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DIVER

by SL.AP

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1.
Diver!
2.
Hey, I wanna die today I wanna feel some way But I can't drop out! Never knew what to do in life Go back to the US to find a wife State pays for college, I pay with time I pay with my body, morals, and my mind Hey, I wanna die today I wanna feel some way But I can't drop out! Stevie goes to bootcamp, steven goes to war Ukraine, Russia, never seen before There's a moon in the sky, falling obscene Wake up fucked again in the Wallgreens Hey, I wanna die today I wanna feel some way But I can't drop out! Hey, I wanna die today I wanna feel some way But I can't drop out! Hey, I wanna die today I wanna die today I wanna die today I wanna die today
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Twelve Ribs 03:04
("what're ya gonna do with a baboon?") ("He's an orangutan, ma. Clyde's an orangutan") ("Oh, what's the difference?") ("He's got twelve ribs, just like you and me.") Monkey See! Monkey Do! I'm an ape in a little zoo Orangutan who got let loose Chimpanzee in a monkey suit. Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil too Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil too. I'm just a guy, whose life is mild I'm a guy who is going wild I live alone, swinging from tree to tree I'm a monkey man, man, let me be. Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil too Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil too. Monkey see, monkey do Monkey see, monkey do Monkey See, monkey do Monkey see, and a, monkey do! ("It's just... twelve ribs. I don't believe any of that shit!")
4.
Eels 02:31
I got no charity, in need of clarity It seems unfair to me, this deep disparity I wanna be myself, don't wanna look like you I think you're full of shit, you and your whole damn crew You've been swimming with eels You forgot how the sunlight feels Hey man have you got a fucking brain? Don't wanna cut against the grain Smile and play polite, we've got a show tonight Something just don't seem right, don't wanna start a fight Dull smile and crooked teeth, with nothing else beneath You suck, you're lame, I'm glad you feel the same You've been swimming with eels You forgot how the sunlight feels Hey man have you got a fucking brain? Don't wanna cut against the grain
5.
Drink, til I'm drunk Empty Bottles in my trunk Turn, ignition on Driving to the great beyond I can see fine, in the moonlight's bright shine Tomato Jake, on the Aux Light up and hot box Booze cruise in my car, I go really far I go, to some show Shitty band no one knows I drink a little more Have a shot or maybe four It is four AM, found tonight's new girlfriend drive away, but I see She's not in the car with me Booze cruise in my car, I go really far Wake up naked, in my parked car I wonder, did I take it too far? Drinking and driving's wrong, that's my belief But in moderation, it gives much relief Booze cruise in my car, I go really far
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Albatross 02:19
Ship my lady, compass my guide Wind and currents will be my ride Sirens and mermaids may sway me not Lead me to land my albatross Three years on water, waves rock me to sleep Try not to think about what's lurking underneath Went on my own and I thought that I would grow If this is the end then I may never know Send flowers, cuz I already died At least I can say that I tried I can't remember who I used to be I can hardly even recognize me Hair turns grey and my teeth will rot I'm still waiting for the albatross Three years on water, waves rock me to sleep Try not to think about what's lurking underneath Went on my own and I thought that I would grow If this is the end then I may never know Send flowers, cuz I already died At least I can say that I tried
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(instrumental)
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Mr. Jellybean, you've got a stranglehold Waiting fast for, days to unfold Don't eat pork, so you killed a hog Kicked a baby and spit on my dog What do you mean, Mr. Jellybean? With the things that you do and the words that you speak? What do you mean, Mr. Jellybean? Explain yourself, Mr. Jellybean! Two plus two, don't always equal four Push your weight up against a pull door Mr. Jellybean, you're miscommunicating Spending your time doing things you're hating What do you mean, Mr. Jellybean? With the things that you do and the words that you speak? What do you mean, Mr. Jellybean? Explain yourself, Mr. Jellybean! Mr. Jellybean, I don't know you that well But just from looking I can tell You're tearing apart at the seams, you're gonna die Mr. Jellybean You're gonna die Mr. Jellybean You're gonna die Mr. Jellybean I'm gonna kill you Mr. Jellybean! (screaming)
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INTERMISSION 01:22
whatever
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Goonage 02:36
Hey, does anyone here wanna goon? GOONAGE! GOONAGE! GOONAGE! GOONAGE! AH! Band of warriors Scene imposters Venues closing Revenue imploding! Stoners playing post-punk Gone in a week junk End of the line, I think it's time To leave the whole fucking thing behind Gotta cash in as fast as you can You know it's too easy Can't write songs with just one hand You know it's too easy We all wanna kiss your ass And make a little money Before the whole thing'll crash Ghostly tour dates Bad merch cheapskates Spotify numbers Music getting dumber! A hundred pedals Drumkit's a rental Scrap it all, sell the parts Tear out the brain, shit out the heart Gotta cash in as fast as you can You know it's too easy Can't write songs with just one hand You know it's too easy We all wanna kiss your ass And make a little money Before the whole thing'll crash
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Sunburn 03:17
Creeping up across my back Dried out flesh starts to crack Yellowed teeth and sagging skin Let the intrusive thoughts win Pick the blister watch it bleed Chair is sticking to my legs Thinly misted layer of sweat Shady days I forget Smell so bad, it's a crime Change my clothes a hundred times Slippery air won't move an inch Waking nightmare I can't pinch Pick the blister watch it bleed Chair is sticking to my legs Thinly misted layer of sweat Shady days I forget No sleeping, deep breathing, moon gleaming, itchy swelling bright red skin Too tired, still wired, on fire, patience draining, growing thin Tomorrow the same again (Sunburn!)
