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Dusk

by Ladyfinger (ne)

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1.
I get the feeling that the worst isn't over. We've been attacked and they're pushing us slowly down into the dark, way down in the darkness. The poor attempts we're making over and over are gonna fail. But if time is or our side, I know that we can dig ourselves all the way out or should we safely stay here underground. Write on the walls that hold us in and tear off the ties that bind our hands. I saw the future in dollar signs, and god knows they won't be yours or mine. I get the feeling that the worst isn't over. We see light but our will is weak, our strength is nearly gone. It's gone into the darkness. The strong will die in the flame. The weak shall fall with disease. I see the future in dollar signs.
2.
A.D.D. 04:28
Go to school. Read your books for all of us who got the dirty looks and don't gab away, giggling and causing a fuss. It's hard to learn when you constantly dream... about the world around. I realize you're just a kid, but tryin' shut up. I know your daddy left, left you and your mom all alone. Don't let it get you now it's okay, he was kind of a prick. Now that's some grown up type of stuff, things you shouldn't worry about. You're just a kid, yah, you're just a kid, go play in the dirt. In the dirt. It's a pain to behave for so long each day, it feels just like an eternity. Better buckle down, those small ones they long to be small and play and play and play... You're just a kid, yah, you're just a kid, go play in the dirt. In the dirt. It's hard to concentrate all day, it's hard to do what people say. We gotta lighten the load, we gotta let them be young, while we can.
3.
Where do all the ugly memories go? Before they have a chance to to get too close. They're locked away inside a broken home with all the little things that you hide. When you told me that you need your space, I got the feeling that you were just afraid. You set me free so I could take my place, along side the little things that you hide. I'm really sorry that your heart was broke and it don't fit together like it did before but everyone's got a bit of something wrong. It's kinda bullshit.. that's life. You see a story here behind my face. I see a women that I can't replace. I see your tenderness, your style and grace. I'm seeing everything that I like. I know that we were supposed to pay for our mistakes But a, why should we suffer if we're not to blame? It's so ridiculous to live this way, it's such a pitiful waste of time. If you don't intend to really let me go, honey then pull the trigger baby free my soul. But I could be the one to really help you grow a couple memories that you like. And yah, I know just how your heart was broke honey, it happens everyday and so it goes but I don't give a shit about it anymore, I'll pay for both of em yours and mine. I wanna tell you that I won't be framed for all the memories that bring you pain. I won't be turned into a little thing, an ugly memory that you hide. Every now and then I filter through the many memories I never want to lose and I'll let you know I always keep a piece of you among the little things that I hide.
4.
Two Years 04:37
It's the mark of defeat in an old man. Do lines on your face tell a tale of love lost, stole kisses from the dead. Did you open the hearts of the hopeless? If they were answer the door. You're caught up in a big joke. Once you're gone you can't go home. It's not funny, but man you're alive. Big money, the flood gates are open. You remember the books that you choked on, they went down like a rail of coke. You got numb, made you gag on all the rest. I only had an idea to go on. And maybe running away, head to the romance I craved, something bigger than all these motor mouths, and pseudo love control freaks could ever really pretend to even understand without a confident mess. You're caught up in a big joke. Once you're gone you can't go home. It's not funny but run for your life. You big dummy, the dark days are over.
5.
Just put the whole thing into the ground. There's nothing left that the Earth won't claim now. Do you believe in god? I know that I don't feel you do. I find it hard, I find it hard to. -ooh ooh I wanna pass it off like unwanted change don't wanna read the will, I'll need another drink. Was the hard work worth it in the end. The good fight nearly cost you everything but you knew what you had to do and I respect you so much. I know it's hard, I know it's hard to... Choose who you save, know who you trust, love who you can, build from the dust. Be the better man and know you couldn't be like they are. Oh, it's hard to... They failed to see the freedom. Oh, when you are one step in the church, 2 steps from a fall in the market place.  Had such a brutal feel, you were blown like a feather far away from here And you were one stop in the car, 2 steps from the yard when you were called away again.
6.
Work Party 03:45
You missed that party last night but you make up for it all right and when get back you're stuffing your face with junk and all that. All day you're feelin so rough but too much just isn't enough yeah you like the good times so you better get back yeah you like the good times so you better get back to your shallow grave, your favorite place, the place you work, the place you play, to serve your drinks and waste away the funnest place to spend your day. Work party. Your at the party this time. Good tips, good times, it's alright but you're in the wrong mood so you're going to refrain from it all tonight. You push the booze from your face, but you're working in the one place where the closed sign doesn't mean that you're closed. When they're closed the closed sign doesn't mean that you're closed. Shallow grave, your favorite place, the place you work, the place you play, to serve your drinks and waste away the funnest place to spend your day. Work party. Much Too Much Just... much too much just isn't enough anymore.
