Official Demo recording of the first song written by and for Excessive Feedback about an actor's knowledge of the limited time of such a lifestyle.

While the Light Shines

Official Demo recording of the original song about the inspiring vibes of Autumn

Auburn Daydream

A much more finished take of an original about having a lousy roommate, who one realizes is more missed than expected.

Ballad of the Shitty Roommate

Our cover of the classic song from Kings of Leon's 2004 album Aha Shake Heartbreak.

The Bucket (Kings of Leon cover)

The bands cover of the 2013 hit single by Cage the Elephant. Particularly proud of this one.

Come a little Closer (Cage the Elephant cover)

Official recording of the final demo track by Excessive Feedback. It's a punk influenced song with simple lyrics and a 90s edge.

Two Rockers [Are We]

A fun track from the 2017 session about the love of weed. Midi drums.

Forest Fires (Demo Drums Version)

A heavy song about hunting a joint at a show and learning it's not a simple joint. (AJ stands for Acid Joint- laced in acid) Midi drums. 

A.J. (Demo Drums Version)

An early version of Keep it Casual, with midi drums.

Lyrics:

Window cracked, Summer air
Satisfied, and self-aware
They lay together, for the first time
And wonder if, this is all right
They’ve been friends for a long time, crossing that
Line, just to see what the fuss is about, they
Didn’t rush anything, moving on with one condition
Find the next one to groove on with but to keep on fishin’

“Let’s keep it casual, if that’s even possible”
“We’re so compatible, but, let’s not get radical.”
Because Girl likes a Boy, or Boy likes a Girl
But they wanna keep it open, see who’s out in the world
“Let’s keep it casual, oh, we’ll keep it casual.”

Hazy bars, Baseball games
Indie shows, the rule’s the same
They’re up-front, say what they’d like
If the vibe’s mutual, the moments strike
It’s not a sexual drive that motivates, but a 
Lack of satisfaction with the people they sit with, and
Find themselves picking up the phone, and with it
Picking up where they left off since that very first time

“Let’s keep it casual, even though it’s palpable.”
“We’re getting closer now, but that shit is out-of-bounds.”
Because Boy falls for Girl, as the Girl falls for the Boy
But if they take it too serious, the romance is void
They kept it casual- tried to keep it casual.

Keep it Casual (Demo Drums Version)

Dad's Records, a punk-inspired rock song, midi drums.

Lyrics:

Oh, when I was ten years’ old
My daddy listened to the stereo
I watched a black circle spinnin’ round
Scratchy needles makin’ poppin’ sounds
And it put me in a rockin’ trance
That started my first romance
(Oh, yeah)

-Chorus-
Playin’ my dad’s records on the stereo (x2)
Playin’ my dad’s records way back when

I’d discover bands I’d never known
Like the Police and the Ramones
Any sound to fit any mood
From the Beatles to Buildings and Food
This Jimi was a rockin’ fellow
And I also loved Elvis Costello
(What you think of that?)

-Chorus-

(Occasional Oooo’s from Jeff)
But now those days are gone
Had my fun, the song is sung
I watched ‘em burnin’, into the night
Memories by the fire light
No point to follow the sorrow
With a pen in hand, writing for tomorrow
With the tunes of the past, playin in my
Head, where they’re never dead
Oh, Yeah!
(Third Verse, same as the first!)

Dad's Records (Demo Drums Version)

Excessive Feedback is the duo Garage/Indie rock band of Ben Walker and Jeff Berta. They listen to a lot of different music and take influences from the 70s-10s. They write fun music and practice in Jeff's basement. If you'd like to hear their music, you're at the right place.

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