an artist's heart can be black as the ink on a quill
an artist's heart can be bleak as the blink of an eye
it's feelings are paper it's doing it to us right now
say the world's an abomination
but won't raise a fist for fear of breaking it's fingers
patience child as the rush of the mob carries on
keep a close eye on the carryings on of the mob
batting their lashes robbing you blind of the chances
that people like you born years ago
were afforded because back then you were all
special
lifted high on the shoulders of the beaten
these weary times are tired and in need of respite
these weary lives are looking
for a means to their ends
family incomes fed into lotto machines
need is the gateway misfortunes' the thing
to ease you into these transgressions
lifted high on the shoulders of the beaten down
put on your snug bell bottoms
and go down behind the bank
twenty-one selling LSD to fifteen year old thugs
it's easy to be a wise man
when you're hanging out with the kids
got out in time with most of your mind
without turning into a skid
This massive compilation from Marvin Tate's Chicago ensemble is funny, wildly eclectic, and bursting with energy. Bandcamp Album of the Day Nov 3, 2022
North Carolina group The Cocker Spaniels aim to write songs that “split the difference between Prince and Guided by Voices.” Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 11, 2021
A smooth, jazzy ride through psych-prog twists and turns, all led by an airy and captivating voice captured at a changing moment. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 7, 2018