Mercurial Boulevard Vol. 2

by Hallelujah Boy

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1.
Deaf Ears 04:14
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Did you ever wonder How we ended up here? Spinning plates forever Then suddenly it’s magic hour This year the silence shouted back we quit punching in at all this year I never thought that things would all Start to finally click right now This year Did you think we would make it, huh-owe-we’ve got strangers who sometimes sing along And at least for this brief moment Still thrilled to keep our blinders on Is it any wonder This wait takes several hours Same old fake prescription Same old trials, polypharmacy Deaf ears are they really listening? and I fear graying, growing up Each year I never felt so close to the mark Til I counted fans not friends This year Do you think we can make it? Could we make all the strangers sing along Do you think we can make it?
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Yr Vision 03:35
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With yr vision so bright You could save Friday night I get these visions, sometimes These shimmering sights Take a look at me now Just a god, looking down Take another, alright I will save Friday night You could say something right Take something to get right Try to say something feel something right Never feel satisfied Re-eliminate whys Just like Neil said don’t ever be denied In this vision last night Irene reoccurred She’s a goddess, I’m sure I have feelings, I’ve heard Missed the morning, alright Now it’s Saturday night With yr vision so bright Go make everything alright Go save Saturday night Scorching faces stage right Make them hear something feel something right Call me Dynamite Terror of socialites Don’t you ever forget do not be denied
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It's Happening 01:38
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So it’s happening Minor local praise And disaster Barely kept at bay Can you feel it? Can you see it coming again? Don’t fast forward Must appreciate Can you feel it? Can you hear it? Can you see it coming?
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Anonymous 00:55
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Racing thru anonymous streets yeah Searching for a novel release Let’s go Cinderella Let’s meet upstairs Look at these anonymous freaks Everywhere
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In My Body 02:16
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Every jealous bone in my body Has to feel you right beside me I’ve tried seeking help from strangers Still can’t shake it it’s in my body It’s in my body This jealous body Sat at Cicis Shame stress eating Dr says I have to feel this In my body It’s in my body This jealous body
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I Think I'm Awake 01:20
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Sometimes we act so small Double yr takes “I think I’m awake” Tonya take down these walls Miracle she reached out to me “Just want to say I’m proud” Video linked Of me on the brink Cary Hall In the middle of this brief exchange she Blind sided Reminded There’s a few who’ll be there thru it all Sometimes you want to crawl Back in the cave A kiss and a wave And you’re gone
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The Other Valley (interlude) 00:09
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(My Thoughts) Move Too Fast 01:58
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My thoughts move too fast I can’t seem to grasp I can’t seem to keep up with them all They’re too fast Hey Loop on heart of glass When spacing out in class My dr said that with my condition present feels past Hey Ha ha ha ha
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You Might As Well 02:01
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You might as well Just go to hell Imposter syndrome Is all good and well But you’re unable Chronically flailing Fucking useless Saginaw to Omaha We never saw your eyes at all Houdini act while loading in You might as well walk on water You need some gaps in between Baby Triggers and cravings Baby
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One in a Row 04:24
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Follow us we’re relevant Forever needing replacements Like that film your uncle’s in We just can’t seem to get a win Let’s go for one One in a row When our drummer moved away I bought a broken 808 Parked the van at Diamond Jim’s Lost a Squier Strat, your pen We need wins, one One in a row I said we’re going for one One in a row
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Starting To Lose My Way 05:23
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Starting to lose my way Failing to fail apart completely Butter inside my brain “How’s ur hiatus? Writing anything?” Typical no reply Typical I have to do everything Festival gig awaits Maybe it’s time for drastic changes Wondering what to take This new record will change everything Gotta find some new mates Tougher than Tyler et Al et al Shuffle to The Last Call Looking for answers (And for Larry) Happy it’s getting late Nothing good happens before it’s dark Listen up Skip you Can’t just buzz straight thru Past the ruins Listen you can choose Which voices which route Which to obey Head home, astray Looks like you’re losing it Hitting the interstate Minivan on the 101 north I tell you we’re looking great New band and brand new record Skip ahead to midnight Passed out, mailbox full as usual Irene sounds irate Starting to think I might be cracking Wrinkled insane eyes Pictures hardly lie Look at him, since One month turned to 9 Irene called me, crying No I don’t know Where she could go Who has a clue
