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Smear Campaign

by Rebels in Stereo

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1.
LFG 03:19
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I call on Cleopatra and on RBG (I call to me) I call all women past, present and yet to be (it’s all in me) It seems that the men of the panel are dead set on reversing time They find that we’re too much to handle. They want us kept quiet, to fall back in line! Equal Pay! Autonomy! Let’s fuckin’ go! Death to the patriarchy! Let’s fuckin’ go! May I present exhibit B, the Red Flag Fleet (queen of the sea) Their captain’s name hidden for shame of man’s defeat (oh shame on me) We’re hushed and muted when we go on finding victories in life. We’re too much a threat to their ego, the system, their power, if we choose to fight! Equal Pay! Autonomy! Let’s fuckin’ go! Death to the patriarchy! Let’s fuckin’ Let’s fuckin’ go! I’m every woman, it’s all in me Call every woman, and rise up with me! Let’s fuckin’ go!
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Amber Eyes 04:04
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Don’t be fooled by the kisses that she gives Though she’s more than generous with her affection Do you think you are brave enough to dare Can you match yours with her stare? You need protection Now she’s wearing the collar that you gave her But is just a favor - You can’t own demise And she trembles to see if you will hold her Before she kicks you over - Testing all your lines Magnetism on legs defined, she wants to drink you dry! If looks could kill and somehow still sympathize… She makes you whole, she’ll eat your soul And from the moment that you met her you were hers and you could never deny You know you lost your mind in her amber eyes Do you think you have any more to give Are you wearing yourself thin as her distraction I can tell when she’s had you all alone Worn you down to skin and bone for her satisfaction Though you try to keep up, her appetite always puts up a good fight - leaves you in fractions And relentless, she goes for one more bite Keeps you coming every night - the main attraction Magnetism on legs defined, she wants to drink you dry! If looks could kill and somehow still sympathize… She makes you whole, she’ll eat your soul And from the moment that you met her you were hers and you could never deny You know you lost your mind in her amber eyes If looks could kill and somehow still sympathize… She makes you whole, she’ll eat your soul And from the moment that you met her you were hers and you could never deny You know you lost your mind in her amber eyes
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Cease & Desist 03:44
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So naive you believed you would be the end, That your words could be worth giving up your friends. You’re no pillar - the thrill is we’re killing this. You were wrong, move along. Let’s get on with it. MAKE YOUR STAND AND HOLD YOUR GROUND Whatcha serving now? TAKE YOUR SHOT AND DON’T BACK DOWN Time to take a bow This ain’t a talent show, this ain’t no battle of the bands. And we were doing fine, ‘til you came making your demands. So naive and conceited, the end all be all. Thought you’d leave it to me to let them crumble and fall? Curse my name, lay your claim, fan my flame girl, because There’s no smoke without fire and I’m burning up. MAKE YOUR STAND AND HOLD YOUR GROUND Whatcha serving now? TAKE YOUR SHOT AND DON’T BACK DOWN Time to take a bow This ain’t a talent show, this ain’t no battle of the bands. And we were doing fine, ‘til you came making your demands. Take me off your list, I live to resist You’re no pillar - the thrill is we’re killing this. Curse my name, lay your claim, fan my flame - it’s lit. You were wrong, move along. Let’s get on with it. There’s no smoke without fire and I started it! (starting it!) MAKE YOUR STAND AND HOLD YOUR GROUND Whatcha serving now? TAKE YOUR SHOT AND DON’T BACK DOWN Time to take a bow This ain’t a talent show, ain’t no battle of the bands. And we were doing fine, ‘til you came making your demands. This ain’t a talent show, it ain’t no battle of the bands. You know I wish you well, I hope one day you’ll understand. This ain’t a talent show (whatcha servin’ now) It’s time for you to go (this ain’t no battle of the bands. I hope one day you’ll understand) Time to take a bow This ain’t a talent show (whatcha servin’ now) It’s time for you to go (this ain’t no battle of the bands. I hope one day you’ll understand) Time to take a bow
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8:46 01:45
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Silence is Violence 02:02
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March 04:40
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A shift in the cosmos ignited the once kept quiet embers of unrest and hate. They went up in flames. I can’t reconcile every difference. I can’t change the world, but what lies in my heart. I think it’s a start if I choose to love. La Dai Da I choose to love The wall that they built to keep us apart? A paper thin veil - it can be broken down if we rise up and look around. One drop in the water makes ripples and there’s much greater power than we understand In one outstretched hand, if we choose to love La Dai Da I choose to love La Dai Da I choose to love La Dai Da, La Da Da Da Da Da Di La Dai Da, La Da Da Da Da Da Di La Dai Da, La Da Da Da Da Da Di La Dai Da, La Da Da Da Da Da Di
