The Wheel
by Andrew Vladeck
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Signed copies of "The Wheel" and my self-titled debut CD (a limited-edition, 8-panel digi pack with art by Mac Premo, and photos/lyrics ~ it's a beauty). See photos below.
Also includes immediate download of "The Wheel" album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
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Hold Me Back
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You Can't Kill Time
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The 21st Century
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The Magnet
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The Songs You Inspire
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These Streets
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I Want You Near
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Avenue U
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Chinatown
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credits
released 09 June 2009
Production Credits
Produced & Engineered - Kyle Fischer
Mixed - Dave Schiffman
Mastered - Gene Paul
Cover photo - Lisa Kramer
Musicians:
Andrew Vladeck - Banjo, Guitar, Uke, AutoHarp, Harmonica
Bill Malchow - Accordian 10, Organ 1,3,5,7,11
Brad Gunyon - Drums 1,5,7,10,11
Caithlin De Marrais - Bass 4, Organ 12
Chris Buckridge - Bass 5,8
Henry Byron - Drums 8
Kyle Fischer - Various instrumentation
Lara Meyerratken - Vox 3,10; Drums 12
In loving memory of my father.
Thanks to all friends, especially:
Kyle Fischer, Ethan Gold, Michael Vladeck, Sean Hoess
Production Credits
Produced & Engineered - Kyle Fischer
Mixed - Dave Schiffman
Mastered - Gene Paul
Cover photo - Lisa Kramer
Musicians:
Andrew Vladeck - Banjo, Guitar, Uke, AutoHarp, Harmonica
Bill Malchow - Accordian 10, Organ 1,3,5,7,11
Brad Gunyon - Drums 1,5,7,10,11
Caithlin De Marrais - Bass 4, Organ 12
Chris Buckridge - Bass 5,8
Henry Byron - Drums 8
Kyle Fischer - Various instrumentation
Lara Meyerratken - Vox 3,10; Drums 12
In loving memory of my father.
Thanks to all friends, especially:
Kyle Fischer, Ethan Gold, Michael Vladeck, Sean Hoess
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- Track Name: Hold Me Back
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Hold Me Back
Too mad to run, too proud to plead
Men don’t cry, they bleed
Something they need steadily
Missiles whistle, bullets sing
Church bells toll and my head rings
With the same-old, age-old medley
Too dim to read to learn the facts
Men don’t think, they act
Their track record isn’t very good
Speeches preached to the converted,
Dialogue averted,
They deserted as soon as they could
I can’t fight the urge to fight
But two wrongs won’t make it right
Before I do something I’ll regret
Before I throw a brick through my TV Set
It’s hard to sit here and let them run us off the track
Somebody better hold me back
Hold me, hold me back
Hold me, hold me back
Too late to turn back the clock
The ball’s rolled over half the block -
A shock to see so much wasted,
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth
Might take you closer to the truth
But what’s the use, you won’t see or taste it
Patched up with duct tape
Gonna get this puppy ship shape
Bust outta the gates of this old garage
Make a change, damn the cost
The sooner we move the less is lost
The sooner we’re tossed from their mirage - Track Name: You Can't Kill Time
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You Can't Kill Time
We were goin’ downriver in an ol’ canoe
When we hit the rocks and broke in two
You pulled me out as I was tossed by
I laid my clothes on the banks to dry
But before I could thank you I fell in again
Over the falls end over end,
Woke up in a pool of my own sweat
Another dream about regret
I did not foresee
You can’t kill time and plead insanity
Time doesn’t lie only your vanity
We were driving through the desert when the hose blew
The engine was meltin’ and we were too
All I could find was a dried-up creek
‘Til you found a water bottle under the back seat
But before I could thank you, I knocked it out of your hands
We watched as it spilled out into the sand
Another mirage vanished from view
Another dream about being through
I did not foresee
You can’t kill time and plead insanity
Time doesn’t lie only your vanity
You wanted me to tell the truth and so did I
I know it’s buried some somewhere inside
I tried to uncover it but I made a mess
You were listening to a crazy man guess
‘Cause I never could understand my gut
I wish I kept my trap shut
So many things I never did mention
I only had the best intentions
I did not foresee
You can’t kill time and plead insanity
Time doesn’t lie only your vanity - Track Name: The 21st Century
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The 21st Century
When David dyed his hair turquoise
Papa shook his head, Mama said, "boys will be boys"
With his brother gone
Sent off for a long time
At the table a seat is saved
The TV they dread and crave
Watch it all unfold
As their food just gets cold there
Oh, take me to the fold
Even the 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old
Now David looks a little wired
It's 'Cause he got fired up
And he don't know what to do
He knows the news ain't new now
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old
The 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Even the 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old - Track Name: The Magnet
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The Magnet
Fistfuls of sand, splinters in my hand
From the handle of a silver spade
Dirt in my boots, sweating though my suit
