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Living up to low expectations

by VEX

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    Living up to low expectations (released September 2nd 2022) is the follow-up to Vex's award winning debut album (Best debut at Synthsläggan 2021). Ten songs of thrilling dance punk bonanza!

    Relish the eclectic energy from the likes of Devo, Pete Shelley, B52s or any early 1980s weirdo you prefer. With a playful attitude, racing across genres with irresistible hooks and choruses, it's all just really entertaining.

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1.
Time to face reality, I mean if they only knew Decades of work by scientists, but I will not be duped They’re biased ’cause they’re schooled, how could they know the truth No, I have better sources that come out of the blue I can’t believe it, no it can not be true It’s science fiction It’s all made up It’s science fiction Because reality sucks There was something on the news I didn’t like at all We tried to discuss it but it’s like talking to a wall It didn’t fit with my world view, my mind begins to frown So I’m switching channels for something easy to swallow down I can’t believe it, no it can not be true It’s science fiction It’s all made up It’s science fiction Because reality sucks It’s science fiction It’s all made up It’s science fiction So beam me up I can’t believe it, no it must be fake news It’s science fiction
2.
Right off from the get go we were a bad combo Crash down into inferno Hell is other people Not true ’cause you say so You’re just another asshole It’s hard to really let go Hell is other people This is not an exit There is no way out Being is empty, it’s nothing Always lonely, never alone I’m stuck, damned forever I can’t take it no more No exit, only trap doors Hell is other people
3.
Saboteur 03:55
Sit on my shoulder Stand in the corner My own little saboteur Personal service To make sure I’m nervous My own little saboteur He knows I’m coming There’s no use running From my own little saboteur Keeping me company A voice that is always with me My own little saboteur I could use an ally but instead I have this guy around Boring conversation ’cause he’s always trying to put me down I listen to him talking but I know I should pay him no mind Constantly reminding me of things I wanna leave behind He knows my weaknesses Giving me grievances My own little saboteur He knows I’m a failure He gives me no favours My own little saboteur He takes the measures To rob me from pleasure My own little saboteur Always demeaning Mess with my feelings My own little saboteur
4.
You have and, uh, you own then it’s all gone and, uh Whatever whatever Be this and, uh, buy that and, uh, more crap and, uh Whatever whatever Fashiõn and a trombone and a car phone and, uh Whatever whatever Come home with, uh, big horns on your first born and, uh you never, even, uh Ha ha ha ha ha They’re gonna laugh at you You’re eager to please and, uh, stupid Whatever whatever You choose what, uh, they do you have no clue, you’re like Whatever whatever Whatever whatever Whatever whatever
5.
Sleeper 03:48
Speak your mind and follow your heart Chase your dreams and don’t give up Break away, Come out on top Or lose your mind and fall apart Don’t give up I got a feeling but I don’t know which one A fleeting sensation and then it’s gone Like something inside of me is missing or wrong I scream a silent scream delayed and unheard repressed emotions, infected and blurred No witty comeback I’m lost for words Why is difficult to say that it hurts Make it true right from the start Don’t look back just move on up Got to believe, got to move on Keep it together and you can be number one I got a feeling but I don’t know which one A fleeting sensation and then it’s gone I try to modulate with alcohol
6.
You came here looking for a good time You came here looking for some people that you like You came here for the main attraction But you were early now you have to sit through this shite You didn’t plan to join a dance floor You really didn’t want to spill your alcohol Now you are standing there, your eyes roll You didn’t want to hear an ugly old weirdo I’m sorry, I’m sorry I must apologise I’m sorry but I am your entertainment tonight You came here looking for a good time You came here looking for some fun and you just might find what you’re looking for find what you’re looking for find what you’re looking for find what you’re looking for So now you look like you enjoy it If you can’t beat them you can join in the chant And now you just can’t get enough, right? Let’s have a party, let’s do this all night Did you find what you were looking for?
7.
Bad Music 04:20
I’ll be your one true passion The poster on your wall I’m young and cute as a button I sing and dance, I do all of that stuff, yeah I’ve got nothing to tell you but I’m a fashion icon I’m well produced and well rated I’ll be your flawless idol But there is something wrong you can’t put your finger on The truth will set you free What truth? Who, me? Something wrong and it’s been there all along The truth will set you free I make bad music Really bad music My fans are never forgotten I’ll be there when it counts because I’m all about numbers I care for large amounts You’ll do whatever I tell you You’ll answer when I call You’re gonna give me your money You’re gonna give me it all
8.
There’s a knock on the door you start to panic ’cause you don’t really know what to do There’s a call on the phone not gonna answer because nobody calls anymore Someone calls out your name, you turn around but it was somebody else that they meant You’re relieved and pissed off and disappointed and confused and your heart nearly stops My mind My mind is working overtime I panic inside Then smile and say I’m fine I have anxiety There’s a guy in the street, you think you know him and you call out his name but it’s not No it is somebody else, it’s always somebody else, what happened to all your friends? There’s a tap on your arm, you turn around expecting kindness but they just wanted thru They just push right past, Hey what the fuck was that? Could you give me some room?
9.
Astronaut 04:08
Exercising and doin’ my thing Working out and practicing Always being under review Demanded to be fresh and new Feel the urge to be the best that I can be Everything is a test Never content and satisfied Feeling good, thinking it’s alright It’s OK to be not OK but this time, this time I will be going all the way this time, this time I’m working hard Like a training montage I’m an astronaut Aiming for the stars I’ve got an itch that I wanna scratch I can’t reach it, it’s on my back Gotta stretch and extend my range I gotta grow and I gotta change Make the effort, no time for sleep To toxic positivity It’s a challenge, now play the game Start the fire, ignite the flame
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released September 2, 2022

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Electronic, melodic and playful. Post punk dance tunes!

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