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The Eponymous EP

by Phenomena

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paul rote Pretty unique FFOBR that is hard to describe. Play it for yourself , at nyop you'll probably buy it Favorite track: Rose.
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    AN OPEN LETTER:
    Phenomenal People,
    One year (and one day) ago, we expended copious amounts of blood, sweat, and tears in order to record and produce The Eponymous EP. It was never officially released, and only about 150 hard copies are currently in circulation. We consider this album to be unfinished (track five is missing the bass, for example.) Many more tears and trials have transpired since last May. It seemed we would never release it, never be released from it…
    The story of abuse is a cyclic one. Fitting, then, that the album’s unfinished nature and the reasons therefor reflect the theme itself. When two sound waves meet, a third is created—what happens when the oscillations of art and life intersect?
    After much consideration, we’ve concluded that the only way out of the forest that surrounds that garden is to release this piece as it is: unfinished, honest, and free.
    We ask that you take this as a humble gift, as we can only conceive of profit from experience. Thank you all for your support through this fable, and please enjoy the music.
    With love and resignation,
    Emily Coffee and Quinn Webster, ½ of Phenomena
    P.S. Oh, and feel free to share this album with your friends! A torrent is also available, for those who know where to look and how to be patient. Though we request your email address, we will never distribute it, nor will we misuse, abuse, or harass you with it. Lyrics & Liners included in download.
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    ***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE-ISH***. If you /really/ want a physical copy, you can feel free to place an order--but be aware that Emily has to find the time to fold the liner/case and that a digital download burned to a CD is free. Only order if you are exceedingly patient, and well-off.

    We hand- print, fold, glue, and bleed on each and every one of these CDs.
    Well okay, we generally wipe the blood off before we send it to you.
    If you're special, which we're sure you are, you'll probably get a personalized note/thank you/booty call in your copy. Request one to be sure! But maybe think about how much time it takes Emily to pen one of those things and pay accordingly. Shipping is not included in base price, but is also pretty negligible.
    Anyhow, everyone else already has one... can't fall too behind the times! Order now, and in a few short weeks you can be holding this EP in your own two hands. It's a pretty magical experience, if we do say so ourselves.

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1.
Inquisition 03:12
Mm, that garden left me cold: lost within those leaves of gold & in that garden of elvin folk, tree of vermin & old tongues spoke Of that garden’s long lost lore— Of the great and holy war Aand in that garden neath the trees: I— I-ye-ai— I lost I lost my soul… soooouuuul! x3 Mm—in that garden, you left me cold: lying naked, dying, and growing o-oo-oold Oh in that garden, I lost my soul!
2.
The Old Man 05:00
INTRO The old man by the sea Sits there patiently He is losing his mind Everything he knew Is floating away He can’t seem to find - And the cup he’s holding Is empty, it’s cold And the fingers he’s clutching Have long turned to bone ~ He waits for me By the sounding Sea He waits! ~ Oh he longs to see What’s become of me Tragic scraps of His legacy – His legacy! ~ REST – tremolo x 4 ~ Long ag-o He loved his family Too scared to know He’d broken them all but me! ~ KEY CHANGE x 8 Waves crash on the beach Father waits for me I won’t – (rest?) I won’t – I won’t – I won’t go. - OUTRO The old man by the sea Sits there, waits for me He has lost his mind And everyone he loved Has long turned away He can’t seem to find His li-fe-li-ine Oh, oh
3.
1190 05:21
Sun ridin’ on summer breeze Streamin’ through the evergreens I-I-I’m headed up the canyon Just to see if you could be the man for me So turn up the AM radio Pop open a coca-cola That AM signal fills the air O’ won’t you take me there Baby if you want me Just tune to 1190 It’s the sound, it’s the sound— Of the cent-ur-y! [growl] Pull up to the ridge Lay a blanket in the pick-up bed We’ll watch—we’ll watch the stars Dream of mars Turn up the AM radio Roll down your crank window Floor the pedal of your chevy ‘64 Let it r-i-de! Well it took me a while to see But in this mountain air I know You’re the only many for me Cos O’ – Cos O’ – Oh you know you kiss So Fine Won’t you be Oh I need you Oh to be mi-i-i-i-ine Cos I don’t, no I won’t, I’ll never Mind
4.
Silver Glass 02:51
Darling, sweet Reflection, tell me I’m not vain. I spend hours in this mirror, studying your face. So tell me sweet reflection, how shall I mirror your eyes? Should you look right into the iris of my demise? And baby, dear Reflection, can you see more than my skin? Can you, a mere reflection, show me what’s within? Sincerely, the Back of the Silver Glass
5.
Oh it’s been years I shoulda dried my tears I was too young to know— Too young to be alone Took me home Into your bed You took me inside You took me right into your web So it’ll take control I won’t take no for an answer No you can’t Say No I Spend my time Erasing your lies You planted them (oh right) into my skin Too young to know To—too young to know how it feels To take control I’ll take yo-o-u down I won’t take no for an answer No I can’t hear No Oooh, ooh, Oooh, ooh, Ooh— Build you up I tempt you down (you) Hook me into the story, Stitch you right inside my head But I’ll take control I’m finally ready to leave you Finally ready to leave you behind.
6.
Rose 02:23
There’s nothin’ I’d rather do Than spend my days with you Talking about yourself And you’re worried about your health But ohh—oh— There’s nothin’ I’d rather do Than share my bed with you Talkin’ in your sleep And you’re worried about defeat But ohh—oh— I love you Ooh, I always do.
7.
Epilogue 03:10
(Mourn the absence of a shadowed man; despair for his daughter alone at last; Listen for the screams of an untimely man who longs to fly) - Deepest darkest woods: gone a long long way Sliding swiftly down oh—to where I’ll lay Calling me to breathe the mantras that I know: Prayers long abandoned by The force of growing old Taking me beyond— showing me the way I feel it in my bones: this place is where I'll play Longest dankest path, your stories heard today; Don't hold the pain inside your limbs, love: Let me take that weight— Oh let me take that weight let me hold the space; Let me home

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Phenomena: A throwback to rock before it was classic
The Eponymous EP: A rockin' exploration of rape culture through fairytale and folklore
This album: A labour of love, unfinished and free
Your download: Worth it

credits

released May 1, 2016

Vox: Emily Coffee
Guitar: Jake Miller
Drums: John Demitro
Bass: Quinn Webster, John Demitro,

Recording and Mixing:
Pete De Boer, John Prysner & the team at World Famous Studios

Mastering:
Jake Miller

Executive Producer:
Emily Coffee

Graphic Design:
Erin Wade

Art:
Sam Morrell

So many people helped make this happen. To name a few: Robin Ashlee, Jennifer Brown, Kevin Coffee, Steve Coffee, John Darnielle, Scooby Doo, Erin Huffman, Mike May, Omie, Peggy Miller, Dave Solzberg, Carl Sorenson, Erin Wade, Duane Webster, Laura Webster, Lily Webster, Jesse Zimmerman, The ZOO, The Crew at Paradime, Bear & Snuffie, and anyone we forgot (that’s you!)

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Phenomena: A throwback to rock before it was classic; currently on hiatus.

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