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Xavier Boyer - Some​/​Any​/​New

by Xavier Boyer

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    Digisleeve version of Xavier Boyer's latest solo album, mastered by Phil Shaw Bova. artwork by JLS for Phntm

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1.
STOCKHOLM SYNDROME (X.Boyer) I’d like to go there, take me with you I never ever want to go home You’ve got time to spare, We’ll find memories to share You'll never ever want to be alone Once or twice or maybe more I paid the price and closed the doors Roll the dice, like before Half as nice, still feeling sore But it's totally different this time This time, this time around with you We're getting there, it’s growing on you I hope it's no Stockholm syndrome You can still put on the brakes You’’d be making a big mistake I don't foresee any major storm Once or twice, maybe more You paid the price behind closed doors Roll the dice, one last time Jesus Christ, we've been here before I want you around so please don't go It's totally different, This time, this time around This time around with you Cos’ it's totally different this time This time, this time around with you
2.
Cherry Cloud Panic (X.Boyer) At times like this, it was easy to see  That she wasn’t going well He seemed to care though He really did his best for her But you know, her heart (his love)  Had taken her down a dead end It’s a pain that never stops Chorus If you need help I can sort it out for you (If you need help I can sort it out for you) And when you’re ready, you’ll make it up to me (It may sound strange but don’t you worry) At certain times, it almost seemed Like she wasn't really going to hell (yeah she was) She knew she was, though And there’s nothing, anyone can do about it His heart (her love) had taken her down a dead end It’s a pain that never stops Chorus If you need help I can sort it out for you (If you need help I can sort it out for you) And when you’re ready, you’ll make it up to me (It may sound strange but don’t you worry) If you need help , if you need help, if you need help, I can sort it out for you (it may sound strange) If you need help , if you need help, if you need help, I can sort it out for you It’s a pain that never stops IIf you need help , if you need help, if you need help, I can sort it out for you If you need help , if you need help, if you need help, I can sort it out for you And when you’re ready, you’ll make it up to me
3.
QuattroSonic 02:39
QUATTROSONIC ( X.Boyer) Look around There’s a picture on the wall It’s telling you what to do Showing you the way to go Walk around There’s a path down that road Why don’t you take it too? And shadow all the things you know Chorus Don’t you ever think of leaving me I wouldn’t know what to do Keep it on, There ain’t no one after you all It feels a bit scary though Not having anywhere to go I never wanted to make you feel that helpless but it’s taking so long it’s just taking too long Chorus Don’t you ever think of leaving me I wouldn’t know what to do Don’t you ever think of leaving me I wouldn’t know what to do
4.
At Bay 03:46
AT BAY (X.Boyer) Won't you stay, Stay away from me Cos' I've got only love for you But it's bringing me down Let me blow, Blow you one more kiss Love has its mysterious ways And it's getting me nowhere fast Chorus: Is it something that you feel too? Cos I'm afraid it's only me Or is it flying in the air? Or is it something in my drink? I don't really want to know Just let me enjoy the ride Won't you say it, Just say it again for me No-one's ready for that yet. But I'm willing to hear it. It's really hard to keep, To keep my feelings at bay (baby) I guess we'll find out soon What's gonna happen Chorus: Is it something that you feel too? Cos I'm afraid it's only me Or is it flying in the air? Or is it something in my drink? I don't really want to know Just let me enjoy the ride Let me stay stay Closer to you (I won't change my mind) I've got only love in me And I'm willing to share Chorus: Is it something that you feel too? Cos I'm afraid it's only me Or is it flying in the air? Or is it something in my drink? I don't really want to know Just let me enjoy the ride
5.
At This Point (X.Boyer) I will let her do what she wants At this point I don't care She's not really pretty But she's sweet and she likes me I know I got it all wrong At this point I don't care I'm just part of the gang And she's full of life (Hits and misses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook (Just a few kisses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook I really need something in my life At this point I'm just bored She's not exactly what I'm looking for But that will do How will she remember me? At this point I don't know She'll write down my name Somewhere in her diary (Hits and misses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook (Just a few kisses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook It keeps we awake at night
6.
Song For M. 02:58
SONG FOR M. (X. Boyer) Hey babe, sorry, I've been giving you a hard time But the best things on my mind, I’m yet to find I went straight from my mother's to your place, There was nothing in between And I guess I never went through my teenage phase CHORUS I don't know if it's over I'm just confused like I've never been I can't accept your offer, it's all too much More than I've ever had I want you to know That I don't know what I'm doing I’m getting older, I can start over My life has just begun Hey babe, it’s alright, Now I’m having quite a good time ‘cause the worst thoughts on my mind I’ve left them behind I met a lot of interesting people They like what I do, they like my style And some of the other girls, well I guess I like their style too REPEAT CHORUS Hey babe You think I’m out of my mind And you’re right Just give me some time
7.
Aside 03:08
At This Point (X.Boyer) I will let her do what she wants At this point I don't care She's not really pretty But she's sweet and she likes me I know I got it all wrong At this point I don't care I'm just part of the gang And she's full of life (Hits and misses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook (Just a few kisses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook I really need something in my life At this point I'm just bored She's not exactly what I'm looking for But that will do How will she remember me? At this point I don't know She'll write down my name Somewhere in her diary (Hits and misses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook (Just a few kisses) I've seen the film, I’ve read the book I'll write a song and find a hook It keeps we awake at night
8.
NAPOLEON COLUMBUS (X.Boyer) Hi, my name's Napoleon And I am my father's son He was known to all of us As Walter Columbus. I was born in Mexico Half a century ago I've been living ever since In Texas as a prince CHORUS No you don't know me You look so lonely Here's my family tree It's stuff you see on TV You say your French emperor Was a well known ringleader I’m one of a kind You'd better keep that in mind So what did you you come here for CHORUS No you don't know me You look so lonely Here's my family tree It's stuff you see on TV My name's Napoleon Napoleon Columbus
9.
Baby Cannon 03:11
BABY CANNON (X.Boyer) You were going through your golden years, Then something went wrong You were looking down on everyone On top of your hill Then one day you find out for yourself Life's biggest secret that no one shares So you thought you could break the rules Still looking cool Now you're looking back Hoping you did your best Then one day you find out for yourself Life's biggest secret that no one shares Then one day you find out for yourself Life's biggest secret that no one shares And now there's plenty silver in your hair Does it look that bad?
10.
Ex_Ordinary 02:42
EX_ORDINARY (X.Boyer) I don't think you're an ordinary person I know it, I can feel it All I know is I gotta take a chance now I will regret it, or I will regret it Something good has to come out of this I really hope so, I do hope so This is going to be a hit or miss I don’t think so, I don’t think so There's gonna be a change in the weather for sure So don't forget your, your umbrella I saved some money if we wanna run away I guess it's ok, It's gonna be ok Something good has to come out of this I really hope so, I do hope so This is going to be a hit or miss I don't think so, I don't think so I don't think you're an ordinary person I don't think you're an ordinary person I don't think you're an ordinary person I know it, I can feel it
11.
LONGING/ THE INTERNATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND (X.Boyer) I’m gonna make it clear I’m tired to feel the fear I’m gonna make you mine But it takes so much time One day when we have nowhere to run Someway we’ll ride into the sun I’m wanna stay on track I wanna stop looking back Don’t know if I can forgive But there’s so much that I can give One day when we have nowhere to run Someway we’ll ride into the sun ooh… One day when we have nowhere to run Someway we’ll ride into the sun
12.
The Changing 04:09
The Changing (X.Boyer) I loved her from the opening chord Up until the early morning hours I followed her through that door And up we went to an ivory tower She sat me down, pull away my sword Switching the balance of power I wanted to pray the lord But the words I couldn’t remember Time’s not just passing It’s rolling over me and you Time’s not just passing It’s rolling over me and you … Time’s not just passing It’s rolling over me and you Time’s not just passing It’s rolling over me and you Time’s not just passing And when the changing of the guard's gonna come Time’s not just passing And when the changing of the guard's gonna come Time’s not just passing And when the changing of the guard's gonna come I’ll be nowhere to be found I’ll be nowhere to be found And when the changing of the guard's gonna come I’ll be nowhere to be found

