Failing Upwards, by On the Water

Failing Upwards

by On the Water

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MrJelly So glad to have found this unique band. Amazing vocal performances. Singing, bellowing, growling, crackling and wavering with bags of confidence and emotion. Vocals counterpointed by pretty melodies on strings and harp. All very stirring. I really love this and much of their catalogue. Favorite track: Forward Backwards.

Max Miller I don't think there's any conceivable way the peak of "Forward Backwards" could go any harder than it already does. Favorite track: Forward Backwards.

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1.	Forward Backwards 04:58	lyrics	buy track
Ever faster we’re going nowhere. Into, out of doorways, up the stairs. We’re winding around and round, it’s overwhelming. My mind has always wandered, I go away… but I come back here, feels like always. I want to stay here now until I’m old. Watching us turn grey, down to dust we’ll go. Ever after, I won’t know you. Seems such pointless cruelty. Tell me, what’s the use in walking around and writing all this down? I am living my life but I am all turned out.   Open my eyes, count to ten and wait for it to begin again. Inside and outside, open wide. Pray that the water is gonna wash me clean. Again, I get up and out the door. World will get on whether you’re out in it or dead in your bed.  All out war... An all out war just outside my window. It’s getting harder to ignore.
2.	Bird on a Wire 02:05	lyrics
On a string, balancing. Oh dear, what will they think of me? Quickly the truth becomes clear. No one cares, no one even noticed that you're so far away from them. The wind is howling fiercely. Lord Death seems set against me. Precious few things certain as he. One more day on the wire, riding this nightmare. Life is the darkest dream of them all. All the trees are dancing gaily. This storm is passing right over me. If I'm to fall, then fall I will.
3.	Lazarus Reflex 03:29	lyrics
Couldn't help but wonder why. Everybody dies. Couldn't help but wonder why we are. Everybody dies and then? Couldn't help but wonder why we are alive. Everybody dies and then we are? Some say they talked with god. They say that they've felt his touch. Some say that's not for us. Others say that that’s not for nothing. Just maybe there is something to it. The inner beauty deep within blackest void, hidden in the white noise, listen… So many things thought lost so long ago come full circle. Where we have been and where we are to go... and pushing it further. We're pushing it, pushing it further. Thats why we are alive. We're pushing it, pushing it further… and then we are reborn. Mhmmm... and then we are?

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released September 1, 2018

Music written and performed by Fletcher VanVliet; Voice, Guitars. Robin Carine; Guitars, Voice. Jesse Sparhawk; Harp. Lucas Carine; Drums, Voice. Evan McGonagill; Cello, Voice. Aubrey VanVliet; Bass Guitar, Voice. Maxwell Lysobey; Violin, Saw.

Recorded and mixed by James Ryskalchick & Dan Angel.
Mastered by Ryan Schwabe.