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Sandalabra

from Sonic Irony by Bricklayers Foundation

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I still think this song rocks, musically speaking. Lyrically and vocally, not so much. But not bad for a first attempt! I was definitely going for a Nirvana/Led Zeppelin vibe, with my pseudo “Ramble On” chorus (probably the weakest part of the song unfortunately). But the bluesy rock riffs hold up OK, especially when the syncopation kicks up a notch over the instrumental breakdown. Would’ve sounded better with more distortion and “oomph” (aka bass) but we didn’t really have that option back then. For some reason the master volume was really low when we mixed it down, but we discovered it too late. What are you going to do? The switch from 4/4 to 6/8 at the end is nice too (something I would come back to on later albums). Ross laid down a nice keyboard solo and backing vocals at the end, really spices things up. I guess this song is about a humanoid monster (a play on the “Chupacabra”), and then it switches to the monster’s perspective at the end. Like “hey, I’ve done some bad shit, but I’m still a living being with feelings.” Universal emotions, right? –Adam

The groove is unfortunately marred by my ill-advised use of double bass drum pedal. Ah the follies of youth! We could have played this better if we ever practiced or put more thought into it. As a song, it's rocking and funny, but the playing and production are some of our worst ever.--Ross

lyrics

Truckers say he has no face
No footprints for us to trace
He owns a shop but cannot spare
A single dime for bus fare
His arms are long his nose is wide
He's not photogenic trust me I’ve tried
Sandalabra, runnin free
Is he you? Could it be me.
There he goes, burn his house down.
Turn his smile into a frown.
Burn him at the stake!
I’ve eaten some kids, does that mean that I’m a killer?
I have a soul, I like movies with Ben Stiller.
What I’m trying to say is maybe I’m not so bad after all.
Or maybe I’m Paul?

credits

from Sonic Irony, released April 7, 2003
Adam Cohen-Leadholm- guitars, vocals
Ross Howard- drums, vocals

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Bricklayers Foundation Chicago, Illinois

Starting in 2003 as a high school home recording project in Boston, Adam Cohen-Leadholm and Ross Howard reunited in 2009 in Chicago to again carry the flame for weirdo art pop everywhere. The 'Layers have a knack for unexpected melodies/chords and satisfying pop songs couched in shifting atmospheres. ... more

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