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Scarlet Rivera 2:060:00/2:06
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Randomly Soul Beside 3:140:00/3:14
Meet The Monster took three decades to write and rewrite. Then two more years to record, mix and master. I think I lost perspective somewhere along the way, especially during the mixing stage.
13 songs rattled the inside of my cage for a long time. 13 songs starring me, the monster.
I can be a dick sometimes.
I’m also blessed.
“Thank you, God, for restoring my soul to me, with kindness and compassion. Great is your faith in me.” I learned this prayer recently, and I say it every morning.
God is my co-star.
Every song tells a story.
“Don't tell me about your politics. Tell me about your girlfriend, why she left you, and is she hot." —Alice Cooper
I'm 36 years a mechanical engineer and I've got stories. None of them about engineering.
They're mostly emotional—love, envy, betrayal, then sultry again. With a nod to God.
Some songs nod the other way. Dare I say, politics? Sorry, Alice, I couldn't help it.
Anyway, I'm a rookie, in terms of recording and releasing music. Performing is also new territory. My first open mic was in 1990. My second was 26 years later. My debut album was released in the spring of 2025. My second followed that summer.
Just a rookie, really.
With big plans.
Welcome and thank you for listening.