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Channel Hop

by The Bittering Hops

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1.
I Don’t Know What I Like I take until I’ve taken it all, consume it all up until I’m ready to fall. and who would’ve thought that would ever backfire on me? Thought my metabolism was super strong, I stood on the scales and couldn’t have been more wrong. Who would’ve thought that would ever happen to me? And now I don’t know what I like Because I don’t know what I want anymore. So now I’ve given up the fight Perhaps I just can’t deal with getting old I walk my daughter to school, Wearing my shorts thinking I look so cool. I’m a 40 year old teenage rock and roll machine. Thought that a battle jacket would look a treat, I ignore the face of everyone that I meet. All you cool kids you’ll never know what I mean.
2.
Surfing Is Really Hard Surfing is way too hard, another dream has died. I should’ve known I’d really suck at this long before I tried. Still, at least I’m over 40 now and wearing wet suits is not dignified. Just like that, another dream has died. In a minute, another dream has died. My hair is falling out, another dream has died. I’ll never need a hair salon or get my locks blow dried. Still, at least with my bald head and beard I fit in down at the ‘bo-ho’ toast bar. Just like that, another dream is too far.
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Cease Fire 01:27
Cease Fire Cease fire I don’t want to speak no more I Don’t want to waste any more time, this is over for me. I’ve had my fill of worries over half repeated stories, Now it’s time to cut the controversy I might’ve listened if there was something I was missing, But now it’s crystal clear to me. I Don’t want to waste any more time, this is finished for me. I can’t believe how boring, just to wake up every morning, Just to face a shedload of this. I might’ve tolerated once, but now it’s terminated Class is finished now you’re dismissed. Cease fire I don’t want to speak no more I Don’t want to waste any more time, this is over for me.
4.
Money Isn’t Everything (if You’ve Got Some) I don’t ever want to go back, and I don’t want to remember it It was like a bad dream every day, and it still would be if I’d not quit. There was endless boring detail stretching on for years and years. And the slow cold realisation that it’s just not worth the tears. And I know it’s easy for somebody like me to say, But if i'd have stayed I’d be afraid. Money’s not the end all, as long as you’ve got it. Money’s not the be all and end all, As long as you’ve got lots of it. And when it’s on your mind then, It makes it hard to really commit to quit. It’s like endlessly bracing yourself for giant leap of faith, Without a final end date and one foot over the brake. And I know it’s easy for somebody like me to say, I’ve reached plateau and got to go.
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Let’s Get Pizza I was drunk when I left there, but I’m sober now. Now I’ve got to work out how to get home somehow. Cos the buses have all finished and trains are all shut down. I could consider walking but I live in the next town. And now it’s started raining, all hopes have gone adrift… …I need a lift! Even though I feel down on my luck, you’ll be there to pick me up. My comrade, and the fare isn’t half bad. The remedy, cos you’re so rad. As the night was getting later, it became more clear… …that everyone has made plans but I’ll have one more beer. Then out to make my way home through the wind and rain. With one thought in my head so I don’t go insane: It’s that you’ll be back there waiting, it’s really the best gift… …I need a lift! Even though I feel down on my luck, you’ll be there to pick me up. You’re the best, you’ll never be alone Let’s get pizza on the way home.
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You’re So Fascinating You’re captivating, so engrossing, thought provoking. I don’t know where you get your facts from. Or how you know that all others are wrong. It fascinates, you shock us with your insight. It’s so great when you copy and paste, A meme or two that puts us in our place And the whole world is one giant conspiracy. You’re captivating, so engrossing, thought provoking. What a mind! You thrill us with your post. So eloquent, Shakespearian almost! And we can’t wait, we’re hanging on every word. I’m to blame, I read every last crumb. It’s a like a train wreck that I can’t look from. Keep it up, you’re doing a sterling job. You’re captivating, so engrossing, thought provoking. The fountain of all knowledge, you’re amazing and you know it.
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Working In An Office Made Me Cynical Working in an office made me cynical of folk. Back stabbing and arse covering became a bit of a joke. And now I see ulterior-motives on the exterior, And that’s the last thing that I want for you to do. But I don’t want to be preachy, or be an over bearing Dad. Something’s just work out good, even if they start off bad. I Don’t have an inspiring quote, And this is really no keynote. But if I have some things that I should pass to you… Don’t do as I do, don’t do as I say. I’m sure you’ll find that helpful anyway. Don’t follow your heart, don’t follow your head. That’s the wisest thing I ever said. This might sound disingenuous but there really is no trick, To how I got quite so lucky, there is no get rich quick. But that doesn’t mean to say you have to sit there and just stay, I’m just trying to say don’t feel bad for ANY choice. It’s not a marathon, and it’s definitely not a sprint. But don’t take that as your only fixed blueprint. Less isn’t more, but more isn’t less. I hope that helps you sort out all this mess. All isn’t fair, in love or in war. But that won’t matter if you’re not keeping score. Don’t strike while it’s hot, don’t make any hay. I didn’t, and I turned out ok. You’ll know what you should do when you need to. Don’t do what you think you OUGHT to do… …just do whatever you WANT to do.
