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Opaque Pop

by Fake Flowers

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1.
Blondie 03:47
So take your finger and show her where it hurts She will ease the pain and leave a stain of makeup on your shirt Hold you , fill all the holes with dirt Only just an ounce of her will give you what you're worth So sink your teeth into me : Benzedrine Blondie , you're my dreamer And there's no in-betweener - I'm counting on you to click your heels and change the story To give me back my former glory Blondie , you're my dreamer tonight Sticky fingers playing suckle in the jam She will make you swoon , change your tune And tell me who I am Spinning stars fly all around her room ( room . . . room . . .) See the universe ? It's all hers - but you can have it too ! So come and jump the fence , She is the 7th sense
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I have tried so hard to be what you want me to - It's spinning me out now I have tried so hard , but you're still on guard I can walk you home . . . But I can't stay And in Time , you will find There is no route or substitute for Love this is my warning call : Angel , you're gonna fall ! Babe, I think it's strange: I'm holding you up - you're putting me down Babe, I think it's strange I just can't explain why your in the clouds . . . When I'm on the ground So if you run towards the sun I hope that you have a parachute You fly when you can barely crawl . . . Angel , you're gonna fall !
3.
Petunia 03:22
Young & Free was how it used to be Until summer came along and changed it all around But I miss the way your heart talked to me Speaking . . . without any earthly sound My gorgeous , foreign flower How'd you get the power to leave my world and live inside my dreams ? So tell me , tell me truly Are you satisfied inside your new reality . . ? Because here with you it was perfect - everything I wanted Was it too good - too good to let go ? Don't you know , sweet Petunia, That the air that you breathe makes the air that I need ? Don't you know , sweet Petunia, That the thought of you leaving has got me wheezing still ? So I need you to breathe . . . Young & dumb was how I used to be But without you , I know I'm lost completely I feel like I'm a child living in the wild of a love that grows and grows away from me . . .
4.
Peppermint 03:52
They may as well put signs on the beach saying: " Watch for that girl in peppermint streaks ! " One look in those reds & whites makes hearts skip beat When she moves , feet turn to lead; Latin girl , this song in her head Without one word , she put all else to bed . . . Where your time is wasted trying to get away Someone should put a note on the stairs saying: " Watch your step if she is there ! " One look in those dark brown eyes could make you fall Far . . . Far from the place Where thinking comes at a natural pace She left a path of ivory and sage . . Where your time is wasted trying to get away So love , give me love , my baby Love , give me love , oh darling . . .
5.
I know that they've said That I'll make your eyes go south Don't listen to them , baby Until you've heard it from my mouth No rumor or two Can get in the way of our fun Don't get undone , you'll find happiness in the sun . . . Don't listen to them , baby Don't let a stupid misconception drive you crazy ! When you were so close Now your love they forbid Don't listen to them , baby How could they not defend their own kid . . ? I know it's so sad But hurt you , I won't allow Because they're not your family , I am your family now !

about

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MBR - No. 34

This collection of songs marks Fake Flower's debut release, supported by our good friends in Marching Banana & Freeklife. Opaque Pop's tracks span every corner of our song catalogue, but familiarity with each of them allowed us to focus highly on production. Each song should be interpreted as its own sonic universe, inspired by the dense soundscapes of producers like Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, and Kevin Shields. Have a cup of tea with each one, get to know them. This is our thank you gift to everyone who's stuck around with us thus far -we hope you enjoy the record, our next release will be coming soon !
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Recorded May 2013 - 2014 at Studio 1093, with additional overdubs at The Blue Hole in Athens, GA . . .This album was produced, engineered and mixed by Richard Salino , mastering was done by Tom Lewis. . .
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- Jacob Chisenhall: Guitars, vocals, keyboards, organs, handclaps
- Jack Wucher: Bass, vocals, handclaps
- Richard Salino: Drums, sleighbells, handclaps, add. percussion
* McKendrick Bearden played the gnarly solo in Petunia, and other guitars on Blondie
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All songs written by Jacob Chisenhall (2014 BMI), except "Blondie" by Jacob Chisenhall & Jack Wucher
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Album artwork done by the lovely Nathan Forsyth
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credits

released June 3, 2014

Endless thanks to : Drew (The Kid) Kirby for all the support , brotherhood, and being the only one crazy enough to come on tour with us . . John from the BlueHole for letting us take over his house . . . Studio 1093 and Jim . . Brittany (Gemini) Wages . . Hayes Helsper for the collaboration & Harmony . . Chisenhall , Salino , & Wucher families . . . Andy . . Chase . . Owen . . Emily. . . Petunia. . . Lia . . Kaylyn . . JP & Sommer . . Joel . . Slade . . McKendrick . . Genevieve . .

Even more thanks to :
** Richard Salino , who really put his heart and soul into these recordings, we wish you the best !
** Kenneth (Coach) Green , who has given us so much love , support , guidance , (and whiskey) . . .

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Fake Flowers Atlanta, Georgia

Fake Flowers plays lush, propulsive pop songs, combining elements of shoegaze, post-punk, surf, and psychedelia. With guitars both fuzzy and jangly, a grooving rhythm section, and layers of dreamy vocal harmonies, the band could easily fall into late 80's/early 90's college-radio rotation but emphatically and refreshingly retools the styles of its forebears. ... more

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