(The Original) A Case of the Mondays – Volume 1
A unique, eclectic, eccentric, indie collection of songs that run the gamut of the Santana-esc “Havana” about a group of knucklehead wanna-be drug dealers, the powerful “Sinking” about discovering a world of peaceful people under the sea to the kicked back island feel of “Lazy Afternoons” about a perfect day in a tropical paradise… And so much in between…
No two songs are alike…
All songs are easy clear, one-stop.
Our back story…
After the wake up call of 9/11 a group of musicians got together and said “It’s all going to hell, let’s write songs!” So every Monday for over two years the group met at the home studio and did a new song every Monday. From inception to the last take in one night with everyone adding their own flavor. The result was creative spontaneity unlike anything that could ever have been planned.
This is Volume 1 with MANY more to come…
Sinking (People Under the Sea)
Majestically powerful energy with strong guitars and rhythm section. A clever story of a ship wreck that leads you to the magical, peaceful people under the sea.
Length 4:24 75 bpm
Havana
A bit of a Latin/Rock feel reminiscent of Santana about a group of wanna-be drug dealers.
Length 3:35 120 bpm
Under Attack
Semi-ska feel about a guy who can’t take the aggression of the world outside of safe abode and just wants to hermit himself in his Rock-n-Roll Pleasuredome.
Very timely…
Lazy Afternoons
A relaxing island feel, perfect vacation day in a tropical paradise. A worthy soundtrack for an umbrella cocktail.
Length 4:45 115 bpm
Misery and Pain
At the first note a total high energy kick in the butt and then 30 seconds it drops into a heavy blues to tear your heart out. Then back up to the hook once again with a soaring organ solo in the middle. An emotional roller coaster with a dark reminiscence of when life was much better…
Length 6:11 120 and 41 bpm
Feeling Sorry for Myself
A cool 70’s feel landing in a very groovy samba vibe for the chorus. There’re an endless amount of things to do and be grateful for instead of “Feeling Sorry For Myself ”…
Length 3:15 112 bpm
All the Soap in Jersey
Latin rock feel cruising along with male and female voices peppered with soprano sax. A retrospective of a broken relationship and the pain that can’t be washed away. Strong New Jersey reference.
Length 3:26 110 bpm
Deep Blue Sea
Driving groove with moving bass line and a soaring guitar release halfway through and ending in a spacey fade. The “Deep Blue Sea” is a metaphor about living in excess.
Length 3:49 73 bpm
Fly to the Moon
Phat funky groove with lyrics that paint the visions of either a fever dream, substance withdrawal or one too many edibles..ending with a spacey Pink Floyd-esc interlude and ending in a club…
A Felini Fever Dream put to music.
Length 4:24 63 bpm
Gas Station Attendant
A strong groove with a sarcastic twist glorifying a guy who thinks he’s cool pumping gas on the weekends. Imagine Joe Dirt with swagger…
Length 3:24 125 bpm