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More Sinner Than Saint (Studio Album)

by Rebecca Downes

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1.
I got a bad bad feeling That this is just not real Ahhh crashing thru that red light This truck has lost its wheels Way down in the church of the blind boy One eye makes you king No don't you walk that line boy Cause they got you in Lock down Freeze frame You got my number but not my name So that's hot now? For one night All I gotta say is Take me high take me higher The next sensation sets the world on fire Got the whole damn nation singing take me high take me higher This invention’s gonna crash and burn Singing hold on, hold on baby that's fine Ohhhh it's a felony witnessed And not a faceless crime So disturbed and twisted When you walk that line Way down in the church of the blind boy They got you caught in a Lock down Freeze frame You got my number but not my name So that's hot now? For one night All I gotta say is Take me high take me high   The next sensation sets the world on fire Got the whole damn nation singing take me high take me higher This invention’s gonna crash and burn Singing hold on, hold on baby The next sensation sets the world on fire Got the whole damn nation singing take me high take me higher This invention’s gonna crash and burn Singing hold on, hold on baby that’s fine Take Me higher Lift me higher Take me higher They got me caught in a Lock down For one night All I gotta say is Take me high Take me higher The next sensation sets the world on fire Got the whole damn nation singing take me high take me higher This invention’s gonna crash and burn Singing hold on, hold on baby The next sensation sets the world on fire Got the whole damn nation singing take me high take me higher This invention’s gonna crash and burn Singing hold on, hold on baby that’s fine Baby, that’s fine Take me higher Take me higher Lift me higher Take me higher
2.
You really want to say these words? Chose them carefully now I’m hanging on to what I’ve heard And I’ll shout it back, real loud And a thousand stares will just cut you down Better take more care when you throw that stuff around Around You say you haven’t done much wrong Thought you’d help me out You never thought I’d be so strong But let’s turn it all around So a thousand stares will just cut you down Do you think I care when I call you out Call you out Are you watching now? Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall round my feet. Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, chains fall round my feet You’re coming with me or you’re out There’s no in between The chains you’re making pull me down You don’t think they’re real, but I see There’s a thousand reasons to break away But then all I see is you standing in my way Standing in my way Are you watching now? Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall round my feet. Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall down   Are you watching now? Are you watching now? Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall round my feet. Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, chains fall round my feet Say you didn’t do much wrong Never thought I’d be so strong But now you see me holdin’ on, holdin’ on Never been so strong And I’ll carry on So just run along Are you watching now? Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall round my feet Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, chains fall down Are you watching now? Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, the chains fall round my feet. Are you watching now? As the chains fall down, chains fall round my feet And a thousand stares will cut you down They’ll just cut you down And a thousand stares will cut you down You cannot do no wrong And a thousand stares will cut you down I will carry on and I’ll carry on And a thousand stares will cut you down It’s a thousand stares And a thousand stares will cut you down So just run along, run along, run along And a thousand stares will cut you down Never been so strong They’ll cut you down And a thousand stares will cut you down
3.
Mmmmm… I've got so much to say These bitter pills I take Are weighing down on me When all I need is release I don't understand Why you cannot see That deep inside I scream And I'm screaming your name, is it over? I can't get away, I told you You're locked inside me And even though I can't breathe All I want is you Screaming your name I've got so much to lose You know it's the truth That this beast inside Won't ever let this die I don't understand Why you cannot see That deep inside I scream And I'm screaming your name, is it over? I can't get away, I told you You're locked inside me And even though I can't breathe All I want is you Screaming your name   You can't stop this feeling Breaking down your walls And I can't see the meaning What is this really for? Need you to love me, need so much to be loved So I feel like I'm worthy and good enough And I’m screaming your name Screaming your name I know you're locked inside me And even though I can't breathe All I want is you And I'm screaming your name, is it over? I can't get away, I told you You're locked inside me And even though I can't breathe All I want is you Screaming your name Screaming your name Mmmmm… Mmmmm…
4.
Hurts 05:19
Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts Like a beetle left to die in the sun Heat comes out and I know I'm done Upside down and all on fire And inside all I can do is smile Pain-killers don't stop the pain And my heart it judders into life again Sometimes you need to hear the words It’s all you need to stem the hurt Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts Like a free bird locked in a cage Head turned down to block out the pain Arms folded tight across my chest I can still make out your silhouette Pain-killers don't stop the pain And my heart it judders into life again Sometimes you need to hear the words It’s all you need to stem the hurt Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts   Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts Cos it hurts Every time I hear your name now It hurts Everywhere I go it’s too loud It hurts Every time I hear your name now It hurts Everywhere I go it’s too loud Pain-killers don't stop the pain And my heart it judders into life again Sometimes you need to hear the words It’s all you need to stem the hurt Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts Hearing your name makes it worse Now I feel like I'm cursed There's nowhere to hide on this earth Cos when I see you it hurts Cos when I see you it hurts When I see you it hurts When I see you it hurts Cos when I see you it hurts
5.
Breathe Out 05:04
The world looks bigger when your heart’s not breaking The air is clearer when the ground stops shaking Now, I can breathe out You gave me hurt but I was the one who was taking You let me down and we never made it Now, I can breathe out Maybe you have to hurt so that you can learn Maybe you cannot hide from what you deserve Maybe it’s all messed up but that's what I've learnt So just breathe out Just breathe out Just breathe out So take your demons and take all your pain Cause it was not my job to help you change And now, I can breathe out Whatever you tell yourself You know the truth I wasn't ever sure of reaching you And now, I can breathe out Maybe you have to hurt so that you can learn Maybe you cannot hide from what you deserve Maybe its all messed up and that's what I've learnt So just breathe out Just breathe out Just breathe out Just breathe out Maybe you have to hurt so that you can learn Maybe you cannot hide from what you deserve Maybe it’s all messed up but that's what I've learnt So just breathe out Just breathe out Just breathe out Just breathe out
6.
I sense there's something wrong There's a feeling that don't set right here I’m thinking we don't belong Hey, hey baby are you getting the fear? And we should plan an escape Some sort of exit or a strategy Cause every move that we make Could be our last Baby what do you say? And I just want our backs to the wind again I won't watch us tail-spinning down I smelled danger right at the beginning And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye I feel the walls on fire I see the eagle flying round our heads A case of do or die Hey, hey babe wishin’ we was dead So we should grab our stuff Pack up the bags and Sneak away alone Before our time is up Ooh-ooh baby now I’m taking you home And I just want our backs to the wind again I won't watch us tail-spinning down I smelled danger right at the beginning And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye Wave them goodbye Wave them goodbye Wave them goodbye Wave them goodbye, wave them goodbye Wave them goodbye And I just want our backs to the wind again I won't watch us tail-spinning down I smelled danger right at the beginning And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone Just wave goodbye And I won't leave here alone And I won't leave here alone Wave them goodbye, wave them goodbye Wave them goodbye
7.
Always been more sinner than saint The devil may take me but I can't wait for him There must be an angel out there To gather me up to take some care of me Weighed down by the mission I think I better wake up, this boat’s gonna sink and I'm bound and washed up on the shore I don't belong here any more I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh One sign, one vision One reason for the hope I'm missin One satellite, stars falling One reason to believe once more This rainbow’s got no end The fantasy’s gone, I've stopped pretending This pain grows deep in my heart Too little too late cause I shouldn't have started No sacrifice confessing Nobody with the strength to listen I'm bound and cast down on the floor I don't belong here any more I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh One sign, one vision One reason for the hope I'm missin’ One satellite, stars fall One reason to believe once more One sign, one vision One reason for the hope I'm missin’ One satellite, stars fall One reason to believe once more I strayed too far, I left the path and then Confess my sins don’t send me back again, back again I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh I’ll only wait so long, ooh ooh One sign, one vision One reason for the hope I'm missin’ One satellite, stars fall One reason to believe once more One sign, one vision One reason for the hope I'm missin’ One satellite, stars fall One reason to believe once more I’ll only wait so long I’ll only wait so long I’ll only wait so long I’ll only wait so long Always been more sinner than saint The devil can wait.
8.
Whoa – yeah, whoa – yeah, whoa – yeah If I go to sleep Is anybody there? Because I don't believe And it could be for all time In an endless dream I’m sinking in my pillow tonight And what it is to wake A long forgotten face Thought he'd never fade But he’s taken away So I’d better sail on eternally Eyes open wide Is it easier to dream? If I go to sleep I think that it's alright Now go to sleep Will I come around to find No place to breathe? When I wake up in a morning The world’s on fire Still not turning Then I know That it’s real again And as night closes in A lonely candle burns But it's oh so dim And there’s something to be learned Or forgotten when I’m sinking in my pillow tonight.   And the morning comes A new day’s on the rise What has just begun To play upon my mind Looking all shot down to me Eyes open wide Is it better not to dream? If I go to sleep Will I think that it's alright? Now go to sleep Will I come around to find No place to breathe? When I wake up in a morning The world’s on fire Still not turning Then I know That it’s real again So I lay me down With a midnight song Rolling round and round And I feel much stronger now But I’ll wait and see What I need’s so near Come on set me free If I go to sleep I think that it's alright Now go to sleep Will I come around to find No place to breathe? When I wake up in a morning The world’s on fire And it still won’t turn If I go to sleep I think that it's alright Now go to sleep Will I come around to find No place to breathe? When I wake up in a morning The world’s on fire And it’s still not turning Then I know That it’s real again So go to sleep Just go to sleep Just close your eyes And maybe dream
