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Introspective

by Green Was Greener

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1.
She told me I was beautiful, why would she lie like that The future of a lonely man, can't be written in the stars She told me I was beautiful, why did she lie like that Obsession with a greater past, things that shouldnʼt have been done Iʼm always living in the night time, can you be my morning sun? She looked me right into my eyes, why would she laugh so hard?
2.
Inner Giver 02:45
I got no other, lover And Iʼm under your sweet love again Iʼm looking younger, oh brother When Iʼm with you I swear time holds still
3.
She had a hard time, living all alone A time machine, was all she was dreaming of The second time, she said it canʼt go wrong No same mistakes, no bullets and no guns Oh how you praise a god you ‘ll never be You'll never change the way you live A kiss to make you go to sleep The exit light thatʼs always there You want another chance, to the war declared for love You want another chance, to the war declared for love The bluest sky, always made you feel so strong A way to keep, keep pushing through it all The signs you sought, had no colour like you hoped. Plain white and black, with a meaning just as dull Now the night has come, and you can sleep A hopeless dreamer with a hopeless dream The bond you made when you were kid Still haunts you to this day You want another chance, to the war declared for love You want another chance, to the war declared for love
4.
Desert King 03:35
Twenty men and twenty women Lost their way, a summer evening The heat too much, the sand was moving Their eyes were red, no time for losing. The desert king, was there to save them He made a choice, to give them heaven Twenty men and twenty women Lost their way, a summer evening He used his eyes, made tears of water His breath was cool, the air got colder The end was there, he knew it’s over He made a choice, the king took over Twenty men and twenty women Lost their way, a summer evening
5.
Everyday 04:28
Everyday I feel the same, no matter what I’ll do or try Everyday I hear the rain, even though the clouds are gone Does a prayer make a change, or is this just another lie Do I need a happy place, to go when I’m sad. Every night I skip my dreams, ‘cause there are no landscapes filled with trees Every night I skip my dreams, ‘cause there are no landscapes filled with trees Everyday I feel the same, no matter if she calls or not Everyday I see the way, but it’s hard to go that far Every night I skip my dreams, ‘cause there are no landscapes filled with trees Every night I skip my dreams, ‘cause there are no landscapes filled with trees
6.
Stargazing 04:44
Look at me, I’m on top of this world Gazing at the stars above Not sure why, but it feels like home Don’t yell, don’t try to control If I fall, I played my role If I fall, I’ve tasted the unknown If I go, you should carry on Everything is moving on Don’t be blue Everyday is new Make it through May the dream come true Clouds form fast I bet you see past that Raise the glass Find the will to last
7.
Oh no she’s back again, I have to show I’m not messed up Decisions to be made, you know that’s the hardest part Just let me go for once, I need to think so I can trust It’s heavy and it’s fast, this weight of love feels like a truck You know I’m scared of you, ‘cause you say things the way they are And me I hide the truth, it’s easier to live like that Let’s try again my love, is not so hard for you to say And now I brake ‘Cause every time you go I know Every time you go I know But now she left again, searching for another world Her love is infinite, but fuck man she can get so bored She’s scared of promises, even though she makes them too It’s true, It’s you ‘Cause every time you go I know Every time you go I know
8.
And this time we'll be together Made mistakes now I know better I used to blame it on the weather Truth is you deserved much better And the sun will shine again For you and me oh baby baby Let your ego to the side Just for once oh babe
9.
Oh I wrote a song for you, but you don’t care Oh I threw a stone, but you don’t care Yeah I want you so, but you don’t care All these thoughts inside my head, I cannot bear Red balloons and butterflies, in the air I chased them down for you, but you don’t care Oh I know I’m shy to ask, wanna dance ? Slow is fine for me, not good at this But I’ll do it fast, if you say yes I can be your one, if you say yes Oh, I’ll be your one, if you say yes How I wish you did but, you did not care

about

Green Was Greener is an alternative rock group based in Crete, Greece. With their debut “Introspective” Thomas Stratakis and his band set out to create a driven and personable sound, inspired by a huge range of influences.
Green Was Greener’s music could indeed be described as being somewhere in between the mesmerizing edge of art-rock and the intricacies of math rock and experimental music. Their debut album, Introspective, sets the bar high in terms of establishing the band’s strong creative identity as well as highlighting the perks of their flavorful sound and their ability to take the listeners someplace else with their music. The album features nine studio tracks, including the self-titled opener, which combines a swinging jazz beat with some lush ambient atmospherics. Songs such as the singles “Inner Giver” and “Another Chance” blur the lines between synth-pop and shoegaze. “Desert King” showcases another side to the band’s sound, going for a more upbeat and energetic mix with a bit of a vintage feel. “Everyday” is one of the most distinctive songs on the album, reminiscent of Crystal Stilts or Doves. “Stargazing” is one of the most cinematic and deeply immersive atmospheres on the album, as well as a great way to break the flow, before diving deep into “‘Cause Everytime You Go I Know,” which almost stages a post-modernist take on the legendary Pink Floyd sound. “Train Of Thoughts” features some heavy blues-inspired licks, giving the song a psychedelic touch. Last, but definitely not least, “You Don’t Care” is a very hypnotic curtain closer with a stunning set of sonic landscapes, consistently evolving throughout the mix.
Introspective is a very diverse album, which might remind the audience of artists such as Dead Rituals, Francis Moon, Tame Impala, or Beach House, only to mention but a few. Ultimately this release feels like a perfect calling card for Green Was Greener, as well as a fantastic introduction to the band’s work and aesthetics.

Out on LP and Digital album via Inner Ear.

credits

released June 4, 2021

Written and composed by Thomas Stratakis.
Recorded and produced by Thomas Stratakis and Nikos Vogiatzakis.
All vocals and instruments by Thomas Stratakis.
Drums performed by Pavlos Monastiriotis except "Another Chance".
Additional guitar on "Desert King" and on " 'Cause Everytime You Go I Know" by Nikos Vogiatzakis.
Additional backing vocals on "Another Chance" and on "'Cause
Everytime You Go I Know" by Nikos Vogiatzakis.
Additional bass guitar by Aris Terzakis and Nikos Vogiatzakis on
"Desert King"

Recorded October 2019 - February 2020 at Mad Hat Music, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Additional Recording at Home.
Engineered by Nikos Vogiatzakis and Thomas Stratakis.
Mixed by Nikos Vogiatzakis at Mad Hat Music, Heraklion Crete, Greece.
Mastered by Stefan Konstantinidis at Fabrika Music Studio, Athens, Greece.

Album Cover : Art Direction and design by George Papadakis.

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Green Was Greener Athens, Greece

Green Was Greener is the project of Thomas Stratakis, a Crete-based multi-instrumentalist who has been involved in various music genres during the last decade.
For his live performances he joins forces with Nikos Vogiatzakis (guitar, keys), Dimitris Papadakis (drums), Konstantinos Tzagkarakis (bass guitar).
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