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Shame, Really 03:14
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Skip seems untethered Unmoored Unfettered Way up there On his high wire routine Rambling like Shakespeare High on something More likely some things No one wants to feel alone No one wants to be alone Searching for a light, a home Back into the cave now Wake up Skip it’s time to go Open up and spill guts Have to try to wake up! it’s ok to feel alone
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No One Is Going To Think You're Special 01:52
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Listen Skip I’m just out Of rationales, redoubts Can we agree rock bottom Was maybe 7 weeks ago? Pack your shit and go Irene I’m glad to leave Just like Cassandra saw I can’t stay trapped inside these Four walls Irene farewell for now
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Learn To Lose (interlude) 00:45
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Shake yr Rattle 03:38
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Well it’s fall, nothing matters Cut to Skip on his knees After dreams were sweetly shattered Where to now? Abilene? Did they fail to mention less ambition Leads to new arrangements Drastic changes You’ll never ever know when you’ll Shake ur rattle In the fall see Seattle Dread that call from Irene She’s impossibly scattered But she’s got his 6 unconditionally Did they fail to mention less ambition Leads to new arrangements Drastic changes “You’ll never ever know when you’ll Shake ur rattle” Wants familiar tension Hopes unmentioned Ah supreme relief Did they fail to mention Less attention Is probably just exactly what he needs Shake your rattle
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Having Said That 01:52
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After aftershocks and Pieces picked up lost you Count your flowers now Likes don’t count Walk to a museum Keep the DAN from screaming The moment’s right before Before your eyes Who and what believing I’ll prove it when I see it Some family waits for you Endless ah ah ah-petite Give a shout to Tyler Right before you dial you See Diablo’s call Surprise surprise
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Factory Cool 02:46
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Get in the right mood Don’t try and top that so soon That sun won’t come up all by itself St Anthony’s fire Can overwhelm you daily I am vertigo I’ll never drop I was benighted I got so excited I could not think of your name Get in the right mood Set it to 5 baby! I don’t know what time it is And I don’t want to know Feel free, and it’s so and it’s so amazing And it’s so amazing crazy underrated Its so amazing I think it’s cool It’s so it’s so amazing And I think it’s cool
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I Will Try 04:24
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I will try to start anew I am dedicated Focused not frustrated On tangible vibrations I will be delivered Somewhere past Decatur Past destroying angels Shibboleths and gators I will try and savor Every single flavor I will try and face it
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Stride 02:44
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I don’t want this break yr stride I just want to celebrate Candy apple in your heart Apple of my eye, ok? Nevermind’s the greatest yeah? Aja kinda entertains Could you call me when it’s dark I will wait up wait up wait It gets hard Swallowing a million flies Fucking up Every time I open my big mouth I’m angry and I’m missing you and Wish I could go back To Dewalt Foolish fictions in my head When you call I’ll have so much more to say It’s terminal Babe I’m hanging by a thread Did I catch you Almost dialing Are you rehearsing instead It gets hard I don’t fancy Saturdays
20.
Call Me 00:52
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Call me if you love me Call me if you need me Call if you want my number
21.
Slightly Underrated 01:27
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Glossy photographs In stereo, intact Terry you’re awful please I need a new release Intensify attacks Can we change the subject please But all I know is the last one was Slightly underrated
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Former Twins (interlude) 00:42
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23.
Gentlemen Prefer Rifts 05:24
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If I’m honest Guess I probably knew I’d end up back here Near the Beehive Where we used to meet Sit in the truck by the water Listening to hits no one ever heard Drinking regret like I’m parched and Wishing you were here It’s hard Picking up to send A text you’ll never see Left this rift too long Look where it left me Martha calling Like a gut punch seeing her name Monday Didn’t suffer He went instantly I took the last pill in the bottle Circled right back to Kirby Lake We used to chase foul balls Under bleacher seats It’s hard I waited far too long I thought you’d always be Ready to reverse The mutual retreat Take your riffs and walk Back up Maple street Sometimes things don’t work Exactly how we think Left this rift too long Look where it left me Waited far too long
