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RISE of the LAVA MEN

by Uncle Monsterface

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Mendel Katz Sometimes you just need a punk song about fighting a giant squid, and the awesome folks of Uncle Monsterface are here to provide. From quoting the Wikipedia article about Ninjas to thirty-seconds shouting "I CAN SEE THROUGH WALLS," describing a magician detective, this band will fulfill all of your wants and needs. Favorite track: Rise of the Lava Men.
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1.
Rise of the Lava Men 188 BPM [warp in from the Seven Layers of Space] RISE UP! [Verse 1 - Spoken] There they were, the present-day protectors of Dino-skeleton Island Looking for a quest… or a bar… (burrito bar) Instead they found a cave, Fell in, Looked up, And on the walls they saw: the painted tales of The Lava Men… (It sounds like this:) RISE UP! [Chorus] Rise of the Lava Men! Here they come… Here they come again! RISE UP! RISE UP! [Verse 2] LAVA! MEN! Role call: SCUBA Diver, Ninja, Zombie Accountant Brain Rocket Scientist! Sports Robot, Mr. Builder Meow Meow… And the Rest! RISE UP! RISE UP! [Chorus] Rise of the Lava Men! Here they come… Here they come again! Rise of the Lava Men! Here they come… Here they come… Here we come… again!
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Brainrocket Scientist 146 - BPM [Verse 1] One man claims, "It ain't rocket science!" Another replies, "Dude, it's no surgery of the brain…" But a tall guy, in a lab coat through calm gritted teeth chimes in, "Oddly it's for real, hey, that's all I'm sayin'…" [Chorus] He was a Brain Rocket Scientist! Built a rocket that's not gonna miss! Brain Rocket Scientist! Goodbye future yeah you're gonna kiss! [Verse 2A] When will humans ever learn Technology's trust, we must earn? What was it Michael Crichton said? Something about robots…dude! Newman is dead! [Verse 2B] One man claims: we will conquer science! Build a rocket with a mind: secure our destiny! But a cold wind, with a bad smell on Isla Nublar chimes in, "Oddly it's for real, hey that's all I'm sayin'…" [Chorus] He was a Brain Rocket Scientist! Built a rocket that's not gonna miss! Brain Rocket Scientist! Goodbye future yeah you're gonna kiss! [Bridge] But the rocket with the brain got too smart Enjoying studies of math and art Came down from the sky To hang out with my best friend (and tell me the movie's end) Now it's got a new target in heart Designs on a brand new start He's running for mayor, got a talk show and is stealing my girlfriend [Drum Break] What has he done? What has he wrought? 10-9-8-7-5-4-3-2-1 [Chorus 3] He was a Brain Rocket Scientist! Built a rocket that's not gonna miss! Brain Rocket Scientist! Goodbye future yeah you're gonna kiss!
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Accountant 204 -bpm [Vocal Intro] is there more to life than numbers…more to life than numbers...more to life than numbers… [Chorus 1A] The Accountant counts up things Like buttons, trees, and rings Sees numbers, while he flies and sings… [Chorus 1B] The Accountant counts up things Like poetry and wings Sees numbers, while he flies and sings… [Verse 1] 1-2 red trucks on the freeway 3-4 old men on new bikes 5-6 blue shoes on a Tuesday 7-8 brown bears chasing Mike (so many Mike!) [Chorus 2A] The Accountant counts up things Like clatters bells and dings Sees numbers, while he flies and [Bridge] ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT NINE SEVEN EIGHT NINE [Verse 2A] Ten: bloated vampires Eleven: talking trees Twelve: oversized tires Thirteen: frozen peas [Verse 2B] Fourteen: days til christmas Fifteen: fuzzy dice Sixteen: ways you missed Seventeen: mad ex-wives (throwing knives!) [Chorus 3A] The Accountant counts up things Like buttons, bells, and wings Sees numbers, while he flies and… [Outro] Is there more to life than numbers? NO! Is there more to life than numbers? NO! He's counting on you to keep counting on him Is there more to life than numbers? NO! (repeats)
4.
Strongman 176 - BPM My arms just go like this I am so very strong… Ladies and gentlemen! Under the Big Top! A Hercules of Adonis's THE STRONGEST MAN ALIVE! My arms just go like this I am so very strong…
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Meow Meow 02:17
