A cover of “Quito” by The Mountain Goats - one if my seriously favorite songs; one that I tend to ruminate on.

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That moment you find yourself waiting for someone to ‘dip their finger in the water to cool your tongue, cos you’re tormented in the flame’, and avoiding that situation at all costs.

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“Regret” 2019 by Bill Bunkum

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Moses and I rolled down to the crypt where the keyboard amp aaand drumset were sitting, and the Tascam 8-track, aaand we played this...long ago, in the depths of beer and Kentucky, to stave off bad dreams and throw out our souls. It worked.

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Falling forward in unrequited love. The pangs of deprised or despised love...and the spurns that patient merit of the unworthy take.

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An update to this song which I wrote MANY moons ago, and a very different feel from it’s initial idea - punk. I’d recorded it in 2005 as a slowed, driving version, and was never quite satisfied. This version seems better suited plus the improved lyrics relate the spirit of the song much better - I’ll blame life experiences for that!

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“The Door of Night” by John Howe

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Meeting the DEVIL is a life experience...get it? Whilst in the back of my truck, I verily realized the acoustics were stellar. 
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Wouldn't that be a thing to see,
all the people who couldn't be?
In reality, they all went down to the seas...

and there by the wind and rain 
sold their souls to the breeze.
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I wouldn't be one of 'em cos I don't have the nerve,
I don't have the brain or the power and don't lack reserve

Instead I would follow just to see them do it and swerve;
and there, by the wind and rain, see'em all sell their souls for berth -
to the devil.

"Here!", said he to every man or woman that be
in range of his voice and how it was over-powering.

But, my feet got stuck in the mud all up and down to my knees,
and I couldn't forfill the bargain he voiced to me;

And, everyone else there
he gobbled up their precious fees.

But, i'd sat down on my hunches since i couldn't be taken away, 
and saw the children and poppers and saw rich one's swim away;

And, there's a blood moon high in the sky quite viscious thoughtfully;
but, i guess that all depends on your perspective respectfully...
at least, I thought so.

"Here! Oh! Here!", he then called out to the waves,
and they parted just like for Moses so e'eryone was so amazed.

and there's a blood moon high in the sky quite viscious thoughtfully
but i guess that all depends on your perspective respectfully
at least i thought so.

"Here! Oh! Here!", he then called out to the waves
and they parted just like for Moses so e'eryone was so amazed.

And the devil after he'd drowned them came back to the beach
he was surely searching for someone else to expose all their grief.

and when he saw me on the muddy hill and stepped up to me
just like a cat would gracefully he navigated dangerously;

if you ever made a deal that you knew would was gonna go bad?
then you'd know the feeling as i turned my back...

on my country, on my family, things i grew up know'n true
on the people that loved me and on my destiny cruise
and he helped me up.

"Here! Oh! Here!", he then called out to the waves.
and they parted again for him so that I was so amazed.

i ignored the devil even though he had a mighty stealy grasp;
i ignored how he implored me to take up the path;
i ignored the sands and the breeze and the winds;
i ignored the blood moon as it cried over the bends,
and went on my way.

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Initially written for my nephew, this song evolved into a more personal mode - it’s essentially the same idea: life is great but is hard to live, even depressed, but it’s still great and worthwhile.
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Crucify my brain today
The stank of many days
Lo’ boredom always
Work till it pays

Torn shoes and wicked style
A bed away from my smile
Work and take the pay I get
Settle for less

Outside the heat of the Sun
Speak not but emotion
Wake at twelve
I love for fails

Feel her love in my arms
If she cheats me I won’t be alarmed
Youth I’m given
Stealing emotion

Shine on!

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“Ophelia Drowning” by Paul Albert Steck

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Cover of “Girlfriend in a Coma” by The Smiths

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That time way back when with that person that no longer talks to you, when you both mattered, when you were casual with time and your heart; you wouldn’t give it up despite the heartache.

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My rendition of such a great song by Wardruna. This is what I've got recorded thus far. I'm working to collaborate with a buddy on some vocals and re-record. Hope you dig this cut.

"Helvegen" by Wardruna (Cover)

Influences, but notably grunge and punk. I’m listening to Kate Bush, Bowie, Dylon, Billy Corgan, Pixies, Annie Clark, Rivers Cuomo, Neutral Milk Hotel, and a terrible "rock" playlist on YouTube.

https://billbunkum.bandcamp.com

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