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Nobody To Blame '94 [album] 2023 remix

by John Joseph Dolan

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1.
I'm Alright 04:05
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Sitting in my living room listening to buzzes and bells Got no allegiance to heavy metal hell Think I’ll play some music just turn on the sound Somewhere there’s a tune something rockin’ around And I say ooh now baby, it’s alright. And I say ooh now baby, it’s alright. I’ve got some friends who have guitars and wires But now they’re married and have a wife and child No time for crotchets, minims, semibreves I hate to see this but it’s the life they lead. So I say ooh now baby, it’s alright. Yeah I say ooh now baby, it’s alright. Sometimes I’ll dance and maybe I’ll just hang out Sit down in my room and rhyme a word with ‘shout’. Hey, you know I'm alright! Time passes quickly when you play with the keys I’ve got a computer to keep me company My coffee's cold but I like it that way Don’t have to listen to what anybody says. And I say ooh now baby, I’m alright You know I say ooh now baby, I’m alright. Sometimes I’ll dance and maybe I’ll just hang out Sit down in my room and rhyme a word with ‘shout’. Hey, you know I'm alright!
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Days Like These 03:36
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You think you've got somethin' but you ain't got nothin’ Making a sign on your tanned forehead You dream about Voltaire, he just keeps laughin' Words passin' by you as you sleep in bed. Are you looking out for freedom Do you need something to believe in Do the words jangle in your head? Just forget about what I've said. Searchin' like a dreamer for a boat to heaven The only one you find is called the hades You learn from Fellini but it's half past eleven Gotta sleep, work hard on days like these. Are you looking out for freedom Do you need something to believe in Do the words jangle in your head? Just forget about what I've said. Do you feel it's right? Do you sleep at night? Do you feel that it’s right ? Does your stomach feel tight? Sowing seeds in the ground you think it's healthy All you get are pains in the back You wanna write a book but your brain is empty You've got a pen but you haven't got the knack.
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Frank's Fez 03:57
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Fresh fish hanging where I used to put my hat Freckled frogs a-jumping where I used to walk my cat Frank’s fez is fading on the wall where we played our games I'm searching through my wardrobe, looking for my name. Private parrots singing where I used to learn my hymns Plastic pawn chessmen where I confessed my sins Pink pressed flowers in the bowl where goldfish were tamed I'm searching through my wardrobe, looking for my name. I'm wondering if all the things we've saved From one year to the next Will help us understand the way we look upon the past? Tiny timid gerbils where I used to cut my nails Talking talking videos where I used to tell tale tales Trestle tables toppling in the room where sanity was gained I'm searching through my wardrobe, looking for my name.
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Not Here (Dancing With Wolves) 03:57
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And you don't understand me anytime And there are frightening things in my mind Nobody shows me the signposts, and I fear... That I'm not here. Too many taking pleasure from my hands Too many magazines and current trends Nobody tries to direct me, I wipe a tear... 'Cos I'm not here. I'm dancing with wolves, I'm playing with fire I've tortured my soul, too many desires I'm walking away from death and disdain I'm no longer racing, no need for pain In virtual space, in virtual time My heads in the clouds...isn't it a crime? I look at you all and don't want anything No CD’s, tea-leaves or diamond rings Nobody gave me guidance and now I cheer... ‘Cos I'm not here.
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Another Theory 03:07
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There's a theory, many numbers Cluttered up all going askew Take the numbers, rearrange them Do solutions mean anything to you? Ooh..I'm writing it down, Ooh...I'm getting it down now I've got what it takes to answer you Have you got what it takes to answer me? There's an angel, dancing round me Points to heaven gives me big ideas Does she mean me? Wrong number Will this all end in torrents of tears? Ooh..I'm writing it down, Ooh...I'm getting it down now I’ve got what it takes to answer you Have you got what it takes to answer me? There's a fast car, coming closer Read the plates it says "I love you” Can it mean it? Just machine talk Nobody to connect to. Ooh..I'm writing it down, Ooh...I'm getting it down now I've got what it takes to answer you Have you got what it takes to answer me? I'm writing it down now I'm writing it down now I'm writing it down now I'm writing it down!