Meow Meow 117 - BPM [Verse 1] Dance around, you dear sweet kitty prance around you look so pretty So minute. And you are so cute Would you like to play with String? Of course you would, it's your favorite thing. What would you do... if I took it from you? [Pre-Chorus] Now look at your face. You're so confused. But you are... not amused. [Chorus] Because you're Meow Meow. (PRECIOUS) [Verse 2] Precious little Kitty thoughts are forming now like lemon drops inside your brain. Thoughts I cannot explain. Make me joyful, make me sad. You scratch my leg, that made me mad No, its ok. You thought it was just play. Now stay still as the night. Then Pounce with all your might. [Chorus 2] Because you're Meow Meow. Because you're Meow Meow. Oh, no. Because you're Meow Meow. Oh, no. (PRECIOUS LITTLE KITTY KITTY CLAW THE EYES OUT PRETTY KITTY) Because you're Meow Meow. Oh, no. [outro] Because You're Meow Meow. You're My Meow. Meow.
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The Ninja 04:59
Ninja 212 BPM [Verse 1] Ninjas are hiding Creeping everywhere Their time they are biding Before they get you in your chair… [Chorus] There's a Ninja in the basement, There''s a Ninja in the tree, There's a Ninja behind the hedge, and he's comin' (he's comin') for me [Verse 2] Perched upon a precipice Throwing star in hand You really cannot mess with this Ninja, understand? (Knife-hand! Sidekick!!) [Chorus] There's a Ninja in the basement, There''s a Ninja in the tree, There's a Ninja behind the hedge, and he's comin' (he's comin') for me. *** [Western - Spoken] According to Wikipedia, the Ninja is also known as the Shinobi, (shi-no-biiiiii…revenge of…) Covert mercenaries from the feudal Japan. Functions of the Ninja included, but were not limited to: [Hits 1] Espionage, Sabotage, Infiltration, and Assassination. (That's a lot of jobs…That's a lot of jobs…That's a lot of jobs…That's a lot of jobs…) Like their functions, and their origins, precise abilities are also shrouded in mystery. Said abilities included, but were not limited to: [Hits 2] Shape-shifting, Flight, Invisibility, and Elemental Control! I wanna be a Ninja! (you're a ninja you're a you're a you're a ninja… you're a ninja you're a you're a you're a ninja…) Secret by design, shrouded in fear, Two weapons they liked, two weapons I hear… [Two Weapons] Two weapons…Two weapons…Two weapons…Two weapons… Two weapons…Two weapons…Two weapons… (they were:) KATANA! and a THROWING STAR! KATANA! and a THROWING STAR!
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The Chef 01:38
Chef 133 - BPM Step into my kitchen… La cocina… [A] Gotta cook the beef! Gotta cut the cheese! (ha ha! That's a joke...) The life of the Chef is the best! Gotta cut your teeth! Gotta clean the grease! (oh no!) The life of the Chef is a mess! [B] Ennui Surprise Dab a tear from your Dry rub A chicken thigh And cry… Baby cry… [A] Cook the beef! Clean the grease! The life of the Chef is the best! It's a mess…the best…a mess it's the best it's a mess… I AM THE CHEF!
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Sports Robot [Verse 1] Sports Robot, you are the best at almost all the sports. Baseball. And other sports also. Don't be sad. You gotta go! [Verse 2] Sports Robot, your creator, Dr. Maximum, Made you the best at almost everything! Running and catching are a cinch for you! Don't be sad! You gotta go! [Bridge] Go. Go Sports Robot. Go. Go Sports Robot. Go. [Chorus] Go! Go Sports Robot! Go! Go Sports Robot! Go! Go! Go Sports Robot! Go! Go Sports Robot! Go! RIDE ALL THE WAVES AT ONCE!
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S.C.U.B.A. Diver 180/207/180 BPM [Verse 1} Scuba Diver Go deep down Underwater Seek your undersea crown You will grow Clam-shell hands Teach the sea-folk To understand (the people of the land) [Verse 2] Diving deeper Your mind explodes Darkest water slips In-out your nose You will grow Shark-sharp teeth Teach the land-folk Of the reef (the people down beneath) [Bridge] Self-Contained Under-Water Breathing Apparatus selfcontainedunderwaterbreathingapparatus selfcontainedunderwaterbreathingapparatus selfcontainedunderwaterbreathingapparatus selfcontainedunderwater BREATHE DIVE DEEP! DIVE DEEP! DIVE DEEP! [Verse 3] In roaring darkness A thing was hid… Dude you gotta fight The Giant Squid [Outro] GIANT SQUID! Fight! The Giant Squid! Become! The Giant Squid! and Fight! The Giant Squid! Become! The Giant Squid! [Verse 3] Scuba Diver You dove deep down Some say you live as King Some say you drowned
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Magician Detective 146 - BPM Magician… Detective… I CAN SEE THROUGH WALLS!
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The Zombie 03:57
