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All My Almost Best

by Mike Schnee

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bradkallhoff
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bradkallhoff What a trip this EP is. The arrangements here are off the wall. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the different elements and layers that were added to each song.

At the top of the EP, the tone of the guitars made me stop what I was doing and appreciate the sound. I felt enveloped by warmth. That transition in the middle of Kellyanne felt like something straight out of the Beatles. Wonderful. I think the somewhat melancholic ending was a brilliant call. Fantastic time, can't wait for more. Favorite track: Kellyanne.
stephancox
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stephancox It's a special thrill when you realize that the extraordinary new artist you just discovered also has a deep catalogue. If you're like me, you may find yourself listening to this EP compulsively and dreaming about what else Wormstew has in store for you. Check out the surprising turn in the pop gem Kellyanne and see if you feel the same. I'd lay money you will. Favorite track: Kellyanne.
Get Set Go
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Get Set Go Choosing a favorite track is sorta like asking what's your favorite sentence in a beloved novel. It just doesn't provide the full picture. All My Almost Best is another absolutely brilliant release by Wormstew. And it is also a really wonderful introduction to the band if you don't know them. Of course, there's a song inspired by a Peckinpah movie! And of course the arrangements are gonna feature absurdly skilled friends adding brilliant performances. Do yourself a favor. Buy this ep! Favorite track: Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia.
Sebastian A. Bach
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Sebastian A. Bach I was listening in mono a lot because only one speaker works in my car. Was partial to the first couple rockers & of course "Kellyanne" with its wild prog hoedown bridge. The arrangements are top-knotch. Teresa's bass playing needs singling out - the parts and feel are exceptional. BUT now that I am listening on headphones in STEREO, the downtempo closer is owning my soul (literally). If you're a fan of Jon Brion's productions, this is 1:57 of time I guarantee you'll be glad to have invested. Favorite track: You'll Always Be Wrong.
John Brownell
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John Brownell "All My Almost Best" is a delightful album that features Wormstew's mastery of crafting quirky and catchy pop songs. The tracks are fun, unique, occasionally haunting, and impressively recorded and arranged. If this stuff floats your boat, go find Mike / Wormstew on YouTube and start digging into his huge catalog of songs and videos. Can't wait to hear what comes next! Favorite track: Day In Day Out.
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1.
The holy grail put in my hand - something i could understand I drink it down (as if i should) - Now I’m so high, i guess that’s good I treat her right, but that’s just me - I move every mountain i could see I can warm her heart and ease her mind - But that don’t work every time And it’s day in, day out Staying up late and walking about As if i’m lost, but i am not Living my life before I rot I can smile, as i tend to do - Shelter up till the storm is through I can count my demons on one hand - And they’re in need of a reprimand And it’s day in, day out Staying up late and walking about As if i’m lost, but i am not The life i live is all i got I got an empty glass in need of a friend Is there something you can recommend? I’m so tired, i need to sleep Then wake up in it way too deep And it’s day in, day out Staying up late and walking about As if i’m lost, but i am not Counting the blessings that i aint got
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Stupid glasses on her stupid face She done left me, gone without a trace And if feels so bad to not feeling very good today I have seen her with another man He looks stupid holding her hand And it feels so right to be hating up on him this way Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia He’ll never get away with taking her away Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia Bring me his head today Bring me his head today Sing a song about a celebration Don’t it make it wrong to fade away Sincerely singing up an invitation Pony up and maybe feel the day And it feels so bad to not feeling very good today Stupid glasses on her stupid face She should put them back in their case And if feels good to be making up the way of the world So bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia He’ll never get away with taking her away Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia Bring me his head today Bring me his head today
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Kellyanne 03:45
Kelly anne, kelly anne Why do you say the things that you do? Kelly anne, kelly anne You’re breaking my heart up in two I’m becoming unhinged I’ve had no sleep and i’ve binged On cocktails and hatred I don’t know if i will make it, kellyanne Kelly anne, kelly anne What happened to what was between us Kelly anne kelly anne I’ve determined your heart as the meanest I’ve gone fully insane Is this imaginary pain? I’m beaten and I'm bruised And i’ve got nothing more to lose, kellyanne Close your mouth, close your lips and bite your sweet little tongue Kellyanne, kellyanne You pivot your words to betray me Kellyanne kellyanne But it’s your blackened heart that will slay me Metaphorically And temporarily Eventually, i will win,get my heart back again Kellyanne
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You have never been right It’s true You’ve always been wrong when you say you had it all You have never been real It’s true You always break down in the middle of the truth In the calm of sadness I saw your soul pass Through the winds of silence It’s disappearing It’s the dead of winter Every day of the year And the moments so near But it’s disappearing You are never gonna change It’s true You’ll always feel strange when you look in the mirror

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This isn't a "best of" compilation. It's more of a "best grouping of 4 songs to give you an idea of what I do" compilation. So there's that.

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released February 28, 2023

All songs written and performed by Mike Schnee with Teresa Cowles, Eric Lea and Shawn Malone

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Mike Schnee Long Beach, California

I write and record songs under the moniker Wormstew and Chissum Worthington. I've got a ton of songs and I'm putting them in packs of 4, in no particular order. Some songs date from the late 90's. Some are pretty fresh. I've mixed them all up.There will also be new stuff, obviously. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! ... more

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