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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    This compact disc contains two additional songs: "Anecdote", which features Dayton hip-hop artist TINO, and "Won't Love You Anymore", co-written with Nashville Americana artist Greg Owens. Due to these additional songs, the track listing is arranged differently than the digital version for a custom listening experience. Also, the deluxe version features an alternate mix of opening track "Your Anthem".

    The disc will arrive nestled comfortably in a jewel case, including a twelve page booklet where you can read all of the lyrics at your leisure. The beautiful painting "Insomnia" by Megan Fiely is on the cover, and the layout and design was handled by Spencer Williams. This deluxe version on compact disc will be a solid addition to your music collection.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Anxious Inventions & Fictions via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of I Am Experienced, Good Times, Latent, For Misty, Hold the Wick, Wapakoneta, Baile Conmigo, Anxious Inventions & Fictions, and 7 more. , and , .

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lyrics

A bitter elixir flows through my veins
A malaise and restlessness that I lack the words to explain
Resign myself to this disaster again
Suffer in silence and try not to dwell on the pain

Head on my pillow, eyes closed in vain
Anxious inventions and fictions run through my brain
Sounds of the neighborhood drive me insane
The dog barking nearby, the grumbling 1:30 train

Maybe just maybe I shouldn't complain
The nightmare I lose makes up for the strength I would gain
The nightmare I lose makes up for the strength I would gain

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from Anxious Inventions & Fictions, released September 12, 2020
Mike Bankhead - bass, vocals
Blair Breitreiter - violin, viola
Chris Corn - piano
Patrick Himes - percussion, vocals
Brian Hoeflich - drums
David Payne - vocals

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Mike Bankhead Dayton, Ohio

Mike Bankhead is a bassist and songwriter from the Dayton, Ohio area. His songs feature crunchy guitar, occasional dissonance, and a love of hooks.

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