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Empty Houses

by Dialup Ghost

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1.
I've only got one skill--It's called "paying my bills on time." And I don't know what your deal is, but I think we'd get along alright. Now you're knocking, leaving nasty notes upon my door. You want me evicted, even though I gave you all my dough. I just took some pills--the kind that make me feel just fine. And I don't know what your deal is when I'm paying my bills on time. I can't have a family or a homestead or a wife. If I come home evicted, I know I'll take my life. I've only got one skill--It's called "paying my bills on time." And I don't know what your deal is, but I think we'd get along alright. And I gave you all my money.
2.
I stand outside and I smoke with my friends and we talk and we gawk at the people. Acid Man shakes and he spins and his thoughts don't come out like he thinks them. And I wonder what goes on inside his brain. I wonder if he sleeps at night or if his mind's in constant pain. And I just wanted to buy a house, but people with more money keep on buying me out. And that's okay cuz I still get by, but it's get cold at night and Acid Man has to sleep outside. I'm surrounded by empty houses and I wanna do something about it if I can. I hate that they're never lived in-- We might as well burn them down, might as well warm up the town. I'm surrounded by empty houses, and Acid Man don't have one Acid man, he needs one. I hate that you want to hate him-- I think we should burn you down. I think it would warm up the town. I'm surrounded by empty houses and I wanna do something about it if I can. I hate that they're never lived in-- We might as well burn them down, might as well warm up the town.
3.
Fuckin' Yups 02:54
Fuckin yups wanna rent to me. Next sentence wanna vent to me how they wanna kick their tenants out cuz they really wanna flip the house and the market's right-- it's a seller's time. Fuckin yups infiltrate the land. Fuckin yups bring their business in. Fuckin yups push the people out. Fuckin yups, man, they wanna pout bout how hard it is to start their tech start biz. Fuckin yups wanna preach to me bout how they know what's right for me. Fuckin yups wanna help me out-- give me tips on how to flip a house like i asked for it. i hate that shit
4.
The kids are dying of fentanyl-- she knows the deal. Marsha know addiction sells so she pushes pills. She takes donations from Big Pharma that could buy Acid Man a home. I want to make it all known. The kids are dying of fentanyl cuz She made a deal. Cut with fake prescription pills-- you know it's real. She takes donations from Big Pharma while we lost Mac and Lil Peep. She's evil to me. Mama had a baby and he broke his arm. She took him to the doctor and she meant no harm. The doc prescribed percosets for the pain, but the withdrawal made the little baby boy insane. And she says "Where's my son, Marsha? Where's my son, Marsha?" Baby Boy was fiending and he meant no harm. He got his refill from a guy at a bar. That xanax bar was fake and cut with fentanyl. Baby Boy OD'd and now he's dead from pills. WHERE’S MY SON, MARSHA? WHERE’S MY SON, MARSHA? WHERE’S MY SON, MARSHA? WHERE’S MY SON?
5.
Why get sober? Why get clean when these drugs aren't so mean. Oh, beer don't holler, whiskey don't scream, and you're drowning out my dreams. Pour me another shot. These drugs are all I've got. Beer ain't colder pot don't fight. And you bark and you bite. And you don't help me fall asleep at night. And we fight, and we fight. I guess I'll smoke some pot cuz you yell an awful lot. yeeheehee Why get sober? Why get clean when these drugs aren't so mean. Beer don't holler. Whiskey don't scream. And you're drowning out my dreams. Oh, Poor me, another shot. These drugs are all I've got.
6.
Angels Away 02:29
I had an angel--she was my squeeze. She'd cradle me all through the night and save me from my demon dreams. I knew she loved me She'd spread her wings And shield me of all the evil the outside world would bring But I got an illness inside my brain and something about it, baby, pushes angels away I had an angel I broke her heart I pick up the pieces, but they're ripping us apart I had an angel I let her go Often angels are the hardest thing to keep in your home And I got an illness Inside my brain something about it, baby, pushes angels away
7.
If you find Heaven I'd like to see. Don't try to hide it-- Show heaven to me. I wish you were near me If that's where you are Then I'll try my hardest To shoot for your star. If you find Heaven I'd like to know. Please don't conceal it, Please bring it home. I can't wait to see you. I can't wait to see-- If you find Heaven Show Heaven to me. Heaven is paradise-- I don't think it's real. But if you could steal some I'd sure like to feel His presence within me. I want it so much. If you find Heaven I long for its touch.
8.
She Says 03:33
"I wanna see you on Tuesday, But you got the blues? Oh, what's new, yeah. You won't text in the evenings. Keep thinking you're gonna leave me. I hope you won't go. I invite you to the party. It's Halloween and we can dress funny. Ben's playing his tribute to Quentin. But you'd rather stay home and stay in. I know you won't go. I was hoping maybe I could come over? It's been four days and I'd sure like to see you. You can say 'no' if you want to. I'm just hoping that you'll say 'I love you.' But I just don't know."
9.
7 Rings 02:23
I said I've only got one skill I said I could pay my bills But I'm facing unemployment still Now I'm struggling to pay my bills. And I wish I could afford my rent I wish I could pay off my debt But I haven't found an income yet I haven't found an income yet She don't know how bad it stings She don't know how bad it stings When she slaps me with seven rings She slaps with seven rings

credits

released July 3, 2020

Dialup Ghost is:

Russ Finn - vocals, guitars, piano
Jordan Smith - bluesy/country/surf lead guitars, bass, piano, organ, backing vocals
Jay McPeak - cool/punk/noise lead guitars, bass, banjo, backing vocals
Jack Holway - drums, bass synth, electric piano, backing vocals
Logan Walters - percussion on "She Says"
Katie Domschke - backing vocals on "Empty Houses"

All songs written by Russ and arranged by Dialup Ghost

Engineered by Geoffrey Mutchnik at Schematic Studios
Mastered by Mike Cervantes at The Foxboro
Mixed by Jack and Russell

The front painting is by the incredibly talented painter Andrew Ryason and the graphic design and photography is by the band's best friend Carson Greenway.

Special Thanks to our GoFundMe Supporters:

David Finn, Wallace McCoy, Kel Rice, Laura Rusk, Pete Popham, John Diekhoff

And of course, thank you to all of our friends, families, and fans who have supported and believed in us thus far.

This album is dedicated to Acid Man, a homeless man in Downtown Nashville. Though I find his nickname derogatory, it's all I know him by.

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