Backwards Alphabet

Imaginary Friend (Single)

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:00:00 -0400

This is the 'single' version of Imaginary Friend. We added many layers of us shouting things over the breakdown to bring a more exciting feel.

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A Mind Control Song (Live)

Tue, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Backwards Alphabet played this song at a Rock The Vote show at The Music Training Center a few years back. I just found the video. Please vote in your local elections.

A Mind Control Song

Sat, 14 May 2005 12:00:00 -0500

The twelfth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. A Mind Control Song was called "Follow the Leader" in its demo phase, changed to just "Mind Control Song", and was renamed for the album so it could be last.

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Drop Out

Sat, 14 May 2005 11:00:00 -0500

The eleventh track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Drop Out was written in answer to a certain SNL skit involving a cowbell

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Dump Your Ex-Girlfriend

Sat, 14 May 2005 10:00:00 -0500

The tenth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Dump Your Ex-Girlfriend is a true story, and Dave wrote it to convince Fitz to stop seeing a girl he broke up with.

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---- You

Sat, 14 May 2005 09:00:00 -0500

The ninth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. ---- You is the only song on this album to have never been played at a show.

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Get It Up

Sat, 14 May 2005 08:00:00 -0500

The eighth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Get It Up is an entire song written around Dave whacking the snare drum.

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Going Down

Sat, 14 May 2005 07:00:00 -0500

The seventh track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Going Down is one of only two Backwards Alphabet songs in "drop D" tuning; the other is Imaginary Friend.

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Imaginary Friend

Sat, 14 May 2005 06:00:00 -0500

The sixth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Imaginary Friend changes every time it's played and once took over 10 minutes to get through at a show

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Other Sue Anthem

Sat, 14 May 2005 05:00:00 -0500

The fifth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Other Sue Anthem was written about a stuffed animal (that later became Fitz's prom date) Fitz won at Dorney Park.

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Pop Princess

Sat, 14 May 2005 04:00:00 -0500

The fourth track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Pop Princess was the first Backwards Alphabet song to ever be played or recorded.

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Shy

Sat, 14 May 2005 03:00:00 -0500

The third track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Shy's music and lyrics were written on paper (without being heard) and stored away for over a year before it was finally played by the band.

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Strawberry Chapstick

Sat, 14 May 2005 02:00:00 -0500

The second track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Strawberry Chapstick's lyrics were written by Dave, and he hummed some music that he wanted so that Fitz could play it on guitar.

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Zombie Love Song

Sat, 14 May 2005 01:00:00 -0500

The first track on Show Me Yours, I'll Show You Mine. Zombie Love Song was originally called As Of Yet Untitled, but was re-named for this album.

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