You ain’t been callin anymore
I tried to come around
But this heart of gold, no of stone, it just ain’t no good
I’ve been trying to be kind
Tried my hand at being fair
I set off to prove this wrong but I failed
There’s some things you say they been worrying me
Your talk of heaven ain’t been helping
What can a man’s sorrow say when you just drive on by
And all your good love it’s all been wasted
All our green lights have all burned red
Now I’m exposed from all I’ve taught
Locked in this place that you bought
I’ve forgotten all the love we hate fighting for
Trapped in all your vain ways
Like the rain I’ll make my haste
But the water from this storm can’t flood my stains
They say there’s smoke up ahead
All our green lights have all burned red
We’ve been too scared to stop for so damn long
Early Strand of Oaks isn't on par with the later albums, but it's still very good. Low-key acoustic album with lots of feelings without all of the bullshit. Jakob Helms
Inspired by John Carpenter’s 1974 film “Dark Star,” the beautifully moody songs on this LP present a voyage into the unknown. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 21, 2021
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021
The Ohio songwriter navigates gender, queerness, class, and privilege through a powerful mix of country rock, folk ballads, and bluegrass. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 14, 2021
Well... Like some people here, I never really liked that song! However, this is *so* much better than the original, for all the reasons already listed by deluded_marxist! The depth of feelings here, especially from the vocals but also the slow music, really is on a whole other level! Thanks to Tara Tantrum for taking me here! Highly recommended!!! bmurator