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Diskopatska

by Fang

1.
Children of Divorce
lyrics
I, I understand you when your heart is out of sort we limp and trip the same Oh, love we must be children of divorce Two, two beds two, two sets of clothes two, two birthdays two, two home phones too, too much, too much, too many deep talks two, two heads too much attention to my thoughts (I don’t want a counselor) The two of us, you and I I know you lived through this too Too, too many all at once that’s why we do what we do Children of two homes have a tendency to be sentimental about true love Children of two homes have a tendency to be pretty happy living out of a duffle bag Children of two homes have a tendency to know about guilt Yeah we know how to work each other over but we try not to take advantage of it Two, two separate kitchens Two, two separate chefs Two, two sets of rules Two, two separate pets too, too much, too much, too many many dark thoughts Two, to sides to it all I just want to walk The two of us, you and I I know you lived through this too Too, too many all at once that’s why we do what we do Children of two homes have a tendency to be better looking Children of two homes have a tendency to let the dark side in Children of two homes have a tendency to wish things worked out in the end Yeah we know how to shout it out and we shout it out again and again
2.
Things I Lose (free)
lyrics
Early morning leaving town left my sweater to be found Whose body will it come to fit? What happens to the things I’ve left? Late night, the closing crowd left my guitar to be found Whose fingers will its callous grow? Whose songs on the radio? Where do all the things I lose go? I hope they’re keeping you warm Where do all the things I lose go? And, will they ever come? Wide field, my dog won’t stop missing posters on every block Whose voice will he come to obey? Why do good dogs run away? I know you only in this room single nights to sweat us through Whose frailty will you come to need? What will happen when they leave? Chorus We are the body of what remains…
3.
Hipsters Playing Sports
lyrics
Hipsters playing sports! I think your muscles are purely ornamental I think they’re just for show just like an instrumental I can’t really rush the net no medical or dental Proud of your farm team my style’s more continental I’m the drinking team rep take down a whole beer tentful I do my warm ups listening to Barney Bentall But if you hold my cardigan We’ll go play some badminton On the court, on the lawn put me on, put me on Don’t pick me last I’ll put on a show And if you want to see me go, go, go, go Then take me where the pale ale flows I like your skinny jeans they’re good for all athletics No need to shop at MEC it’s like your wearing spandex How did you fit that paperback in your back pocket? The Unbearable Lightness of Being helps you jump high that’s your secret! You’re making me a mix tape while you run mad respect Breathing hard is analogue yeah, you’re the best! And if I like your moustache we’ll do the hundred meter dash Chorus I get most my exercise from frolicking Black coffee is low carb you won’t find me in the gym You want endorphins just have an orgasm I’ll pass on fitness class I’m fit at having fun I’ve heard that muscles are good for the immune system No need to bench press just play accordion Ben Brown don’t need to bench press he plays the drums! I see fine through my Ray Bans they block out the beach bunny spray tans

about

Diskopatska - EP

Diskopatska is Fang's first attempt at cajoling sound ions to stay put. Featuring five tracks of high wire accordion shout rock and one bonus track of achy piano balladry, Diskopatska represents the ultimate in labor-intensive, slightly heartbreaking, but ultimately redemptive DIY projects. The bulk of the recording was done in January 2011 on Galiano Island at the Brown family cabin. Vocals and instrumental overdubs were recorded using gear and patience kindly donated by Fang's neighbours and the Star Captains. Let's be clear, the scrappyness of the recording process doesn't translate into haphazard or half-baked music. The sound is assured, intentional, and engaging. A find for fans of the underground, this EP is witty, warm-hearted, and surprisingly danceable.

Amazing Facts about Diskopatska:

1. No cars were used in the making of this EP! The trio schlepped drums, electric bass, bass amp, accordion, mics, mic stands, cables, food and booze onto B.C. Transit and to the ferry. Yay poverty! So hip!

2. Do you like out-dated technology? Diskopatska was recorded on a "vintage" 1990s PC. Remember what hard drive towers used to look like? Yeah. Ever lugged one from Galiano to Vancouver because its ports do not include that new-fangled USB technology? Tape machines, we scoff at you for your user-friendliness. Recording on geriatric PCs with obsolete software is the new Analogue.

3. The original packaging for Diskopatska was individually sewed and decorated felt pouches, with instructions and gear for turning an mp3 download card into a cat toy. Yes, there has been resistance to the download card concept. But supporting our refusal to turn our first EP into a landfill-ready jewel case is wicked and fashionable. Please tell your friends.

4. The band on this EP is: Barbara Adler (accordion and vox), Ben Brown (drums and vox) and James Meger (electric bass and shouting).

This EP was made with enough love to raise a small child or farm animal. You can buy it here and download it directly to your computer with the code that our vast team of technicians will send along. If you want a individually sewn cat toy pouch, come to a live show.

credits

released February 25, 2011

DISKOPATSKA EP CREDITS:

Barbara Adler: accordion and vox
Ben Brown: drums, percussion and vox
James Meger: bass and vox

Second Accordion on "Walking" and "Things I Lose: James Meger
Piano and general noise on "Steals Hearts": Ben Brown

All songs by Barbara Adler.
Copyright 2011
Produced by Fang
Recorded at the Ben Brown Family Cabin, Galiano Island and the Pandora House, Vancouver
Engineered by Ben Brown and James Meger
Mixed and Mastered by Derek DiFillipo

Fang thanks our friends and families, who have heroically given us their help and love in so many ways. A huge merci to The Star Captains for the loan of so much gear. Thanks as well to Ben Brown's mom, for the use of her lovely cabin, and to the Pandora House, for putting up with a lot of bizarre yelling and accordion.

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