Crystal Set
by DC Cardwell
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumFor this latest album we aren't making a run of normal, pressed CDs, but we can MAKE one for you! Your CD and its packaging will be hand-made to order by DC himself, who is a whizz at this sort of thing.
If you like, DC will sign the CD for you on request - just select the "autographed" option when you order. And if there's a particular name or message you would like, include a note with the order by clicking where it says "Include a message to Madcar Records".
Includes unlimited streaming of Crystal Set via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.ships out within 2 days$17 USD or more
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumWhy not splurge and get all FOUR of our current CDs at an amazingly low price!
...Marjorie and DC will even sign the CDs for you on request - just select the "autographed" option when you order!
...(If there's a particular name or message you would like, include a note with the order by clicking where it says "Include a message to Madcar Records".)
...Limited quantities as we're nearly out of "Some Hope" CDs!!!
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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of I Know My Love (single), Crystal Set, Pop Art, In Another World, and Some Hope.
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Friendly Fire
02:25
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FRIENDLY FIRE (© DC Cardwell)
No-one is to blame
But I can sense that I am going
To get burned by friendly fire
It's always been the same
And innocence is no defence but
You'll get burned by friendly fire
Coming around it's coming around
It's coming around again
Coming around it's coming around
It's coming around again
Don't shoot - it's only me
You used to be disarming
But right here - right now
You're just alarming
Those who never learn
From history are forced to repeat their mistakes
And they'll get burned by friendly fire... again
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The Spirit Is Willing
02:39
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THE SPIRIT IS WILLING (© DC Cardwell)
When I step into the hall
I know I should kiss you all
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
When you try to talk to me
I'm not how I'm supposed to be
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
CHORUS
Part of me is open wide
Part of me I try to hide
Part of me's asleep inside
But part of me can't be denied - oh oh
Standing on my feet all day
Earning someone else's pay
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
My head is spinning and my soul is dull
Stomach's empty, brain is full
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
REPEAT CHORUS
SOLO
Standing on my feet all day
Earning someone else's pay
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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Too Bad To Be True
03:15
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TOO BAD TO BE TRUE (© DC Cardwell)
I just heard the news and it seems
Like it's too bad to be true
Now I feel confused, I don't know
Why it had to be you
CHORUS 1
But for your own sake
And for everyone's I hope the news is fake
Oh no no no no no, no no no no
You just never know what's around
The next turn in the road
It's an awful blow, wouldn't like
To be bearing the load
CHORUS 2
If it's really true
I don't know what you or those you love will do
Oh no no no no no, no no no no
In this fallen world there are times
When there's no rhythm or rhyme
But we have to try to keep walking
I know that it's hard - I should quit my talking
If there's anything that I can do for you
If there's anything that I can do for you
If there's anything that I can do for you
If there's anything that I can do for you
If there's anything that I can do for you
If there's anything that I can do for you
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I Can't Run Fast Enough
04:10
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I CAN'T RUN FAST ENOUGH (© DC Cardwell)
I'm not trying to compete with you, I know I'll never win,
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
I'm not trying to meet with you, I know I won't fit in
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
CHORUS
But I know it's not your style
And you know it isn't mine
So it isn't worth your while
I don't want to waste your time
You're not gonna be good for me, I feel it in my bones
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
You don't do what you should for me, we're both in different zones
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
CHORUS (x2)
But I know it's not your style
And you know it isn't mine
So it isn't worth your while
I don't want to waste your time
BRIDGE
And you know I never smile
Even though I'm feeling fine
So you'd better run a mile
I don't want to waste your time
I don't have a clue what's hot and what's not
I don't know who's who and I don't know what's what
I only wanna know your name and not your number
I'm only hanging on to what's worth saving
There's no point slaving for what you're craving
Things you can't take with you when you slumber
You're not gonna be good for me, I feel it in my bones
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
You don't do what you should for me, we're both in different zones
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
I can't run fast enough - I can't run fast enough