As our respects are paid, we won’t let a stranger fill your grave
You are the magnet, you are the glue
My compass points to you
Together you brought us ‘round
Remove the magnet from the center and we break down
It’s hard and it’s tough, heavy pieces to pick up
Memories laid in a pile
We try and make ‘em fit, to carry on, not quit
Quitting was never your style, Joanna’s singing “Honey, Baby Chile”
You are the magnet, the glue
My compass points to you
Together you brought us all
Remove the magnet from the center and we all stall
You said the church was beneath you
Your mama raised you upstairs
You sang at that alter, boy
Now you got us gathered there
Sitting on my bed I got your song in my head
Who should crawl in my window but you
You shake your head and smile, man it’s been a while
We sit together and laugh, oh how I wish that dream could last
You are the magnet, you are the glue
My compass points to you
Together you brought us all
You are the magnet, you are the glue
My compass points to you
Together you brought us all
Remove the magnet from the center and we all stall - Track Name: The Songs You Inspire
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The Songs You Inspire
They say up in heaven the angels play harps,
But at times they’re known to play lawn darts
As a result I’m very much in debt
To you, it’s true you’re hard to forget
Every day is buried in words
I can tell you’re really not with me at all
My picture keeps falling off of your wall
My bluebird doesn’t sing - it coughs
As my tattoo of you peels off
I hear music and it sounds absurd
The songs you inspire - you don’t deserve
Turn it up higher - so you get the words
They’re my gift - they’re my curse
The songs you inspire
I dared to dream, was blind to begin
Broke the rules and I jumped right in
If I knew now what I knew then
I know I’d still sleep in that lion’s den
‘Cause songs will soothe that beast I’ve heard
The songs you inspire - you don’t deserve
Turn it up higher - so you get the words
They’re my gift - they’re my curse
The songs you inspire
I realize not a moment too soon,
Metropolitan Avenue leads to the moon
And the sun is a giant typewriter
I’m tearing out a page, I’m slipping you a note
So for once the words won’t get stuck in my throat
I’m not a gambling man but I’ve had a running bet
That the songs you don’t deserve you don’t deserve…yet
But time will take me round that turn… - Track Name: Waiting for the Coffee to Kick in
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Waiting for the Coffee to Kick In
Last night I got hammered,
But today I woke up nailed,
Baby, I don’t want to fail you
What can I do, my whole world’s in spin
I’m just waiting for the coffee to kick in
Last night I got ripped,
But today I woke up torn,
Baby I don’t want to mourn for you
I am through, but you got a very thick skin
I’m just waiting for the coffee to kick in
The river’s wide the water’s too cold
I can’t stand there’s nothing to hold
Times like these are sink or swim
I’m just waiting for the coffee to kick in
Last night I got toasted,
But today I woke up burned,
Baby I don’t want to yearn for you
I am true, and that’s where I’ll begin,
I’m just waiting for the coffee to kick in
Yes, I’m waiting, oh, I’m waiting
My head, it’s aching
Naw, it won’t be long
I’m just waiting for the coffee to kick in - Track Name: The Wheel
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The Wheel
It wasn't the heat or the humidity, there was nothing in the water, no acidity, it was all my fault, half a ton of salt over my shoulder, if I was bolder I woulda told her, got guilt though the spilt milk's dried up, curled up and died but, I locked myself right into a lie, when I figure out the reason you’ll be the first to know why
Oh, the wheel, oh the wheel
Came full circle, ran me over
Oh, the wheel,
Knocked me out, and made me sober
I've been paying dues so long I can't remember why I ever wanted to be a dues-paying member. If it all happened sooner wouldn't have been a late bloomer, blooming late, a cheap date, not finishing everything on my plate, but blinded by fear I couldn't steer clear of the mess, hardly a success, instead of settling down I was settling for a lesson, when you know the truth there's no use in guessin'
Oh, the wheel, oh the wheel
Came full circle, ran me over
Oh, the wheel,
Came full circle, what a disaster
What I sent around just came back faster
It wasn't the heat or the humidity, there was nothing in the air, no acidity, it was all my fault, half a ton of salt over my shoulder, if I was bolder I woulda told her, got guilt though the spilt milk's dried up, curled up and died but, I locked myself right into a lie, when I figure out the reason you’ll be the first to know why
Oh, the wheel, oh the wheel
Came full circle, ran me over
Oh, the wheel,
Came full circle, ran me over
Knocked me out, and made me sober
Wheel came full circle, ran right through me
I made one mistake, but what a doozy! - Track Name: These Streets
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These Streets
Can’t tell if I’m dreaming or the cold is kickin’ in
The winter wind is whippin’ me up the street again
Past where Dylan Thomas passed out in the gutter
Steam escapes like a ghost and I shudder
All these streets we’re walking
These streets are talking
If you listen right
Oh, it never fails
Their countless tales
Are told in the night
Footsteps of the angel-headed hipsters
Beatniks and their hippie younger sisters
Punks, squatters, playing chess in the park
Nothing’s square in the Thompkins Square after dark
Chorus
Walls whisper, streets shout
Don’t let ‘em drown you out!
I have listened, I have learned
It’s my time, it’s my turn
I’ve paid my dues, waited in line
All for a chance to shine
Fish wrapped in wrinkled newspaper
Pickles in barrels on the street
Awnings, Louis Zuflacht
This street’s been paved over!
Chorus
Every time I got something to say
One of these ghosts gets in my way - Track Name: Picking Apples in Orange County
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Don’t Look Down (Picking Apples in Orange County)
We’re picking apples in Orange County
But they’re hanging just out of reach
You’re out of reach and I am hanging
On every word you speak
Oh don’t, don’t, don’t look down
We don’t need to touch the ground
From the top of this old apple tree
I pick you and you pick me
We’re picking apples in Orange County
Baby you are such a peach!
The sweat is beading on your body
Oh my, you sure taste sweet
Oh don’t, don’t, don’t look down
We don’t need to touch the ground
From the top of this old apple tree
I pick you and you pick me
It’s heaven, indeed
We’re redeemed
We’re picking apples in Orange County
Sitting in an apple tree
With everything that you’re found me
I got everything I’ll ever need
Oh don’t, don’t, don’t look down
We don’t need to touch the ground
From the top of this old apple tree
Oh, don’t, don’t, don’t look down
We don’t need to touch the ground
From the top of this old apple tree
I pick you and you pick me - Track Name: I Want You Near
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I Want You Near
I stroll along the promenade
Take in the sunset and the smog
And I know it ain’t true if it’s never been tried
It’s the kind of thing that makes me realize
My thoughts have never been so clear
I want you near, I want you near
Always longing to be someplace else
Storefront reflections of myself
I’m wearing such a thin disguise
It’s the kind of thing that makes me realize
My thoughts have never been so clear
I want you near, I want you near
Have you watched the ocean at the end of day
Has it made all your troubles melt away
Have you felt all those feelings and feared them cliché
But felt them anyway
So I sing this song right off my chest,
And I pray that it comes down to rest
Upon your heart and moves you deep inside,
It’s the kind of thing that makes you realize
Your thoughts have never been so clear
You want me near, You want me near,
You want me near, You want me near - Track Name: Avenue U
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Avenue U
Once you had it made but now you are so jaded
I once was blue but like my jeans that too has faded
The place where I was raised had become dilapidated
So I re-created, call me self-edumicated
Seek and you shall see all that’s yours for the taking
Take a look at the world that you’ve been making
Crackers and Wine
We got out just in time
Before your world spiraled into the blue
We’re tripping over Avenue U
Avenue U
Said crackers and wine, thought you meant the beverage
You’re crackers ‘bout a girl, but you got no leverage
Listening to you, how your record skips
Trying to shanghai us for your sinking ship
But it’s going under far greater scrutiny
You got this crew thinking mutiny
Crackers and Wine
We got out just in time
Before your world reeled into the blue
We’re cutting ‘cross Avenue U
Avenue U
Well I’ve been in your shoes before
But I can’t help you any more
And I can’t help you
Escape from yourself
If you’re gonna go there, please don’t take us with you
We wish you were here but would rather just miss you
Cause we’d all be dancing round the bend
If we didn’t have to wait for you to lecture us again
Come on, we’re busy reaching for the top shelf
You’ve got to please, get over yourself
Crackers and Wine
We got out just in time
Before your world sunk into the blue
We are flying over Avenue U
Avenue U - Track Name: Chinatown
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Chinatown
Could be a riddle, sounds like a rhyme,
How can the sun rise and set at the same time?
When it’s a long way to China from Chinatown
Days half-empty, nights half-full
Some days I let go, but mostly I just pull
It’s such a long way to China from Chinatown
The crescent moon is grinning, just like a Siamese cat
While underneath I’m spinning, wondering where you’re at
You can go to China or wherever you think will do
But you’re not gonna find happiness unless you bring it with you
You got a long way to China, and I got Chinatown - Track Name: The 21st Century (Acoustic)
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The 21st Century
When David dyed his hair turquoise
Papa shook his head, Mama said, "boys will be boys"
With his brother gone
Sent off for a long time
At the table a seat is saved
The TV they dread and crave
Watch it all unfold
As their food just gets cold there
Oh, take me to the fold
Even the 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old
Now David looks a little wired
It's 'Cause he got fired up
And he don't know what to do
He knows the news ain't new now
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old
The 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Even the 21st Century is getting old
Take me to the fold
Oh, the stone has rolled
Take me to the fold
The 21st Century is getting old