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Secret Sect 02:30
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Don't know nothing about no ladders Don't know nothing about having to climb He gets what he wants what he wants he takes Love of money, money for its own sake. He's in a secret sect, he's in a secret sect Gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme more more! Minority elected. Unmarked cars and unmarked visas Unmarked record of achievement Handing out the pearls of wisdom Building up his own little sin bin. He's in a secret sect, he's in a secret sect Gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme more more! Minority elected. He's in a secret sect, it's simple it's direct Give him what he wants then give him more more He's well informed about you all! Portrait of himself, portrait of the queen In the attic keeps his body clean Political parties, political creature Can't find a redeeming feature. He's in a secret sect, he's in a secret sect Gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme gimme more more! Minority elected. Give him what he wants then give him more more He's well informed about you all!
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Do You? 04:22
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WE'RE MOVING INTO A QUIET PLACE GOT NOTHING INSIDE OUR HEADS I KNOW IT'S NOT A REAL PLACE YOU'RE PLAYING WITH DOLLS I'M MAKING UP BEDS. DON’T YOU FEEL LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU LOVE LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU TOUCH LIKE I DO? IS THIS WHAT YOU THINK...DO YOU? WE'VE FALLEN INTO A STRANGE PLACE DANCERS WALKING, FLOATING ON AIR I TELL YOU THIS AIN'T NO REAL PLACE YOU'VE GOT SPOTS AND I'VE GOT NO HAIR. DON’T YOU FEEL LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU LOVE LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU TOUCH LIKE I DO? IS THIS WHAT YOU THINK...DO YOU? WHAT DO YOU GET YOU GET RIVERS OF FIRE NOW LISTEN TO ME I'VE GOT NO DESIRES EVERYTHING'S PRETTY ON THE TV. EVERYTHING'S CUTE JUST LIKE IT SHOULD BE WHY'S THE GRASS GREEN? WHERE'S MY CAT BEEN? WHY'S THE SKY BLUE? WHO ARE YOU, DO YOU KNOW? DO YOU FEEL LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU LOVE LIKE I DO? DON’T YOU TOUCH LIKE I DO? IS THIS WHAT YOU THINK...DO YOU?
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Two 03:56
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Two Bodies, two hearts, two things to fall apart Two lives, two meanings, too much talking of leaving Two colours, two goals, too many little lost souls Two bodies, two hearts, two things fall apart. And I have you clasped in my hand In a bottle sealed with a rubber band. Two hands, two rings, too many dreams and things Two sounds, two moans, too many h.p. loans Two eyes, too much, too late to feel to touch Two songs, two lies, too many alibis. And I have you clasped in my hand In a bottle sealed with a rubber band. Two fears, two boats, two people on opposite coasts Too old, too new, too much living to do. And I have you clasped in my hand In a bottle sealed with a rubber band.
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Cryptic Weekend 03:27
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CRACK OUT THE WHIMSY, WE'RE GOING ON ANOTHER RIDE THE SARDINE PLAYS THE VIOLIN AND RIZLA SITS BESIDE HER SITTING ON THE RISE AS THE ANVIL STARTS TO FALL EVERYBODY'S PAID THE SAME WAGE, WE'RE WAITING FOR ENCORES DON'T TALK ABOUT LIVING FAST GIVE ME VIDEO DON'T TALK ABOUT THE NEW AGE OR THE ONE MAN SHOW OLIVES IN THE PIZZA, NOW THE SOUND OF STRINGS SUBSIDE TIME FOR THE MERLOT AND CONVERSATION WITH DIVORCED BRIDES SPINACH ON A SUNDAY WITH THE FAMILY SPEAKING GREEK CLASSICS ON THE RADIO, SIBELIUS AND GRIEG DON'T TALK ABOUT LIVING FAST GIVE ME VIDEO DON'T TALK ABOUT THE NEW AGE OR THE ONE MAN SHOW IT'S ONLY AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS AND HAS BEEN THE MIND COLLECTS THE STRANDS OF MEMORY AND PUTS THEM ON THE SCREEN. PETE'S IN THE GARDEN, OH GIVE ME ANOTHER SONG THE CASTLE'S COSTING MORE WHY DON'T YOU COME ALONG ? LIGHTS ARE DIMMING AND THE CAROUSEL IT SWINGS WHY DON'T YOU HELP ME TO UNRAVEL ALL THESE THINGS ? DON'T TALK ABOUT LIVING FAST GIVE ME VIDEO DON'T TALK ABOUT THE NEW AGE OR THE ONE MAN SHOW
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Wrong To Right 04:28