9.
This is nothing now to me yeah What made me happy makes me sad This is nothing now to me yeah What made me happy makes me mad Don't you know how I feel about you? Don't you know what I see? The person that I thought I knew's Been lying to me, yeah, yeah There was something on your mind then You seemed to love me for myself There was something deep inside yeah And there was no one else Someday you'll get it right Someday I'll be strong You won't be holding me back And it won't be long Before I stand on my feet Before I stand up tall Before you’re right into me Won't take no time at all Is there anything you can say now? Make me trust your words Is there anything you can give me now? Something I ain't heard Don't you know how I feel about you? Don't you know what I see? The person that I thought I knew's Been lying to me Someday you'll get it right Someday I will be strong You won't be holding me back And it won't be long   Before I stand on my feet Before I stand up tall Before you’re right into me Won't take no time at all Before I stand on my feet Before I stand up tall Before you’re right into me Won't take no time at all Before I stand on my feet Before I stand so tall Before you’re right into me Won't take no time at all
10.
Big Sky 04:33
I’m Waking up I see your eyes Following me round Now In the mirror there’s your smile You don’t let me down Cause now this is all see In my head you buzzin around me Around me And this is all I know That you will make me follow Anywhere you go Anywhere you go I never felt a peace like this Never felt such calmness I never seen the sky so big And I can promise Never been so honest You’re Walking with me down the stairs You turn the light on I I know that you are everywhere Your reach is so strong Cause now this is all see In my head you buzzin around me Around me And this is all I know That you’ll make me follow Anywhere you go Anywhere you go   I never felt a peace like this Never felt such calmness I never seen the sky so big And I can promise I never felt a peace like this Never felt such calmness I never seen the sky so big And I can promise Never been so honest Coming down the stairs Feeling you’re everywhere You turn the light on Baby it’s so strong Baby it’s so strong Baby it’s so strong Cause now this is all I see You buzzin round and round and round and round and round me Never felt a peace like this Never felt such calmness I never seen the sky so big Baby I can promise I never felt a peace like this Never felt such calmness I never seen the sky so big Baby I can promise Never been so honest Never been so honest
11.
In Reverse 04:38
The lights spin round before my eyes I feel so lost I want to cry And all I see in your eyes is goodbye Goodbye I feel with every part of me I'm feeling things I could not see That are now happening to me Happening to me In love we get left behind Love you're no friend of mine Reality bites And then it stings The truth will shut down everything I know it's crazy, I know it hurts We're like a love song in reverse Inside my head your words they ring My life like glass it's shattering We say it's for the best And we have to be honest And so I watch you walking away And all my plans they start to fade Through the strobes that pierce And shine right through my tears In love we get left behind Love you're no friend of mine Reality bites And then it stings The truth will shut down everything I know it's crazy, I know it hurts We're like a love song in reverse   And so we know the love is gone I guess it's time we move on Reality bites And then it stings The truth will shut down everything I know it's crazy, I know it hurts We're like a love song in reverse Reality bites And shows the truth And then it punches into you I know it's crazy, I know it hurts We're like a love song in reverse
12.
With Me 05:26
Got your kisses up and down my neck Give you something that you won't regret And I got you now I got you now Feeling things that I can't explain I love the heat coming from this game And I got you now I got you now You're coming with me You're coming with me I'm all tangled up in you And this is something I have to do And I got you now I got you now Leave reality outside the door Cos this is all that's worth living for And I got you now I got you now And you're coming with me I'll take you anywhere you need to go And I'll take it slow And I'm bringing you home I'll take you anywhere you wanna be Won’t you take my hand And I'll make you see You’re coming with me You’re coming with me There’s a fire hidden in your soul Feeling like it's got no place to go But I got you now I got you now Release the pressure inside your head Let your body go where it's lead And I got you now And I got you now And you're (coming) with me..... I'll take you anywhere you need to go And I'll take it slow And I'm bringing you home I'll take you anywhere you wanna be Won’t you take my hand And I'll make you see You’re coming with me You’re coming with me Won't you stop pretending There's no happy ending Put your trust in my eyes I'll help you realise You’re coming with me You’re coming with me I'll take you anywhere you need to go And I'll take it slow And I'm bringing you home I'll take you anywhere you wanna be Won’t you take my hand And I'll make you see You’re coming with me You’re coming with me You’re coming with me You’re coming with me You’re coming with me You’re coming with me

