Better Than The Book - Two Years On

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Better Than The Book - Two Years On

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Nick is creating music on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NickStanding

PayPal Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/NickStanding

Download Link: https://betterthanthebook.bandcamp.com/album/two-years-on

Better Than The Book - Two Years On

01 Ignition - 0:00

02 Homecoming - 1:18

03 Hearts Racing - 2:29

04 Undead Education - 5:33

05 Channel Surfing - 9:33

06 Cathode Ray Days - 10:16

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07 Make Your Mark - 13:24

08 Wireless Networks Available - 16:50

09 Re: HipHopPunk - 19:53

10 Head Above Water [Feat. Cyberdevil] - 20:40

11 The Bigger Picture - 24:30

12 Confessions - 28:27

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Total Length 30:39

All track were written, performed and produced by Nick Standing [Jabun], with additional writing and vocals from Bob Axell [Cyberdevil] on “Re: HipHopPunk” and “Head Above Water”. All samples used are either property of Nick Standing, royalty free, or are in the public domain (as appropriate). Artwork was drawn by Nick Standing [Jabun].

I think the album itself speaks more than I could explain in a few words here, but I'd like to share some kind words which mean a great deal to me from my colleague and friend Vladimir Kuznetsov:

http://tinyurl.com/zc7huwy

For full credits please visit the Bandcamp page.

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guyfromKillerRAT

2018-10-27 19:22:41

I'd say that in a competition for best punk rock band ever, Green Day will have some competition now! :D

Love it.

Jabun responds:

Ah wow! Thanks so much for the comment / compliment! Working on a follow-up album for this right now (due to start mixing next month) which should be out spring next year. Hope you enjoy it too when it's released! Thanks again :D

Nithael

2016-07-18 01:08:21

I honestly love this song. I don't know if this was intended, but parts of the lyrics, mainly somewhere around 2 minutes in, perfectly describe the life of a recent high school graduate. I commend you sir, and I will without a doubt follow you in the future.

Jabun responds:

Thanks so much and I'm really happy you enjoyed it. The lyrics around that point were pretty much about how I was feeling at the time, so I guess it just sort of happened rather than being intentional :) Really glad it resonated with you though. It's really touching when people can relate to my music. Thanks again and feel free to follow BTTB around the web. You can find it in all the usual places, or if you have trouble just message me and I'll send you some links :D Have a great day!

thebatking

2016-04-18 20:20:34

Beyond amazing will definitely enjoy another album/more songs you produce. Have you experimented with Punk rock also or just Ska punk and Pop-punk?

Jabun responds:

Cheers :D Really glad you liked it. There's the old "One Small Step" EP (2012) up on Newgrounds too if you want to listen, though admittedly it's a little old now production-wise (No horns either) XD

A new album is in the planning stage but won't be for a while yet (perhaps next year?). I'm definitely planning to experiment with new vibes with on too, perhaps have some tracks more J-Rock inspired and some more pure Ska-punk ones too. I've never been too clear with the blurred lines of the genres, so I can't really answer in any more detail, but I've produced other purer pop-punk stuff in the past too.

Best bet is to head over to Facebook ("Better Than The Book" or "Jabun"(not the LoZ fish)) for on-the-go updates (usually weekly or more regular), as it usually just ends up with the end product coming to Newgrounds. Hope to see you there!

Algishalo

2016-03-06 12:21:04

Proffesional stuff. Would suit in an SSX or Tony Hawk game, not my style of music, but fun songs to listen to while doing flips and the quality is really good, easily could be quite famous, unless i don't know something, haha...

Jabun responds:

Many thanks :D Ah man, getting this in a game would be a dream come true! Glad you enjoyed it :3 Haha, well exposure is needed for fame, but that's difficult to come by XD

larrynachos

2016-03-06 10:32:10

Holy crap, I'm speechless. This is amazing! I wish I could vote 5 a billion times. Excellent work! I'll buy it when I have money :D

Jabun responds:

Oh wow :D Thanks so much for the kind words. Really glad you enjoyed :3