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Mental Photograph

by brad byrd

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1.
Zero To The 101 04:29
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I can’t always do What’s all been done before I guess I’ll let go if I don’t hold on anymore Everything has changed but nuthin has changed at all I remember when it was just the two of us Hang on I couldn’t fight you with a loaded gun Take me from zero to the 101 I stopped the cycle but I, I wasn’t done Take me from zero to the 101 I can’t always say Well, it’s all been said before I guess I don’t know which way the wind does below Hold on I couldn’t fight you with a loaded gun Take me from zero to the 101 I stopped the cycle but I, I wasn’t done Take me from zero to the 101 In the sun So many things have changed but nuthin has changed at all I can still remember just the two of us Hang on I couldn’t fight you with a loaded gun Take me from zero to the 101 I stopped the cycle but I, I wasn’t done Take me from zero to the 101 In the sun Goodbye
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On My Way Down 03:33
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Lets start in the beginning When we were all friends Back before the answers Before the amends There was a northern sky Stretched out before me Those were the greatest days of my life An I was on my way down An I was on my way down An I was on my way down Then there came the scene That i could not escape from It pulled me in hypnotic in my mind Could taste it in my mouth Could feel it in my bloodstream Those were the strangest days of my life An I was on my way down An I was on my way down An I was on my way down Until I met you Now I’m not high anymore Fast forward to the future Rewind to the past I’m somewhere in the middle Present at last An I was on my way down An I was on my way down An I was on my way down An I was on my way down Until I met you An I was on my way down An I was on my way down An I was on my way down Until I met you Until I met you Until I met you
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Just For Today 03:28
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I wanna move Into the city Then I’ll move back Heard it’s real pretty So I talked to the stars But they say back nuthin I won the war But then it meant nuthin Just for today can we just hang out? We’ll run away, we’ll figure it all out An just for today, can we just hang out? An listen to records we’ll figure it all out It’s not your fault It’s not theirs either Weird energy It just appeared An when you call I might not answer Might be for days might be forever Just for today, can we just hang out? We’ll run away, figure it all out Just for today, can we just hang out? An spend some time we’ll watch the sundown Just for today, can we just hang out We’ll run away, we’ll figure it all out An just for today, can we just hang out Forget what they say their bitter an burnt out An just for today, can we just hang out We’ll listen to records We’ll figure it all out
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Livewire 04:49
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Livewire feeding my brain These destroyers are going to invade I predicted this anyway Livewire we’re going insane We’re all the same Livewire You’ll be happier there You’ll be happier there You’ll be happier there This time around You’ll be happier there You’ll be happier there You’ll be happier there This time around yeah
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Mental Photograph 04:25
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Who is the captain of the ship? I compromised an all of that shit I drove for miles just to get away from you Somethin more or somethin less It was a smoke that we shared one night A conversation that stuck in my mind A new religion you said I should try A mental photograph that i have inside I’m just a fool just like you A simple love simple attitude I kind of know but your silence is all I hear Just want you to know you’re not alone It was a smoke that we shared one night A conversation that stuck in my mind A new religion you said felt right A mental photograph An are you fading away An are you movin on with your life It was a strange time in my life These complications surround me all the time This indecision that changed my mind This mental photograph that I have inside A mental photograph that I have inside A mental photograph It was a smoke that we shared one night A conversation that stuck in my mind A new position you said I should try A mental photograph that I have inside A mental photograph that I have inside A mental photograph that I have inside
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Middle of the Road 04:13
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I cannot erase time Said the joker himself It’s a sign that I know now I can see in myself So you start a revolution Maybe one day forget I cannot erase time she said But I know now It was the middle of the road An I cannot erase time she said but I know now It was the middle of the road I can hear it in high I can hear it in low It’s a sound that I know now If I could only let go I cannot erase time she said But i know now it was the middle of the road An i cannot erase time she said But I know now it was the middle of the road An I cannot erase time she said But I know now it was the middle of the road An you cannot change my mind again But I know now it was the middle of the road