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ACROBATS AND ATHLETES JUMP ACROSS THE FLOOR SMASHING THROUGH A HOLY PICTURE INTO A WOODEN DOOR SAINT PAINE REVIVES THE YOUNG BOYS AND PULLS THEM OFF THE WALL PRETENDING THAT SHE'S NOTHING AND HER MOTHER WAS A WHORE. BUT THERE'S TIME TO REPAINT THE PICTURE,PUT ALL THE WRONG TO RIGHT AND TURN YOUR BACK ON ALL THE THINGS YOU DID ONE RESTLESS NIGHT. NOW ARCHIBALD HE HUNTED MOOSE AND PUT THEM ON HIS WALL HE NEVER CARED THAT MUCH ABOUT HOW THE MIGHTY FALL HIS LIPS WERE THIN HIS BODY TAUGHT BUT HIS BRAIN WAS RATHER SMALL HE NEVER DISCOVERED SIN UNTIL THE COLLEGE REUNION BALL. BUT THERE'S TIME TO REPAINT THE PICTURE,PUT ALL THE WRONG TO RIGHT AND TURN YOUR BACK ON ALL THE THINGS YOU DID ONE RESTLESS NIGHT. JANE SHE WORKS IN SHOPPING MALLS SELLING JEWELLERY AND CHAINS SHE NEVER KNEW NOBODY, HAD NO ONE TO BLAME PAINTED ON THE GOLD LEAF AT NIGHT BY HER GAS FLAME THEN WALKED THE STREETS FOR MONEY, MEN LOOKING FOR A GAME. BUT THERE'S TIME TO REPAINT THE PICTURE,PUT ALL THE WRONG TO RIGHT AND TURN YOUR BACK ON ALL THE THINGS YOU DID ONE RESTLESS NIGHT. THE JOKER BEARS A CRUCIFIX AND TALKS OF FOREIGN LANDS AND SHOWS THE BLOOD HE'S PAINTED ONTO HIS JOKERS HANDS DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE RENT MAN WHO COMES WITH HIS DEMANDS JUST HOBBLES DOWN THE STREET AND LAUGHS CLUTCHING TWO RUBBER BANDS.
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Nothing Ever Changes 03:45
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IT TAKES SOME TIME TO ALLEVIATE ALL THE STRESS THAT CONGREGATES AROUND THOSE WHO LIVE IN FEAR OF EVERYTHING THAT THEY HOLD DEAR GREAT TRIBULATION NO UNDERSTANDING ALL THE DREAMS HAVE HEAVY LANDINGS CAN ANYBODY HELP THESE DREAMERS TO TAKE THE POWER FROM POLITICAL SCHEMERS? NOTHING EVER CHANGES, ALWAYS STAYS THE SAME NO FORM OF COMMUNICATION, LET THE PEOPLE TAKE THE BLAME! IDEAS NEVER COME TO FRUITION SOMETIMES IT CAN BECOME AN OBSESSION TAKE OFF THE BLINKERS IS IT REALLY THAT BAD? IF YOU THINK IT'S EASY I THINK YOU'VE BEEN HAD CAN YOU JUSTIFY LIVING THIS WAY IT'S NOT JUST WHAT THE PRIVILEGED SAY IT'S NOT WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT JUST WANT TO HEAR THE WHOLE WORLD SHOUT! NOTHING EVER CHANGES, ALWAYS STAYS THE SAME NO FORM OF COMMUNICATION, LET THE PEOPLE TAKE THE BLAME!
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Lilac Lovers & Little Lies 02:57
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THIS IS THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD EVERYBODY SAY HI! LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES WANT TO LEARN TO FLY AND WHEN YOU DO THEY SWAT YOU DOWN THIS IS THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES WHETHER YOUR CHEQUERED OR BROWN I'VE BEEN COURTING PEACE IN MY LIFE IN THIS FREE MARKET WORLD LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A NEW SOUND ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A NEW SOUND. THIS IS THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD WORK HARD EVERY DAY LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES EARNING THE RIGHT TO PLAY AND WHEN YOU DO THEY POINT AT YOU THIS IS THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES FOR NOT STANDING IN THE SAME QUEUE I KNOW WHAT I NEED IN MY LIFE IN THIS FREE MARKET WORLD LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES AND TRYING NOT TO FEEL BLUE TRYING NOT TO FEEL BLUE. THIS IS THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD LILAC LOVERS AND LITTLE LIES.

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Eclectic music and lyrics from the 'lost' master tape of Nobody To Blame circa 1994.
These twelve tracks use various drum machines, synths and often feature the sax and were recorded between 1989 and 1994.
Originally recorded on four track cassette and cleaned up using Logic Pro in 2021 with nothing else added. Remixed in 2023 to improve volume and dynamics.

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released October 5, 2021

All songs played, recorded, produced and written by John Joseph Dolan except Not Here. Backing vocals Mal Arnold.

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John Joseph Dolan Leeds, UK

John Joseph Dolan started playing music at the age of eleven with his first cheap acoustic guitar and the use of a reel to reel tape recorder to capture those early experiments in sound in his home town of Stockport. He is a multi-instrumentalist with guitar being the main instrument. He has collaborated with many other musicians over the years and played with Leeds band Spiderfish until 2007. ... more

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