Real Love

Release Date: 2023-07-28

On July 28, 2023, Real Love was released as a single. It is the second of several planned releases recorded & mixed completely in analog at John Vanderslice’s legendary Tiny Telephone studio in San Francisco.

Real Love is an existential, indie-blues rock anthem for unrequited lovers. Real Love tells the troubled tale from the perspective of a man who desperately wants to find love, but instead finds himself at odds with everything from God to science to his very own philosophy of love — ultimately, landing somewhere in between simply moving on in triumphant catharsis, and a fundamental questioning of every instinct — a wild ride from start to finish!

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Lyrics

And I had enough
I’ve had enough
I’ve had enough

 

Oh Mary May
Please don’t preach to me no more
I won’t long lie awake waiting for you and the Lord
We’re gonna live the way of the tongue-tied snake
‘Cause when you’re young
You get bored
Of Jesus

 

You gotta keep those wheels turnin’ if you wanna earn your keep
‘Less you find you’re gettin’ kissed less on the lips than on the cheek
And I’d stoke that fire poke it ’til you’re fallin’ fast asleep
You don’t want
No more heat
From me

 

I say love
Love is the bruises and bumps
Love my waiting
All my worry
I’d drive down your boulevard
Just to gamble on a ghost
I’d pay my way in
It’s not real love

 

And I’ve had enough
I had enough

 

Oh, Mary May
I will run to you no more
I’m a man and I’ve got needs and I know you’ve got yours
And oh my, Mary May
I know you won’t marry me
But I’ve got
What you need
And it’s free

 

You don’t always know what’s real
My love

 

Album Review

"Todd Binder delivers this track with the rattled passion of a man trying to unravel his heart and find meaning in the world while being totally confused what everything means." - LA on Lock

"Exudes a bluesy, debonair satisfaction. A confident, timeless-sounding rock production" - Obscure Sound

"This is one really solid track with great guitar tone and expressive lyrics and vocals! I enjoyed it” - Don’s Tunes

“Its heartfelt melody touches the depths of the soul. There is something special in his voice, a certain charisma which embellished the whole song.” - Red Rabbit

“Catchy and engaging” - Sinusoidal Music

“Noir and mysterious” - La Helga

“High energy, wonderful composition” - Melodic Records

“The dynamism of this is excellent. This sounds like a potential hit!” - Alt77

"Rolling guitar waves, a punchy drum kit backbone pulse and a steady bass low end. Immersive, heartfelt lyricism paints a sonic landscape. A solid lead vocal sung with passion and precision. Plenty of push and pull to the energy/arrangement. A clean mix/master. A solid track all around. Props are due!” - Music On The Moon

“Passionate vocals and skillful guitar” - Indie Obsessive

“Infectious and catchy song from the moment it starts” - Weitblick Records

"Awesome lead guitar, powerful drums, excellent vocal performance and brilliant guitar work” - State of Green

“Vocals that are very strong at their core” - Mmur Music

“Bright and mesmerizing” - Sunbeam Music

“Fun sense of angst and grit right from the top” - Wes Winebarger

“The song is awesome and vocals are exceptional. It’s obvious that you have a great deal of talent” - Jay, Supreme Playlists

“What I liked most was the wildness at its core, always holding its sense of nerve but capable of going off on one that might just become a feature on the summer festival circuit this year.” - mp3hugger