Friend Or Foe

from Friend Or Foe - 2 track single by Cartoon Violence

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First recording of 2021!

"From the off, the horns kick in with a motif reminiscent of Boys Will Be Boys by The Ordinary Boys (in a good way!) before Chuzz's characteristic keyboards bring us into the verse and carry the rhythm to the chorus. The chorus is classic Cartoon Violence with staccato horns at the key change and the vocal slows down and extends. This is the stuff we love. It wasn't until I listened to the car that I heard the bongos in the background which makes the rhythm section extra busy and drives the pace."

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I never should have come here
Hide the shame
Now I know I’ll never leave this place again
The cause of my ruin
Give it a name
Here I am stuck in cover version hell
Won’t have to worry about the money
Ever again
Mustang Sally’s gonna help us rake it in
Is anybody out there?
Can anybody hear me?

Friend or foe
Let me know
Coz I don’t think that I’ll make it on my own
And I need a helping hand
J be good
It’s alright now
As the band attempts to strangle monkey man
Life’s not worked out as I planned

This town is really sinking
Hide the shame
Everybody’s looking out for who’s to blame
On account of all the drinking
Give it a name
Noah’s gonna have to build his arc again
And all the kings groupies
And all the kings men
Couldn’t put me back together again
Is anybody out there?
Can anybody hear me?

Friend or foe
Let me know
Coz I don’t think that I’ll make it on my own
And I need a helping hand
Take it slow
Don’t let go
Got an agent hanging on the telephone
To book a wedding for the band

I never should have come here
Hide the shame
Now I know I’ll never leave this place again
Can anybody hear me?
Is anybody out there?

Friend or foe
Let me know
Coz I don’t think that I’ll make it on my own
And I need a helping hand
J B Goode
It’s alright now
As the band tries to get back in the midnight hour
Life’s not worked out as I planned
Friend or foe
Let me know
Coz I don’t think that I’ll make it on my own
And I need a helping hand
J be Good
It’s alright now
As the band attempts to strangle monkey man
Life’s not worked out as I planned

Friend or foe

credits

from Friend Or Foe - 2 track single, released February 8, 2021
Chuzz - Vocals/keys
Sash - Vocals/Sax
Gruff - Guitar
Matt - Bass
Drums - Mike

Also playing on Friend Or Foe are:
Steve Cracknel on trumpet and trombone - The Splitters, Dub Pistols
Carlos Russell from Buenos Aires on percussion - Malambo Ska

Mixed and mastered by Paul Ayriss
Written by Chuzz

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