about

More Sinner Than Saint, released in May 2019, was over three years in gestation. At the outset, Steve Birkett and I consulted with producer Chris Kimsey, who had previously worked with The Rolling Stones, to select and refine the 12 tracks to achieve what we see as the perfect expression of our writing.

Five of the tracks were mixed by Californian based Bill Drescher, whose previous accolades include working with Rick Springfield and The Bangles, and the remainder of the tracks by Thunder’s Chris Childs.

We were honoured to have the multi award-winning Alan Nimmo (King King) playing guitar on If I Go To Sleep and Magnum’s Tony Clarkin delivers a fabulous guitar solo on Breathe Out.

I thank all those who have contributed:

First, and most important, my co-songwriter Steve Birkett who works so hard to shape our ideas into multi-instrument demo tracks that paint real pictures of the songs. Also, of course, for his consummate skill as a performer at our live gigs and for always being the best song-writing partner anyone could wish for.

Next Chris Kimsey, for his invaluable help honing the wealth of material that Steve and I write; choosing the special songs and giving us confidence in our own assessments. Thanks for helping us set out a path to an end product that absolutely delivers our initial vision.

Rick Benton, whose amazing work on the keys and Hammond adds new layers to the tracks in the recording studio and on stage.

Dan Clark, for delivering solid bass lines throughout the recording.

Lloyd Daker, still smiling, calm and reliable on stage and so good at delivering fantastic, ‘one take’ drumming in the studio.

Vincent John Yarrington, now a regular member of the gig band, for his superb bass work on stage.

The following perfomers who play regularly with the gig band - Nigel Darvill, Aidan Goldstraw and Chris Smith.

Alan Nimmo and Tony Clarkin for being such willing participants and making such amazing contributions.

Mark V Stuart, for his consummate skills as a recording engineer, his amazing work on the road and for having faith in me from day one.

