Post Rock Motel is the result of of a two day marathon recording session at Black Lodge. The studio time was part of our prize for winning the first annual Deadwood Derby. We had the choice of taking 10 hours in the big studio or 20 hours in the smaller one. We opted for the later and set out to see how many songs we could accomplish.
Halfway There made it on the album after having only been practiced two times prior.
Too Late (the live version) was a bonus track that was a recording from the television broadcast on the Turnpike.
The Neighbor song was a previously unreleased song that was added as another bonus track. It told the story of Todd's neighbor that smothered his wife to death.
1. THE BUCKET SONG
it’s a long way down in the bucket
the winch screams, and creaks, the rope unwinds. it’s hard enough to know the bottom and the rains can come at any time.
so be young and take a load off today
the clock is wound sometimes forgotten. a quarter, half, an hourly chime. for days you’re having all your wishes but success can’t buy you any time.
the exits locked the windows boarded. some g-man blocking the door. you’ve paid the debts that they’ve acquired but the fuckers always wanting more.
2. ANOTHER DAY
9:45 a.m. another day, another day
i’ll try to be at home at night before 10 if there’s a way. i’m sorry if my thoughts seem adrift you know i never mean to act like this. and i’ll try not to do it again that’s what i’ll say.
so relax and take care of the things that you have near. fear not all the times that never seem quite clear. when a shadow seems to cover your dreams and you wish for her to be here. relax and take care of the things
that you have near.
i’ve changed my mind again in certain ways. i hear my heart it’s calling again to go astray. i’m sorry if i have to give in, my whole life is.. sin, sin, sin. another chapter begins, another day, another day.
3. HALFWAY THERE
fear that’s instilled, you were born wrong. shadowed and judged, by the siren song. halfway there, well it’s not long. will i seek faith and crumple under weight..
of growing old when i may not believe. at least there’s something covering my base before i leave. and one thing’s for certain we will not survive. rather live my life than die a lie.
scream in the night, breaks the silence. wake to the day, full of violence. too much to bear, nothing makes sense. is it all fate to crumple under weight..
two wrongs make right as you look at the reasons we fight for things. for the land and the legacy, the buried remains, while the armies do battle and the preacher explains, until there’s no one left to burden the blame
accept except god.
4. MAKE PEACE
making up a list of all the girls you kissed and everything you did to each and every single
one that you cared for maybe just an instant time creates a distance still you wonder why they’re still around.
and it’s hard to imagine now
how you’re ever gonna settle down.
make peace, with all those little angels
and all those little demons
counting in your mind all the different times you’ve had the same discussions ignoring all the warning signs
of destruction, lifestyle interuption put onto a chain when you only wanna wander around.
still you wonder
why they’re still around.
5. GOOD EVENING
good evening could you look at me here. give me a moment and lend me your ears now. i can tell by the look on your face, i know we’re probably not your taste but...
who now, who now, who should regret.
and i sit back here and take a look at myself ,always blaming somebody else.
i know well my problems’ at heart.
i know well that it’s mostly my fault.
but i’m feeling damn good i’ve been a sinner today. my friends will all be with me in hell anyway. and the time moves quickly as the days move past, who knows how long eternity will last.
who now, who now, who should regret.
hello dear father, forgive me for i might have sinned. i had impure thoughts while i touched myself and i questioned him.
6. POVERTY WRAPPED INSIDE A BEAUTIFUL DRESSING
poverty wrapped inside a beautiful dressing.
carry a debt is such a wonderful blessing.
single it out and find the one for stalking.
not a lot action, just a whole lot of talking.
black in your lungs, you know you feel that your sinking.
not a lot action just a whole lot of thinking.
nothing can be said to make it any better.
storms right on course and man it’s time for the weather.
7. NEW GIRL SMELL
today i woke up thinking i started in some drinking. i’m thinking what i’m drinking about. it’s probably just a lady, one that drives me crazy, for the moment man I have no doubt. minutes, hours are passing, the nights and days are lapsing man this girls has made me a wreck. wanna hold her closer, rub along her shoulders, and kiss her down the nape of her neck.
man i can’t tell you why i like it so well. i’m gonna spend eternity burning in hell. for that new girl smell.
i had a couple nights to see if things were right, right enough to make it a night. things are looking better i’ve seen some clearer weather, for the moment man i have my doubts. minutes, hours are passing the nights and days are lapsing man this girl has made me a mess wanna hold her tightly whisper something lightly run my finger down the base of her dress.
minutes, hours are passing, the nights and days are lapsing, god only knows we’d have fun. feel a little bolder throw legs across my shoulders and please her with the tip of my tongue.
8. STEAL YOUR SMILE AWAY
the only time i need you, is when i’m at my darkest. the only times i miss you, is after long departures. now don’t you think i realize that things ain’t alright? you keep it on the inside with nothing to say.
the times i would stay hidden, absorbed in all my conflicts. the life that i was leading was nothing but a conquest. you gotta know i realize, that things ain’t alright. you keep it on the inside, with nothing to say.
but don’t you wait for love
such a waste of time
let me ask a question. well can i be forgiven?
let me hear you answer. so i can start healing.
and don’t you think i realize, that things ain’t alright. you keep it on the inside, i let you see my dark side.
steal your smile away.
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Another Day
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Make Peace
Good Evening
Poverty Wrapped Inside a Beautiful Dressing
New Girl Smell
Steal Your Smile Away
Too Late (Live)
The Neighbor Song
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