Raise Hell Over The Summer

The End of 52

2011-03-03T14:15:00.000-08:00

This project is done. I have, with the help of many friends, managed to pull off one tune a week for an entire year.

For the friends that did collaborate, you are awesome. Thank you for bringing something unique to the table.

For those of you that have paid attention and listened, I appreciate it. I thank you for the 'Likes', the comments and suggestions. It means a lot to me. I did this for the sole purposes of being creative, sharing my ideas and music with my friends. Just to make music, not for profit, or a record deal. Just for fun. To share a piece of myself with you. Life is short and I am just thankful that I'm able to write and play music.

So in closing. Thank you.

I hope to, in the future, offer you more music, so stay tuned.

love

Curtis (RHOTS)

Epilogue

2011-03-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

#52 of 52

This is the end, my only friend the end!!

Ok, so first and foremost, a big shot out to my good friends Charlie Flexon and Ben Verlinde for helping my throw this track together. Charlie and I have played in bands in the past and I've been looking forward to having him throw down on at least one of these damn tunes, glad it could be the last one. We originally put this tune together at his place a while back when we got up to jam one night. He laid down bass and keys. I did drums, guitars and vocals. Ben came in and added guitar as well. The horn in the break at the end is a sample from my old band The Sugar Report, it was played by the great Brian Newman.

A song about closure.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"
Week 48: "Pictures of California"
Week 49: "There's A Special Place In Hell"
Week 50: "All That Way For Nothing"
Week 51: "Centralia"
Week 52: "Epilogue"

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Centralia

2011-02-27T17:34:00.000-08:00

#51 of 52

Only one left to go. I made this tune a little more lengthy. A song about desire.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"
Week 48: "Pictures of California"
Week 49: "There's A Special Place In Hell"
Week 50: "All That Way For Nothing"
Week 51: "Centralia"

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All That Way For Nothing.

2011-02-20T11:06:00.000-08:00

#50 of 52

Almost down to the wire.

This tune I originally wrote awhile back, I just tracked acoustic guitars and drums, then never really did much with it afterwards. I spent a little time this week going back and listening to a lot of unfinished tracks to see if there was anything worth reviving. I felt like this guy could shine. I'm happy with the over all ending, it was rushed a little (I started everything else you hear, beside acoustics and drums, last night.)

A song about ending up short.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"
Week 48: "Pictures of California"
Week 49: "There's A Special Place In Hell"
Week 50: "All That Way For Nothing"

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There's A Special Place In Hell

2011-02-08T12:02:00.000-08:00

#49 of 52

This reminds me of punk meets psych rock. I originally wrote it much faster, then ended up bringing the tempo down a bit. A song about running from your problems.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"
Week 48: "Pictures of California"
Week 49: "There's A Special Place In Hell"

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Pictures of California

2011-02-06T11:05:00.000-08:00

#48 of 52

Yet another collabo with the great Nic Buchholz. This one was pretty much all laid out by Nic. I went into the mix with little guitar, then came up with lyrics and vocals. Nic then rolled back into the fold and added vocal harmonies. I really love this tune, it's completely unlike something I would normally write, and that's what makes it so good. I felt myself really challenged by the vocal process on this tune and I'm really happy with the outcome. A song about memories.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"
Week 48: "Pictures of California"

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Train to Nowhere.

2011-01-26T11:07:00.000-08:00

#47 of 52

This track came together with the help of my friend Andrew Hockensmith. I really love the final product, it's one of my favorites in the series. I actually put together the skeleton of "Train To Nowhere" a long time ago, back at the end of '09. At the time it was just a simple beat and keys. I sent it to Andrew recently to see what he could add and he really got the ball rolling on it. He added in bass and guitars, then sent it back. I, in turn, added more guitars and vocals. Then he capped it off by adding in some new beats. It really reminds me of that 80/90's Manchester sound, but still remaining really distinct. It's a song about uncertainty.

Also check out some of Andrew's mash-ups HERE!

