Another song that was demoed during the Strange Attractors sessions. This track didn't make it on to the debut album but might turn up in a re-recorded version later. This track is about companies that are reorganizing because of the economic crisis and the effect it has on the people working there.
lyrics
It's just like staring into the barrel of a gun
The uncertainty's begun
Will you survive this time
Or be the victim of the gun
The uncertainty's begun
Why do we always need more
Creed is at the core
Money is the law
They open up a window. And honesty is gone
Creed is at the core
And money is the law.
Today it's happy days
But tomorrow that might be gone
The uncertainty's begun
You're not alone in this
There's others who are also
Staring into the gun
Why do we always need more
Creed is at the core
Money is the law
They open up a window. And honesty is gone
Creed is at the core
And money is the law.
Employee:
I have been working here for 37 years
And now they told me that they don't need me anymore
They gave me a simple choice
Two hours to work and two hours home everyday
Or one single ticket home
Company:
We want to settle this amicably
But we also need to get on
You're no longer part of our plans
So take the money and run
Why do we always need more
Creed is at the core
Money is the law
They open up a window. And honesty is gone
Creed is at the core
And money is the law.
credits
from The Fading Ghosts of Yesterday (EP),
released October 15, 2013
Ed van Haagen: Bass, Keyboards, Programming
Leo Koperdraat: Voice, Guitars, Keyboards, Lyrics
supported by 14 fans who also own “Reorganization”
Ah, why didn't I buy this earlier? Has been on my wishlist since it's release and Bad Elephant Music's sampler and ongoing sales campaign luckily triggered the buy.
Tags given are post-progressive and post-rock, but the music feels much lighter than I usually associate with those tags. Quite song-oriented, indeed. Great music, great vocals. Carsten Pieper
supported by 14 fans who also own “Reorganization”
The new live EP by Ryan W. Stevenson's project reminded me, that this debut album must have been gone down the wishlist... If instrumental Canterbury stuff is your thing, this should be a no-brainer. Firmly rooted in the past (late 60s, 70s), nevertheless with a fresh sound. Guests incude The Tangent's Andy Tillison and Soft Machine's Theo Travis. Carsten Pieper
supported by 14 fans who also own “Reorganization”
Absolutely hooked on this album from first listen. How rare is that with prog!??? Excellent songwriting and musicianship. Can’t wait to dive into the rest of the collection. Thomas Lock