The goal with this track was to make a post-punky song that felt like it could be played in an empty arena. I wrote this song in early May 2019, basically starting with that main guitar lead and building from there. The song is about walking away from organized religion, or anything that puts a limit on an open mind. It’s not an easy thing to do, especially if you’ve been a victim to indoctrination, whether subtle or direct. I’ve seen friends go into a dark, confusing spiral after walking away from religion. It’s a hard framework to break but I really think there’s a light on the other side.
lyrics
why am i wasting all my time? swaying side to side
diving deep to find
foraging a flaw in the design
either way we're gonna go fade to black drift off alone
surrender all
give it all away
until you find
it’s all a waste of time
so i cauterize
how far can i push it till i fall off the other side?
we’re all divine
so in the meantime just let the pieces fall where they can find
either way we're gonna go fade to black drift off alone
surrender all
give it all away
until you find
it’s all a waste of time
so i cauterize
go right, right go left, go right
either way we're gonna go fade to black drift off alone
surrender all
give it all away
until you find
it’s all a waste of time
so i cauterize
credits
from Somewhere Nowhere,
released October 9, 2020
Produced by Chadwick Johnson, Alex Blackwell & Sam Pura
Written by Chadwick Johnson & Alex Blackwell
Mixed by Sam Pura
Mastered by Sam Pura
One of my favorite albums of all time. Turnover really hit a sound here that resonates with me deeply, and I often find myself coming back to this record and falling in love with it all over again. The drums and bass are greatly underrated on this album, creating their own unique melodies that fit within the song and create something new rather than just follow the guitars. Nothing beats the somehow joyful and somber sound of this record. Rob Carpenter
Sludge, Shoegaze, Atmospheric, Heavy Metal, Alt-metal, you name it. This album has it all, and it is perfect. It came out during a rough time period of my life and others lives too. It's been the soundtrack for all of my pain. Thank you Hum tawper
They come right out of the gate with the first three tracks. I love this album and it headbanger qualities. Changing Lanes is a nice stripped down song in the center of the tracklist and slows it all down before the record gradually picks up speed again.
The closing song is one of their best ballads/songs. The cello and tone sends me straight back to the 90's.
Staying on par with the previous record was a tough act to follow and they managed it flawlessly in my opinion. stargazing robot
Melodic alt-pop in the vein of Soccer Mommy is driven by winding guitar lines and augmented with dreamy shoegaze elements. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 14, 2021
Preorder the mustard gold cassette from these Boston indie rockers, out on Disposable America (Soft Fangs, Horse Jumper of Love). Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 15, 2016