Alienated, by Shapeshifters

Alienated

by Shapeshifters

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triodevil I am a longtime fan of Brian and the Nightmares, so Shapeshifters was a natural progression for me. Kevin added an edge to the band I rather enjoyed. Alienated is a favorite album, and Shapeshifters' version of Every Grain Of Sand is better than the original recording. Finally, the band's penchant for weaving humor into some of their lyrics is a nice touch too. Great album! Favorite track: Marilyn's Saxophone.

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1.	Marilyn's Saxophone 04:28	info	buy track
2.	Somebody Stop Me 03:27	lyrics	buy track
Was it all just a waste of time Up at your house with the Venetian blinds Drawn so tight that the neighbors can't see You compromise position in the way that you scream Somebody else's name in my ear I should leave you, Honey, but that seems so severe Somebody stop me before I love again I don't know the where but I sure know the when Somebody stop me before I love again Oh yeah I can't believe that the joke's on me What we had together was the perfect symphony Now you're begging me without a stitch If lies were dollars, Honey, you'd be rich But not rich enough to change my mind I want to leave you, Honey, but you look so fine Somebody stop me before I love again My reputation's mud if we don't let it end Somebody stop me before I love again Oh yeah Was it all just a bed of lies Your legs were sweet just to get a rise Now my heart has broken, spirits bent Can't take back your love that you have for it I guess one more time won't kill anyone As long as I'm gone before the morning sun
3.	She Always Cries In Kingston 03:54	info	buy track
4.	No Moon 03:42	info	buy track
5.	Seen The Future 03:41	lyrics	buy track
Got a lonely wife, a beat up truck, a hungry little boy Too many bills to pay I got a joint as big as my leg Waiting for me at the end of the day Gotta plan an attitude, a cheapo tank of gas Got my underwear packed Got a map of Area 51 Don't plan on coming back I have seen the future and I'm going around it I'm gonna build a rocket and put my ass on it Been watching the stars real close Gonna hit my window like a bayonet Got a truck load of solid fuel From an Israeli at the AMVETS Have the same dream every night Sit waiting on the launching pad Thinking about my city on the moon With my pale little almond-eyed dad I don't care if I miss work, I don't care, I don't care, I won’t lie I just want to see that face on Mars up close before I die I've got a guitar won't stay in tune I've got an amp on the fritz I've got a new song that I can't sing Cause the words don't seem to fit Eleven starts the count down Gonna burn a hole in the sky I'll be singing at the speed of light Hitting a G-chord when I fry
6.	Knock Me Down 04:26	info	buy track
7.	Too Many Strings Attached 03:09	lyrics	buy track
She took me to dinner then handed me the check Fried me some chicken then handed me the neck I let her drive home then she got in a wreck Gave her some cutlery then she stabbed me in the back She gave me a guitar but it had too many strings attached We got up to dance but she had two left feet It was a formal affair but she dressed indiscreet Told my boss a joke that even I cannot repeat She was a psychic with all the wrong facts Tried to play her like a fiddle but she had too many strings attached She had a bad cough and it wouldn't go away now She gave it to me we were sick every day now Went to her doctor then I learned He got his degree from a mail order firm She told me a story that had no end Laid down her rules that would not bend She sang a swan song that sounded like a hen Sailed on stormy waters then the damn started to crack She gave me a guitar but it had too many strings attached
8.	What Did I Know (And When Did I Know It) 04:42	info	buy track
9.	Every Grain Of Sand 04:47	info	buy track
10.	Beyond This Town 05:04	info	buy track
11.	Rock City 04:26	info	buy track

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I played with the Shapeshifters from early ’96 until late 2000. We were based in Nashville, Music City USA. The group was basically a reformation of the late 80’s early 90’s band from upper east Tennessee called Brian and the Nightmares. Brian Relleva was a stellar tunesmith and frontman, and John P. Smith and Mark Ryles were known as the “Rated R Rhythm Section.” I joined up shortly after answering an ad in the paper which read: "Band looking for guitarist who likes to rock. No abusers, please.” I think Cheap Trick and a couple other bands were mentioned. Most of these songs were recorded at John’s house on an 8-track reel to reel. I played a Gibson Les Paul through a vintage 100 watt Marshall head and a 4x12 speaker cabinet. Needless to say, we were loud, and we routinely pissed off sound man after sound man. But, lord did we have fun!

~ Kevin Abernathy (Spring 2016)

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All songs by Shapeshifters © 1998 (Relleva Music, BMI) except "Every Grain Of Sand" lyrics and music by Bob Dylan © 1981 (Special Rider Music) and "Marylin's Saxophone" written with David Myers
Produced by Shapeshifters
Recorded at Chowder Town Hall, Nashville, TN
"No Moon," " Every Grain Of Sand" and "Beyond This Town" recorded at Robert Lee Blevins' private studio
Engineered by John P. Smith
Design and photography by Brook Hines
Chowder Town Records
This album is dedicated to Carl Perkins

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released January 1, 1998

Brian Relleva - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica
Mark Ryalls - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Kevin Abernathy - Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
John P. Smith - Bass Guitar

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He's an East Tennessee boy with a guitar and some songs, who likes hot wings n' beer.

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