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Sink or Swim 03:00
("Okay. So you guys are gonna be on the moon?") ("Dunno.") ("We love cheese.") Faceless and baseless, servicing you Ocean pouring over, nothing but blue It's never getting better, nowhere to float I'm vomit inducing, scarring your throat She's gotta have it, whatever she can get, you know you gotta give She's gotta have it, although my teeth may grit, my head is caving in Sink or Swim! You know you can't win And I don't want it! But I'm still diving in. Smell of salty brine, gasping for air Push me under to lift you, you don't care She's gotta have it, whatever she can get, you know you gotta give She's gotta have it, although my teeth may grit, my head is caving in Sink or Swim! You know you can't win And I don't want it! But I'm still diving in. ("Breakdown! Sink or Swim! You know you can't win. An- Ope!")
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BELIZE 01:34
Belize, take me there if you please Belize, every day's a summer breeze! Belize, South American paradise Belize, I think it is real nice
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I saw you swimming in the lake I swam out, asked you on a date You thought for a minute, said okay I jumped for joy, I was feeling great You hooked me in, kept me on a string No matter how I tugged you wouldn't reel me in I was out of my depth, I forgot how to swim I thrashed around, you wouldn't lend a fin, now Get on the floor (yeah yeah yeah) Mi amor Do as you wish Or you can walk like a fish Nothing but sea, I got rocks for feet Miles of ocean underneath Said I moved on, said I had grown But I never knew how to sail alone I saw you across the gym You said uyou wouldn't dance, but you danced with him So I had to learn, anchors away And I'm still sailin' on to this very day. Get on the floor (yeah yeah yeah) Mi amor Do as you wish Or you can walk like a fish Tides were high but I got by You're swimming with another guy You might have thought this fish was fried But I got back up for another try I never really knew how to dance But if you'd please give me a chance I'll walk like a fish, with no feet And flop around to a groovy beat, now Get on the floor (yeah yeah yeah) Mi amor Do as you wish Or you can walk like a fish Flop flop flop flop floppin' around Flop flop flop flop floppin' around When you hear that wet slapping pavement sound you know you're Flop flop flop flop floppin' around, yeah Flop flop flop flop floppin' around Flop flop flop flop floppin' around When you hear that wet slapping pavement sound you know you're Flop flop flop flop floppin' around, now Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (Ooo, woo hoo) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (I know you can flop around, flop now) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (OWWWW) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (flop flop-uh, floppy floppy floppy floppy flop!) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (Ooo, woo hoo) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (Please Beatles, don't sue me Paul McCartney!) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (WOWWW!) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (Now just the Ex-Convicts) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (yeah!) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (Now all the people who would rate themselves a 7 out of 10 or higher) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop (okay) Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (Now everyone!) Flop, flop flop, floppy flop flop Floppy flop flop, Flop like a fish (random conversation)
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Drag 05:43
You take what you can get (take what you can get) Then you take a little more (take a little more) Flushed red face (flushed red face) Lying on the floor (lying on the floor) Living your life (living your life) While you still can (while you still can) You're never gonna notice (never gonna notice) What's right in your hand (right in your hand) You said that I wasn't crazy Tired of this or just lazy Bastard truth is getting hazy I don't know how this could phase me Hey (hey!) ain't it a drag? Hey (hey!) those good times we had? Hey (hey!) you're not gonna stay? Hey (hey!) maybe another day. You take what you can get (take what you can get) Head feeling sore (head feeling sore) Lying for your health (lying for your health) Cuz talking is a chore (talking is a chore!) Don't wanna be the one who's gotta interfere Thick layer of slime soaking in a beer You're a coward, you're nothing, but you're having fun Problems come tomorrow, you're always on the run Hey (hey!) ain't it a drag? Hey (hey!) those good times we had? Hey (hey!) you're not gonna stay? Hey (hey!) maybe another day. I feel sick, coughing up a lung, cut my swollen tongue Get the sweats, intense I can't forget, knew I would regret Concrete shoes, to try and hide from you, never getting through It's how it is, that's how it's gotta be, what do you want from me? (random speech)
16.
("Joe has nipples, what the fuck?") ("Sorry about that.") ("It's okay Joe, I've seen your nipples before. We're all friends here.") ("Alright, um, are we ready?") ("Yup.") ("You ready? Is Joe ready?") ("Yeah I'm ready.") ("Are we recording?") ("Yes.") ("Oh, very good.") One, two, three, four Goodnight, and sweet dreams Of happy days and calmer seas Of bright skies and clouds of white Of slow waves and peaceful nights Even though there's storms ahead You can rest tonight in bed Sweet dreams, sweet dreams Goodnight. Goodnight, and sweet dreams The tide's not as strong as it seems Everything will be alright Blow out your candlelight Even though there's storms ahead You can rest tonight in bed Sweet dreams, sweet dreams Goodnight. Even though there's storms ahead You can rest tonight in bed Sweet dreams, sweet dreams

