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No Time to Waste

by The Screw-Ups

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Andrew S CT Ska and reggae straight up! For fans of The Slackers and Westbound Train I highly recommend!!!! Favorite track: Don't Turn.
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1.
Reach Out 02:26
Sometimes I think I’m thinking way too much The life I crave it seems too far to touch The days drift by I feel like I’m in a dream Sinking deep, it’s getting hard to breathe You know it’s too bad You know it’s a shame You know it’s no good When things stay the same It’s getting dark the walls are closing in I guess they say it’s time to sink or swim I’ll say once more take a look around Keep it cool and move so you don’t drown You know it’s too bad You know it’s a shame You know it’s no good When things stay the same When things stay the same Life will pass you by Don’t cry When things stay the same You know it hurts inside Like you may die
2.
You know it can’t be good all the time I saw red put the blindfold on my eyes If you’re gonna run you better make it far away I’ll be waiting night and day Wish I could say that I tried Now it’s always raining outside I’m putting broken pictures on the wall And that’s all I’ll close me eyes and wait for the summer light I think this time’s gonna be alright I’ll be waiting by that window For you to hold me tight Paper bag filled with glass I’ll turn my head and I’ll walk back Says the man that’s running out of time What is my crime? Sometimes I sleep and I can see What this life what this life it could be Whispers gone and fade into the night That alright I’ll close me eyes and wait for the summer light I think this time’s gonna be alright I’ll be waiting by that window For you to hold me tight I’ll close my eyes for tonight
3.
Perfect Life 03:15
Johnny was a laborer who lived on Maple Street Johnny had a shotgun beside his bed He didn’t have a penchant for murder He never wished nobody dead Johnny never wondered about the perfect life Johnny took the shotgun and closed the door Get your affairs in order There’s no reward You’ll never find him there Life can be so unfair Johnny was a laborer who lived on Maple Street Johnny had a shot gun beside his bed And though he never meant to hurt her He never wished nobody dead He didn’t have penitent for murder Never wished nobody dead
4.
Every Time 03:51
Well every morning it’s so cold and lonesome I check the time until the clock tells me to get on my feet My thoughts are muffled I can barely hear them I must be tired like the people walking down the street But I know that things won’t get easier That’s alright, Ill take my time this year Its simple enough, the only thing I can do is try And it’s alright It’s alright It’s alright When it’s late at night I stay up thinking Say you’re mine tonight so I can get a little bit of sleep Often times it’s like my world is shrinking I must be ignorant cause I don’t know what I’m meant to be But I know that things won’t get easier That’s alright, Ill take my time this year Its simple enough, the only thing I can do is try And it’s alright It’s alright It’s alright Well baby, every time I see your face it puts my in another state of mind And maybe staying here is killing me I feel like I’m just wasting all my time Every morning I feel so depleted Is this the future that I’ve chosen while so young and naïve Never wanted to be so defeated Its time to move along and find something else to believe And I know that things won’t get easier That’s alright, I'll take my time this year Its simple enough, the only thing I can do is try And its alright Its alright Its alright
5.
It was a place I loved And it was waiting there for me Right out by the fence And the big oak tree Then people gathered round They stomped their feet about Theyre standing on my head Until the bitter end You know I’m under pressure and I hope you’re gonna treat me right
6.
Hey man how’s it going? Was it a nice drive? I’m so glad you got here How nice of you to arrive I’ll let you get acquainted and maybe get a drink But don’t come empty handed Because nothing here is free All the bands are leaving early They’ve got to get to bed on time You’ll have to finish early Maybe some people will arrive I wouldn’t hold my breath though You won’t have very long The floor will remain empty No one to dance along It’s time to get equipment and load it on the stage You’ll only have five minutes Because we’re running oh so late So get up there make me happy Put a smile on your face Dance and sing and entertain us Remember there’s no time to waste Remember there’s no time to waste
7.
Move yourself right on time Move yourself make you feel so fine The shows about to start Better find your place in line People on the street Better make your way inside Move yourself right on time Move yourself make you feel so fine Get up on your feet Put your hands up in the air Get into the beat Shake it everywhere
8.
The lead is gonna catch you Sooner or later You better watch the way you move The times may be troubled And your days are few You still got time to change your tune You won’t ask nobody for no point of view You know you need somebody Just to try to make it through The lead is gonna catch you Sooner or later You better watch the way you move Please tell me the reason Why is it so? You always run so fast You never try to take it slow
9.
Oh No 03:00
Sometimes I open up the window Just because I gotta let some stress go Oh no there’s no more time No more time Problems just keep on coming They got me hiding and running Oh no I’ll wait for a while Start off early at the finish line Lit cigarette and a bottle of wine Aint no place, aint no time If you’re gonna go there there’s nothing to find It’s kind of funny when a question’s asked Aint no answer and your times gone and passed Give a little up and let it all come back When you’re on defense when your under attack Sometimes I open up the window Just because I gotta let some stress go Oh no there’s no more time No more time Problems just keep on coming They got me hiding and running Oh no I’ll wait for a while There’s no more common places No friends no familiar faces Once you’re gone you’ve lost all traces Got yourself in a bad situation
10.
Don't Turn 01:54
I said Hey Don't turn your back on me It's not fair to do at least I tried You say This is a mutiny But I've been good to you She rolled her eyes Then she turned around So I said Change will come one day you'll see Buried in loneliness You'll run back And when you turn to me I'll say no way No way Hey Don't make a fool of me It's been done before Can't take this back Never turn to me again I'll say no way

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With reverence and respect for classic ska, rocksteady and reggae sounds, The Screw-Ups inject their own style and soul, proving that they are ready to be passed the torch. In a time of scattered music scenes and a plague of dying venues, the foursome came into their own playing tirelessly in Rhode Island basements, Boston harbor cruises, New Haven dives and assorted other venues from Vermont down to New York City. They have shared the stage with established acts The Slackers, The English Beat, Westbound Train, Mephiskapheles, Bim Skala Bim, and King Django.

The material on their debut CD, No Time to Waste, developed during hundreds of trips between CT and Boston as the band stuck together without a true home base. Comprising ten original ska, reggae, and rocksteady tracks, the album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by King Django at Version City Studio. With The Screw-Ups' grit and perseverance and King Django's guidance and expertise, songs that grew and evolved in front of live audiences were finally captured in the New Jersey studio. No Time to Waste is a hand outstretched to the fans which keep East Coast ska and reggae alive.

credits

released September 27, 2016

The Screw-Ups are:
Julian Wahlberg - Guitar, Vox.
Nico Bonvini - Saxophone, Vox.
Kyle Kearney - Bass, Vox.
Dave Manville - Drums.
With Special Guest King Django - Keys, Trombone.

All Songs written by The Screw-Ups.

Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered by King Django at Version City Studio, New Brunswick, NJ. Produced by Nico Bonvini, King Django and The Screw-Ups.

Front cover art by Connor Dabbs
Back cover art by Zachary Kapple
Layout by Cody Freedom

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