This album is actually a work in progress, but unlike Madonna, I am more than happy to share it with anyone who is interested in listening. I am also aware, unlike Metallica, that the beauty of music is in sharing it with others. Okay I'll admit it...I'm a semi-frustrated has-been.

I am actually a lead vocalist/guitarist, yet this album has no vocals...yet. At the moment, I seem to have writers block when it comes to lyrics. I would love it if anyone would like to e-mail any ideas to me. Obviously you will get full credit for your work. If you are a musician interested in e-collaboration (cool word huh) email me and I will tell you how we can do it.

The album came about by accident in that I was just trying to learn how to use my new gear, and all of the sudden, I exploded with new material. These "songs" are actually just ideas. That is why most of them are so short. They could get repetitively boring without vocals.

I have recorded all of this music on my home computer using:

• Ibanez RG570 - Electric guitar
• Yamaha FG-411S CE - Acoustic guitar
• Line6 POD - Guitar Direct box
• Cakewalk ProAudio 9 - Recording software

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. If you have any questions about me or my music, please email me. If you like this material, I hope that you will click on the "e-mail song" link and send it to a friend.

- Mike Carpenter -

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"Lost" genre: Alternative General
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	Aurally takes me on a journey of confusion. The song starts with a cruisin' kind of feeling...AND THEN IT FLIES OF A CLIFF!
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: ME ME ME ME ME...It's all about ME!
"Nap in the Park" genre: Mood Music
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	Tilt your head back, close your eyes, and you'll understand.
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: The birds outside my window which inspired me.
"We'll Make It" genre: Instrumental Rock
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	Life may be a *&^%! sometimes, but with a feeling like I get from this song, I always know that "we will make it."
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: ME ME ME ME ME...It's all about ME!
"Another Time" genre: New Age
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	This song takes me into a surreal mood, one where I feel like I have traveled back to Another Time.
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: Some spirit from the past that took a vacation inside me???
"Back Down" genre: Guitar Rock
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	Feeling #1 The feeling of stepping "back down" into the gutter of my life.Feeling #2 The song has a fighting spirit...somebody's got to back down...or...
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: That "darker" me. (I don't like him very much) :)
"Sausalito" genre: Acoustic
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	A Mountain-bike ride throughout Sausalito, CA on a beautiful sunny day!!!
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: The wind - for the great day of sailing which provided the inspiration
"Road Trip" genre: Rock
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	Finger Tappin' Good. Just like the rest of these songs, I'm sure it will be longer and more enjoyable when I(or you) add the lyrics.
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: ME ME ME ME ME...It's all about ME!
"Blindly" genre: Psychedelic
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	A great musical accompaniment for wandering blindly into the abyss...
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: I credit this song to the deepest of my inner-selves. He's cool, but kinda trippy!
"Slowly Twisted" genre: Blues Rock
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	Psycedelicaaaaaaaaaaa Can't you just picture this? A bunch of drunks in a smokey, stinky, blues bar. All the members of the band are facing each other (instead of facing the crowd). Their eyes are half-shut, and they're stoned out of their minds. Oh yeah! Those were the days!!!
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Colt 45 (off of a 40) Credits: Colt 45 - a couple a 40s
"The Comfort of Rage" genre: Grunge
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	This is what might happen if Rush met Pearl Jam. The title indicates the feeling that I get from the music. I release a little rage, and then I chill out. Fortunately, I can release my inner-rage through music. I highly recommend that others also find a productive outlet for their rage.
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: ME ME ME ME ME...It's all about ME!
"What Child Is This?" genre: Traditional
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	Christmas re-defined with a little more passion (and attitude) than normal...:)
	CD: Sense Of Self   Label: Inspected by # 7 Credits: Christ
"Goose Neck" genre: Alternative General
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	...As opposed to a funky chicken...
	CD: Sense of Self   Label: Made in USA (inspected by #12) Credits: ME ME ME ME ME...It's all about ME!
"Can You Feel It?" genre: Groove
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	If you didn't feel it when you were there, did you feel it when you lost it?
	CD: RAFR - Demo   Label: Whateva... Credits: Sexy Vixens
"Swingin' Thang" genre: Blues Rock
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	Just listen to the lyrics... It should be apparent.
	CD: RAFR - Demo   Label: Whateva... Credits: My parents' DNA
"Day Trip" genre: Groove
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	CD: RAFR - Demo   Label: Whateva... Credits: The people that bore me...
"Get Up!" genre: Guitar Rock
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	Get off your @$$ and MAKE SOMETING of yourself.
	CD: RAFR - Demo   Label: Whateva... Credits: Winners and Losers

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