In My Head

Kenneth · August 09, 2021, 05:58:29 PM

I had a second go and redid an old demo from years ago. Not sure if it improves it or not, but figured it was time to contribute to the site.
Hope you're having an ok summer.. It's been a rough one here.

Resurrect digest complete interest exhibitionist materialist
Sensational inspirational direct confrontational retribution contribution
Redirect destitute I refute total you

These things are swimmin' in my head

Blow the past make it last never want never leave always there leave it be
Never have covet me something sweet cup of tea formidable less pitiful
Resistance persistence external paternal

These things are swimmin' in my head

Approve disapprove smiling face keep the pace summers here winters there
Fancy look styled hair copper tan mini van distrust eating stuff endless joy
Troubled boy acting out whispered shout

These things are swimmin' in my head

StephenM · August 10, 2021, 04:16:50 AM

this is so fun...and wow...it is like a lost REM track... this is so good
love the lyrical thinking... it makes you go..W H A T T F? And I like that...
Then that chorus...right now I am listening on headphones because it's very early and the cohabitators are asleep so later I am going to listen on the mon's...

Kenneth...there is no one like you...very cool

DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee · August 10, 2021, 04:44:18 AM

Stephen is spot on, it does sound like an REM track. I love that guitar groove. Good job you resurrected this demo and finished it. Its great.
Love the lyrics too. Really catchy song.

Hilary · August 10, 2021, 10:33:21 AM

Quote from: StephenM on August 10, 2021, 04:16:50 AMKenneth...there is no one like you...very cool

He's not wrong is he!

Loved it.

Ferryman_1957 · August 10, 2021, 10:52:23 AM

REM meets Talking Heads with a huge dash of Ken to make it something quite unique. Love those guitars, you are getting close to cream curdling territory again, and the rhythm playing is superb. The vocals in the chorus are so effective and catchy and thyey create a great lift. Maybe the verse vocals could come up a tad? I really liked the driving bass as well, and the mix and production is spot on.

Glad you rescued this one, it's superb!

Ray Brookes · August 10, 2021, 02:28:43 PM

Gotta love that guitar riff and what a great production. Lyrics are intriguing and I agree with Nigel - REM meets Talking Heads. Great stuff, Kenneth.

des0free · August 10, 2021, 04:03:26 PM

Nice trippy song! Love the rhythm guitar "stabs", and spoken vocal sections!

Redler · August 11, 2021, 05:57:32 AM

Excellent job, Ken! Loved the guitars and the chorus is the most catchy one, I've heard for a while!

Bishmanrock · August 11, 2021, 08:01:37 AM

Such an eclectic but great track, loving when the chorus swings in. Personally I'd say verse vocals could do with a touch more volume. Loving the guitar work on the verses!