoo. I'm really excited! So I will definitely give a heads up of what word she uses!