"Four of Cups" w/Lurker

[Blooby]

John was a tad snarky to my cat so I made him sing over 13/8 in the verses.

Peace.

Blooby

[Lurker]

I don't think I was snarky enough.

He checked out the best then bought the lesser one
Another penny saved for the tun
Until the bill for damage done
Revealed the prize that greed had won

Passing chances the four of cups
The hand is full but it's never enough
Perpetually dissatisfied
By faults seen only through his eyes

The tender he wanted finally came
He decided coy was his best play
The talent scout soon tired of the game
When he gave in they'd gone a different way

Passing chances the four of cups
The hand is full but it's never enough
Perpetually dissatisfied
By faults seen only through his eyes

The ship blew its horn as it loosened its moor
But he was too busy playing self-absorbed
Again he heard the horn so he ran to the door
In time to read across the stern, "Nevermore"

She offered love sincere and true
Self doubt made him remain aloof
Even though he knew he felt it too
He told himself lies disguised as proof

Passing on chances the four of cups
The hand is full but it's never enough
Perpetually dissatisfied
By faults seen only through his eyes

[Farrell Jackson]

The lyrics are interesting. I like how John used the Four of Cups Tarot card to build the lyrics around it's meaning...nice writing there! The heavy rhythm and bass keep the song in the rockin' lane. The guitar solo was super. To my ears it has the style, phrasing and attack of Steve Howe. I have to commend John for handling the 13/8 timing with ease. A very cool song overall! 

[Blooby]

The guitar solo...to my ears it has the style, phrasing and attack of Steve Howe.

That just means the world to me. I never understand why he isn't as heralded as Clapton, Gilmour, Page, Beck, Hendrix, etc.

[Ron D Bowes]

Cool track. Really like the construction and execution.

[chapperz66]

On my second listen now.  Fabulous verse riff and great vocal.  Love the guitar solo, and I agree with Farrell, it nods a stylistic hat at Mr Howe.

I shall listen again.

Paul

[Ray Brookes]

Love this. What a crazy time signature! I'd be falling off the edge of the stage trying to count it live. That vocal is fantastic and the guitar soloing - jeez .... brilliant, Bruce.

[StephenM]

yeah man... pass me the bong!  time signatures?  no problem for Lurker here... and to me it makes the song all the better.
really great guitar work throughout.
killer tones and playing... a real good musical match
lyrics are killer too..

[TPB]

Hell I have enough trouble with 4/4 timing outstanding gents
Tim

[kenny mac]

This is excellent.
Right down to the backing vox.
Excellent vocal,excellent lead guitar.
Excellent track.
Everything sits so well in the mix.
Superb stuff guys.