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The Ferris Wheel - EP

by Farewell Teddy

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1893 01:10
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Heard that the carnival’s a comin to town Heard that the Ferris Wheel’ll turn it around I’d sell my left soul just to get in there Oh Lord, oh Lord Tell me that the fair’ll play fair Tell me that the fair’ll play fair Tell me that the fair’ll play fair Oh, tell me that the fair’ll play fair
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Connoisseur of the Boulevard 04:31
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Another secret torn in tiny pieces Scattered by the wind Another lie I’m gonna have to tell To cover up another sin If I could scream until my head exploded Then I would But I’ll keep quiet till my soul erodes Or I get good I leave my car and I start heading south Along the boulevard Stream of consciousness and endless strip malls And sad indoor bazaars A string of liquor stores and pawnshops say You’re not alone Some spandex leggings and some refried beans Con Chicharrón Am I in love Or am I insane Or somewhere in between My hearts starts to burn The street starts to turn And now I can smell her Here she comes And I drop my bags and run I’m almost home There I go Am I in love Or am I insane Or somewhere in between My hearts starts to burn The street starts to turn And now I can smell her Here she comes And I drop my bags and run I’m almost home There I go Watercolor hues make tranquil sunsets Fade into neon skies Dirt and sweat from miles of aimless wandering Sticky cool and dry The bus is late But the curb’s still warm So I stay Only a Chinaman with one gold cufflink knows the way Am I in love Or am I insane Or somewhere in between My hearts starts to burn The street starts to turn And now I can smell her Here she comes And I drop my bags and run I’m almost home There I go
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I'm Not Afraid of Torture 03:53
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Leave me alone I’ve had enough of all your lies And your advice nearly sunk me in a hole I’m on my own now A pile of limbs A pile of legs A pile of arms But at least I’m not consumed Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture Keeps me salty Keeps me vigilant And focused on my task Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture I haven’t slept for two whole days But at least I’m not asleep What is it now man I gave you everything I got I gave you more than that I even gave you names I understand now The swine are bursting at the seams And I might disappear if someone coughs my way Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture Keeps me salty Keeps me vigilant And focused on my task Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture I haven’t slept for two whole days But at least I’m not asleep Leave me alone I’ve had enough of all your lies And your advice nearly sunk me in a hole I’m on my own now A pile of limbs A pile of legs A pile of arms But at least I’m not consumed Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture Keeps me salty Keeps me vigilant And focused on my task Cause’ I’m not afraid of torture I haven’t slept for two whole days But at least I’m not asleep
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Veni Creator Spiritus (Michelangelo, What For?) 01:41
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"The Ferris Wheel - EP" is a free 4-song precursor to Farewell Teddy's upcoming debut album, "Brave New World's Fair (Part 1)", which is slated to be released independently in early 2016.

Critical Reception:

Do you feel like 2015 just didn't do it for you in the music arena? You're not alone. There were some standouts, but a few roses in the middle of a desert have very little competition. But then you find something special - an oasis. Indie newcomers Farewell Teddy are giving listeners a refreshing glimpse of musical ecstasy with their debut release, The Ferris Wheel EP.

The album opens with the short and eclectic folky prologue, "1893." The lead singer, James Brown, wails with the force of a locomotive and the tone of an untethered David Crowder. The track flows seamlessly into "Connoisseur of the Boulevard." Brown's vocals walk a tight wire of pitch as he goes flat near the beginning of the track, but it surprisingly matches the rustic and rugged sound of the song, thus it's easily overlooked (or better yet, acceptable).

"I'm Not Afraid of Torture" continues the raw sound, but with a more old-style country tanginess. A major highlight of the track is the concluding yodels that feel so natural that listeners may attempt the vocal exercise without any prompting. In addition, a major element of these tracks has been the richness of the percussion, not limited to simply a drum set or overly synthetic fillers.

The album concludes with "Veni Creator Spiritus (Michelangelo, What For?)." It's essentially a percussive celebration with a very intriguing audio track playing over the music. It nearly feels like the end of a superhero movie with a second ending, hinting at the future. If listeners haven't bought in by the third track, they might after this one.

Overall, the EP is an excellent introduction to the indie newcomers. Their eclectic collection of lo-fi raw elements shows some aggressive yet tempered ambition. The only complaint for this EP is how short it is, and that's not a bad problem to have. Farewell Teddy's music is so gripping that it makes the listener want more. If you've got about 12 minutes, that's all you need for an appetizer of goodness. Furthermore, with a commitment to a full-length album in 2016, the new year looks very bright with folks like Farewell Teddy releasing music.

- Review date: 12/12/15, written by Ryan Barbee of Jesusfreakhideout.com

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released October 1, 2015

All songs were written, recorded and produced by James Daniel Brown and Nathaniel David of Farewell Teddy.

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Farewell Teddy is an indie-rock duo comprised of James Daniel Brown and Nathaniel David who are currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their full-length debut album "Brave New World's Fair" is available on all major digital outlets including iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Music and Bandcamp. ... more

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