A song about how hard optimism can be. Third song finished for 2013 RPM Challenge/FAWM. Might this be the album opener? I have never owned a fuzz box, but the amp simulations in GarageBand have finally corrected that stomp box oversite…

A song about sunrises. 7/8 time. Enough said. The prog side of Robbie's brain is pleased.

A song about trying to do the right thing. Remixed with a little added goofiness in the fall-apart-Mission-of-Burma-break section.

I’m the Jack of a lonely trade I fear I’ve mastered none that you seem to grow fond of Well none worth a mention Oh, we’re so unmentionable Let’s see that show of hands that you really care For anything worth crying over for real For the…

This is a love song I just wrote. It's the first normal love song I've written since "Western Hills" (i.e., three years). Writing love songs is kind of risky. If it doesn't work out- you're stuck with singing a song with all these unusual associations…

First time on Garage Band...decided to try some "trance" style...kind of fun!

Lyrics: I’m paralyzed, I’ve hardly a care From my head to my toes, Hardly aware There’s just nothing left to hide No, there’s nothing left inside Down for the count, with a vacant stare No empty truths, or pointless dares How did…

Just a song about a girl I swore I'd get...and didn't...everyone's been there...lyrics to follow

Written for Violet from American Horror Story season 1...lyrics around here somewhere...but where?

A bit slow...half written...not fully arranged, but sentiment is there...more words than music. I never wanted to hurt you I never wanted to see you cry I just wanted to be beside you And touch you deep inside From the pain of the words that…

Pretty rude track written in 1989, recorded several times since...and the lyrics are still not appropriate...lol...this version was done circa 2008

I played a drum track then recorded 8 string guitar over it

***INSTRUMENTAL*** skins or shirts?? you decide

Remix of the first completed song from RPM 2013. I just tweaked a few things here and there. Still kind of disappointing. It just feels... lazy.

Sit back, kick your feet up and pick your favorite poison. Let the years roll by.

Just how many pianos can you fit on one track?

Sorry, bad pun.

And, yes, an even worse pun.

Take one empty beer bottle and an ancient Cascio keyboard. Mix well and serve with cheese.

Funky monks, chumps!

Stop me if you've heard this one before. The grand tour of the album.

Lovely, lovely accordians.

The echo of the ages takes us on out. Bonus points if you can figure out what is making that discordant sound.

I told myself that the 2013 RPM album was going to be guitar/bass/drums/vocals. Maybe an occasional keyboard thrown in as a gimmick. Yeah, this song is based around an electric piano and has a sax solo. So much for convictions.

Use this as background for newborn sessions