Work to Rule, by Influx

Work to Rule

by Influx

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H.K. Mid-fast-temp classic NY-style Yourth Crew based in Toronto; it's the '88 without the cliche running on the E standard tuning. Great songs to dance to in the face of existential blockades of overthrowing capitalist realism. Favorite track: You Would Lose.

Kale LOVE THIS BAND Favorite track: Shadow Tag.

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1.	The Epoch 00:52	lyrics
I’ve got the weight of everything on my shoulders No power left upon this earth can break these chains Lost in the stream of time; I’m just getting older I’ll always lose if I don’t let myself begin It's getting colder
2.	You Would Lose 01:38	lyrics
Revolution’s in our history It's full of pain that no one sees Stolen freedom, stolen homes That page of destiny was ours to roam And now it’s understood: I wouldn’t fly that flag But I wish I would I wish I could Brothers, sisters Lovers yearn Razed, burned Worms will turn Sick foundations Crumbled steel I’d light the fuse But you would lose
3.	Shadow Tag 02:10	lyrics
God made the devil just for fun But if you want the real thing You better run Wrongs make rights Days take nights Harder than Shiozaki chops My body’s hollow It’s just a vessel for pain I’m playing possum This world is rotten Everything’s being thrown away Wrongs make rights We’re at the end—it’s the last lights Like Kobashi/Sasaki My body’s hollow I’m such a vessel for pain I’m playing possum My world is rotten I don’t wanna be thrown away Beware, be afraid Of this endless charade Everybody’s gotta pay But I won’t We’re stuck in place And things won’t change Everybody’s got a game But I don’t Beware, be afraid The path is dark down this way Everybody’s got a game But I won’t play
4.	Street Sweeper 02:10	lyrics
Your ego death’s just another defence You’re not strong enough to really make amends I don’t care about those boys you knew I don’t give a fuck What a waste What a waste What a waste White lies from another white face What a waste What a waste What a waste What a joke, a sorry state Empty words Empty words Empty words When ya gonna pack it up? What a waste What a waste What a waste White lies from another white face You’re not tough You’re just saying stuff Who the fuck is it for? So say it with some chest Like all the fucking rest Give up, do more Empty words Empty words Empty words When ya gonna pack it up? Empty words Empty words Empty words Try another way of saying You’re not saying much It’s such a sad sight Can’t you see it in my face? We’re standing still As if there’s nothing to change Tear it down, start again If our world is burning Then you’re burning, too That’s the point, I thought you knew? Say something true Make it count Time is up, your luck’s run out What a waste What a waste What a waste White lies from another white face Such a waste Such a waste Such a waste White lies from another white face Is it ever gonna be enough?

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released January 26, 2024

Em—drums/bass/bg vox
Mich—guitar/bass/bg vox
Kai—vox

Recorded August 19th, 2023 @ Zone 10, Hammer City. Engineered, mixed & mastered by Vince Soliveri. Additional bass on track 1 by Vince. Art by Kai. Cassette release by Mostly Tapes, 7" by Maraming Records coming soon.