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Brandon Krogel EP (2014)

by Brandon Krogel

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(verse 1) Sit alone and contemplate my life and who I really am Never thought that it would be like this when I devised my master plan (pre-chorus) Now I wonder what it’s like to really feel alive ’cause I’m wasted, I’m worn, I’ve tried (verse 2) Spent the years trying to make sense of my past life events Everything seems so pointless now so my head is hung to the ground (pre-chorus) And I wonder what it’s like to live outside my head Can I enchant this dread? No I can’t (chorus) Wait for a new design For the stars to align For something divine to show me where to go (bridge) When will I finally be free? Because it’s the waiting that’s killing me (chorus) Wait for a new design For the stars to align For something divine to show me where to go I hate how there’s never time For me to feel fine I need a sign or I’m gonna lose my mind
2.
Love Machine 04:21
(verse 1) Well all you do is waste your day on your love machine I’ve watched you slowly fade away, into nothing And now you try and play me, like I’m in your world But baby you’re alone and it seems that your Machine is malfunctioning (pre-chorus) Oh it screams at me to… (chorus) Turn down your love machine x4 (verse 2) Would it bother you to know, what you feel isn’t really real I’ve seen it all before, the door to your heart is sealed And you say you want to break away but baby that’s a lie Because it’s evidently clear that your fear is why you never try (pre-chorus) So goodbye, goodbye (chorus) Turn down your love machine x4 (bridge) And I feel our time is just slipping away Sinking into yesterday I can’t stop feeling strange for you After all that we’ve been through It’s time to make a choice Does your machine have a voice That comforts you tonight Or will you follow me into the light (chorus) Turn down your love machine x4 Your love machine So turn it down Turn it down x 3
3.
(chorus) I try to remember But it seems that I don’t know myself these days And it seems every November When the leaves fall I begin to change I change x2 (verse 1) The air grows cold My story’s getting old As I walk down familiar roads Reaping what I’ve sown (chorus) And I try to remember But it seems that I don’t know myself these days And it seems every November When the leaves fall I begin to change I change x2 (verse 2) Looking for a sign Something to remind me I’m alive I’m under attack Packs of wolves at my back (chorus) And I try to remember But it seems that I don’t know myself these days And it seems every November When the leaves fall I begin to change I change x2 (bridge) And I feel the days I knew aren’t quite as true Now I know, what’s real ’cause everything now is echoing loud that One of these days I’ll run to you, and I’ll say it One of these days I’ll run to you, and I’ll say it Open, let’s open the doors of misery so Open, I’ll open the doors of misery x2 Tonight… (chorus) And I try to remember But it seems that I don’t know myself these days…
4.
The Times 05:09
(verse 1) Waking up in this place I knew The window’s stained but the sun shines through It’s not the same my friend I’ve lost to gain what I feel But it’s nothing new No I’ve already seen this through (pre chorus) And I feel cold As I try and wonder How I made it back Into my home (chorus) I miss you x3 All of you (verse 2) Stranger days have drifted by These familiar walls refuse to lie It’s not the same my friend It’s too strange to feel This all again Oh it all again with you (pre chorus) And I feel cold As I try and wonder How I made it back Into my home (chorus) I miss you x3 All of you (bridge) And what will it take to see this through? And how do I feel when I love you? Take me back to all the times when it was true For us… (chorus) I miss you x3 I love you
5.
(verse 1) My heart is dead lying on your bed, it’s cold As your arctic wind blows The chill in my spine is probably from all the time that we spent Time I know regret (chorus) And it feels like there’s ghosts inside my head Haunting me with all the words you’ve said I never knew a kiss could taste so black But when I tasted yours I knew I’d never want you back (verse 2) These days are dark walking through the park in my head Where all the green has turned to red The sound of your voice gives me no choice but to leave Our history under my sleeve (chorus) And it feels like there’s ghosts inside my head Haunting me with all the words you’ve said I never knew a kiss could taste so black But when I tasted yours I knew I’d never want you back (bridge) How could you be so cold? It’s a side of you that I have never known You hate me you must You hate me you must Because how could you do this to someone who loved you?
6.
(verse 1) Where are you tonight? You’re starting to give me a fright Are you feeling alright? Is your heavy burden feeling light? (pre chorus) And where have you gone now? Why have you left me here? Are you broken on the ground? Is your body filled with fear? (chorus) And I can’t feel You anymore What is real? ’cause I don’t know (verse 2) Is there any life left in you? Does your mind remember what’s true? Is there anything that you can do? Anyway that you can make it through tonight? (pre chorus) And where have you gone now? Why have you left me here? Are you broken on the ground? Is your body filled with fear tonight? (bridge) And are you ever coming home? And are you ever going to be done being alone? And what the hell am I supposed to do? When I have no control over you I hate the choices that you’ve made But my love for you will never change Even if you go away I will follow you someday (chorus) ’cause I can’t feel You anymore What is real? ’cause I don’t know

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The 2014 self-titled EP by Brandon Krogel, is the product of years of musical ambition finally come to fruition (*sigh* I'm rhyming again). It's taken years to have reached this point and it is the result of faith, hard work along with support and encouragement from others. The EP was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at Lake Studios (www.lakestudios.ca) by Zachari and Andrew Smith. Recording began in January of 2013 and for the following year Brandon was in and out of the studio trying to dodge the curve balls that may have brought the recording to a halt. With the support of Andrew and Zachari the album was released November 2014.

From a musical stand point, this EP is worlds apart from the demo Brandon released in 2006. It features 8 tracks of music composed, arranged and performed all by Brandon.

"I had always wanted to be able to write all the music and play all the instruments when the time came to record an album. I wanted to showcase my diversity as a musician and I thought it would be a blast to perform each instrument - and it was! You haven't lived until you've drummed or rocked out to your own music haha!"

- Brandon

The generic sound of Brandon's 2006 demo along with lyrics largely based on romance and heartbreak has certainly passed. The 2014 EP from a lyrical stand point sings of life, struggle, loss, growing up, nostalgia and change. Musically the sound has become more unique and defined in recent years. Brandon composed the majority of the album in DADGAD tuning, giving the chords a melodic and resonating sound.

"At the end of the day I'm very excited and blessed to be able to share my music. The EP is as good as I could make it be at this point in time. Of course there are always things I'm going to critique and want to re-do or replace but I guess that's part of the process. I believe this album is an accurate reflection of the musician I am now and the direction I'm heading in."

- Brandon

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released November 22, 2014

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Brandon Krogel Kelowna, British Columbia

Translating emotion to music, writing and imagery - I am compelled to create. My hope is to inspire, entertain but most importantly, remind people that they're not alone in their feelings.

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