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Release Me

by The Crooked East

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"Release Me" is the first single off of our debut EP, "Where it's Warm."

"Where it's Warm," tells the tale of a troubled young man who follows his aspiring-actress girlfriend West, only to find himself a rising singer/songwriter. But the higher he rises, the lower he sinks into a haze of depression and substance abuse, until a panic attack on stage forces him to seek help and change his life.

"Where it's Warm" was partially inspired by lead singer/songwriter, Jon LaPoma's, series of loosely-linked novels, and close readers may recognize some of the songs' lyrics from the series.

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Dry your eyes, little girl
The West is calling out your name.
No sense in denying its pull—
It’d be far worse if you stayed.

But while you’re wandering alone,
Along those cold, long roads at night.
And when your demons start chasing you down,
Just know I’ll be by your side.

But first…

Release me.
Release me.
Release me of your spell
Before you go.

All your half-written poetry
Will find its end upon the road.
How can you write about the heat,
When all you’ve ever known is cold?

But while you’re wandering alone,
Along those cold, long roads at night.
And when your demons start chasing you down,
Just know I’ll be by your side.

But first…

Release me.
Release me.
Release me of your spell
Before you go.

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released December 21, 2021

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The Crooked East Mexico City, Mexico

THE CROOKED EAST plays haunting and emotional wall-of-sound rock/post punk with catchy hooks, poetic lyrics, and a splash of psychedelia. Based in Mexico City, THE CROOKED EAST was formed by Buffalo, NY native Jon LaPoma just before the pandemic.

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