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Lies Are All You Speak
03:34
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LIES ARE ALL YOU SPEAK (© DC Cardwell)
The thing that makes you strong
It also makes you weak
You don't know right from wrong
And lies are all you speak
You seem to think you're funny
But you just know how to hurt
Your only love is money
But you don't know what it's worth
You tell me that you're clever
And you treat me like a fool
You think you'll live forever
You take pride in being cruel
You think that we're all jealous
That we want to be like you
And everything you tell us
Turns out to be untrue
You'll go down in history
Your future's quite secure
But it's still a mystery
What you will go down for
I just can't understand
How you can sleep at night
The world's at your command
But your heart is full of spite
The only time you're happy
Is when someone else is sad
Sometimes I think you're evil
But sometimes I think you're mad
You've no respect for anyone
You have to be the boss
You're only glad if you have won
And someone else has lost
You've never loved your neighbour
And your money is your god
You're scared of honest labour
And you've always been a fraud
You don't seem to care
If you end up in Hell
You might lose your soul
And lose the world as well
Devoid of introspection
Yet completely self-obsessed
You never show affection
And you always feel oppressed
Nobody is perfect
And nobody is pure
Each of us does wrong sometimes
Of that we can be sure
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Ten Fingers
02:36
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TEN FINGERS (© DC Cardwell)
Ten fingers and ten toes
Ten things that I wouldn't disclose
To anyone but you, to anyone but you
Two hands and two feet
Two eyes but I wouldn't feel complete
With anyone but you, with anyone but you
Two strands are stronger than one
And with one more strand we'll be strong as the sun
There's always something more than the eye can see
I only hope when our race is run
That the things that we've said and the things that we've done
Add up to something bigger than you and me
SOLO
Two strands are stronger than one
And with one more strand we'll be strong as the sun
There's always something more than the eye can see
I only hope when our race is run
That the things that we've said and the things that we've done
Add up to something bigger than you and me
Ten fingers and ten toes
Ten things that I wouldn't disclose
To anyone but you, to anyone but you
Two hands and two feet
Two eyes but I wouldn't feel complete
With anyone but you, with anyone but you
One thing that I know is true
Is that one and one adds up to two
And one of them is me
And one is you
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Just Try Me Out
02:20
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JUST TRY ME OUT (© DC Cardwell)
The simplest things can cause you pain
The sunshine stings, you drown in rain
When you're inspired you do improve
But you get so tired with every move
You sometimes feel that life is just too long
But your mind is working well enough
To know that you are wrong
Just try me out - see if I care
And when you shout then I'll be there
SOLO
You might find out what I can do
And I could be so close to you
You might find out what's written in my book
Cause all you need to do is is take
A first and second look
Just try me out - see if I care
And if you shout then I'll be there
And if you shout then I'll be there
And if you shout then I'll be there
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ROCK AND ROLL ISN'T WITH US ANY MORE (© DC Cardwell)
Rock and roll isn't with us any more
Rock and roll isn't with us any more
It's all too serious now
It's all too serious now
Revolution isn't with us any more
Revolution isn't with us any more
We're all too comfortable now
We're all too comfortable now
Only one thing will return
Only one thing will return
All the other things will burn away
Education isn't with us any more
Education isn't with us any more
We all know everything now
We all know everything now
Children running around the fields, they aren't with us any more
Children running around the fields, they aren't with us any more
Everything's different now
Everything's different now
Only one thing will return
Only one thing will return
All the other things will burn away
Burn away
The world at war isn't with us any more
The world at war isn't with us any more
But it still feels like my life
I don't know how that works
How that works
Rock and roll isn't with us any more
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I Don't Want To Hurt You
03:33
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I DON'T WANT TO HURT YOU (© DC Cardwell)
Out of the same mouth flow blessing and cursing
The tongue is a fire and people get burned
Things that I've said have caused wounds you've been nursing,
You'd think that by now I'd have learned
I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to hurt you anymore.
I said that I loved you only this morning
We kissed and we both believed what I said
Five minutes ago without any warning
I told you I wished you were dead
I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to hurt you anymore.
Out of the same mouth flow blessing and cursing
The tongue is a fire and people get burned
Things that I've said have caused wounds you've been nursing,
You'd think that by now I'd have learned
I don't want to hurt you, I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to hurt you anymore.
