Living in Fear, by CR and The Nones

Living in Fear

by CR and The Nones

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1.	Stasis 04:16	lyrics	buy track
It wouldn't be true If I wasn't straight with you But would it be the same If I didn't feel the shame And I'm tired of being tired So I just close my eyes Cause I don't know if I'm ready to go You said you can't change me But it's happening already I feel a calling out to the night Cause it's easy to hide
2.	The Punchline 03:03	lyrics	buy track
You can watch my whole life on a screen But it's a false narrative in the grand scheme of things So I propose a toast to your dreams Cause life's a joke when you live inside the punchline I always wanted to be a step ahead But I just gained a little wisdom instead Brother ya know I'd sell the farm first chance I get Cause life's a joke when you live inside the punchline
3.	Empty Street 03:13	lyrics	buy track
I'm turning a corner Onto an empty street Ya never have to say you're sorry Cause that's my job Why is it such a crime If I don't help myself Why do I deny myself what I love
4.	Judgement Day 02:41	lyrics	buy track
Sorry I lost my mind for a minute there The truth is hard to find when you don't really care And I promise I'll make it to you someday There's a drink with my name on it telling me to stay They say it's temporary, like a two dollar bill In the back of my wallet is a hole I could never fill And I promise I'll make it to you someday There's a drink with my name on it telling me to stay
5.	Two Ships 01:28	lyrics	buy track
I see you all the time But I just walk on by Like two ships in the night But I'm just following orders from my heart
6.	A Hard Man to Find 03:11	lyrics	buy track
I'm a hard man to find Standing in the back room with his hands tied Everything I ever wanted Is right in front of my eyes Just working to survive
7.	Whispers of Time 02:24	lyrics	buy track
Took me thirty years to know you go it alone I bend the truth to believe in myself I can hear the whispers of time I hope I can sustain all the years and everything I hold dear
8.	The Back Door 02:59	lyrics	buy track
I've sucked it up for so long, now I can't help but cry I wanna grab life by the balls Winning streaks are shooting stars But I'll be damned if I don't catch one of them Got one foot out the door, got the other one dragging behind I wanna grab life by the balls
9.	Home 03:15	lyrics	buy track
In a home away from home I paid to hear you cry on the phone The rain still feels the same But I know why I came to try Just as long as the road fills my heart The same way your love does There's peace in the womb but it'll take a long time There's peace in the womb but it'll take a lifetime to find
10.	My Epic Conclusion 03:32	lyrics	buy track
The more I think about it It's got nothing to do with you It's just something locked inside of me That I'll put off another day The more I think about it What doesn't kill ya doesn't make you stronger It just makes you live longer Even if you don't ask to The more I think about it You'll be lucky if you're around To see my epic conclusion

about

"Living in Fear," is songwriter Chris Gennone’s first as CR and The Nones. Though he’s altered his identity, the songs on Living In Fear represent not so much a full-scale reinvention, but instead a sharpened focus, some tweaks in approach, and most crucially, patience. After demoing a total of twenty songs, Gennone spent a considerable amount of time in the studio, ensuring that each song sounded just right. He poured over the tiniest details and honed in on fleshing out the record’s lush arrangements.

Gennone recorded with longtime collaborator and engineer Max Rauch and enlisted the mixing services of Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile). The resulting sound is massive. The sonic textures are thicker and more refined, while the guitars and synths are expansive and enveloping. Sonically, it’s Gennone’s most ambitious work to date, showcasing his talent not only as a songwriter but as an arranger as well. Despite some changes in approach, Gennone’s lyrical prowess remains intact, as he once again tells some captivating personal stories on "Living In Fear." Written during what he describes as one of the darkest periods in his life, the songs on the record see Gennone at his most raw and vulnerable, as he recounts some challenging experiences, including a devastating breakup and a period of homelessness. - Tom Gallo

credits

released November 6, 2020

CR Gennone - Vocals, Guitar, Synths, Tambourine
James Abbott - Vocals, Guitar, Pedal Steel
Andrew Merclean - Guitar on tracks 2,6,7 and Sonics on tracks 3,8
Ken De Poto - Piano, Organ
Harrison Bieth - Sax
John Crane - Bass
Nicole Abbott - Vocals on tracks 3,4,10
Joey DeGroot - Vocals, Guitar on track 9
Kyle Wilkerson - Vocals on track 9
Max Rauch - Drums, Percussion

Engineered by Max Rauch at Domestic Bliss in West Orange, NJ
Additional Engineering by Andrew Merclean
Mixed by Jeff Zeigler at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, PA
(Except track 5 by Andrew Merclean)
Mastered by Nick Bolton at Holy Tapes! Mastering in Jersey City, NJ

All Songs Written by CR Gennone
Cover Photo by Sam Musselman

Special Thanks: Max Rauch, Andrew Merclean, Jim and Nicole Abbott, Ken De Poto, H. Bieth, Joey DeGroot, Kyle Wilkerson, JD, Jeff Zeigler, Sam Musselman, Nick Bolton, Ted Marker, Tom Gallo, Nick LaFalce, Steve Sandler, Dash and Val, Joe Evans, Rory Hogan, Casey Moleterri, Alex Taylor, John Gambuti, Josh Stavola, Shelby Vittek, Ingrid and Pete Egan.

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