I spent this entire year trying to figure out where I went wrong and where my conviction went in writing all these songs. Tried to tell me that I didn’t fit the part, tried tell me that I couldn’t sing, tried to tell me that my words will never add up to anything. Well, I’ve got some breaking news. You don’t mean anything to me. I’m letting go, I’m moving on. I’ll put my faith back in the place, been gone too long. So let me know when you prove me wrong. I’ll still be here in the same place with all these songs. I gace up all I had and now I want it back; the time I wasted saving face and the confidence that I now lack. Take your shitty record deals and throw away the sex appeal. Uncross your fingers and walk away to burn yourself at the stake. Pave the way, leave the porch light on, I’ve been anywhere but home for too long. I still refuse to bite my tongue even If I’m hated by my loved ones. Life lessons in disenchantment, when the light burns out, I’ll set a fire to my heart.
The verse "Can't even buy a coffee without exploiting someone" got me. It really hits hard. For the entire length of the album it felt like the end of the world.
But to be perfectly honest, it's just how life is these days. And it's fucked up. szczur
Been following Somos for many years, feeling that they had an opus in them...well, here it is. Driving pop-punk sensibilities lend an upbeat tone in contrast to the grim lyrical proceedings, and they absolutely pull it off. Evocative music that's been on repeat for me all month long. RIP, Phil PaintedDogs
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Oakland band Silent Era's sound is a killer mix of classic hardcore and NWOBHM. On their second LP, they're especially urgent and anthemic. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 1, 2020
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