There are wars I fought before you that brought me to my knees.
They left scars that I can't show you but they're real enough to me.
Now I'm a minefield that you step through wondering where it's safe to go.
The slightest word misunderstood could cause them to explode
yet still here you are -
But this is not your war.
I've been weighted down with armor to hide old battle scars.
Each one left by a past lover fighting their way out of my heart.
But when I met you I knew my fight was done.
So I laid my armor down.
Without thought to who has lost and who has won,
can I raise my white flag now, and lay down this sword?
No, this is not your war.
So beat your drums. Blow your trumpets. Take up arms from sea to shore.
Take hostage my heart. This is not your war.
Take hostage my heart. I will fight no more.
My family drove in silence for the whole album, soaking up every song, on a road trip to visit family. The kids, now grown, grew up on Fugazi. As usual, we all get something different out of each song, but in conclusion, we agree- this is a rocking, listening experience worth sharing. We are also grateful for Amy Farina’s voice and percussion. What a great marriage of music! We hope for more <3
K Sikes
This Atlanta group have a unique take on Americana, bridging queer cabaret culture of the 1920s and '30s with punchy contemporary rock. Bandcamp New & Notable May 28, 2019
And HOW . . . as McFarlane usedta say. Best thing I did this Bandcamp Friday was try to pay back some really great Chaos.
When your buddies are your family. And you each handle an instrument or two with elan.
To wit, I'm sad as all twilight that I couldn't've partaken in these beautiful stubs of at least being given an opportunity to *actually support* the ones who grant you joie de vivre, before the drummer passed on.
Well, here's to all the "spins" I can get these folks . . . 🦋💖 Richard Delgado