I am terribly vexed. Hang On Every Word was supposed to be the latest smash hit delivered to your neglected ears, but sadly, it falls short of the mark.
I am fully prepared to lay the blame on the drab, thudding drum track (unwisely lifted from a Steve Hackett song). The guitars are nothing special either, other than the one doubling the bass line, which is always a helpful trick. The vocals and the harmonies are fine, though. This is actually the third song written to these lyrics (written by my friend Jackie). One is discussed here, though it is no longer posted anywhere.
In fact, I am running out of space for posting stuff so I've begun deleting redundancies. Eventually, songs will be unavailable online, so get them now. It's unfair, I know, but what are you gonna do?
4/01/2005
3/15/2005
Hello from the month of March! Lover's Moon is up at Soundclick.com and once again, it falls a bit short of greatness, but since we don't believe in self-censorship (or self-editing apparantly) it remains our gift to you for the 03/05.
We are due for a smash, since the last few tunes have aimed somewhat low and I think I have one in store. Hopefully the month of April with shower you with pop thrills courtesy the Oxford Boys. See you soon.
We are due for a smash, since the last few tunes have aimed somewhat low and I think I have one in store. Hopefully the month of April with shower you with pop thrills courtesy the Oxford Boys. See you soon.
2/18/2005
Before Februaury slips away, I wanted to rush out "Sister City", a semi-credible effort featuring excessive noise due to running mics through the effects unit.
Marginally inspired by our recent move, it is perhaps minor Oxford material, yet as our inaugural number for 2005, we wish it well.
Marginally inspired by our recent move, it is perhaps minor Oxford material, yet as our inaugural number for 2005, we wish it well.
1/15/2005
Though Bristol PA will always be our spiritual home (for better or worse) we have decided to make the move to the big city, hence getting a song ready for January might be a tall order. I hate to start off 2005 a song short, especially since February won't be any less nightmarish, but I may have to.
Yes, all those piles of ready cash were getting in the way so we decided to get in over our heads financially, clearing room for eviction notices and bankruptcy forms in the process. What we lose in solvency we will gain in inspiration hopefully, thereby making it easier to catch up on our renewed promise to submit twelve new songs (at least) for the year.
See you soon from the reconstituted Camp O', until then plase feel free to familiarize yourself with the Oxford Boys back catalouge.
Yes, all those piles of ready cash were getting in the way so we decided to get in over our heads financially, clearing room for eviction notices and bankruptcy forms in the process. What we lose in solvency we will gain in inspiration hopefully, thereby making it easier to catch up on our renewed promise to submit twelve new songs (at least) for the year.
See you soon from the reconstituted Camp O', until then plase feel free to familiarize yourself with the Oxford Boys back catalouge.
12/20/2004
Someone must've been very good this year, because you got a bonus Oxford Boy song for Xmas!
Morgantown Volcano is waiting to be unwrapped, so please do.
Morgantown Volcano is waiting to be unwrapped, so please do.
12/05/2004
Hey all, new tune ("Where Are You?") is up at SoundClick and once again my friend Judy Puckett has kindly provided some very inspiring lyrics. Thanks, Judy!
As this is December, I believe that completes my bargain - made so rashly in January of this year - to deliver a song a month. True, I skipped June, but I made up for it with two in July, so I'm still on track. And I never said I wouldn't call in some outside help, so don't try that garbage either!
Enjoy your holidays and the O' Boys will see you in the New Year, should it be kind enough to arrive. Cheers.
As this is December, I believe that completes my bargain - made so rashly in January of this year - to deliver a song a month. True, I skipped June, but I made up for it with two in July, so I'm still on track. And I never said I wouldn't call in some outside help, so don't try that garbage either!
Enjoy your holidays and the O' Boys will see you in the New Year, should it be kind enough to arrive. Cheers.
12/03/2004
11/30/2004
Hey! New song posted at SoundClick. "A Heart Can Turn Into A Stone" has lyrics written by Judy Puckett, and I'll be working on more stuff to go with her words soon. Please visit and sample the wares, thanks.
10/22/2004
Releasing this song is akin to plugging your finger in the dike, a temporary solution to the onslaught of mediocrity. No, it's not top notch Ox-pop, but to paraphrase Fox News (like that hasn't been done ad nauseum):I record, you decide.
With that, dig "Good Advice" and I'll see you in November with the real goods.
With that, dig "Good Advice" and I'll see you in November with the real goods.
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