This song was written in 2001 but never recorded. I recorded this for my 2009 RPM Challenge album "Relative Polyphonic Mutiny".

An instrumental track recorded for the RPM Challenge 2009.

Just under the wire (it's Feb 28, 23:47 in my timezone)... last track for RPM09

Spastic + Angular = Spazangles

A ritual.

A surf instrumental written during a snowstorm.

Started this track the last week in February in the middle of hurrying around, trying to finish the challenge. I put a complete backing track together and it seemed to fit the album as an instrumental. If anyone wants to contribute lyrics or…

It started with the opening riff. I liked the sound of a twangy guitar riff over a heavy drum loop. The B section has an almost jazzy feel to it. I'm happiest with the bassline.

I was listening to Dinosaur Jr. on my commute one day. I tried to write the lyrics in the vocal style of J. Mascis. The first line of the chorus comes from a fortune cookie. Inspiration comes from everywhere, I guess.

An older song from a previous band that was never quite captured to my satisfaction. I was going for very laid-back "Pale Blue Eyes" vibe.