Zombie 155 - BPM [Verse 1] It's the day before tomorrow and everything's all destroyed robbing comfort from your sorrow that lumbering mailman is more than annoyed. He wants your brains! It's gonna rain! Delicious brains… [Chorus] Zombie Escape Plan! Gotta get outta here right now! Zombie Escape Plan! Who you gonna rescue, how? Zombie Escape Plan! Gotta get outta here right now! Gotta get to some higher ground! [Verse 2] We will gather the survivors In a well-protected zone Amass a pile of canned goods And weaponry Raise a platform Build a moat around it And call this new place: HOME. Apocalypse-zombie-mayor, Thy name is me! [Chorus 2] Zombie Escape Plan! Gotta get outta here right now! Zombie Escape Plan! Who you gonna rescue, how? Zombie Escape Plan! Gotta get outta here right now! Gotta get to some higher ground! [Bridge] But alas he was compelled To see from the other side He stepped forth into the night Ham in hand "You're not safe!" said the zombie It's far too late to hide A taste for brains soon he would understand… He thought, "Brains…I'll want to eat your brains…I'll want to eat your brains... Brains…I want to eat your brains! I want to eat your brains!" [Chorus 3] Zombie Escape Plan! Get away from me right now! Zombie Escape Plan! I want to eat your brains! Zombie Escape Plan! Get away from me right now! Zombie Escape Plan! I want to eat your brains! [Chorus 4] I want to eat your brains right now…eat your brains, wow…hands face and feet…wow! [Chorus 5] Zombie Escape Plan! Gotta get outta here right now! Zombie Escape Plan! Who you gonna rescue now?
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The Cowboy 01:27
Cowboy 124 - BPM [Verse 1] Some folks say that I'm a son of a gun Others say son of a cow Friend I'll tell ya, somehow both things are true, but Nobody knows how… [Chorus] I'm a cowboy! A boy made out of cows! A cowboy! Nobody knows how [Bridge] But it makes the ladies say: Moooooo-ooo. Moo -oo-oo-oo And buckaroos go: Moooooo-ooo. Moo -oo-oo-oo [Chorus] I'm a cowboy! A boy made out of cows! A cowboy! Nobody knows how Mooooooooooo
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The Taker 03:18
The Taker 170/198/224/298 - BPM [Intro] Can I have your carrot please? I want it will you give it to me? Can I have your headband, too? I want it and I'll take it from you. Can I have your new car please? I want it will you give it to me? Can I have your Grandma now? I want her and I'll take her somehow. [Verse] I want To take All of your stuff You can't tell me enough is enough (Enough is enough!) I want To take All of your stuff You can't tell me enough is enough (Enough is enough!) [Pre-Chorus] Take it take it take it take it somehow yes Take it take it take it take it somehow yes Take it take it take it take it somehow yes Take it take it take it take it somehow yes [Chorus 1] I want To take Cuz I'm The Taker of things You know because of the words I say I am here to take all of your stuff Telling you that enough is never enough [Break Down] Take it take it take it take it somehow yes Take it take it take it take it somehow yes [Hits] Take…take and take…take and take…take and take… [Disco Break] Can I have your friendship please? I want it will you give it to me? Can I have your loyalty now? I want it and I'll take it somehow. Can I have your sense of self? I want it above all else. Can I have your everything now? I want it and I'll take it somehow. Can I have your carrot please!?! I want it will you give it to me!?! Can I have your headband, too!?! I want it and I'll take it from you! I want To take [solo] [Chorus Outro] Cuz I'm The Taker of things You know because of the words I sing… I want, to take: cuz I'm The Taker. I want, to take: cuz I'm The Taker. I want, to take: cuz I'm The Taker. I want, to take: cuz it is my nature. I want
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The Builder 01:49
Builder 162/142 - BPM [Verse 1] It's not the wall But the space between Hand over fist As we hoist the beam All that we build will fall And that's alright After all: we fall. [Bridge] Stone by stone Hammer and nail By stone by stone by stone [Chorus] We build them up To tear them down We build them up And tear them down again Stone by stone We build it up… And tear it down again… [Outro] HAMMER AND NAIL! HAMMER AND NAIL! HAMMER AND NAIL! HAMMER AND NAIL! (all will fall)
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The Spaceman 03:17
Spaceman 207 - BPM [Verse] Last seen in Australia Outback beyond You went up above us And now you are gone Broke through atmo Went past the sun We can no longer see you Are you lost, did you run? [Chorus] We miss you Spaceman Fifteen degrees Extend to us your hand A map you will see Your orbit has tilted No trajectory Won't break through the atmo Won't crash to the sea [Chorus 2] Come home to us Spaceman We've somewhere to land Come home to us Spaceman! Come home to us Spaceman! Come home to us Spaceman! Come home to us Spaceman! We miss you Spaceman! We miss you Spaceman! We miss you Spaceman! We miss you Spaceman!

