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Grip the Grass

by Casual

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Mathias Lyhne
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Mathias Lyhne This shit fucking rocks! Ultimate punk sound with the tape recording. Favorite punk discovery of 2016 Favorite track: Vacation (From Ourselves).
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1.
you say i’m not much better then i was four years ago detrimental imperfections bringing me to a whole new low how was i to remember when i cant recall the food i ate last night i guess i'm unintentionally rude i am exceeding the limits of my mental bandwidth which makes a simple feeling hit me like a wall of bricks i’m only human oh sure, i am a weasel please burn me at the stake because i’m heading back to place that's deep in my head where i apprehend, we're better off dead featuring short bursts of “you did good kid” countered with what’s the point, in all of this i’m surrounded by problems, most don't touch me yet they tear me apart mentally i’m not down and out just filled with so many doubts who am i to complain anyway
2.
Punch Myself 01:14
I WANNA PUNCH MYSELF WHEN I’M NOT WITH YOU SMOKE MYSELF TO SLEEP OR DROWN IN TV IT WON’T TAKE MUCH TO GET THE TRUTH I’M SPEWING LINES I KNOW I’M FEELING STEP OUT IT’S COLD BUT THE SHEETS ARE THERE RIDE INTO TOWN OR RIDE ANYWHERE AND I’LL PICK UP THE PACE WAKE UP ALL GONE NO IT’S NEVER FAIR THIS TIGHTENED GRIP IS BEYOND REPAIR AND I’LL PICK UP THE PACE WOULD YOU LEAVE THIS PLACE OR WOULD YOU STAY INSIDE CAUSE I MIGHT DIE IN YOUR EYES
3.
Pulling 02:01
it was nice to know you don't want to say it but it's the truth and this feeling is as relieving as pulling an impacted tooth it's sure distracting getting caught up in all your shit will you ever come around i don’t care, i won't wait for it guess this was happening for a while what's the catalyst when i forgot how to smile what's there to miss when you don’t want a part of this what's the difference between you and me it's you do what youre told while i do what i please what's the difference between you and me you're so cool but i'm too cruel
4.
I’M AN ANXIOUS WRECK I’M A MESS I’VE BEEN WALKING AROUND WITH A WHOLE IN MY CHEST BUT I’M NOT DEPRESSED YET YOU’RE THE ONLY THING I THINK ABOUT THAT’S ENOUGH FOR NOW I COULD USE SOME REST SINCE YOU LEFT I’VE BEEN GRINDING MY TEETH DOWN TO THE FLESH EVER SINCE I’M MISSING STEPS I’M IN DISTRESS YOU’RE THE ONLY THING I THINK ABOUT I CAN’T KEEP MY TWO FEET ON THE GROUND WHEN YOU’RE NOT AROUND
5.
Shrug 01:46
why can't i see anything clearly why can't i let things go my head is in the clouds when i'd like it in the sand how do i react, i don't know got to love this constant apathy with all this broken glass inside my head if i keep falling down what's the point getting back up when you know how much i like to stumble through i'm filled with distrust and disinterest i've never been more lazy
6.
IT SEEMS LIKE WE’VE LOST IT AND I CAN’T PRETEND I CAN’T HELP THINKING THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING SO GO AHEAD COMPLAIN AGAIN YOU’LL GROW A SCAB TO PICK AGAIN I WAS WELL-ACQUAINTED OR SO I THOUGHT I’VE BEEN DRAGGING MY FEET AFTER WALKING SO FAR IT’S PULLING TEETH AS I’M TRYING TO SPEAK WHEN ALL I CAN THINK IS THE PROBLEM IS ME AND I CAN’T BE LEFT ALONE OR I’LL MAKE UP EXCUSES AND DO SOMETHING STUPID I JUST NEED TO KNOW YOU’RE OK ARE YOU OK? I COULD HEAR SNOW MELT AS I WAITED FOR YOU THOUGHT OF THE THINGS I’LL NEVER FOLLOW THROUGH MAYBE TOMORROW I WILL SAY THEM TO YOU

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"Their new six-song EP 'Grip the Grass' is an example of tight songwriting and stylistic mastery, to the point where it may – in the short term – actually be detrimental to their increased exposure. That may read as some kind of backhanded diss, but actually, it is a high compliment.

They know exactly how to write a solid punk jam, and they do it exceedingly well over the course of six tracks and just over ten minutes. It’s almost clinical, the way these songs are arranged and performed. It’s the kind of collection of songs that someone who listens to punk records all day might put on and absentmindedly enjoy without really connecting to. At the same time, though, I like to envision a kid out there – not yet jaded and burnt out by too many Spotify playlists, or being knocked down in the pit, or by their friend giving them a cruddy Hot Water Music stick-n-poke – who is going to hear “Grip the Grass” in a few years and have their wig split by how efficiently catchy it is." - Ambrose Tardive, Lehigh Valley Underground

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released July 7, 2016

RECORDED IN 3 DAYS ON 1/2” 8 TRACK ANALOG TAPE
BY PHIL CONNOR AT IN THE WEST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
MAY 2016.
BILLY HELPED TOO.
MASTERED BY NICK BOLTON @ HOLY TAPES

ALL SONGS BY CASUAL, 2016.

Joe Brendel: drums
Mike Haller: bass/guitar/vocals
Jeff Hersch: guitar/vocals

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