Cool Off Kid Kilowatt

Taken from "Vampire On Titus" 1993

"Combustions, man--yeah, that's where we live
We're starving for the season
Jonesin' for a reason
Isn't it interesting? Isn't it odd?
Picked to finish last
I will speed my way past
Like a psychodrama, like a skeleton man"

Is one of the instruments on this song someone blowing onto the top of a beer bottle? I'm beginning to hear the early formations of Bee Thousand like melodies here.

After The Quake (Let's Bake A Cake)

Taken from "Suitcase 3" 2009

Lyrics Unknown

A stream of consciousness jingly jangly acoustic number with some crazy lyrics. Funny stuff.

Another Man's Blood

Taken from "Superman Was A Rocker" 2008

"Working and slaving
for another man's blood
Working to save up
For another man's blood
Build up a future
For another man's blood
Working to save up
For another man's blood

It's good for the blood
Of another man

It's good for the future
Of another man's blood

Blood and bondage
And future
Saving
Not living
Slaying
Not giving
Not given
Forgiven
Not giving

Working and slaving
For another man's blood

It's good for the blood

It's good for the blood
of another man"

Dark and Grinding with muffled and spooky vocals. I'm not a massive fan of some of Mr Pollards experimental songs and this is certainly not one of my favourite songs. Again, a song where I'm sure the lyrics turn up in a "proper" song.

Bomb In The Bee-Hive

Taken from "Mag Earwig" 1997

"Here I go around the blame
Here I go with hand over flame
Down on the floor at 9:00
A scene not fully recognized
At precisely 9:00
Here I go with clapping hands
Here I go with "still no plans"
Illuminate the mystery
The film is not for view
The film is not for you."

Good song from Mag Earwig but not one of Bobs best. Sort of middle era, middle of the road Bob and doesnt really build to its potential. Lovely thrashy ending though with some great guitars and drum rolls.

Each Is Good In His Own House

Taken from "Moses On A Snail" 2010

Lyrics Unknown

A standout track from the 2010 Robert Pollard Opus "Moses On A Snail". Deceptively simple and achingly beautiful song. Robert Pollard can capture a certain whimsical mood like no other. The lyrics make sense yet make no sense whatsoever but get under your skin. Wonderful.

The Lodger Carried A Gun

Taken from "Suitcase 2" 2005

Lyrics Unknown

A gentle rustic track. A Pretty song that sounds a bit early REM (obvious cheap parallel). Beautiful.