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Uncle Monsterface, would-be superheroes/rock band/multimedia experience, set out to explore the outer reaches of their mysterious home, Dino-Skeleton Island. They sought a quest (or a bar), but instead found a cave, and fell in. When they looked up, upon the walls they saw the painted tale of the island's ancient iconic protectors, The LAVA MEN.

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released August 4, 2014

Uncle Monsterface is Marty Allen, Paradise Dan, E. Epic Swanson and Penultimate Harlan Muir

Additional Staff: Bradford Swanson (trombone), Jocelyn Mackenzie (vocals), Corn Mo (vocals), David Engelhard (saxophone, flute, clarinet), Greg Hammontree (trumpet)

Produced by Brad Swanson and Uncle Monsterface, Horn Arrangements by Harlan Muir, Engineered by Jon Altschuler and Paradise Dan, Mastered by Matt Azevedo. Recorded at Seaside Lounge and Dino-skeleton Studios.

Layout and design by E.Epic Swanson for The Fencing & Archery Printing Co. Additional Lava Men and Island illustrations by Jeremy Murphy for infeHnite Design.

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Uncle Monsterface Brooklyn, New York

Uncle Monsterface is many things: a sock puppet, a giant monster, a creative collective, a power inside of us all. But for our purposes here, Uncle Monsterface is the musical flailing arm of Monsterface Industries. At night it whispers riddles. A rock band known for fun and eclectic music often featuring a sassy multimedia stage show, it's Rush meets TMBG making a baby that plays with puppets. ... more

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