Sheena Sear, for her hard work alongside Mark and for her creative contribution to the arrangements of the tracks.

Colin Speller, who in addition to enormous amounts of work in the background and as tour organiser, roadie, merch man and
personal manager, has been instrumental in building relationships with many of the people who are now helping us develop
our music. And, most importantly, for always telling me the truth.

Ron Kramer, Ben Bernstein and Brian Panella of TriArts Partners LLP who have put a lot of time and effort into promoting the music in the USA as well as in giving us advice and direction.

Bill Drescher, for his brilliant mixing skills. Also, for being such a nice guy and welcoming us into his amazing home.

Chris Childs, for his equally brilliant mixing skills that he applied to the rest of the album tracks.

Ed Woods, for his expert mastering of the tracks.

Danny Bowes, for having the faith to help us, the honesty to tell it like it is and the willingness to introduce us to great people.

Lisa Barsdley, for bringing order and direction to the complex task of releasing a new album.

Sharon Chevin, for having the faith to apply her considerable PR skills to us as an emerging act.

My amazing parents, John and Brenda Downes, who really are my No. 1 fans and greatest supporters.

Those individuals who from time to time go the extra mile to help promote us, or get us gigs, or put us in touch with people to help us. I thank John Tate in particular in this regard - my Angel Of The North.

Finally, and most importantly, I thank all those people who come to gigs, buy our music (by whatever means), buy our merchandise, recommend us to their friends, promote us on social
media, vote for us in awards events, tell me how much the music means to them and generally make me feel all this is worthwhile. This is why we do it - we do it for you. I really hope you like this - in my view it is the best work we’ve ever done, and there’s more to come in the future.

Keep Believing!

Rebecca xxx

credits

released May 19, 2019

All songs written by Steve Birkett and Rebecca Downes

Rebecca Downes: Vocal and Backing Vocal

Steve Birkett: Guitars, Slide Guitar, Blues Harp, Sample Looping and Backing Vocal. Lead vocal on Track 6

Rick Benton: Keys and Hammond

Dan Clark: Bass Guitar

Lloyd Daker: Drums

Tony Clarkin: Special Guest Lead Guitarist on Track 5

Alan Nimmo: Special Guest Lead Guitarist on Track 8

Steve Birkett Jnr Backing Vocal on Track 8

Initial advice on Production and Arrangement by Chris Kimsey

Musical Arrangement and Production by Steve Birkett

Additional Production by Mark V Stuart

Recorded at M2 Studios, Coven (www.madhat.co.uk)

Engineered by Mark V Stuart and Sheena Sear

Tracks 2, 3, 7, 9 and 12 mixed by Bill Drescher

Tracks 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 mixed by Chris Childs

Mastered by Ed Woods (www.edwoodsmastering.com)

Sleeve Artwork by David Storer and Nicola Honey

Rebecca Downes and her band are proud
to endorse and be supported by:
Blackstar Amps
Hammond UK
Neo Instruments
JHS
Rotosound Strings
Vocalzone

Management: Colin Speller, Rebecca Downes Music Ltd

USA Management: Ron Kramer, TriArts Partners LLP

PR Consultant: Sharon Chevin, The Publicity Connection (www.thepublicityconnection.com)

Strategic Consultant: Danny Bowes, Solid Music Management (www.solidmm.com)

Marketing Consultant: Lisa Bardsley, Effective Presence Music Marketing (www.effectivepresencemusicmarketing.com)


Photos of Rebecca by Mark Roberts, Far Forest Studios (www.farforeststudio.com)

Sleeve Design by Colin Speller

© ℗ Rebecca Downes Music Ltd 2019

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Winner of Female Vocalist and Emerging Artist of the Year at the British Blues Awards 2016, and Female Blues Vocalist of the Year at the FORM UKBlues Awards 2018, Birmingham (UK)-based Rebecca is an independent artist creating original blues/rock music with her co-songwriter Steve Birkett and performing within a 5-piece band or as a duo with Steve. ... more

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