about

Back in 2007, Xavier Boyer, frontman of French indie maestros Tahiti 80, released his first solo LP “Tutu To Tango” under the nom de plume Axe Riverboy. He didn’t think it would take another 10 years for the follow-up but here it is and it was well worth the wait.

The title ”Some/Any/New” is his nod to Todd Rundgren’s Something Anything album and reflects both the atmosphere and the process. Boyer crafted the new set using a laptop, an 8-track and a few cherished instruments (a groovebox, a guitalele and a casiotone). He also played everything, save a few overdubs recorded with collaborator Stéphane Laporte. The album is awash with classic melodies, sweet Odyssey and Oracle-esque vocals and the songs have a warm, organic glow, enhanced by some rough edges and little imperfections, happy accidents of the DIY nature of the recordings.

Xavier pieced together the album over quite a long period, following a complicated break-up and the beginning of a long-distance relationship - the songs were written in different places, in different towns and houses. Given all of that, it is perhaps surprising that the finished record is so coherent, light-infused and optimistic. What is supremely evident is Xavier’s ability as a songwriter, here he again delivers a set of gorgeous, contemporary and immediate pop songs. From the exquisite harmonies and frayed electronics of “Cherry Cloud Panic” through to the down-tempo, deliciously melancholic track, “Longing/The International Merry-Go-Round”, we are in the company of an artist, confident in his creative ability.

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released October 20, 2017

CREDITS

Produced by Xavier Boyer & Stéphane Laporte
Engineered by Xavier Boyer, overdubs & mix by Stéphane Laporte
Recorded at Namabiru & Nambiru Mobile Studios

Strumming, picking, synthesizing, programming, singing & harmonizing by Xavier Boyer
Wizardry, sound FXs & additional instrumentation by Stéphane Laporte

Tape transfers by Romain Clisson at Durango Studios
Mastered by Phil Shaw Bova
Artwork by JLS for phntm.com
Cover photography by Pinhead Myrtle


All songs by Xavier Boyer / Published by Wallpaper 4
(p) + (c) Human Sounds 2017

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Formed by multi instrumentalists Xavier Boyer, Médéric Gontier, Sylvain Marchand, Pedro Resende, Raphaël Léger & Hadrien Grange, Tahiti 80’s adventure began in the French cities of Rouen and Paris in the mid ‘90s. Taking their name from a souvenir T-shirt , Tahiti 80 has released 9 acclaimed albums. ... more

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