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EL MONSTRUO

by THE 99 DEGREE

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1.
I was down by the river when I, I felt a shiver as I met John The Killer and he whispered to me, That he's gonna kill me and I believe he will. I was out in the pines and I, I was feeling fine I felt the hand of the killer as he whispered to me, That my time is coming and he won't be late. He's John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) And he says he'll kill me. (Yes you know he will) (He's) John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) Says I've got it coming, That I'm gonna pay. I was out in the trees when I, I felt a breeze I felt the breath of the killer as he whispered to me, That he's gonna kill me and I believe he will. I was out on the plains and I, I once again I felt the hand of the killer as he whispered to me, That my time is coming and he won't be late. He's John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) And he says he'll kill me. (Yes you know he will) (He's) John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) Says I've got it coming, That I'm gonna pay. THEN ONE DAY JOHN WENT AWAY, AND SO THE RUMOURS SAY. JOHN FELL DOWN AND BROKE HIS CROWN, BUT HE'LL BE BACK SOME DAY FOR ME... I'll be down by the river where I, I felt the shiver there will be John The Killer as he whispers to me, That the time has come now to meet my fate. I'll be out in the pines where I, I was feelin' fine i'll feel the hand of the killer as he whispers to me, That my time has come now with no delay. He's John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) And he said he'd kill me. (Yes you know he will) (He's) John The Psycho Killer! (Killer, killer, killer) Said I had it coming, And now it's much too late...
2.
Flatline 03:52
I wanna leave it behind 'til all my demons are blind, I’ll kneel down before your altar while you preach to the choir. 'Cos I’ve been waiting so long so save me, Grant pardon to my hurt and baby. Take the control, And swallow me whole, Before I flatline. At night I’m sleeping when the beast takes it’s charge, To force me down onto my knees to strum the strings of your heart. Before I feel so cold cos’ maybe, You’ve bit off more than you can chew now baby. Just take the control, And swallow me whole, Before I flatline. Help me reach for the sky, 'Cause I’d sooner die than flatline. I want it all and I want it now, I want to bring about a change with each solemn vow. I’ll tell you anything you want so you don’t say goodbye, I’d even sell you all your dreams in exchange for a lie. Now take the control, And swallow me whole, Before I flatline. Help me reach for the sky, 'Cause I’d sooner die than flatline. Just take the control and swallow me whole, Take the control and swallow me whole. Help me reach for the sky 'cause I’d rather die, Help me reach for the sky 'cause I’d rather die than flatline.
3.
Young Flame 03:49
Heartbreak stop, make it quick, Coz you dont half take the piss. I've known you five minutes and now i'm trapped in your love game. From all those hopeful eyes, you've chosen mine for your young flame. Thats why when push come to shove, I'll always be a sucker for love. I'm just another bug, caught in the trap of your love game. Just a broken guy whose souls alight from your young flame. But if i wait then i will see you in the back of my mind, Every single time i close my eyes. We'll sleep under the stars, We've no mortgage or cars. Just two young love birds letting our past burn in our love game. Heartbreak adjurned, i'll never learn from your young flame. I've been down for so long, Not known how to go on. Now i'm moving all my feelings on to a young flame. Just a broken guy whose souls alight from your young flame. But if i wait then i will see you in the back of my mind, Every single time i close my eyes. Get your sweet lust over here, Put all your trust before fear. Nothing but love up here, so lets ignite in your young flame. Just a broken guy whose souls alight from a young flame. (And) Its game over for now, But your take over still counts. And i'll be seein you when i need a boost from your love game. I'll take the call, wind rain and fall for your young flame. But if I wait then I will see you in the back of my mind, Every single time I close my eyes...
4.
Wanted for the death of the local Priest, Who bought a Bandit's bullet 'tween his teeth. A man who sent his faith to an early grave, A man who's life at the gun he'll now repay. (And the Sheriff says) I want this man now dead or alive! I want this man and I want his hide! Slumped upon the alter in the church, Someone left the Preacher in the lurch. A single bullet laid the man out flat, All for the bag of gold beneath his hat. (And the Sheriff says) I want this man now dead or alive! I want this man and I want his hide! Be him 'live or be him dead, We'll have revenge upon his head! A meeting's held and all the men agree. That justice must be done and so that we, To end the reign of terror in this town, It's certain we must track this bandit down. (And the people say) We want this man now dead or alive! We want this man and we want his hide! They're on his trail with not a soul in sight, Following his tracks into the night. A simple man gone bad awaits his fate, And simple men with rifles lie in wait. (And the people say) We want this man now dead or alive! We want this man and we want his hide! Be him 'live or be him dead, We'll have revenge upon his head! BAD MAN, BAD MAN, COME OUT SOON. OUT BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVER MOON. COME OUT HERE WITH YOUR HANDS HELD HIGH! DROP YOUR WEAPONS REACH FOR THE SKY! NOW YOUR TIME IS NEARLY UP, SAY YOUR PRAYERS LIKE THE PREACHER WOULD. Out the Bandit steps into the night, Finger on the trigger, all in sight. Staring down the barrel of his fate, The leader of the mob signals to wait. (And the Sheriff cries) I want this man now dead or alive! I want this man and I want his hide! The battle's fought and won and all is fair. The sound of screams and guns still fills the air. And as the echoes fall there comes a cheer, And after the smoke has dropped one man steps clear. (And the Bandit says) You all thought you'd take me dead or alive, You learned your lesson straight through the eyes. I killed the Preacher you held dear, And your deaths leave me in the clear!
5.
Too young to tell whats important, confused, at every single challenge life puts forward to you. And when you up and leave whats a boy left to do but get high? And when you lied about your age, That's when I probably should have said some goodbyes. And now you're moving on in time that dude's gonna see, Just how miserable and blind and cruel you can be. I'd rather him than me to hear you talking about yourself. And if misery loves company, I guess that's why there's always someone else. Can you hear me calling out? Come and put this fire out. I'm too old to live that life again. And you flicker your eyes in my direction, And sin with your lies To cry attention. But life is quite a bitch and thats why you ain't having mine. I'm sure I'd find about a million better ways for me to pass the time. But your immaturity really called your bluff, And truth be told I never digged you all that much. There's nothing more sweet than when you're crying, begging for me. But a young heart can't be tamed so thats why im setting you free. Can you hear me calling out? Come and put this fire out, I'm too old to live that life again. Can you hear me calling out? Come and put this fire out, I'm too old to live that life again.

