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Abbey Road To Ruin - A Guided Tour
A Guided Tour to Abbey Road To Ruin
by Kristi Wachter, Head Racerhead, Racer Records (Please note
that all descriptions were written by an unabashed fan; your
mileage may vary.)
Enjoy!
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That's Not Me Talking
Pointless classification: Rocker
The first song on the album, a real rocker - sort of "there's
words coming out of my mouth but who the heck is saying that
stuff?"
Sound clip is taken from second verse and half of second
chorus.
"I can't think with optimism swimming in my head ..."
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All Teary Eyed
Pointless classification: Power Ballad
One of my favorites. Great, memorable, evocative lyrics riding
a cool groove.
Sound clip is taken from first chorus.
"I have always seen her as a babe lost in the woods, who always
saw a blurry line between the bad and good ..."
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Looks Count
Pointless classification: Heavy Rocker
Great guitar feedback in the verses. Rapid-fire lyric
delivery.
Sound clip is taken from first verse and chorus.
"You can't talk to Mona Lisa or Venus de Milo - so I guess what
I'm saying is: looks count ..."
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Not A Kid Anymore
Pointless classification: Power Ballad
An amazing power ballad that ends with one of the best lines in
rock and roll. Starts with just vocal and guitar, then the rest
of the band kicks in.
Sound clip is taken from the second verse.
"It's not like the world has changed, so I guess it must be me
..."
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Wrong With Us
Pointless classification: Heavy Rocker
A thoughtful rocker about watching your friends' values change.
Good driving beat. Lead vocal by Pat.
Sound clip is taken from second verse and chorus.
"If we don't like what they've become, is there something wrong
with us?"
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Believe
Pointless classification: Power Pop
An incredibly sweet, funny love song. Terrific, smart, goofy
lyrics. Wonderful verse-to-chorus-to-bridge-to-guitar-solo
segue.
Sound clip is taken from second chorus-bridge-guitar solo (see
above).
"I can believe being an accountant's fun, and I can believe
that it snows on the sun, but I can't believe I'm with a girl
like you ..."
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This World Alone
Pointless classification: Power Ballad
This song speaks to me of the loneliness inside friendship.
Extremely simple guitar/vocal intro complemented by nice subtle
percussion, ends with a very nice solo that recalls Brian May
and dual vocals between Robbie and Pat.
Sound clip is taken from second verse and half of chorus.
"You're my conscience, you're in every mirror - still
sometimes, you're no one I know ..."
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Build Me Up Buttercup
Pointless classification: Rocker
A great exuberant cover of the late '60's Foundations classic.
Impossible not to sing along.
Sound clip is taken from second chorus.
"Worst of all, you never call baby when you say you will, but I
love you still ..."
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Sunshine Love
Pointless classification: Rocker
A nice shimmery pop love song penned and sung by Dave. Very
nice mid-to-late-60's pop sound.
Sound clip is taken from first chorus and half of second
verse.
"Then I see you there with gold in your hair and you're
sunshine love ..."
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The Ones With The Guns
Pointless classification: Heavy Rocker
Schizophrenic rocker with rapid-fire verses and half-speed
choruses. Gets points with me for using big words in smart ways
(you don't often hear the word "cauterized" in a pop song).
Political content.
Sound clip is taken from second chorus.
"Lock up your daughters, they've been acting kind of strange,
where the bars on their windows are the harbingers of change
..."
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Why Is It Cold In Here
Pointless classification: Power Pop Rock Ballad (huh?)
Unpredictable verse melodies slip into a hooky chorus. A
meditation on what, exactly, defines a truly successful
relationship.
Sound clip is taken from the second chorus with a bit of bridge
on either side.
"We've got all of the things that make a house a home - why is
it cold in here?"
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Reel Me In
Pointless classification: Power Pop
Nifty bongos are a backdrop to the laid-back verses; high
energy choruses drive the song along. I love the little guitar
noodle after the line "I guess you're just full of
surprises."
Sound clip is taken from second half of second verse and second
chorus (includes aforementioned cool little guitar riff).
"When the air cools from the heat you left, optimism becomes
regret ..."
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No Good At Love
Pointless classification: Straight-up Rocker
One of my favorite songs on the album. EXTREMELY high-energy
song. Funny and wistful and kind of in your face in the nicest
possible way.
Sound clip is taken from second half of second verse and first
half of second chorus.
"I never used to think it's me, but it's a common thread since
virginity - I guess I'm just no good at love ..."
This page was last updated on March 3, 2004 by Kristi Wachter.
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