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A haunting keyboard riff, a slight lingering sense of sadness, a Christmas theme (Advance Base style Christmas that is). More gorgeous music from Owen.
Favorite track: Christmas Steve.
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about
I got the idea for this song while I was hanging up the Christmas lights on our porch. It's a Christmas song.
lyrics
There are always twinkle lights
at my auntie's house
& you can hear Jingle Bells
Always playin' loud
Because when he was seventeen
My cousin Steven took LSD
on Christmas Eve
Now he's always kind of Christmassy
Christmas Steve
He walks around town in his Santa hat
He doesn't bother anyone
He's got a job at my other cousin's work
Mowin' lawns out in the sun
But because back in '93
He swallowed too much LSD
on Christmas Eve
he's just always kind of Christmassy
Christmas Steve
credits
released December 18, 2020
Written by Owen Ashworth (BMI)
Vocals, electric piano & drum samples by Owen Ashworth
Recorded & mixed by Owen Ashworth at Advance Basement
Oak Park, IL
December 15, 2020
supported by 19 fans who also own “Christmas Steve”
One of Ashworth's best albums, the storytelling and music has something so frank about it that makes it feel so real. Just a really great listen. (The physical release is very high quality, good good stuff.) clintyeastwood
supported by 17 fans who also own “Christmas Steve”
Bought my 1st Mt Goats cassette in 1993?94? from Shrimper -- direct. Best song? "Going To Chino." Been deeply in love w/ Mr. Darnielle since. And this new one's going on my Best of 2020 List. You done the pagans proud, kind sir. Otis Nugatory
Roaring, melodic indie rock at it finest, with big guitars and an even bigger heart. Also available on pink cassette. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 3, 2016