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Isolation Vacation

by Uncle Bengine

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Hogan Foster COVID Closed The Hot Dog Stand is the 2020 anthem you didn't know you needed. Favorite track: COVID Closed The Hot Dog Stand.
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1.
Started talking to myself again I am suffering from social dehydration I need a vacation from isolation Here is a list of things I miss, like drummers who can keep time and bandmates who can stop me from spending five days writing idiotic songs I need a vacation from isolation Come on and isolate with me Come on lets isolate!
2.
I miss the basement I miss my friends I miss the late night Rock & Roll, beer soaked salvation I am not adjusting well I lack motivation I lack certain charms I lack the ability to learn the new digital social norms You all say that this too shall pass I just hope that I last Eight months later and I'm not learning fast Still getting Ice Cream on my mask
3.
I'll wear a mask because I know freedom isn't free and I'll do anything to beat this goddamned disease. But you crossed a line when you took what I need Two Chili Cheese with Everything Mustard, Chili, Onions and Such Ballpark or Nathans, I don't give a fuck Put it on a bun or cut it up Anything is fine except ketchup Give me hotdogs or give me death!
4.
I was squirreled away down in my basement Surrounded by creative tools with no soul to embrace them I was feeling down, I was feeling pretty blue My mind couldn't wrap around how to breakthrough Turn a negative into a positive Let's make a list of grateful memories Let's make a list of self discoveries Unflattering sweatpants, novelty socks Dirty T-shirts and off brand crocs Thank God for unflattering sweatpants
5.
I'm sitting, I'm thinking, I'm running my lines It's gonna be different this time I'm standing up for myself I'm growing my nerves, I'm sharpening my whit I'm not gonna take any shit I'm standing up for myself For every excuse I have a retort I know my mind ain't gonna fall short I'm standing up for myself Let's Go! No pain, no gain My stomach is turning, my confidence wanes I'm standing up for myself? You're a close talker I'm a push over I will reluctantly shake your hand But with confidence so you don't notice The liberal snowflake that I am I should've said this and I should've said that Next time it won't stay in my head I swear I'll do better!

about

Burnt out from an odd year, lacking creative outlets and really just creativity in general, I packed up some guitars and took a weekend trip to the Northern Neck in Virginia. I left at the end of the weekend with a few bits and pieces for what will hopefully become some Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders songs and a weird one off track about COVID closing the hot dog stand at the small beach town.
Fast Forward two months, with a little downtime around Thanksgiving I decided to record the Hot Dog song in it's punk glory. Then I wrote a companion track and as the week progressed I ended up with this 5 song EP.
This is not an Uncle Bengine and the Restraining Orders record, it is Uncle Bengine writing without a filter, missing my normal checks and balance, attempting to step outside of our standard genre, while walking haphazardly through a heavy fog of self-doubt. I hope you enjoy it!

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released December 4, 2020

Punkle Bengine - Isolation Vacation
Ben Schlabach - drums, guitars, bass, vocals
Wormy Chestnut - lead guitar on Ice Cream Mask & Isolation Vacation

Recorded and Mixed by Ben Schlabach November/December 2020
Harrisonburg VA

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