"‘American Noise’ manages to sonically merge the Jesus and Mary Chain, Depeche Mode, ‘Generation Terrorists’-era Manics and the odd dash of ‘50s rock n roll."- Americana UK review
“American Noise” and “Come On Along” recall the shiny pop rock of the 80's, when New Wave and power pop went mainstream.” –quickcrit review
lyrics
I KNOW THAT YOU’LL TAKE ME FOR IT ALL
LIKE YOUR LAST CIGARETTE YOU JUST STEP ON
I RELENT AND THEN LET YOU HAVE IT ALL
YOU CONTEST THAT YOU’VE HAD IT ALL ALONG
CAUSE YOU COULD HAVE ANYTHING
YOU COULD HAVE ANYTHING
AMERICAN BOYS, AMERICAN GIRLS
AMERICAN NOISE, AMERICAN TOYS
(AMERCIAN LUST, AMERICAN BUST)
AMERICAN BOYS, AMERICAN GIRLS
YOU JUST SWELL.....
I KNOW THAT YOU’LL TAKE ME FOR IT ALL
A BABY BOOMER WITH A LARGE TRUST FUND
THERE’S SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERYONE TODAY
IT’S TOO BAD THAT IT FELL OUT OF YOUR HANDS
HAVEN’T WE BEEN PERFECT ALL ALONG
THERE IS ANY MONUMENT TOO TALL
RACE A CAR, DO A DRUG, IT’S YOUR OWN SPACE
BUY A LEADER LUNCH, OR A BRAND NEW FACE
AMERICAN BOYS, AMERICAN GIRLS
AMERICAN LUST, AMERICAN BUST
AMERICAN GIRLS, IN AN AMERICAN WORLD
AMERICAN TOYS, WELL AREN’T YOU ANNOYED
AMERICAN
credits
from Mikey Jukebox,
track released June 11, 2010
Produced,Written & Performed by Mike James
Recorded by Sam Polizzi, Rochester
Additional Recording by John Hampton & Adam Hill
Mixed by Jon Gray for Big Life Management, London
Mastered by Jay Franco, Sterling Sound, New York
Backing Vocals and Additional helps from:
Callan Saunders, Jason Milton, Tara & Kristina Polito
In an era where too many indie-pop groups sound like they’re merely pursuing a peer-approved lifestyle, one listen to Mike James’ estimable and growing catalog bears the heart of an artist who writes, sings, and makes music because he has to.
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