“Slow Down” by Steven Mckay
from his self-titled, self-released debut
To sum this article up simply: I’m a huge fan of Bruce Peninsula and all of the associated members of that movement. I haven’t had a chance to include them in the zine yet, and saw Steven(BP’s drummer)’s debut as a firm opportunity (especially considering that the single features backing vocals from BP’s core members).
If slow and steady wins the race
Then I should always win first place
My trouble’s more with time than space
I prefer the prize above the chase
That being said, that’s not the case
There are no flowers and ribbons in my vase
There is no fruit of labour at this pace
One can only handle so much
So I say we all slow down
‘Cause we all could use a break
And take some time to lounge
In the city
‘Cause it’s all too much
In the city, and slow down slow
I used to drink six cups a day
Of the strongest coffee ever made
And oh, the way mind would play
It whirled and spun, 8000 RPMs
My motor seized and in that moment then
I saw that I
Could stand a bit to slow down
I sure could use a break
Take some time to lounge and hoe down
It’s a pity
But I’m happier when
In the city
I slow down, I slow down, I slow down
Slow!
I long to take some time off and I long for peace and quiet
I long for soup on Sundays and I long for movie nights
We all need more soup on Sundays
And we all need more movie nights
So let’s take off some time together
And we’ll all slow down
So, if you haven’t taken the time to meet Bruce Peninsula, then (when you’re done listening to Steven’s album) here is their (masterpiece) debut, A Mountain Is A Mouth, as well as the (fantastic) follow-up album, Open Flames:
A Mountain Is A Mouth:
Open Flames:
[EDIT: I stopped by Bruce’s official site and apparently they’ve announced that something big is coming on April 24th, complete with corresponding countdown clock. So, maybe this article was well-timed.]
UPDATE: it’s April 24th and (a 15-member strong) Bruce Peninsula has just released a new 14-minute song cycle, Of Songs:
