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Northern Gothic

by Flip Arkulary

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    GLOOM-BLUE COLOR VINYL

    Vinyl - 12" 140g
    33 1/3 RPM
    Aqueous Finish

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    Go on a psychedelic journey - my second album in a year offers a trip hop romance of gothic love songs, dance floor jams, and the best anti-music Minnesota has to offer.

    Handmade Sleeve and Melody Stickers.

    Includes four more songs than the Vinyl (coming in September)

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1.
Calvary 04:18
In the place of the skull Is where we will meet. They will tie our hands. And bind our feet. In the place of the skull Is where we will meet. They will bind our hands. and feet In the place of the skull Is where we will die. They will crucify you. and me In the place of the skull Is where we will be. In the garden of Gethsemane They will hunt us down. We will all die. They will hunt us down. And die. In the place of the skull Is where we will meet. They nail us down To the cross at our feet They will parade us around. And hang us out of town. A warning to those around In the place of the skull Is where we will meet. They will bind our hands and feet. They will nail us down to the cross that you see, And then crucify me. The place of the skull Is where we will meet. They will bind our hands and our feet. They will lay us down and nail us to the cross They’re breaking me. In the place of the skull is where we will meet They will bind our hands and tie our feet. They will nail us to the cross that you see before thee.
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There are times I get lost in your eyes... Every time I see your face… And I can’t find the right words to say That my love for you will never die Now you sit in the chair, With my heart so filled with regret. If I could go back in time, I would take you to the sky. Please keep me safe from the dark With the light so bright in your eyes And I will keep you warm, With the love burning my heart I could travel to the end of the world, And never see you again l could search all time and space, And never find your same eyes Now, the wind is cold Use my heart to keep you warm Through the dark of the night With Love
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Love Drums 04:08
I wanna bang a drum This night’s been no fun I wanna bang a drum I want you all to come I wanna make some noise For Theybees, Girls, and Boys So come and grab a toy And we can make some joy. We’re gonna bang a drum So come and have some fun We’re gonna bang a drum We’ll Drum until we come You’re gonna love our Drums You’re gonna love our drums And when it’s said and done And whatever may come Banging on the drum Banging for some fun Come and bang a drum We’ll drum until we come You’re gonna love our drums You’re gonna love our drums And when it’s said and done And whatever may come Bangin’ on the drum Bangin’ for some fun Come and bang a drum We’ll drum until we come Love Drums, Love Drums Love Drums, Love Drums Bangin’ on the floor Bangin’ for some more Drummin’ like a whore I wanna drum some more We’re gonna bang a drum So come and have some fun We’re gonna bang a drum We’ll Drum until we come I wanna bang a drum Love Drums, Love Drums Love Drums, Love Drums
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Cult of the Skull We are eternal. We shall be reborn. One day my skull Will be observed. On the shelf with yours We’ll live eternal. Forever after And forever more We of the skull We’re not forsaken. We’re forever yours Cult of the Skull We stay determined. To worship and endure Cult of the Skull We are eternal. We shall be reborn. One day my skull Will be observed. On the shelf with yours We’ll live eternal. Forever after And forever more We of the skull We’re not forsaken. We’re forever yours Cult of the Skull We stay determined. To worship and endure Cult of the Skull We are eternal. We shall be reborn.
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Flip Hop 00:34
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The Disciples of Judas are coming to town. Coming to town They’re coming to town. The Disciples of Judas are coming to town. Coming to town They’re coming to town. Jesus Christ, O’ Jesus Christ Was it nice they had you crucified? Judas and his gang of Goons Really had it out for you. They made a deal and got it done But were surprised when you still won And now they’ve come to town And they’re here to lay it down When I think about your life It seems no fun cuz evil won. If you came back to life They’d crucify you with a gun. The Disciples of Judas are coming to town. Coming to town They’re coming to town. The Disciples of Judas are coming to town. Coming to town They’re coming to town. The Disciples of Judas are coming to town. Coming to town They’re coming to town.
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The Devil 00:55
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…I was having a dream… …that I was back in school in Iowa… And it was late at night… And I saw a bright white circular orb in the sky. And it got bigger… And it got bigger… And eventually, I could see that it was a silver ship. Entirely made of silver. A compartment opened. A little fellow got out. He immediately knew my name. I didn’t know what to make of it. He said, “______...” “Well, I don’t know.” “___...” “We could get in a lot of trouble.” “Plus, don’t you have diseases or things like that? “_____...” “Okay, well if you say so…” So we got in the car He turned it on And all of a sudden, we were going 200 miles an hour. Flying through the sky, up above the clouds, And I realized that they’d turned my car into a spaceship. I was getting sick and nauseous. Pretty soon, certain, I was gonna hurl everywhere. Ahh, I’d never been in so much pain. Just nauseous… My throat was in my stomach. …Finally, we landed. …a very smooth landing In a park He turned off the car. Snapped his fingers. And the ship appeared. He got out of the car. Got back into his silver ship. And I never saw it again.
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Judas 2 03:50
Judas Disciples, they are… They are coming to town… Judas Disciples, they are… And they’re layin’ it down. They they’re gonna make you a star. But you gotta put out. They say you’re gonna go far, So get in the car Judas Disciples, they are (they are) They are coming to town. Judas Disciples’, they are (they are) And they don’t fuck around. They’re gonna make you a snitch. You’re gonna be their bitch. Betray you with a kiss. Just like this (muah) In the field of blood You know, It’s filled with love. Come down from above. To give you the glove Judas Disciples they are (they are) They are coming to town. Judas Disciples they are (they are) And they’re laying it down. They’re gonna make you a star. But you gotta put out. They say you’re gonna go far. So get in the car Judas Disciples, they are (they are) They are coming to town. Judas Disciples’, they are (they are) And they don’t fuck around. Do do do do do, do do do do do
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about

All songs written by Flip Arkulary, except “Disciples of Judas” lyrics by Flip Arkulary and Stephen Arkulary
Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Flip Arkulary
Mastered by John Miller at Future Condo
Cover Art by Flip Arkulary

Thanks to Catherine Whiting and the Colorado Mesa University Physics Program for use of their photo of the M42 Galaxy.

Thanks to my brilliant Mom, Mitzi Doane, my Dear Old Dad and co-songwriter, Stephen Arkulary, Uncle Don, Uncle Jim, Reilee, Russell, and Reese, Moriah Skye, Benjamin Brueland, DJ Mrak, “Misisipi” Mike Wolf, Eric Pollard, Eddie Ciletti, Melody and Callie, John Miller, Amy Brix, Kenneth Gregory Bressler, Breanne Tepler, Babie Eyes, New Salty Dog, Robyn Graves & the Sordid Affairs, Justin Korhonen, Tim Kaiser, Blake Shippee, Maggie and Grandpa (almost 96), Mary Kate McGrath, Ted O’Connell, Linda Larson, Mary Linda Sather, Aaron Tank, Shawna Weaver, Laura Marland, Andy Webber, and so many more. I’m very thankful for all of you.

credits

released June 6, 2023

Moriah Skye – Bass Guitar on “Love Drums,” “Flip Hop,” and “We Let the Alien Drive”

Benjamin Brueland – Drums on “Love Drums,” “Cult of the Skull,” and “Judas 2”

Callie the Cat – roar on “The Devil”

Nicholas Mrak – Assistant Engineer and live show DJ

Flip Arkulary – Vocals, Vocoders, Mellotron M400D, Roland SH-101, Roland JD-800, Roland SPV-355, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha CS, Tim Kaiser Feedback Valise, Tim Kaiser Drone Machine, Tim Kaiser Photon-Synth, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Sound Master SR-88, Boss Latin Rhythm, TAAL TARANG, EHX Space Drum, CMI Fairlight, Synclavier, Arturia Pigments, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Floor Tom, Surdo, Fender Rhodes, B3 Organ, Chamberlain, Italia Sitar Guitar, Telecaster, Sound Samples, Alien Voices, Arp 2600, Emulator II, PPG Wave 2.2, Linn-Drum, Casio MT-46

Melody the Cat – Cover Model “Northern Gothic”

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Flip Arkulary Duluth, Minnesota

Two solo albums, a holiday album, and a career milestone album on the way!

*Singer, composer and recordist living in Minnesota

*Runs MN Studio and Record Label called Hotel Frank

*Previous member of Tyrannicals, The Half Hearts, Exiles, The Death Ships

*Loves cats
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