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"
Week 46: "Bleeds Down Stream"
Week 47: "Train to Nowhere"

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Bleeds Down Stream

2011-01-23T16:14:00.000-08:00

#46 of 52

A pretty tame tack. Just me, an acoustic, simple kick, tambo, and an organ. A song about a scorn women.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"

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The Pendulum Swings

2011-01-16T15:44:00.000-08:00

#45 of 52

I can't think of anything to say about this track. It is depressing in it's subject matter, there you go, thought of something. It is now part of the '52' family.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"
Week 45: "The Pendulum Swings"

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Stereo

2011-01-06T15:45:00.000-08:00

#44 of 52

This is another collaboration in the series. This time with my good friend Joseph Lee from the great International Affairs. I play music with Joseph quite often in IA and in other venues. He's one of the most talented singers I know, so to have him on board for this tune was great for me. I had "Stereo" completely finished musically but had a hard time coming up with vocals for the track. Joseph heard it, and instantly started to hook it up with an amazing lead vocal track. I came back with some harmonies, a little editing and this was the final product.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"
Week 44: "Stereo"

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Awful Holiday

2010-12-29T16:14:00.000-08:00

#43 of 52

I started writing this with just bass and a drum beat, it built it's way up from there. I really only introduce guitar in the breakdown and through the last chorus, which is a new pattern for RHOTS. A song about a funeral.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"
Week 43: "Awful Holiday"

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Never Gonna Listen

2010-12-21T13:38:00.000-08:00

#42 of 52

"Never Gonna Listen" is a tune originally wrote and recorded by Fluorescent. Fluorescent is my good friend Nicholas Buchholz who has helped me out on "Cloudless" and "Television Therapy" also in the '52' series. This is a little quasi Christmas gift to Nic who inspires me to make better music. Hope you like it.

Also download Fluorescent HERE

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"
Week 42: "Never Gonna Listen"

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Reincarnation

2010-12-17T13:41:00.000-08:00

#41 of 52

Reincarnation came together with the help of my friend Brian Collins. He's always been involved with music projects that I've loved and I was glad to have him on board. I came up with a skeleton of the tune and he added in bass, strings and keys, and I finished it off with Vocals. A song about being given a second chance and still screwing the pooch.

Also check out Brian's new project Gororoxa

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"
Week 41: "Reincarnation"

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Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth

2010-12-12T14:41:00.000-08:00

#40 of 52

This is a song about escape. It's about the earth. It's about outer space. Just a bunch of weird hippy shit.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"
Week 40: "Pray For Our Safe Return to Earth"

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What's The Point Of It All?

2010-12-03T16:02:00.000-08:00

#39 of 52

What's The Point Of It All? I don't know. You tell me.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
Week 38: "Scenes From A Western"
Week 39: "What's The Point Of It All"

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Scenes From A Western

2010-11-28T10:56:00.000-08:00

#38 of 52

Banging one out last minute. #38 was an uphill battle. I almost didn't pull it off. I have a few different things in the works but this was the most completed song so I ran with it. I took a little time today and really finished it up. Hope you likey. A song about cowboys in the wild west.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"
WeeK 38: "Scenes From A Western"

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Opium Den

2010-11-18T13:32:00.000-08:00

#37 of 52

As a child of the 80's I remember growing up aware of the threat of nuclear war. I spent my childhood traveling around, part of a naval family who eventually anchored in Norfolk, Va. Being the largest naval base in the U.S., everyone always said we'd (Norfolk) be the first to go if Russia ever sent over missiles. The Cold War was an interesting time in American history. That's what "Opium Den" is about.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"
Week 37: "Opium Den"

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Annalee

2010-11-14T10:53:00.000-08:00

#36 of 52

A pretty simple tune. Standard blues progressions going on. I layered a lot on this track musically. Had I more time I probably would have done something more with the vocals, but such is the way of '52'. No time to screw around with things sometimes. A song about a girl.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"
Week 36: "Annalee"

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Cloudless

2010-11-04T09:52:00.000-07:00

#35 of 52

One of my oldest and dearest friends came back into the fold this time around to help with the latest edition to '52', Mr Nicholas Buchholz. I consider him one of the most talented individuals I know and he always brings something special to the table when involved (This is his second time being involved). I really love the end result of this collaboration. I started with some drums and guitar, he came in and laid down vocals, keys and some extra drums, then I finished it up with some harmonies. Hope you like it.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"
Week 35: "Cloudless"

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If I Can't Change Your Mind

2010-10-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

#34 of 52

I love Bob Mould. Always have, always will. I respect every project he's ever been involved in, starting with Husker Du all the way up to his solo work. I have a good friend Michael Friedman who also loves Mould. We decided to sit down and do a rendition of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind". Our version is a lot different from the original, but I love to switch up covers, so I'm really happy with it.

Mike is getting ready to have really serious open heart surgery and I'm pretty concerned from him. I'm pulling for him and I hope you will to. I'm honored to have him as part of "52" and I know it wont be the last of his involvement in the project. In the mean time check out his group HERE!

