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30 Scratchy Backroad Blues

by DURAN

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    DURAN 4th Blues Album '30 Scratchy Blues Album'

    DURAN, recognized as one of Japan's greatest guitarists and a prodigy of the modern rock scene, earns full trust from various circles. He announces his fourth blues album “30 Scratchy Backroad Blues”!
    This latest work from DURAN focuses on his love for blues. It's a profound and astonishing piece that revives traditional roots blues in a contemporary setting. The album features legendary guitarist June Yamagishi, who topped the popularity poll in the New Orleans music scene, on guitar (Track 3)! Also joining are blues violinist Ilana Katz Katz from Boston (Track 4) and singer Queen Pepper, who is active in Toronto (Track 3)!
    With a commitment to preserving the essence of blues and elevating its charm to new heights, this album showcases DURAN's innovative and stimulating approach, injecting a fresh breeze into the modern music scene. This album, which allows a reevaluation of blues' contributions to music history, is a must-listen, packed with DURAN's deep respect and love for music.

    "For years, the blues has been kind of overlooked. While other music genres come and go, blues just keeps on going. For me, blues is where the spirit really comes alive.
    Like the greats before me, I want to keep the music alive for the future. I want to make sure we don't lose the heart of the blues. So, enjoy that raw, unfiltered beauty of the music." - DURAN

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1.
Creeping out in the night Looking out of the window See you hunting me All the dead cry out for life Look behind you What do you see? All alone tonight Praying for peace of mind The truth lies in the grave Where your secrets are kept so tight Look behind you What do you see? Blood is spilling On the floor And in the streets The pain floods I gave you my all But you let it fall The secrets kept dancing in my head I wish I could just forget It's time to run, It's time to run Look behind you What do you see? What you see is me...
2.
Just because I'm a grown man Doesn't mean I’m old enough Just because I'm a grown man Doesn't mean I’m old enough When you crossed that blue ocean  You made it there alive and strong Then I saw a lot of people People I’ve never seen before Then I saw a lot of people People I’ve never seen before  I feel the magic that you left them Touched the lives of a living soul You were a man of, man of a few words Only smiles and warm embraces But that won't stop, won't stop me searchin' I’ll find it "One fine day” I know, I'll find it "One fine day"
3.
Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale I got a girl, she's long and tall, She sleeps in the kitchen with her feets in the hall Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale She got two for a nickel, four for a dime, Would sell you more, but they ain't none of mine Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale, I mean Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale I got a letter from a girl in the room, She got something good, gonna bring it home soon, now Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale That billy goat backed in a bumble bee nest, Ever since that he can't take any rest Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale, I mean Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Me and my babe bought a V-8 Ford, We dropped that thing on the running board Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale, I mean Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale You know the monkey and the baboon playing in the grass, Monkey stuck his finger in the Good Gulf Gas Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale, I mean Yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale I got a girl, she's long and tall, She sleeps in the kitchen with her feets in the hall Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got 'em for sale Yes she got 'em for sale Yes she got 'em for sale
4.
I had it all but let it slip away I fell so fast, my heart led the way Couldn't see the truth, blinded by the fray Now I'm alone, with the price I had to pay I let it go, now I'm filled with shame Played a fool, lost a losing game I can't make it up Too late, you waste Too late, you waste I took a chance, but lost grip on fate Chasing my dreams, but now it's too late My heart deceived now I'm left with the weight Life I've ruined, and love I can't sate Too late, you waste Too late, you waste
5.
Red House 03:57
There's a red house over yonder, that's where my baby stays There's a red house over yonder that's where my baby stays I ain't been home to see my baby in ninety nine and one half days Wait a minute, something's wrong The key wont unlock this door Wait a minute, something's wrong This key wont unlock this door I got a bad, bad feeling that my baby don't live here no more I might as well go back over yonder Way back up on the hill Lord, I might as well go back over yonder Way back yonder 'cross the hill 'Cause if my baby don't love me no more I know her sister will
6.
7.
Well, I thought I’d use a knife Guess I’ll use my hands tonight Well, I thought I’d use a knife Guess I’ll use my hands tonight I'll strangle you with all my might Squeeze you tight till there's no more life The sight of you losing breath Gives me joy... I’m satisfied The sight of you losing breath Gives me joy... I'm satisfied No one will hear you cry for help I'm wet inside, such a delight Blood is gushing Eyes are popping Death is coming You're nothing but a toy And I won't regret A sense of things we have tonight I'll keep your pretty face in mind Hide you far so no one can find
8.
Feel the darkened flames Shades of night Slapping me when I say Slapping me when I say It’s coming into my head It’s coming into my mind Drive me sedately down to hell I'mma kiss the eye of the fiend good night Feel the darkened flames Slapping me when I say Slapping me when I say Slapping me when I say Slapping me when I say
9.
I'm goin' away, to a world unknown I'm goin' away, to a world unknown I'm worried now, but I won't be worried long My rider got somethin', she's tryin'a keep it hid My rider got somethin', she's tryin'a keep it hid Lord, I got somethin' to find that somethin' with   I feel like choppin', chips flyin' everywhere I feel like choppin', chips flyin' everywhere I been to the Nation, oh Lord, but I couldn't stay there Some people say them oversea blues ain't bad Some people say them oversea blues ain't bad It must not a-been them oversea blues I had Every day seem like murder here Every day seem like murder here I'm gonna leave tomorrow, I know you don't bid my care Can't go down any dirt road by myself Can't go down any dirt road by myself I don't carry my, gonna carry me someone else
10.
11.
Save me from this hell I'm walking on a bed of nails Push my head into the river Choke myself till I drown Hate bleeds through these ropes Over my empty soul Devil talkin' in my head But something won't let me die Wearing my tears like a chain around me I'm still holding on to a faint hope Save me from this hell I'm walking on a bed of nails If I could see you one last time Maybe life was not that bad
12.
Day by day, moments slowly drift away Now I wonder where you stand I wonder where you now belong And our time has slipped through my hands In the moonlight's tender, fading glow Still I wonder where you stand I wonder where you now might roam And our time has slipped through my hands Don't let me face this world alone It's so hard to let you go Day by day, moments slowly drift away Now I wonder where you stand I wonder where you now belong And our time has slipped through my hands

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released March 13, 2024

Produced by DURAN
Recorded at EGR LABO
Recorded by DURAN, Lou Pomanti, Rick Nelson (Marigny Studio), John Carlo
Mixed by DURAN
Mastered by Bill Skibbe (Third Man Records)
Cover Photography: Shinya Kato
Booklet Design: CCC
Art Direction & Design: Charlotte N. Samiers at alphart

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