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STAY AT HOME WITH YOUR CAT (© DC Cardwell)
Nya nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya
Nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya nya
Are you glad you've got a roof
Over your furry head
I'll provide the water and make sure you're always fed
Everything you say is true
And you're good at everything you do
I wish that I could be as genuine and pure as you
You don't know how pleased I was to meet you
You can teach me more than I can teach you
When I'm not feeling well
You seem to know that something's wrong
You're always beside me even when I'm not much fun
When everything's going wrong
And I wish that the day would end
You never judge me and you treat me like your closest friend
You don't know how pleased I was to meet you
You can teach me more than I can teach you
I don't know how anyone could mistreat you
Oh, you greet me every morning
You don't get in my way
You walk around beside me
You help me meet the day
You have simply no idea
How much you really mean to me
You take me as I am and you're everything that you can be
When I only need a friend
I know that you're always there
You jump on the bed and you wake me up I don't care
You jump on the bed and you wake me up I don't care
You jump on the bed and you wake me up I don't care
Nya nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya
Nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya nya
Nya nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya
Nya nya nya nya nya, nya nya nya nya nya nya nya
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about
DC's first album since moving to Tasmania, "Crystal Set" is a collection of ten self-penned songs and has most of the songs exude a mid-period Beatlesque power-pop feel.
Watch the first official video, for "Lies Are All You Speak", at youtu.be/_bw0ihjP6wc
The album was recorded at DC's new home studio and self-produced as usual.
DC's son Samuel provided a huge amount of assistance on many of the tracks, playing multiple instruments and helping with the musical direction.
Watch the first official video, for "Lies Are All You Speak", at youtu.be/_bw0ihjP6wc
The album was recorded at DC's new home studio and self-produced as usual.
DC's son Samuel provided a huge amount of assistance on many of the tracks, playing multiple instruments and helping with the musical direction.
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released June 5, 2020
PRODUCED BY DC CARDWELL
ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY DC CARDWELL
DC Cardwell:
All Lead & Backing Vocals;
Electric Guitar 1-5, 8-10;
Acoustic Guitar 2-5, 7-10;
Bass 1-5, 8, 10;
Drums 5, 8, 10;
Electric Piano 4, 5, 7, 8, 10;
Synth 1, 4, 5, 9;
Misc. Percussion 1-10
Samuel Cardwell:
Drums 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9;
Bass 2, 6, 7, 9;
Electric Guitar 6, 7, 9;
Acoustic Guitar 1, 6;
Electric Piano 2;
Synthesizer 9
Many thanks to Samuel Cardwell for all his help and creative input!
Also thanks to:
Marjorie Cardwell
Mondo Quinn
Nigel Price
Jenny Kschadow
Angellis Taliuu
Jean-Marc Vasseur
Grahame Ryan
John Forde
And a special mention to Anne Moore and Janet Ruddock for appearing on the album cover!
PRODUCED BY DC CARDWELL
ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY DC CARDWELL
DC Cardwell:
All Lead & Backing Vocals;
Electric Guitar 1-5, 8-10;
Acoustic Guitar 2-5, 7-10;
Bass 1-5, 8, 10;
Drums 5, 8, 10;
Electric Piano 4, 5, 7, 8, 10;
Synth 1, 4, 5, 9;
Misc. Percussion 1-10
Samuel Cardwell:
Drums 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9;
Bass 2, 6, 7, 9;
Electric Guitar 6, 7, 9;
Acoustic Guitar 1, 6;
Electric Piano 2;
Synthesizer 9
Many thanks to Samuel Cardwell for all his help and creative input!
Also thanks to:
Marjorie Cardwell
Mondo Quinn
Nigel Price
Jenny Kschadow
Angellis Taliuu
Jean-Marc Vasseur
Grahame Ryan
John Forde
And a special mention to Anne Moore and Janet Ruddock for appearing on the album cover!
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DC Cardwell Launceston, Australia
Marjorie & DC Cardwell grew up in Northern Ireland and are now based in Tasmania, Australia. With their distinctive voices, maddeningly catchy hooks, pop-smart guitar-based arrangements & subtle rock edginess they create Beatlesque songs you'll want to hear again and again! ... more
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Marvellous Year
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Mistaken & Misplaced
by Pete CarrThis was my favourite album of 2012. And probably 2013 and 2014 too! The Beatlesque songs, singing and playing are human, memorable and I never tire of them.
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Whirligig!
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