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"
Week 34: "If I Can't Change Your Mind"

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So Long

2010-10-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

#33 of 52

One of the slowest numbers in the series. If you don't like slow jams, then sorry. I really love the feel of this tune, Adrienne said it sounds like Pink Floyd, which I don't really hear, but to each their own. A song about falling short.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"
Week 33: "So Long"

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14th Street

2010-10-13T16:58:00.000-07:00

#32 of 52

I spent the day at home writing music and relaxing. There's nothing better in life. This is the outcome of my day."14th Street" is a song about walking in the crisp cool air of the fall, and enjoying all life has to offer.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"
Week 32: "14th Street"

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Wild Horse

2010-10-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

#31 of 52

"Wild Horse" is bass, drums, vocals and a lot of electronics. I used my old trusty steed, the DR-5, for most of the noise. A song about conformity.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"
Week 31: "Wild Horse"

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I Don't Get Down With You

2010-09-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

#30 of 52

I don't really have a lot to say about this track. I like it? I think you will too? It's about my disdain for humanity sometimes.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"
Week 30: "I Don't Get Down With You"

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April

2010-09-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

#29 of 52

"April" is the shortest so far of the series. I came together with a couple of repeat offenders in the '52' saga on this track. Bobby Azarian, Matt Davis, and Steve Terebecki. Bobby and Matt were part of "Nothing Ever Grows Here" (#23) and Steve was part of "More More More" (#14). They all put together the music and I came in with all the vocals. I really love how Bobby and Matt composed a light spring time vibe with the track and Steve's bassline just totally dominates under the whole tune. A song about not. A song about stress.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"
Week 29: "April"

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For Want Of

2010-09-19T08:51:00.000-07:00

#28 of 52

Dischord Records played an integral part in my teenage years and onward. Of the many fabulous releases they have put out over the years, Rites of Spring is definitely at the top of the list. My interpretation of "For Want Of" is my homage to the group, and to Guy, who has always been beyond a huge influence to me musically.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"
Week 28: "For Want Of"

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Perfect Bodies

2010-09-12T15:45:00.000-07:00

#27 of 52

This one came together really quickly. I think I've said this before, but I don't know if that's a good thing or not. I finished it in about two days. A song about America.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"
Week 27: "Perfect Bodies"

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Our Hearts

2010-09-02T11:34:00.000-07:00

#26 of 52

I'm at the half way mark. I've reached the summit now it's time to climb back down. This track has a little more of an electronic feel to it, but I still have some guitar hanging out in there. A song about human nature.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"
Week 26: "Our Hearts"

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360

2010-08-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

#25 of 52

It's taken me awhile to write this song. It's gone through a lot of changes over the last few months. I think it turned out nicely in the end. A song about repetition.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"
Week 25: "360"

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The Void Is A Mirror

2010-08-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

#24 of 52

I'm really into the guitar tones on this. They sound really heavy with out using a lot of gain. I sampled one of my favorite movies at the end, the translation of the sample is embedded in the MP3's info if you're using iTunes. The sample perfectly describes the subject matter of this tune.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"
Week 24: "The Void Is A Mirror"

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Nothing Ever Grows Here

2010-08-12T14:28:00.000-07:00

#23 of 52

'Nothing Ever Grows Here' is a super collaboration between my friends Bobby Azarian, Matthew Davis, Katie Coren, and myself. Bobby, Matt and Katie produced all the music in this track and did one hell of a job if I don't say so myself. All I came up with were the lyrics and vocals. It's a little bit of a departure from how I normally work out tunes for RHOTS, but I'm really pleased with the outcome.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"
Week 23: "Nothing Ever Grows Here"

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Streal

2010-08-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

#22 of 52

I've been sitting on this tune for a while. I went back recently and changed up a few things and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. A song about youth gone wild. Stay tuned, I have a few more collabs coming up soon. 52 is almost almost halfway there.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"
Week 22: "Streal"

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Television Therapy

2010-08-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

#21 of 52

52 is old enough to drink now!

Nicholas Buchholz is one of my oldest and best friends, he also just happens to be one of the most talented individuals I know. He excels in everything he does, and music is definitely one of those things. Since I started "52", I could think of no other person I'd rather work on a tune with, finally we got one done (there will be more.) 'Television Therapy' was actually written by Nic. I just came in and added guitars, keys, glockenspiel, and vocal harmonies on top of what he had made. I really think the outcome is perfect, hope you dig it.

Check Out Fluorescent and Whispering Winds, both projects that Nic is affiliated with.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"
Week 21: "Television Therapy"

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Don't Live Forever

2010-07-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

#20 of 52

I'm sitting in Newfoundland on vacation and I thought I'd take a quick second to drop down number 20 in the series. "Don't Live Forever" is a darker, dirtier number and the lyrics are pretty straight forward, I think you can figure it out. I'm off to go enjoy some more of this perfect country.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"
Week 20: "Don't Live Forever"

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Rain Your Love On Me

2010-07-14T07:19:00.000-07:00

#19 of 52

I wrote this one really quickly, I think in about 30 mins actually, I don't know if that's a good thing or not. This is a sappy love song, but the music is a little more grimy, I kinda like the contrast.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"
Week 19: "Rain Your Love On Me"

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All The Angels

2010-07-07T16:36:00.000-07:00

#18 of 52

I came together on this one with my good friend John Reagan and layed down a really pleasing number. I'm lucky to have such talented friends, and he really brought a lot to the table on this one.

I was inspired by rembetika on this tune. Being Greek, I finally got to go to Greece last year and it was amazing. While I was there, I first heard rembetika music, which is traditional Greek folk music. The leads are in that style. The song also has a Arabic/Indian vibe going on too. Hope you like it.

A song about heaven and hell.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"
Week 18: "All The Angels"

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Down On The Coast

2010-06-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

#17 of 52

I dropped an array of instruments into this number, it even has an accordion solo! I get a warm sunny vibe on this song, which is appropriate since it's the Summer now. A song about reminiscing on the good times in life.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"
Week 17: "Down On The Coast"

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Mandolin Song

2010-06-22T13:28:00.000-07:00

#16 of 52

A simple song, just me and a mandolin. A song about depression. Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"
Week 16: "Mandolin Song"

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Tigers Can't Be Tamed.

2010-06-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

#15 of 52

This is the end result of two friends getting up together on a Tuesday afternoon and writing a song together. Mike Ireland (Spirit Houses and I Am The Avalanche) is a great song writer (you my remember my rendition of his song "Kentucky Death") and it was amazing laying this down with him. He took one line of the verse, I would take the other and we came together on the chorus. A song about visiting a grave.

Enjoy.

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"
Week 15: "Tigers Can't Be Tamed"

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Video: How Many Ways Can You Say New York

2010-06-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

A little video I made for #5, all shot on a cellphone, all in NYC. Enjoy.

More More More

2010-06-07T15:15:00.000-07:00

#14 of 52

A little ditty thrown together with the help of my good friend Steve Terebecki (aka Turbo) from the amazing band White Denim, check them out if you haven't done so. Turbo dropped a great bass line into the track and some of the gnarliest slide guitar work I've heard. I'm sure he'll be helping me out in the future on 52 but for now...Enjoy!

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"
Week 14: "More More More"

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My Love's Not Coming Back

2010-06-01T15:38:00.000-07:00

#13 of 52

A countryesque duo featuring Mrs Adrienne Williams on vocals with yours truly. One of my biggest influences, Johnny Cash and his lovely wife June Carter were definitely a source for inspiration on this track. A song about getting old, losing the one you love, and not wanting to go on with life.

Enjoy

RHOTS

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"
Week 13: "My Love's Not Coming Back"

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As Worthless As Mosquitoes

2010-05-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Number 12 of 52

I wrote this one on an old electric guitar with no amp, down in Virginia at my parents house. After bringing it back to NYC and laying it down, I'm really pleased with it. Reminds me of early Pumpkins, which is a good thing. A song about the current state of affairs in the US. Goodtimes.

Love
RHOTS.

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"
Week 12: "As Worthless As Mosquitoes"

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The Day After Your Birthday

2010-05-21T13:59:00.000-07:00

Number 11 of 52

The longest of the series so far. I'm really happy with the guitar layers in this, has a quasi shoegazer feel to it. Life is a big question mark, that's what this song is about.

Enjoy.

Love
RHOTS.

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"
Week 11: "The Day After Your Birthday"

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Go Alone

2010-05-11T14:58:00.000-07:00

Number 10 of 52.

Starts with keys and just keeps building from there. The other day in the train station I watched a 50+ yo women yelling obscenities at her 5yo kid and basically treating him like shit. This song is inspired from that event.

Hope you like.

Love
RHOTS.