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(I Believe In) Midnights 01:28
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Feelings feel so wrong At this time of crisis All is meaningful Yes that’s symptomatic Failures, diagnosed I was once a real star Right here in my pocket Warm soft hug is waiting Some things linger on I believe in midnight
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The Secret (Coreterno) 01:45
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Turns out I’m non essential Unimpressive Extraneous I wish I knew me better Terry said you barely even scratch the surface So tell me what’s your secret Secret’s safe for Non essentials New table turning moment Busy automatic writing Cast into wildness Like a paper that refuses ink The restless divorcees are welcome Living in third person, they they I wish the algorithm knew me better I need halos The radar’s always on I can’t turn off all kinds of now now The hordes of hopeless I will walk beside you always always Tea and not too much sympathy Beautiful but no use to me
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Never Be Pleased 00:54
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Ignore the signals from your left We don’t have to be perfect That fever cure will never stick You nearly broke your finger pointing out our faults Do what you must To vibrate different The lunacy commission Those ghosts can Somehow still get hungrier Meet me at the deep end Yeah you should never be pleased
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Automatic 01:24
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Teetering right on the edge Cause/result from change in meds? Certain stories stickier than ever Close my eyes I’m counting over and over and 404 in concrete yeah Raise a glass you’re not dead yet No one wants to hear your stupid story Certain voices still persist perpetually
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Attachments Galore 02:18
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Who would ever find you Back at Carraway’s Eyes a heavy glaze Spilling lemonade Used to feel so normal Living near debris The candy factory Weird ammonia leaks Think of calling Tonya Stepping out the cave Bitterness abates Something’s been erased Walk into the Hallows Saw her instantly I don’t need her Never needed I don’t need her All her visions were fake I don’t need her I don’t need her I don’t need her All her praise or her blame I don’t need her I don’t need her I don’t need her All her visions are lame
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Let's Be Honest 02:02
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There’s precious little Room to wiggle When that craving kicks in nightly Let’s be honest Idle hands you know they say Grab an instrument press play Make a record not a blunder Get devoured For 4 hours Everything won’t go your way Maybe scenery will change Hiding out in Abilene Won’t move the needle Let’s be honest Just be honest
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Right There On The Edge 01:37
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Did you see Skip fall? Course corrections, stalled Staying here in Abilene just will not do It’s my understanding Kurt might need him too Did you see him fall? Confess and feel small Reconnect, Tonya Meet me on Tampa He is right there on the edge Right there right there He is indestructible Right there right there Right there on the edge Right there right there
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Same Old Story 03:08
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Perfect symmetry One more swift retreat Storybook endings, fake blues This place doesn’t change The Canby still remains they took Gran away Last Thursday Fill up your cup, when is enough? Buddy it’s the same old story Midnight arrived faster tonight Put you in your place Familiar scenes Feeling 18 Feeling like the same old story Suddenly you’re stronger and pure Maybe it’s the… Now you’re back will you hide from the gaze Cassandra’s followers We all need shared fictions But no one ever needs a bigger cloud Is that Tyler waving? Pour out your cup, go settle up Tell you it’s the same old story Terminal buzz, gotta unplug Get you out the cave All you’re craving radical change Instead of just the same old story Love it or leave Better believe It’s never just the same old story Same old story

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Volume 2 of the Mercurial Boulevard trilogy, in which our protagonist Skip stumbles tragically through his twenties.

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released June 21, 2023

J.B. Whittenburg - sounds
F. Whittenburg - cover art
D. Biety - Bass, Vox on 1
F. Dubec - drums on 1,15
R. Pfaff - drums on 10
C. Miller - drums on 23

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Hallelujah Boy Los Angeles, California

For over two decades, Hallelujah Boy has churned out one home recording after another, chasing after the prolific standard established by leader JB Whittenburg’s musical heroes Guided By Voices. In 2005, attempted to write 100 songs in one year and now presently writing and recording a concept album trilogy about the life of a failed indie musician. Mercurial Boulevard Vol. 1 is out Feb 2022. ... more

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