7.
Bones 03:03
I wanna trust my body. I wanna bring you close. A little voice said softly, I wanna get you home. With every chance I take, the further I can stray and I don't want to be selfish, I don't wanna break. I wanna know my self, I wanna make things clear. There's no forgivable way that you could find what you're looking for here. I've got someone waiting, and I think that shows. I know it's only dancing, so until we go. Hold me close. Rest your head. Body aches, start again. Hold me close, right in your hands. Until we go, I'm your man. Another night full of moments when I should've used my head. Second chances are few and far between, I've had my share. Though I know I'm a fool I'd never take it to the bed, I may look real close but never touch. So hold me close, rest your head, body aches, start again. Hold me close, right in your hands. Until we go, I'm your man. So hold me close.
8.
Plans 04:12
So much for plans.  So much for heavy hands to take. The hopes we had were bound to fade. You cooked them up with the cocaine, and put them into your veins there, and now the lie with your remains. And that's were they'll stay. Make a new start. Forget those holes that you're diggin. Cause I don't want you to fill them with what ever you bought. We were a pair. We did some stupid things but I could not keep up and you ran so fast I didn't know where you went. And you ran so fast, and you just disappeared. You never went anywhere, you just disappeared you just disappeared. You died in a car baby, you said that you hated being alone. So much for plans.
9.
Without any reason, I just got a feeling that I should be fucking with something. A prior engagement, a family relation, the type of thing where I could have some fun. Invite all our friends here at 5 and get all dressed up cut a rug and really do it fine. Don't wanna excite you, but think about all the gifts and shit we're gonna get that night. And if you believe what I'm saying right now and you can pretend that you want me around we can ignore all the facts and get married. Yeah, let's get married, let's get married tonight. Call your folks and I'll call mine. Pull your sister out of school so she can see the bride. Then they'll be happy, so damn happy they won't have a clue what to say. And I'll promise to hold you tight and be faithful, yeah yeah baby I'll be true. I'm really excited at how easy our lives will be ever after when we say I do. And if you believe what I'm saying right now and you can pretend that you want me around we can ignore all the facts and get married. Yeah, we'll get married, let's get married tonight. Married tonight. We'll get you some really pretty flowers, and really big cake. Without any reason, I just got a feeling that I should be fucking with something. A prior engagement, a family relation, the type of thing where I could have some fun. A nuptial gala, a change in behavior or social social acceptance or something with a really bad rate of success. And if you believe what I'm saying right now and you can pretend that you want me around we can ignore all the facts and get married. Yeah, we'll get married, let's get married tonight.
10.
All babies born in the eighties, I wanna tell you that I'm proud of you. Dumb luck being part of the decade that gave birth to the computer age. We're sneaking right by the censors. We're sneaking right by the A-bomb too. When Apple made green computers, we learned survival on the Oregon Trail. Come on. All babies born in the eighties, I was there from 1980 through. I got scared going into the 90s. The party's over til I'm outta school. We're sneaking right by the censors. We're sneaking right by the A-bomb too. When Apple made green computers, we learned survival on the Oregon Trail. All babies born in the eighties I think it might be time we prove our use. We kinda suck in the work place, it's high time that we made an excuse. We're sneaking right by the censors. We're sneaking right by the A-bomb too. When Apple made green computers, we learned survival on the Oregon Trail. Come on.

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At a time when the world's two biggest rock bands have released their long-awaited return to form albums and the last few years have seen some of the best shows being performed by bands who originally formed 20 years ago, Ladyfinger (ne) could not have made a more fitting album. Nods and winks to the past meet a sound of the not-too-distant future, and with one foot in the sounds of early 70's classic rock and another in the punk and hardcore scenes of the late 80's and early 90's, Ladyfinger (ne) bring you Dusk.

Recorded once again with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Minus the Bear, Isis), Dusk is Ladyfinger (ne) at the peak of their powers. Witness Chris Machmuller's confidence in his vocals grow exponentially and Pat Oakes' powerhouse drums finding a firmer root to propel every snare hit and bass kick. An album clearly born of playing local dives and national tours over the last couple of years, Dusk is a statement of intent. The dynamics of each song and across the album are more evident, from the opening 1-2 punch of "Over and Over" and the bass growl of "ADD", through the sharp riffs and aggressiveness of "Work Party", the plaintive "Plans," and into the hit-in-the-making "Let's Get Married."

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released February 3, 2009

2009 Saddle Creek

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