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Full Release 1-20-24. Written and recorded in the span of two years, this is SL.AP's biggest project to date. Takes influence from Psychedelic and Alternative rock, with SL.AP's classic sound spun throughout.

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released January 20, 2024

PRODUCED AND RECORDED AT YELLOW FINCH RECORDING IN BAINBRIDGE PA.

Sean Bandy: Lead Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Viola
Steven Neidert: Vocals, Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals (Track 9)
Joseph Favoroso: Vocals, Drums, Cajon
Ms. Dee Schnutz: Backing Vocals, Melodica, Glockenspiel
Krisn' Parmar: Lead Vocals on track 13

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Taylor Zeager.

Artwork by Gianna Backner, arranged by Sean Bandy.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Parents of all SL.AP members (album 3 mom and dad!), partners of everyone involved (Julie, Liz, and Natalie), and the GOON CREW: Josiah, Jason, Krisn', Wyatt, Dee and TJ (extra vocals in studio).

(LESS) SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Hunter "Swampnuggets" Rowe, Sam Bailey, James Bland, Rich Mehrenberg, Micah Seese, Jared Martin (the tall blond one), Cam Sauders, Rose + Paul, Rose + Forrest, Zach Lukens, Robin, Luke Crowell, Mr. Tomato Jake, Bus Stop Minister, Witch Weather, Anime Titty Fleshwound, Dragon Fruit, CBD Cigarettes, Angry Young & Poor (Lancaster Store), Squelch, the State of Delaware (sorry about the song), Bruce Campbell, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Eric Avery, Paul McCartney, Abbi, Headwar, Maya Bowman, Truly Presnell, Chandler Eby, Jordan + Cutler, The Associates, PHANTOM POWER (Millersville Venue), Andrew Weikert, Clint Eastwood, Ruth Gordon, Gary Numan, and all the GOONS in the SL.AP GOON PATROL

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THE 14th BEST BAND IN PENNSYLVANIA IS HERE! Their unforgettable sound and "witty" (source needed) lyrics merge to make a mess of music that is unlike any who came before them. With Steven Neidert on guitar, Joseph Favoroso on Drums, and Sean Bandy on bass and vocals, this group plays lightning fast, technically proficient, absurd punk rock. Bring your friends, cuz SL.AP has come to town! ... more

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