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Emancipation of a Company Man 03:32
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To whom it may concern: It’s with a heavy heart I write to you in two weeks’ time, I’ll happily depart. Have your retaliation, and eat my resignation. Please don’t try to back track. Wanna talk it out? You’ve got so much in store for me I knew nothing about? Well, your empty platitudes of thanks and future hopes all taste so fake. Don’t wanna talk about a “growth plan”, want you to talk to me like a man. Sick and tired of watching you step on everyone you’re threatened by for all you lack. My pension won’t cover the cost of all the life I lost and I won’t get It’s overdue. And if we’re being fair, you cooked up all this tension - served it up with your despair. For seven years I’ve been by your side to give you cover while you hide. I’m through feeding your ego! It’s high time you watch me go. It makes me sick All you take credit for my time, my love, my body, blood, has bought and paid for. You sat in comfort while I sweat. You turned your back on the hand that fed And what you call compensation is insulting exploitation. Sick and tired of watching you step on everyone you’re threatened by for all you lack. My pension won’t cover the cost of all the life I lost and I won’t get back. When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (you’ll miss me, you’ll miss me) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) When I’m gone (when I’m gone) You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (you’ll miss me, you’ll miss me) You’ll miss me, you’ll miss me You’ll miss me, you’ll miss me when I’m gone Sick and tired of watching you step on everyone you’re threatened by for all you lack. My pension won’t cover the cost of all the life I lost and I won’t get back. I can tell you’re shaking in your boots - you’re the one set up to lose if this goes off track. To whom it may concern: I’m gone. This is goodbye, so long. And I won’t look back.
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Lemons 03:18
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Walking down the street VERSE: With my ak47 Am, C, G, F (X4) hold Pointing it everywhere Even at my cousin kevin Don’t know where we’re gonna go Will I see any action? We’re on a mission Me and my cousin Kevin (Kevin) The goal in our plan Is simple to understand An infant could end pollution With our great minds Plenty of quarters and dimes We’re gonna get the fucking soda A bitch slap here An ass kicking there The bad guys are gonna go to prison Skunk and the punks Getting locked in the trunks Lemons must have a reason Moving along the path With my ak47 Bleeding all the goats As the die and go to heaven Don’t know where we are Will I see any action? We’re on a mission Me and my cousin Kevin (Kevin) The goal in our plan Is simple to understand An infant could end pollution With our great minds Plenty of quarters and dimes We’re gonna get the fucking soda Please tell me What do lemons mean? We don’t seem to know What lemons mean We don’t seem to know What lemons mean We don’t seem to know What lemons mean
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Conspiracy Gold 03:04
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Have you heard the latest in fake news? There’s a hidden message just for you! So put all your records in reverse - you will find the truth is always worse. Did you know the planet earth is flat? You’ll be safer in this tin foil hat! Cover all the windows and the walls, get to screening all of your calls ‘cause They hacked all the phones. Step right up, we got a new one. Hot and fresh, right off the press son! Inside scoop on modern aliens (they’ve arrived) If you’re more into celebrity, I know all about McCartney Kurt Cobain and Elvis Presley (he’s alive!) Have you heard the latest in fake news? There’s a hidden message just for you! So put all your records in reverse - you will find the truth is always worse. Did you know the planet earth is flat? You’ll be safer in this tin foil hat! Cover all the windows and the walls, get to screening all of your calls ‘cause They hacked all the phones. All of your smart home devices are a tool they use for spying! Those aren’t birds up in the sky, man (flies it spies) The government knows when the world will end. They’re drawing up their contingency plan! In survival of the rich man, we all die! Oh, I love conspiracies Oh, I’m selling theories Oh, I love conspiracies Have you heard the latest in fake news? There’s a hidden message just for you! So put all your records in reverse - you will find the truth is always worse. Did you know the planet earth is flat? You’ll be safer in this tin foil hat! Cover all the windows and the walls, get to screening all of your calls ‘cause They hacked all the phones. It’s conspiracy gold!

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released February 14, 2024

Recorded & Edited at Vinyl Stereo Records.
Mixed & Mastered by Ryan Lorensen (R-Sen Productions).
Thank you to Meatball and Run & Punch.

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Rebels in Stereo Chicago, Illinois

Rebels in Stereo is a 5-piece Chicago based rock band with pop punk / melodic power metal influences that formed in 2016. Check out their latest 2024 full-length release, Smear Campaign. Catch them at their next show and keep an eye out for their new music! ... more

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