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 01: "Long Way Down"
Week 02: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 03: "Kentucky Death"
Week 04: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 05: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 06: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 07: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 08: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 09: "Thunderdome"
Week 10: "Go Alone"

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Thunderdome

2010-05-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

# 9 of 52

A slow & heavy jam. Reminds me of an old locomotive chugging along in the 1860's. A song about really understanding the true beauty of someone, both inside and out.

Hope you likey.

Love
RHOTS

P.S. RHOTS has a couple of collaborations with good friends in the works coming soon.

Here's the breakdown of "52" so far.

Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 5: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 6: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 7: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 8: "Open Enjoyment"
Week 9: "Thunderdome"

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Open Enjoyment

2010-04-27T16:04:00.000-07:00

Number 8 is down, Only 44 to go.

A song about love. Heavy on the keys for this number. Hope you enjoy.

Here's the breakdown of 52 so far.

Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 5: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 6: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 7: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"
Week 8: "Open Enjoyment"

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Never Wanna See That Love Again.

2010-04-20T17:28:00.000-07:00

Number 7 of 52.

An early 60's vibe going on (at least that's what I feel), featuring my beautiful wife Adrienne on vocals along with yours truly.

Here's the breakdown of 52 so far.

Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 5: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 6: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"
Week 7: "Never Wanna See That Love Again"

Love
RHOTS.

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Video: Blacking Out Is Fun

2010-04-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

A little visual companion to song #6: Blacking Out Is Fun.

Blacking Out Is Fun!

2010-04-13T14:32:00.000-07:00

Part 6 of 52.

A darker number. Starts out with the crowd below my apartment partying at the bar juxtaposed to lyrical matters of death. Enjoy the pain.

Love RHOTS

Here's the list so far.
Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 5: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"
Week 6: "Blacking Out Is Fun!"

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hairy rhots

2010-04-10T10:49:00.001-07:00

How Many Ways Can You Say New York?

2010-04-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

Part 5 of 52.

A song, or an homage to the greatest city in the world.

Enjoy.

love
RHOTS

Here's the list so far.

Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"
Week 5: "How Many Ways Can You Say New York?"

How Many Ways Can You Say New York?

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52 Weeks In A Year.

2010-04-02T10:47:00.000-07:00

One song a week for a year. That's what I'm giving you. March 11th, was the start date. All songs are recorded by yours truly. I may throw a cover in from time to time. At the end and all the way through the process I'll be offering the songs free to download.

Here's the list so far.

Week 1: "Long Way Down"
Week 2: "Who Killed Marilyn"
Week 3: "Kentucky Death"
Week 4: "Hit The Ground Running"

Next up....You'll have to wait till next week.

Love

RHOTS

Kentucky Death

2010-03-28T07:04:00.001-07:00

Part 3 of 52.

A good friend of mine creates incredible music and he goes by the name Spirit Houses. I really respect the true raw beauty in his music and the honesty of his lyrics. I think you will to, go check it out. I took it upon myself to re-create his newest song 'Kentucky Death'. I felt the original was about as perfect as a song could get, but I thought it might sound interesting arranged with a full set of instruments instead of just acoustics and vocals. I hope you like my take on it.

Kentucky Death

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Who Killed Marilyn?

2010-03-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

Part 2 of 52.

The Misfits are one of my favorite bands of all time. Everything about them is perfect to me. Their songs are so pure and simple, I find myself singing them all the time. I recorded 'American Nightmare' awhile back and really took it in a different direction, I was really pleased with the outcome. I figured it'd be fun to try it out with 'Who Killed Marilyn?' Hope you enjoy.

Who Killed Marilyn

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Drowning

2010-03-23T12:33:00.001-07:00

A Lonely Photobooth

2010-03-14T18:43:00.001-07:00

Long Way Down

2010-03-14T18:41:00.000-07:00

Part 1 of 52

A gritty number about being worn out. About hating what you see in the mirror. About running on empty. We've all been there.

Enjoy.

A Lonely Mouth

2010-02-26T14:56:00.000-08:00

Download it for free .

HERE

Listen, Contemplate, Enjoy, Repeat.

RHOTS

2010-02-25T17:33:00.000-08:00

Raise Hell Over The Summer is for now, solo recordings by me, Curtis Williams. I hope to use this blog primarily to keep you informed on new works and especially the process in which I use to create them. I can only hope that one person hears my music and really connects to it, if it's more than that, well, that's even better.

Blackbird

2010-02-25T10:30:00.000-08:00

My rendition of the classic Beatles tune. I stuck with Free the whole time instead of Arise. Don't know why, just kinda like it that way.