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The Joy Amber Scam

from Crime and Soda by The Poison Arrows

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A signature Patrick Morris (ex: Don Caballero) bass intro escalates into a math rock frenzy by this veteran Chicago trio that uses some of their most intricate musical trickery to fuse together a frenetic sound reminiscent of June of 44, King Crimson, Protomartyr, and Girls Against Boys. Vocalist Justin Sinkovich (ex: Thumbnail, Atombombpocknife) walks us through a true story of how he got scammed in Mexico; an episode which started by shooting tequila in a jewelry story, and ended by Justin turning tables on his antagonists by having their entire business’s bank account shut down.

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With three shots of Tequila in a jewelry store or maybe was it four
I can’t remember anymore I don’t even know what we went in there for
A cheap date the conversion rate just don’t carry the zero

The joy amber scam when landing don’t be surprised it’s Ill-advised for them
And they’re on the lam they’re watching the docks like hawks for a new cohort that doesn’t know their plan

Was just trying to get to the OXXO but little did we know the cards were stacked the plan intact
We’re running just a little too late with that conversion rate with no translator and no calculator

Real sharks keep moving so fuck your island vibes
Cause hope’s still alive we know what you prescribed I’ve called the bank your ship it sank
Now I write the script the con is flipped the new amount we closed your whole store’s account

Now that I’m keeping my head now I’ve learned to stay calm
Reconnect to the real fate sense of kismet
Laugh about your feeble attempts
Heading back to much milder temps

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from Crime and Soda, track released May 17, 2023
Patrick Morris - bass
Adam Reach - drums, percussion
Justin Sinkovich - guitars, vocals, keyboards

Recorded by Greg Norman at Electrical Audio Studio A, September 2022
With some vocals and a few overdubs recorded by Justin Sinkovich at Fort Knox Studios and at home, October 2022
Mixed by Brian Deck at Narwhal Studios
Mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering
Artwork and design by David Babbitt

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