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Regression [EP]

by AnimaL ioN

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1.
Everytime they tell you just be you, It’s not true Feelin’ your true colors just won’t do, unless it’s blue Can’t escape these midnight days Whispered voices start to say (Chorus) You better Free yourself from all these lies Don’t have to explain yourself, cause no one else, can give you your pride. Everyday’s just hangin’ by a thread, til the end. Feelin’ nothin but this creeping dread, in our heads Whispered voices now long-gone But still our light shines on (Chorus) You better Free yourself from all these lies Don’t have to explain yourself, cause no one else, can give you your pride. Same old Song that we know But do we ever really know makes us in the end Save yourself from the show You can't reap what you don't sow, I’m ready to begin You better Free yourself from all these lies Don’t have to explain yourself, cause no one else, can give you your pride. x2
2.
The Call 04:37
I used to be a better man Some people are made for higher plans I’m feeling all this crushing weight Sometimes it's better just to break Save me from this disillusion And make me understand But If I answer the call Will I get there at all? Will I see it again? If I break from the wall Will you come break my fall? Or will you bleed me again? Cause all that I gave gave me nothing in the end We live a life that's so estranged Some things they never seem to change I feel your voice call out to me Some things are better left unseen Save you from dissociation Will you understand? If you answer the call You will you get there at all? Will you see me again? If I break from the wall Will you come break my fall? And will I need you again? Will all that you give give you something in the end? Holding on for just one moment all your life The days are gone where we can hide When you answer the call When I answer the call Will you hear me at all Will I see you again? If I break from the wall Won't you come break my fall? Or will you leave me again? If I answer the call Will we bleed again?
3.
Rise 04:46
'Take it away from me, this burden that I bear' I can almost hear you say Waiting for a savior to discover no one there But your pride gets in the way When your strength is gone And you cannot carry on Open up your eyes And look up to the skies And rise To live for eternity you cast away your sins Your worldly vices can't compare The day of judgement calls to you But when will it begin In mortal waiting you despair 'Cause when the days are lost And you can't carry your cross Open up your eyes And you will realize And rise When your rock's unstable When your gods have failed But to no avail Say the word and I will help you Rise When you're all alone Take these broken bones and Rise To the strength you've shown Call my name and I will help you Rise When your strength is gone And you cannot carry on Open up your eyes And look up to the skies And rise
4.
Regression 05:23
I was burned Like the moth Lit by the same flame That set me off Broken wings Like tattered cloth Rips in the fabric I held aloft It never crossed my mind Maybe this is what I'm getting used to Never searching for another point of view How can we break the facade if we cannot see it? Crashing down From the sky Weighted by windblow That kept me high Just before I hit the ground Cracks in the pavement Proved safe and sound The thought just crossed my mind Maybe this is what I'm getting used to Never searching for another point of view How can we break the facade if we cannot see it? Regression Regression Regression's taking over me Regression Regression Regression's where I'm meant to be Metamorphosize my soul And crystalize my bones When we fly we lose control So send my spirit home I'm ready I'm ready I'm heading to the Earth again I'm ready I'm ready I'm heading to the Earth again Maybe this is what I'm getting used to Never searching for another point of view How can we break the facade if we cannot see it? Regression Regression Regression's taking over me Regression Regression Regression's where I'm meant to be
5.
Emerald Eyes 04:23
What would you say If I finally said that I'd take all the blame? Why would you stay? Cause it's easier than dealing with my shame I may deserve it but who does it serve if you wanted to walk away? In this life though I walk alone I walk alone with you Emerald eyes burning in my soul like a flame I never knew As we navigate another wave will you drown with me too? Waters rushing over me and there's nothing I can do What would it cost To scour my mind and find what I have lost (You) Burdened by thoughts Of what I told myself I'd be and what I'm not (You) Yes I deserve it cause I'm so unnerved that I can't give you what you want In this life though I walk alone I walk alone with you Emerald eyes burning in my soul like a flame I never knew As we navigate another wave will you drown with me too? Waters rushing over me and there's nothing you can do Are we the same as at the start? Parallel paths or are we grown apart? What if I never weighed you down? Anchored by choices that keep you on the ground? What if I never saw your face? Would you sail on without a trace? Closing both our eyes from the truth Still I close my eyes and all I see is you In this life though I walk alone I walk alone with you Emerald eyes burning in my soul like a flame I never knew As we navigate another wave I am drowning in you Waters rushing over me ‘cause you're all I hold on to
6.
Insane 03:33
Hey little siren won't you look my way You've got your finger on my trigger but my bullets are astray Pray, little lover can I have my say I wanna tell you that I need you but you're leaving yesterday I can't get over you There’s Nothing I would rather do Can’t get your ghost out of my brain Wish I could turn back time And never even make you mine But until that day I’lll stay insane Say, I've been hurting for your wanton touch I know it's probably not the answer but I'm missing you too much Same old story but with different eyes You're the drug that I want and I'll take ya til I die Keep on walking and keep on thinking you know Keep on believing those lies ‘til you're ready to blow I can't get over you There’s Nothing I would rather do Can’t get your ghost out of my brain Wish I could turn back time And never even make you mine But until that day I’lll stay insane Keep on walking and keep on knowing And keep on believing those lies ‘til you’re ready to Keep on walking and keep on knowing and Keep on believing ‘til you're ready to blow Keep on walking on and keep on thinking you know keep on believing those lies til you're ready to Keep on walking and keep on thinking you know Keep on believing those lies til you're ready to blow II can't get over you There’s Nothing I would rather do Can’t get your ghost out of my brain Wish I could turn back time And never ever even make you mine But until that day I’lll stay insane I’ll stay insane

about

I brought 6 songs to the Regression EP, with each track incorporating different musical elements. While making sure every song had a hard-hitting aesthetic, I didn't want the lyrics to be secondary.

These pieces ruminate on concepts like misguided self-sacrifice, inadequacy, and self-doubt, but also offer more hopeful ideas of self-liberation and perseverance. I chose Regression as the title track because that is what I essentially told myself I'm doing writing this album; but in this sense it is not a negative. It's about breaking away from expectations and finding that when you land, things are better and you can embrace your true self.

Infinite gratitude to all the artists that made this possible, as well as Val for putting up with my screaming, my two cats for also putting up with my screaming, and my supporters who for some reason show up for my screaming.

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released December 12, 2022

Produced by Anthony Nuccio and Connor Engstrom
Mixed and mastered by Connor Engstrom at Black Box Studios
*Rise mixed and mastered by Tony Dickinson

Vocals: Anthony Nuccio
Guitars: Connor Engstrom, Matt Roberts, CJ Tywoniak
Bass: Connor Engstrom, Matt Roberts
Synth/ Keys: Anthony Nuccio, Tony Dickinson
Drums: Chris Moore, Kevin Sitaras, Chris Dichiara

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AnimaL ioN Washington, D.C.

AnimaL ioN is the original rock project conceived by Anthony Nuccio (the initials are in the name, see??!). Tracks include collaborations with friends and artists, and each song aims to have specific soundscapes and aesthetics. AnimaL ioN combines anthemic wailing vocals with heavy instrumentals reminiscent of Soundgarden, Shinedown, and Halestorm and hopes to scratch the same hard rock itch. ... more

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