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Irrational Anthem

by Joan Smith & the Jane Does

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This track was mixed by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), and he also contributes guitar to the track.

Joan Smith and Tom Juhas, the creative forces behind Joan Smith & the Jane Does, express their excitement about the upcoming release: "It's probably not shocking that we wrote this during the depths of one of the pandemic lockdowns, but this song displays the ball of frustration and energy in my stomach that was continuously building up and getting squashed. Sitting idle and watching the North American socio political landscapes bend and twist left me wanting to bellow in a visceral, Zach de la Rocha-type way." Tom Juhas, lead guitarist, co-writer and producer adds, "We couldn't be more thrilled that Alain Johannes agreed to mix our music, along with feeling inspired enough to add his own sonic touches. We can't wait for everyone to hear our combined efforts."

lyrics

You beat me to it
Beat me to it
I can't fight through it
Can't fight through it at all

I fell into the ground again
It hurts but not that bad
Ripped a hole into my hand again
The blood washed off with sand

March within your ranks again
And give me all of your truths
Pull a branch straight off the tree and beat the shit out of your youth
I can see your zealotry
I can smell your remedy
Now I fear your ecstasy

Here we go now we're cooking with glass
It's breaking off every wall
Melts into one effigy of vices I can't recall
I can see your zealotry
I can smell your remedy
Now I fear your sanity
And I know you proved me wrong

You beat me to it
Beat me to it
I can't fight through it
Can't fight through it at all
At all
At all

What's the good in believing what's best
Will always turn out the worst
Light yourself and your house on fire
Won't prove you had any curse
I can see your zealotry
I can smell your remedy
Now I fear your sanity
And I know that you proved me wrong

You beat me to it
Beat me to it
I can't fight through it
Can't fight through it at all
At all
At all
And I wish you suffered consequences

What's the good in believing what's best
Will always turn out the worst
Light house and yourself on fire
Won't prove you had any curse
Did a fucking witch or a mummy ever catch you breaking any rules
Or did you just lose sight of anything
That doesn't scream that it's cruel

You beat me to it
Beat me to it
I can't fight through it
Can't fight through it at all
At all
At all
You beat me to it
Beat me to it
I can't fight through it
Can't fight through it at all
At all
At all
And I wish you suffered consequences

credits

released July 21, 2023
Performers:
Joan Smith - vocals, guitar
Thomas Juhas - guitar
Lyle Molzan - drums
Bass - Vivienne Wilder
Keyboards/Synths - Steve Lavery
Alain Johannes - Guitar

Produced by Thomas Juhas
Bed Tracks Engineered by Andre Wahl at Marquee Sound
Overdubs Engineered by Thomas Juhas at Expensive Analogue Studios
Mixed By Alain Johannes
Mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel

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Joan Smith & the Jane Does Toronto, Ontario

A band where both guitar and rock exist.

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May 11

Primal Note Studios

Toronto, ON
Jun 22

Monarch Tavern

Toronto, ON

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