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Released 9th November 2019 on Sour Grapes Records; EL MONSTRUO is five new monstrous tales from the surf-punk, sleaze-addled minds of THE 99 DEGREE.

Recorded over 4 days and nights while living as a love and terror cult in an Airbnb in Rotherham the mini-album was produced by Jack Howorth (Engineer on Fat White Family’s Serfs Up!) in Sheffield’s The Warren Studios (previously Fat White Family’s Champzone Studios).

Available to purchase and stream across all platforms. Limited cassette tapes available for the discerning listener.

"Nick Cave‘s “Murder Ballads“, The Cramps and Ennio Morricone being randomly sewn together by a mad scientist" - The Punk Site

"It’s so much of their own that my descriptions are probably inadequate – I’ve tried, honest I have. This is music that, as I’ve already said, is perfect in it’s imperfection. That is wonderfully raw, raucous and ragged, and crucially sleazy as fuck. Yet wonderfully played, there’s some real musical skill there" - Local Sound Focus

"Write songs like nobody will ever hear them because that's the way you love them. Then scare the shit out of everyone by letting people hear them". "John Peel would have loved these" - Rockflesh

"Definitely not your average Manc band and a delight to watch live. They look good, sound good and turn that darkness into a whole lot of fun" - Louder Than War

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released November 9, 2019

Track listing:

1. John The Killer (Turner)
2. Flatline (Sartini/Turner)
3. Young Flame (Sartini/Turner)
4. Dead Or Alive (Turner)
5. Young Flame (Reprise) (Sartini/Turner)

The 99 Degree are:

• Joe Sartini: Vocals
• Phil Turner: Vocals, Guitar and Stylophone
• Stu Sharples: Vocals, Guitar and Trumpet
• Paul Fetherstone: Bass Guitar
• Craig Trickett: Drums and Percussion

Recorded and mixed at The Warren Studios, Sheffield
Producer and Engineer: Jack Howorth
Engineer and Assistant Producer: Stephen Harrison

Mastered by Pete Maher Mastering

Cover art by Thom Jackson at Dead Basic Studios

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THE 99 DEGREE Manchester, UK

Trashy Surfabilly, Murder-Balladry hailing from the Old (North) West (of England).

A sleazy mix of Surf, Punk, Rockabilly, Garage Rock, Spaghetti Western soundtracks and outsider Country and Blues known as Black Surf mixed with raucous, gang-style, tequila-drunk, singalong vocals.

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