Know what you're getting, before you get it.
Or, know what to run away screaming from
Song 2: "Drama Queen" One part ex-girlfriend and one part Roosevelt, Utah added in for color. This song is my tribute to women who make a big deal about nothing. It was the first song I finished for "The Fuzzy Jank" and has some of my proudest musical moments in it. When I was working on it, the song (particularily the vocals) felt weak, but as time as gone by, this has turned into one of the songs I enjoy most.
Song 3: "Time & Space" My tender ballad tune, because everyone has to have one. And before you start going "AWWWW," this song isn't about me. It's actually dedicated to a couple of friends who are separated from each other. As far as Charity is concerned, this is the only decent song on the album. It is her belief that this song will end up on some infomercial for a "Tender Love" CD somewhere down the road. Personally, the thought makes me queasy.
Song 4: "I'm The Man (The Boogie Man Theme)" 'Nuff said right? One day I was home sick from work, and this song came to me in a dream. I had it completely outlined in no time, and the lyrics..........I mean c'mon, how hard is it to write about me?
Song 5: "The Girl I Once Knew" Paying homage to all my stalkers. After listening to this tune for months on end, it's hard for me to believe I almost didn't put it on the record. I thought it was a little to "rock" for what I was doing, but decided to keep it and take my chances. This is easily one of my most favorite things on this record.
Song 6: "Withdrawls" A dreary, creepy number like only the Boogie Man could deliver. The final mix of this song was finished on Halloween, and I think some of that mojo has stuck with it. Basically, just a song about overcoming addiction. What inspired this tune will remain a secret, just because I'm a bit too embarassed to admit it.
Song 7: "Not There" This song originally started as a test for a very cool, one-of-a kind bass, and became a happy little Beatles/Motown sounding ditty. It's the lyrics that I really enjoy most about this song. Our hero in this song starts of feeling suave and cool, and ends up a raving lunatic. This is another one that started out kind of weak, but has really grown on me.
Song 8: "Deadbeat Blues" This was the first song to get the "Boogie" lyrical treatment. I came up with the lyrics in a place where I invent many great things, the can. It really needs no description, since the title pretty much says it all.
Song 9: "A Scary Kind Of Woman" This song took me some work. It was the second song I finished, but it took until the very end of this album to script out the vocals and write the lyrics. It was originally called "Grease Gun" and in retrospect, was pretty damn cheesy. I know it was called something else after that, but I just can't remember anymore. It was also pretty cheesy. The lyrics now talk about that special women in the world who can make you throw away all common sense and be an idiot. The end vocals sounded a bit "New age" to my ears, but they actually kind of work with the James Brown groove.
Song 10: "Dance Of The Dead" The heaviest song on this album, and a fine way to conclude a record. This tune is equal parts Elvis and Type O Negative. I was originally going to put this on a Halloween-themed album in the future, but the song was too cool and lyrics regarding a witch and the man who doesn't appreciate her, came very naturally. This song turned out a little short for my tastes, but adding a verse or two would've probably ruined the flow. So, I left it at just about 2 and a half minutes.
.Ballad Of A Junkie
.Caught In The Act