Common Ground

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Good thing I was wearing a helmet.
I probably hit my head because I was wearing a helmet

Y(T)L

Blade runner

ICU (feat. DAN)

Set for release via FatCat Records tomorrow, C Duncan’s highly anticipated third album sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first time. Warm and harmonically rich, Duncan delightfully juxtaposes the vibrant and wholesome aesthetic of the album with an often-darker lyrical undertone, pushing himself to refine and explore new ways of writing. As the sole protagonist of his self-carved niche, ‘Health’ sees Duncan evolve and expand its parameters in mesmerising fashion.

The album’s first single ‘Impossible’ was released in January, with Duncan combining strings and oddball psychedelic sounds. Next up, the title tracks syncopated piano rhythm and brooding vocal harmonies were reminiscent of the ‘The Midnight Sun’s’ soothing aural beauty. Last but by no means least, Duncan documents the trials of rebuilding fractured relationships on the rhythmic art-funk of new single ‘Talk Talk Talk.’ He had this to say on it:

“‘Talk Talk Talk’ about miscommunication. It’s about not realising that you’re actually on the same page as someone and how a misperception can drive you apart. However, it’s also about realising this and rebuilding bridges.”

Following the Mercury nominated debut ‘Architect’ (2015,) an it’s impressive follow up ‘The Midnight Sun’ (2016,) ‘Health’s’ soaring tapestries achieve what Duncan set out to. “With album 3 I wanted to take a more direct approach, adding even more layers but thematically and lyrically laid bare. Having someone else to bounce production ideas off was really eye-opening for me. In the past I had been very controlling about how everything would sound but ‘Health’ really showed me the benefit of working with others and made the whole process much less isolating,” he explains. Packed with fresh ideas and buzzing with invention, ‘Health’ combines syncopated art-pop piano rhythms with breezy, undulating heartbreak ballads executed with acute precision. As always Duncan has contributed all the artwork surrounding the release, and the colourful and natural aesthetic is reflected in the instrumentation and lyrics.
 
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C Duncan - Talk Talk Talk

All Around

Malcolm's Got It

Terrain I know
Small bumps now show
That I own
That she owns

Don't tell my friends
Listen offends 
And begin
Reciting what I've said before
Don't go opening that door
What's behind ain't good I'm sure

Inside it's loud
Life Parallel 

One look glance left
Watch eyes
Eat what's happening
Boiling over 
Over 

Offer do pass
Pass through the glass
on my skin
return it to me
Peel it back where I sin
And I sin

No groan
Calm is shown
Inside it's loud
Life Parallel 

One look
Glance left
Watch eyes 
Bouncing round the room
Returning to me 
To me 
Don't tell my friends
Listen offends
And begin
 
Staring

And It's that look that I adore
That confidence that lack of pause 

Calm is shown
Life Parallel

Lack of Fun

Martian Martin

What's That Sound?

Words:
As I'm growing old
And there's not much time left
Will I forget how to be bold?
Will I forget how to be fresh?

I won't hold my breath

Come on over
Nothing's going down
My job is a joke
I must be a clown
If you're still sober
Cut off my left side
Even if I'm wrong
I'll always be alright

I turn my back
On being young
But I'm not even 20
Am I too young for this song?

I will bite my tongue

Come on over
Nothing's going down
My job is a joke
I must be a clown
If you're still sober
Cut off my left side
Even if I'm wrong
I'll always be alright

Bite My Tongue

THIRD SINGLE
Words:
Let's dissect my brain
To correct your claim
That I think about you and I
But why would I think that way?

'Cause you ain't shit
And I'm doing my bit
To help you realise it

Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
No

Defenestrate the fuck
You want me to give
'Cause you're shit out of luck
Get some perspective

'Cause you ain't shit
And I'm doing my bit
To help you realise it

Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
'Cause I'm way too sexy
Baby, you don't accept me
You don't accept me, you don't accept me

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Vocals & Synth - Jed Hughes
Lead Guitar - Dan Brown
Bass & Synth - Harry Garrett
Drums - Isaac Christopher

Mixed and mastered by Harry "Stone Cold" Garrett
Art work by Jed Hughes

Defenestrate (explicit)

Everything Goes My Way

ART BY AMIE FITZGERALD
Mix & mastered by Harry Garrett
Applaud lyrics and credits:

LYRICS:
Born to question why I
Find it hard when you criticise
'Cause I don't listen to your criticism
And I just spasm, while you all glisten

Look at me, don't look away
As I do, everyday
Applaud and clap
And pat my back

Born to misunderstand my bad hand
Blame the dealer and get 'em canned
Nullify contempt and try to cement
Effort best spent on saying what you really meant to

Look at me, don't look away
As I do, everyday
Applaud and clap
And pat my back

Why smile
When you can be like everybody else for a while?
How bad
Can life be? Can't you see that I've lost all I had?
Why smile
When you can be like everybody else for a while?
How bad
Can life be? Can't you see that I've lost all I had?
All I had

Why smile
When you can be like everybody else for a while?
How bad
Can life be? Can't you see that I've lost all I had?

Vocals & Rhythm guitar - Jed Hughes
Lead guitar - Dan Brown
Bass guitar & mix - Harry Garrett
Drums - Isaac Christopher

SHARK TANK

LYRICS:
Demonstrate my worth
Show utility
I'll do all the work
And do it for free

It's not worth it
It is worthless
There's no market

Bad on the inside
Worse on the surface
Nobody's asking

Too many boots to fill
In the life you've chosen
My pressure builds
'Til the gage is broken
Too many fates to seal
Should I kneel?

To be lonely
Is not to be alone
Go with the money
And not what you're shown

It's not worth it
It is worthless
There's no market

Bad on the inside
Worse on the surface
Nobody's asking

Too many boots to fill
In the life you've chosen
My pressure builds
'Til the gage is broken
Too many fates to seal
Should I kneel?


Vocals & Melodica - Jed Hughes
Guitar - Dan Brown
Bass - Harry Garrett
Drums - Isaac Christopher

Shark Tank

Flathead 
Flat 
Head

Myles Blair
Ted Gibbs 
Jonah Phillips
Ethan Garrett

Lack of Fun

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