CD Album of the 2021 album "Lick The Future's Lips" gatefold package with booklet + download
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lyrics
Some Miracle
The linden tree again in bloom
We see it from our dusty room
And flick through all the times we noticed spring
The powdered earth is part of you
The weathered bark, the morning dew
I wish I was made up of those natural things
But see me in times of crisis, dear
In the fungal trunk of a rotten year
While you go out looking for new life to bless
I’ll be damned, I’ll be damned
If we cannot make some miracle of this mess
All through the draughty afternoon
I await the solace of the moon
And watch you tend your garden with such pride
I cannot help but fantasise
The flowers melt before your eyes
The door to hot destruction is opened wide
When I can face an inward look
I’ll rip some leaves out of your book
And trace the gnarled roots down to my own chest
I’ll be damned, I’ll be damned
If we cannot make some miracle of this mess
While most try keep their spirits low
Your vertical illusions grow
I’m just calling to collect my clothes
Before I get back on the road
I’ve hounded you enough, now I must keep moving
Please try erase the words I wrote
The pulsing of my bitter throat
Why must we draw maps back to every bruising?
I’ll think of you on colder days
When the earth tilts to shade your face
And I’ll know that I should not have loved you less
I’ll be damned, I’ll be damned
If we cannot make some miracle of this mess
While most try keep their spirits low
Your vertical illusions grow
I love these alternative versions of the 'Murmuration' songs. The stripped down instrumentation creates an intimite vibe, while the poem intertwines them into a concept-like album. As a result, this is a new album that stands out on its own and that is more than just a complement to 'Murmuration'. 'Ordinary' already was a beautiful song, yet 'Extraordinary' adds something extra for me. And because the piano intro somehow calls up some recognition. Another beautiful album by Emily Barker! rbergman
Inspired by John Carpenter’s 1974 film “Dark Star,” the beautifully moody songs on this LP present a voyage into the unknown. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 21, 2021
Kris, this is a fantastic record. I don’t normally get as excited over best of’s, but this is so well done. New versions of already excellent songs, bringing new perspectives and some excellent new songs to boot. I highly recommend it; anyone that’s thinking “naw it’s just a mash-up of existing songs”, it’s definitely not - buy it, you won’t regret it. poolo