The glorious full CD copy of Secret Handshake comes beautifully packaged with exciting artwork, including a full 16 page booklet of containing illustrations for each track on the album. The enhanced CD itself comes with all of the music (obviously), plus pop it in your computer to get a full album commentary, bonus podcast, video extras, songbook, and more! And did we mention it's beautiful? An excellent addition to your collection, and a must have for music connoisseurs and cool dudes.
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A terrifying glimpse into the all of the funky happenings that occur when the lights go out. The story of three young monsters (Andrew, Simon and the new recruit Ian) out to scare some children with over-agressive threats and nihilistic comments. Things get confusing when Dad's slammin' guitar solo reveals he is a total badass, causing him to be recruited by the monsters in the place of Ian, who then goes on to take on the role of Dad.
lyrics
DAD: Goodnight little Johnny, it’s time to rest your head.
The sun is set, the moon is full and you’re tucked up in bed.
DAD AND MUM: There’s no need to worry, you’re safe and warm, alright,
I’ve checked it’s clear, allay your fears, you’re monster free tonight.
Goodnight Johnny, sweet dreams.
ANDREW: Right Monsters, I’ll start us off with a bit of existential terror,
Simon, are you prepared to do a rap?
SIMON: I think so!
IAN: What do I do?
ANDREW: Well Ian, as it’s your first day just jump in when you feel ready.
ANDREW: We are the monsters who live under your bed,
I hate to break it to you Johnny but one day you’ll be dead.
It might not be today, but you’re time will come ‘round,
You’ve got a one way ticket from the womb to the ground.
You may think that you’re loved but they’ll dump you in the gutter,
You won’t believe your fate
IAN: I can’t believe it’s not butter.
I’m gonna tuck you in and then I’ll give you a kiss,
ANDREW: Come on now Ian, I thought we talked about this?
IAN: Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bugs bite.
ANDREW: Ian, mate, you’ve got the wrong idea,
We are the Monsters.
IAN: But it’s my first week I was making some friends,
ANDREW: But we’re supposed to be monsters.
SIMON: I am a Monster and I’ll kick you in the balls,
I’ll undermine you; make you feel 2 feet tall
So fuck your hopes and dreams, I’ll knock your self-esteem,
‘Cause I’m mean. How mean?
I just stole a Baby’s ice-cream! What?
And me and my team are gonna mess with your head,
So tell ‘em Ian
IAN: I just baked you a fresh loaf of bread
And I’ll make you some toast, smothered with butter and jam
SIMON: Ian, you blew it, you fucked this up, man.
IAN: Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bugs bite.
ANDREW: Ian, you’re an embarrassment,
You call yourself a monster?
IAN: I’m trying but I’ve never worked with Children before,
ANDREW: But we’re supposed to be monsters.
*DADs guitar solo*
MUM:Johnny, I hope we’re not keeping you up,
Your dad was just playing his electric guitar.
He’s got a gig at the end of the week,
He’s gonna be a rock n’ roll star
ANDREW: He’s actually pretty good at playing guitar,
He should be in the monsters.
IAN: But hang on a bit
SIMON: No Ian you’re shit!
ANDREW: Dad, you’re an honorary monster.
IAN: Well I think I’d actually make a pretty good Dad,
A dad who’s also a monster.
MONSTERS: I think we’ve broken down the barriers that lie between
Being a dad and a Monster
Yeah
credits
from Secret Handshake,
released January 25, 2012
Vocals by Charlie Mosesson (Andrew), Rich Green (Ian) and Dan P (Simon)
Additional vocals by Tristan Pate (Dad) and Hannah Rei (Mum)
Guitar, solo, bass and drums by Charlie Mosesson
Synths and additional guitar by Rich Green
Additional drums by Dan P
Written by Charlie Mosesson, additional writing by Rich Green and Dan P
supported by 6 fans who also own “Midnight Monsters”
Awesome track! I also love the "tribute" at the end to that old D&D audio, genius!
This is going to be the opener for the next session for my group. Landstrider
supported by 5 fans who also own “Midnight Monsters”
Kyle has a gift for creating earworms—catchy tunes that you just cannot get out of your head until they've achieved their purpose. (Which is? That would be telling...) At the moment I'm particularly fond of "I Don't Know Why There's a Bug in Here," which I predict within five years will dominate campfires and school buses. Brother Osric
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supported by 5 fans who also own “Midnight Monsters”
Technically my favorite track is "You Don't Know Jack (Plan B)", because it's just a great reimagining (Some Jerk with a Camera is now officially a reimagineer).
But a lot of the album is good, and the "Luke Ski Phase 2" stuff is also good, but different. Erin A Cobb