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Train Tracks 03:56
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Goodness will find away Save it for a rainy day I don’t even know where it goes An the paint it all comes down Who knows about luxuries oh I never really reckon’d much I was goin for more It’s the train tracks all on the ground Hey come on my friend Lets go runnin in my back yard Say look at that man these train tracks go far So much discovery I don’t even know who to be Pass me the limousine There’s some good stuff goin on I know about luxuries oh I never really cared much I was goin for more It’s the love that’s all I know Hey come on my friend Lets go runnin in my backyard Say look at that man these train tracks go far Hey come on my friend Lets go runnin in my backyard Say look at that man these train tracks go far Look how far we’ve come i think we’ve finally made it Just keep rollin on these train tracks oh yeah Oh yeah where has the time all gone Hey come on my friend Lets go runnin in my backyard Sayin look at that man these train tracks go far Hey come on my friend Lets go runnin in my backyard Sayin look at that man these train tracks go far Come on my friend Runnin in my backyard Come on my friend Runnin in my backyard It’s the love that’s all i know Come on my friend Where has the time all gone
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Modern Day Miracle 04:31
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I guess everything stays the same But in a way I guess it always changes Somethin tells me it ain’t gonna stop There’s a game that we all have to play It’s all right an all wrong you say I guess I’m held up on the lies you said It’s a full moon out tonight It’s a modern day miracle The kind you never get used to The kind that sneaked up on me in the middle of the night Is there somewhere only we can go Somewhere only you and I would know I just stepped up on the line in the middle of the night Come on everybody needs to know Come on everybody needs to go It’s the kind of life I wanna lead I guess I don’t even have to guess Cause everything I’ve ever known is dead There’s no sign of life i can see now It’s a full moon out tonight It’s a modern day miracle The kind you never get used to The kind that sneaks up on me in the middle of the night Is there somewhere only we can go Maybe somewhere down in mexico I just stepped up onto the line in the middle of the night I had to move so I could breathe I had to move so I could breathe out It’s a modern day miracle The kind you never get used to It kind of sneaked up on me in the middle of the night Is there somewhere only we can go Somewhere only you and I would know As a matter of fact on the line It’s a modern day miracle The kind you never get used to The kind that sneaks up on me in the middle of the night Is there somewhere only we can go Somewhere only you and I would know As a matter of fact on the line in the middle of the night Follow me out of here Follow me out of here Follow me out of here
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New York (free) 04:34
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In New York you’ll find the lucky ones What a strange strange tale I know it’s begun It’s your town but you’re not welcome Two more miles and you’re in New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York Looking back it all seems like a dream The lights the skyline the city streets Just up ahead and around the block Look out your window look what you have got New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York New York
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Only In America 03:46
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I grew up in a small town not a lot of people around A great fear of the unknown I grew up on the eastside I went out on the westside Well I guess no one really knows Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Up and down the buildings high Runnin in my suit in tie Watch how high I go Yeah I saw some movie stars Drivin in their fancy cars Wonderin where they go Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Up an down the only road I know Seein all the others as I go Heaven only knows where the hell i’ve been Still there’s somethin burnin deep inside Tellin me you only got one life Never knowin when it starts or it ends oh Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Only In America This is where the road goes Only In America Back livin in that small town Not a lot of people around Great fear of the unknown
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Hourglass 04:20
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O brother can you hear me now One day we’ll figure it all out How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left I have suffered enough Waiting for you How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left Who knows Who knows Who knows How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left Who knows Who knows Who knows Who knows Who knows Who knows How much time is left in the hourglass How much time’s left How much time Is left in the hourglass How much time’s left This all ends now

