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Bible Belt Stretch Marks

by Nicholson File

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1.
Industrial Fanfare (Fuzz Mix) 01:20
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Dead kids in seductive sequins Shaken, broken leaves Under crushed half-gallon debris Newspapers announce with a muted glee Less minor DUIs and local high school fires Until obits decide that the absence of life Might itself in fact be a fucking crime Then, oh my God, is it a problem that the problem's solved-- That the city's unprepared for the parents' despair At the sharp demise of the youth run wild Through the caustic catacombs To the warm embrace of alcohol Did this city get built on the bones of the unaware Of the waves, well-made with industrial fanfare
2.
Domestic 02:19
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Let’s take a walk, you and I But don’t talk; I don’t want to try Let’s see if we can’t work it out We’re well on our way -- to whatever amounts And the weather keeps getting better The longer I’m out here with you The time, we spend all our time Down each other’s throats I say we start doing coke It’s a problem, I know, when we’re already broke If I hit you will you call the cops? It’s love, my love, and don’t act like it’s not. The sirens you sing to can’t tell you Which way to pray We can fake a pose, but our bones remember What our bodies made A fist or an embrace, why are you shaking? I’ve never felt so strong I think we did something wrong It’s not infatuation when it lasts this long And we pissed all of our friends away It’s you and me every single day
3.
Impulse Decisions 02:39
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In the morning Pulling on nonsense Playing dress-up like someone who's attractive Wearing modesty like a face you make for practice It's getting warmer, you might wanna run And it started out mutual, now it's Getting summer, you might wanna run And it started out mutual and now it's No longer fun, it's no longer fun, It's no longer... Mr. Wonder, thanks for coming On your little, white bicycle You can take me anywhere Twenty dollars goes Mr. Wonder, oh my God I never feel better than this I never feel better than this I never feel better than this And the problem is Us And the problem is Our current lack of funds
4.
Fan 01:34
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Do I Look like a fan Over again You play me all of your favorites Then say it's strange we get along Do I Look like a fan Over again You tell me I'm your favorite Pat on the back, then run along I like your songs, but I hate you leaving
5.
Weight 06:00
6.
Dusk 03:51
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Daylight's getting scarce, and dusk is stalking freshmen At the parties, heavy laughing; screaming lyrics then hysteric Smile and shaven, lend a sweatshirt; share a backseat then a mixed drink Leggy, loosely sidewalk waving, dressed in winter, satin fabric Mention music then your major; then suggest a favor Endless courtyards keep corralling Heady sunshine, slack-jawed midnight Drunk and trusting, pitch black bedroom Where are my friends, and how did I get here? Who am I, and how did I get here? And who's talking off my clothes? Becca's dropping out, and Justin's picked up dealing At the party, are you coming? When you say so, if you say so Are you bringing, are you bringing What I love the most? This my body wants forever But my mind's screaming, "never" This my body wants forever But my mind's screaming at me, "never again" This my body wants forever, But my mind's screaming, "never" This my body wants forever, But my mind says, "oh I don't remember" I should probably leave this town again Find myself a brand new host of fair-weathered friends Get my father's number from my mom Give that man a call

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These songs were written as solo acoustic pieces following the end of Harrison Fjord (2013-2015). Originally meant to be recorded in one day, these songs became whole with the collaboration of Dillon Richards who lent drums, bass, and electric guitar to the tracks and gave them sonic structure and direction. Hannah Shelley, in the last days of recording, added her ethereal vocals to a couple of songs and cemented her role in the band.

The songs cover varying topics, including youth, drug use, death, domestic violence, ego, failed relationships, local music, sexual assault, time and despair, the city of Anderson, and the Midwest.

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released June 4, 2016

Written by Nicholson File
Recorded and mixed by Dillon Richards at Aqua Garden Records in Anderson, IN
Produced by Jordan Smith and Dillon Richards
Late winter and spring of 2016
Jordan Smith - acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Dillon Richards - drums, bass, electric guitar, backing vocals (1, 5, 6)
Hannah Shelley - backing vocals (4, 5)

Released by Rick Cannon and Ghost Town Cassettes in Anderson, IN

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Based out of Indy, from Anderson. Writing sad songs about local tragedies since 2015.

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