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You’re Alright Jack Turn up every morning thinking “what’s in this for me?” Looking for an easy life, a virtual absentee. Snivelling at problems, you’re well versed a the ‘back heel’, But always at the front if you can smell a freebee meal. Dropping people in it just to bolster your manhood, There’s no way you’d help us out even if you could. Backstabbing is a thrill for you, you stupid little twit, You would’ve been a bully if you’d had a little wit. There are no words for you, nothing that could cut through, to your insides, cos this is just what you do. You say “I’m alright Jack” and laugh behind my back. I’m sorry children, the lifeboat here is full… and no come backs.
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I Won't Let Them Get Close To You Don’t want to let them get close to you, Don’t want to ever let go of you, Don’t want to ever let a single thing get through and end up hurting you. Don’t want to let you make your own mistakes, I’ll make them for you if that’s what it takes, Don’t want to ever let a single thing get close enough to cause you pain… …or god forbid, heart breaks. I want to wrap you up in cotton wool, I want to make sure that your heart is full, I want to make sure that your hopes and dreams always remain infallible. I want to be your comfort and solace, And provide you with comfort and bliss, And I’d be happy if you never had to see the darkness or worries that really do exist. But I know I can’t be there for all your life, Someday you’ll have to face a problem that seems tough to make it through. But I’ll be your biggest fan, and I’ll be the biggest supporter of you. Don’t want to let them get close to you, Don’t want to ever let go of you, Don’t want to ever let a single thing get through and end up hurting you. But most of all I’m just so proud of you, I’m sure there’ll be nothing that you can't do, and I want for you whatever it is you set your mind upon... …because I’ll always be your Dad.
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I Don’t Want It No More Spent 2 weeks reading every review, of every flask on the store. 2 weeks on and I’ve filled it up once, I’ve forgotten what I wanted it for. Every time I get something new The switch in my head gets reset And I’m off to embark on the next crazy fad Researching the things that I haven’t got yet I’m not saying I’m ungrateful, for the things I’ve paid/saved for… But when I get what I want I don’t want it no more. I research almost every day, My next and final guitar. When I get it home I put it up on the wall And I wonder how much Teles go for? I sometimes wish that I could say, that possessions mean nothing to me. But the truth is I love getting more stuff, maybe it’s just how I’m programmed to be. I’m not saying I’m a hoarder, but I could open a department store… Cos when I get what I want, I don’t want it no more.
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Dublin 01:34
Dublin You’ve been down for so long you’ve forgotten how, to have fun like before only here and now. Maybe we should go back to Dublin soon. And I know it can get up on top of you, it’s the same for me but there’s one thing that we can both do… Maybe we should go back to Dublin soon. Some days it feels like you’ve just had enough, You need a breakfast with pints of black stuff Maybe we should go back to Dublin now.
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How Am I Supposed To Go On? I don’t want to think any more on this. It’s starting to feel like staring into the abyss. Cos I don’t know what I’ll do when, I cant see you ever again. I don’t know how I’m supposed to carry on. How am I supposed to do this without you on my team? I’m hoping that I’ll wake up soon to find it’s a bad dream… …and things will carry on. I can’t imagine how all of this must feel. I feel like I’m just watching, looking on like a fifth wheel. But just know I’m here if you need me, Cos I know if it were me, then you would be. You give me the strength to carry on. I’m so proud of who you are and everything you give to me. And when I look at how my children play, it’s easy to see… …how you’ll never be gone.

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Well, here it is! This our first album “Channel Hop”.

It was written and recorded between the end of November 2020 and May 2021 in and around being locked down, working while home schooling, isolating, furiously hand sanitising and all the rest of it. But it was still a lot of fun to do and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.

I’ve had a bunch of musical projects on the go that I never get round to finishing for the last 20 years so I decided to just park them all (probably indefinitely) and concentrate on something new that I wasn’t going to get too precious about.

It’s really exciting to have it feel so fresh as I haven’t had it lying around tinkering with it for years and years!

So, please… enjoy, stream or download it for free (or of course pay what you like) and let me know what you think. Thanks! Tom S

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released August 3, 2021

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The Bittering Hops Nottingham, UK

Hey, Tom here from the Bittering Hops. You might remember me from such bands as The Atoms or maybe even The Poundstretchers. But this here is ALL NEW STUFF! The first album was written and recorded between Christmas 2020 and May-ish 2021. We kinda sound a bit like the Ramones, Screeching Weasel and The Queers etc. If that’s your thing, why not check us out! Thanks! ... more

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