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Brad Byrd's "sophomore" release- 2nd official full length LP


"Mental Photograph"


*Indie rock/alt-country singer/songwriter Brad Byrd’s critically acclaimed debut album “The Ever Changing Picture” charted on ArtistDirect.com, with the single “Never Came Back” claiming the #1 downloaded track title edging out Jewel, Damien Rice, and Jason Mraz (amongst many other “names”). An unheard of occurrence for an artist on an indie label back then (2005). The popular indie rock radio station WBER Rochester, NY favored another single off that record “Weird Enough” seen here charting at #145 amidst some major label talent, wber.monroe.edu/site/html/modules.php?op=modload&name=PostWrap&file=index&page=http://wber.monroe.edu/2006_countdown.htm
Various other radio stations, both non-com and com, have spun some tracks over the years such as “92.5’s The River” whom have showcased Brad’s music several times. Brad’s debut album also landed a national “in-store” distribution deal through Navarre/ADA with big box placement in “end-caps” at major retail stores from Best Buy to Newbury Comics.
Since the release in 2005, Brad has toured across the country and parts of Canada, mainly focusing on developing his core following in Los Angeles, CA, New York City, and New England.
Various tracks have been licensed for use by major film/tv networks and music supervisors www.bradbyrdofficial.com/film-and-tv/

Brad’s sophomore effort/album is entitled “Mental Photograph” (released in the fall of 2011) and has quickly caught the attention of industry veterans such as “The New Music Tip Sheet’s” Scott Perry, who took the time to listen and state to Brad that the album “sounded great”. Popular European online music website “Melodic.net” recently voted the album as the “Best singer/songwriter album of 2011” beating out heavyweights such as Bon Iver and Ryan Adams!? www.melodic.net?page=bestOfYear&id=12 One of the most recognized Los Angeles based film/tv placement licensing co’s “Aperture Music” aperturemusic.com heard the album and quickly offered Brad a deal representing the 11 tracks to a major Hollywood film/tv community. You can see Brad’s extensive list of television & film placements below, most recently landing 2 new songs on ABC’s hit comedy “Happy Endings”. All of this early buzz has generated the interest of Los Angeles based film co. “Mind Venture Pictures” www.mindventurepictures.com/category/mindventure-projects who recently flew out to Cape Ann, MA to shoot a video for the first single off the new record “Zero to the 101” www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2GKj7i7eZY&feature=player_embedded

Brad’s voice, sound, and song-writing stylings are often compared to Lou Reed, The Jayhawks, Pete Yorn, Beck, Wilco, The Church, Nada Surf, Evan Dando, Aimee Mann, and The Wallflowers. Brad has shared the stage with a wide range of successful touring acts such as Gold Motel, Family of the Year, Reel Big Fish, Brian Wright, Buddy, Jurassic 5, Mary Lou Lord, Adam Ezra, Adam Cohen, Goldspot, Julian Velard, Wakey Wakey and many others worthy note. Brad performs roughly 150+ shows a year. His live show solo, and or with band is simply not to be missed!
much more @ www.bradbyrdofficial.com

credits

released September 13, 2011

Recorded and Produced by:
Steve Scully at Yellowsound, Cambridge, MA.

Mixed by Steve Scully, except:
“Zero to the 101” mixed by: Jon Lupfer
“On My Way Down” mixed by: Scott Riebling
“Train Tracks” mixed by: Bryan Cook

Mastered by: Fred Kevorkian

Songs written and arranged by: Brad Byrd

Drums/percussion: Steve Scully
Guitars: Matt Pynn & Brad Byrd
Bass: Joe Klompus
Keyboards/programming: Steve Scully
Vocals: Brad Byrd & Steve Scully

Album cover art: Brad Byrd

Album design: Ivan Depena (Airboat Studio)

Web Design: MacAdam Design

Photos by: Marnie Valley Byrd at Hotel Chelsea, New York City & Pigeon Cove, Rockport, MA

copyright 2011, Rockport Music Publishing/Elusive Tiger records

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