Surrender

from A New Devotion (20th Anniversary Edition) by The High Dials

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Another key track cut from the original release—now unveiled for the first time! . How on earth did we drop this?? Well, we had to cut somewhere. It's also sung by the bad guys. Find a job. Don't be a beggar or chooser, boys and girls. A little tip of the hat to Arthur Alexander—lay down your arms... Also Lennon, with "voice" swapped for "void". Great fuzz bass (Rishi) and hi-hat work (Robb). Nice Stones-y licks too. Enjoy!

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Please cease all subversive tactics
(Yes, master, yes, master)
We have crushed all your friends and allies
(Yes, master, yes, master)
Come on, come on, come on
Strike your plans for a counter attack
The day is ours
You must learn to adapt to reality
Lay down your arms
And surrender to the voice
Lay down your arms
And surrender, girls and boys
(Yes, master, yes, master)

Lay down your arms
And surrender to the voice
Lay down your arms
And surrender, girls and boys
Come on, come on, come on
Strike your plans for a counter attack
The day is ours
You must learn to adapt to reality
Lay down your arms
And surrender your future
Lay down your arms
All you beggars and choosers

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from A New Devotion (20th Anniversary Edition), released November 3, 2023
Song by Trevor Anderson (SOCAN/ASCAP)

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The High Dials Montréal, Québec

The High Dials are an indie pop band from Montreal.
While their melodic sensibility, harmonies and jangling guitars owe an obvious debt to the 60s and power pop groups, they also draw upon shoegaze, new wave and folk sounds to create rich and varied albums. Their most recent album “Primitive Feelings” is a predatory summer mix of lo-fi grooves, acid rock guitars and razor-sharp humour. ... more

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