goodnight children a cosmic danger has come
whispering answers to questions to ease your concern
feeling suspicious and empty with lessons to learn
keep a safe distance, surround me with vibrant fern
wait for tomorrow, tomorrow morning be heard
we'll all be forgiven and less than we were before
but i had my heart set
had my heart set on more
if you haven't lost yet
be prepared for the war
main street is empty, words are erased from the page
it's an endless rehearsal where i always feel out of place
a new day is coming but it just seems so far away
in all of your anger, kindness was all that you gave
you found it shocking the rest of the world's not the same
if that were to change you, it would be a terrible shame
Got this record as a birthday gift from a bandmate and it coincided with the loss of my grandmother and a painful trip east to see to final arrangements. It provided both company and consolation during that difficult journey and thematically, is spot-on for this season of life. Can’t say enough good things about these guys. Creep Church
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021
This is just one of those albums that are in the perfect place at the perfect time. If you described it to me, I probably wouldn't listen to it, so just go listen to it. Seriously. You'll be glad you did. Morgan LaVigne