The Assbutts

SONGS FOR THE SHEER HELL OF IT


I can’t get over you (Until you get out from under him)

Earlier I posted on a forum asking for song ideas. A certain rockinrobby gave me this:

Here’s an idea for you, “I can’t get over you till you get out from under him” Probably a country hit…

So here it is, a country hit called “I can’t get over you (Until you get out from under him).” I realized I don’t know much about country other than it’s mostly just pop-music with a twang nowadays, right? I love writing pop songs! So I sang with a twang, used a slide, and did that root-fifth bass strumming thing on my acoustic guitar. Halfway through, I decided I wanted to do some dub reggae stuff, too.

Can’t Get Over You (Until You Get Out from Under Him)

If you want to suggest something but aren’t signed up for this particular forum, anybody can leave a comment on this blog or drop me an email.

Published by Paulo, on February 20th, 2010 at 3:10 am. Filled under: musicNo Comments

The Amber Lamps

Bring them.

Amber Lamps

I don’t think the circumstances were exactly what I thought they were when I wrote this, which is not to say that I think either guy was in the right.

(I found the image here.)

Published by Paulo, on February 18th, 2010 at 7:47 pm. Filled under: musicNo Comments

Elephants Get Wasted Downtown (The Canal)

Earlier I solicited the internet for song ideas. The only one I got was “Elephants Get Wasted Downtown (The Canal)”.

So here it is: Elephants Get Wasted Downtown (The Canal).

Elephants Get Wasted Downtown (The Canal)

Thank you Melissa for singing one of the drinking elephant parts.

Also, this is the first song I’ve recorded in which I’ve used my Korg DS-10 (Nintendo DS).

Published by Paulo, on February 17th, 2010 at 3:57 am. Filled under: musicNo Comments

Oh! No! Wendigo!

The Wendigo is a terrifying monster, and this is my first time using a slide.

Oh! No! Wendigo!

Published by Paulo, on February 8th, 2010 at 2:45 am. Filled under: musicNo Comments

Weed and Headphones

Laptop speakers are convenient, but if those are your main music-listening speakers, you’re really short-changing yourself. Plug in some decent speakers or a pair of headphones.

Enjoy The Assbutts LOUD and in STEREO.

Weed and Headphones

Published by Paulo, on February 7th, 2010 at 8:13 am. Filled under: music1 Comment

Every Day is a Piece of Shit

The title of this one is something a friend of mine said a number of years ago.

Every Day is a Piece of Shit

Published by Paulo, on February 6th, 2010 at 11:52 pm. Filled under: musicNo Comments

Bad Days / Evil Will Prevail

I felt like doing a cover today. I couldn’t decide which of these songs I wanted to do, so I stuck them together.

These songs come from Clouds Taste Metallic by The Flaming Lips.

Bad Days / Evil Will Prevail

Published by Paulo, on February 6th, 2010 at 4:28 am. Filled under: musicNo Comments

He’s Alright

I made this song this morning. I brought the guitars back. I think I prefer it this way. Also: that G-funk synthesizer sound, like you heard in all your favorite early 90’s gangsta rap. I love that sound so much.

Also, thank you, Deylan, for the TotalFark.

He’s Alright

Published by Paulo, on February 4th, 2010 at 3:30 pm. Filled under: music1 Comment