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The Kitchen

by Nathan TR Shaw

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1.
St Augustine 02:48
Sometimes I don't know if I'm up or down; if I should smile or frown; laugh or pout. But, if the past was great then now I'm living in paradise. But, all the same that was all a shame. I've been on the short side of a stick or two all because of you. Now I can't say that I know you anymore. But all the same I think it''s better that way.
2.
Septimal 02:41
She comes right up and talks to me and offers praise unselfishly. My one delight from way out east trying to make herself unique. Here's to long life. Here's to love. Here's to everything. Everything. Eleventh floor is much to high for serenades late in the night. But, if you here me come on down and meet the biggest fool in town. Pleased to meet you and your acquaintance is a delight. Now that I am green with envy, and blushing red from this surprise. Well, the eyes have it but barely by a nose. So, let's do London and Paris and as they do in Rome. She quietly sings herself to sleep, "He's coming to visit me next week." I'm coming right on up to you to do whatever we can do.
3.
Down So Long 04:55
Been down so long I can't even get up. I was living the life, 'till the going got tough, I've been in the sewer. Dirty and deranged. If a black cat passed me it wouldn't be out of place. I've got dirt beneath my nails and a sunburn on my face. I've been stuck in the same old rut, can't seem to escape. Trouble seems to find me in any old place. I can't rest for a minute. I can't take my time. For every truth I'm told I hear 99 lies. I'm not staying here no more with my hands over my eyes. Been down so long I can't seem to get right. When a good thing finds me it just picks a big fight. I'm sick and tired, cold and alone. It's been ten long days since I've been home. I'm soaked down to my core and I'm numb from head to toe.
4.
Things aren't going the way I thought they'd be. It's like waking up inside a bad dream. Nothing ever seems to happen lately. But then things aren't going as they should be today. Have you ever woke up clear, but hazy? Like a rescue dog both quick and lazy. Well, if Johnny calls please say I'm busy. Then tell me if he kicks off in a tizzy ok? When I'm feeling old and tired I will scream to the sky loud, but humbly - arms waived wildly - "the universe has nothing on me." She has a way of forcing me to feel anything but significant. If I stop making sense do try to stop me. Living of thirst and everybody knows the Greedo shot first. Hooray! I'm a brief spark in space, don't ya know? The universe knows nothing and time is flying away.
5.
Dance Craze 03:59
She's got a simple idea, she just has to execute. Even in a hurry she looks so cute. She tells me move to the left and I accomodate. Kick, turn. Kick turn... it's looking so great. All she ever wanted to do was make a dance craze. Get hand clapping, toe tapping. When I say 'let's go' let yourself go. Yeah. All she's ever wanted to say was 'get on the dance floor.' and if you think I'm lying then you can call the cops.
6.
Well, she don't mind saying that she don't like playing and she thinks I'm boring in blue I can I'm sure she's my green-eyed girl and I'm glad I'm stuck here with you. Now that we've commiserated let's get down and validate it. She's long on charm she looks good on my arm she's a negotiator supreme. I can't keep a straight face when she stands in her place and she tries to make herself mean. We should make a game of it you could sing me made up lyrics. She's a girl that makes me try to buy the earth and sky, but it wouldn't do. She's my green-eyed woman - she wears rose-colored glasses for me. But, they never work. She's a part of me that makes the darkest days pass onwards. Yeah. I'm done pretending. I can't keep defending. Now I've got to say this to you: 'You can fuss and quake and you can bellyache, but I will always be there for you.' Consider this your medecine. I don't want to hear of this again. No.
7.
The bell has tolled my baby done caught that train and gone. It's all my fault. I must have done somebody wrong. Everything that happens you know I am to blame. I'm gonna call me a doctor. Maybe my health will change. My momma told these days would surely come but I wouldn't listen to her, I just had to have my fun. I must have done somebody wrong. It's all my fault. I must have done somebody wrong.
8.
Kinda Man 02:09
What kinda man would I be if I letcha, just letcha be? I'd be the kinda man the kind that set you free. You're nobody's fool, but I've got to getcha. It's not take me long to prove that to you. 'Cause you need the kinda man the kind that plays it cool. Honestly better I'll never look at another. You're a heavenly creature and I've really got to see ya. So I'll be the kinda man the kinda man you need. So, what kinda man would i be if I letcha, just letcha be? I'd be the kinda man the kind set ya fre.
9.
The Kitchen 04:23
I only had a place of my own for one short month seven long years ago and I was sad - I couldn't put my finger on sleep. I could do anything that wanted - like take the first flight out to California but my head hung low and all that I could think to do was think. I was found a pitied waste all alone with one couch and heart in two at home. 'Cause I said no I said no to you, woman. I said no to you in the kitchen. I've learned one good lesson in life: when you sign that line you better be sure you've crossed all your Ts and dotted the very last I. When you count your friends on one hand you can't rely on a rescue if they don't know. I can tell you're fading fast. Like a top that wasn't spun to last. I said no. I said no to you ,woman. I said no to you. I said no to you in the kitchen.

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Recorded between August and December 2013.

I wanted this album to sound completely different then my first. So, most of the guitars were recorded through a Fender Mini Twin amp with 2 inch speakers for a very raw sound (see picture under bonus items).

I also recorded real drums on most songs instead of using drums apps to give it more of a dirty and authentic feel. Additionally I tried to avoid any sound effects.

My goal for this album for the most part was a raw, dirty, bluesy feel.

credits

released December 17, 2013

All songs written and performed by Nathan TR Shaw with the exception of the following:

- Done Somebody Wrong - Written by Elmore James (originally entitled 'I Done Somebody Wrong")

- Kinda Man - Written by Andre Brown, Matt Shaw and Nathan Shaw


Photo Credit: Stuart Whitmore

Thanks to the following people for their help:

- My wife Jessica for letting me take the time to do this.
- Jorge Castañeda for letting me borrow his drums.
- Jesse King for some of his equipment.
- Matt Shaw for letting me borrow his bass.
- Brian Woolf for giving us the book by Will and Ariel Durant that inspired "the Universe Known Nothing"

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Nathan TR Shaw Dayton, Ohio

Nathan is from the Cincinnati Ohio area and has been playing music for 27 years. He began with piano lessons when he was 8 years old and later taught himself guitar, drums and bass. He has been writing and performing his own songs for over 15 years.

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