Welcome to Something Like Fiction, a kind of "lost album" that serves as a behind-the-scenes look at where we came from, who we were, and where we were going as Wavorly. We've got 22 tracks that were never mixed, mastered, or really polished up beyond the demo stage, but show the raw progression of our band from before we were signed to Flicker Records in 2006 all the way up to the break-up in late 2012. In short, its about 7 years worth of music (a couple of the songs are from 2005,) all for your listening delight. Here's the breakdown:
Tracks 1-3: The Final Songs (2011-2012)
Tracks 4-6: The Other Graves/Rauch Demos (2009-2010)
Tracks 7-17: The Lost Songs (2007-2009)
Tracks 18-22: The CTFOF B-sides/ Early Songs (2005-2006)
We hope you enjoy this collection, I think it gives a good look at how we evolved as a band; in songwriting, in sound, in just about everything. Musically, you'll hear everything from alternative pop to heavy rock, to pop punk.. Lyrically, you'll see how our experiences in real life bled into the music we wrote...you'll hear it all. Thank you so much for buying the album and supporting us. Now, sit back and take a listen, and again, enjoy!
-Wavorly
(I guess that it should be stated for legal purposes that despite these songs never being released or anything, they are still copyrighted material. You've got your own song ideas...even good ones. Use those.)
If Only You Were Mine
This song is special, not only because it's one of our favorites, but because it's the last song we really wrote as a band together in early 2012. It's another silly love song, only this one's written about that moment that you finally work up the nerve to approach that special person that you have feelings for. It's definitely a tough thing to do in the moment, but there's a lot of freedom in getting those feelings out. There's also a sense of urgency that hits, like it has to happen right then! We wanted to convey those feelings of freedom, urgency, and adventure that falling in love can be. And as we all know...there's always a little hint of desperation in the mix when you're falling in love, so that's there too.
-Matt
lyrics
Hey, it started in the back of my head,
became a secret that just had to be said.
I feel it moving closer now, screaming in my lungs,
dying to be sung.
Girl, they tell me that you're out of my reach,
but you're swaying to a lonely beat.
And I feel ya moving closer now,
if my words could catch your ear somehow;
I'm singing...
I don't wanna waste forever
on half-hearted goodbyes, the rumours or the lies.
I don't wanna wait forever,
for the moment to be right, no,
it's gotta be tonight!
We could have it all, let go and take the fall.
Oh, if i could say that you were mine!
We could drive all night, take a chance and hold on tight.
We'd have forever in the palm of our hands,
Baby, if only you were mine.
Say any little thing that you can,
let me know that I can breathe again.
You're moving closer now,
I'm begging you to listen, just to notice me at all.
I'm singing...
I don't wanna waste forever
on half-hearted goodbyes, the rumours or the lies.
I don't wanna wait forever
for the moment to be right,
it's gotta be tonight!
We could have it all, let go and take the fall.
Oh, if i could say that you were mine!
We could drive all night, take a chance and hold on tight.
We'd have forever in the palm of our hands,
Baby, if only you were mine.
Take my hand, let's run away,
To hell with all the things they say!
So let it out, scream it out!
Tell me you can hear me now.
I don't wanna waster forever.
No, I don't wanna wait forever.
I'll never stop believing,
You know I'll never stop!
We could have it all, let go and take the fall.
Oh, if i could say that you were mine!
We could drive all night, take a chance and hold on tight.
We'd have forever in the palm of our hands,
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Each year the same story: My wife (handmade pop music) and I (black metal maniac) go on holiday. We need some "soft" but honest music for long car drives. It is a tough week in advance to dive deeply into musical scrap to find some pearls like THE CLASSIC CRIME! This album really rocks, sounding more British than American. The first seven songs plus the stormy "Cold Loud Dark" are catchy killers and this is an almost perfect result for an album. A fat pillar in this years's holiday soundtrack! H.L.
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Oh well, Christmas is approaching... time to buy at least one Christmas album! I'm not a fan of Christmas, as it is celebrated today, nor do I like the typical cheesy Christmas music played everywhere these days. So it had to be something special. The "crash test" for this album was the version of "Silent Night", which nobody managed to get right so far. Well, with the exception of "Falling Up". Frankly, as a fan of Jessy Ribordy, I'm not surprised that much... Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)
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Cuts deep and stays with you. There is an earnest honesty in the lyrics that pulls you in. If, like me, you thought this album was merely "good" when you listened to it the first time, give it a few more plays. You might just fall in love with it. Francis Berglund
Seattle band somesurprises return with lofty, pretty dream pop that recalls the dissonant beauty of Broadcast, Grouper, and MBV. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 13, 2024