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Smoke & Mirrors

by Tenek

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    Three years in the making, ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ showcases bigger and bolder sounds that have been building from the tenek studio. Each track having a common theme throughout, “Things are not what they seem...” - tenek. This album was designed to offer a variety for both listening audiences, as well as for global sync licensing opportunities. Taking things to a new level, the band enlisted the talents of additional musicians such as: Paul Jackson (bass player from 80’s British pop band T’Pau), Australian-based Sam Morrison (bass), Michael Steer (bass) and newly added band member Steve Clark (drums/vocals). Since tenek’s second album (‘On The Wire’ – 2010) the 2 recently released EPs (‘Another Day’ and ‘What Kind of Friend?’) were successful tests of the the new direction the band has been taking their music. Since the Devon/Essex tenek debuted in 2007, the electronica duo have toured two well-received albums and 9 singles/EP’s. tenek are all about hard grinding electro grooves, a power house of classic British synthesizer pop and stabs of driving guitar and percussion to bring in a slice of rock edge. Producing a unique crossover which is credible and satisfying to both the cult electro scene while retaining a mass market appeal through the their melodies and hooks. ... more
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    The brand new Tenek album on 6 page digipak. CD Artwork and Design by Cheri Freund. Cover artwork initially conceived by Greg Rolfes. Mastered by Justin Weis at Trakworx in San Francisco. Released by Alien Six Productions. Catalogue Number - ASP005.

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1.
You can see it through If you wanted to You're trying something new It's just not good for you If you could see yourself Like you were someone else No need to live a lie Or even justify Now I'm turning it round Giving you everything But everything lost is meant to be found Building it up again I'm breaking it down Turning it round Giving you everything But everything lost is meant to be found Building it up again Is something stopping you – Pay attention There's another view – Introspection Things aren't what they seem – Misdirection If you could start anew – Resurrection Break it down, turn it round
2.
Inside sometimes It's like we fear for nothing One more chance to feel right We fear for nothing We fear for nothing Sometimes It's like stage fright You feel it coming Are we burning too bright? We fear for nothing We fear for nothing We fear for nothing Inside outside you go Inside outside we know Inside sometimes It's like we fear for nothing One more chance to feel right We fear for nothing We fear for nothing We fear for nothing Inside outside you go Inside outside we know Everything you say we know Everything you say We fear for nothing We fear for nothing Inside outside you go Inside outside we know Inside outside you go Everything you say we know
3.
Everybody here's got something to say Everybody here wants to be that way All the other voices inside your head The little white lies you told instead Move on, move on, move on, move on, move on You're gone, you're gone, your gone, your gone, your gone I never told you, I never told you.. I never told you It would be this way You'll understand why Another day I never told you, I never told you.. Tearing this down to the bitter end Turn around there's nothing left for you to defend You can take the pictures and try to believe You can all deny but you'll never deceive Move on, move on, move on, move on, move on You're gone, you're gone, your gone, your gone, your gone I never told you, I never told you.. Tell me now, is it clear? Falling down, getting nearer I never told you, I never told you.. I never told you It would be this way You'll understand why Another day Everybody here's got something to say Everybody here wants to be that way All the little voices inside your head All the little lies you told instead Move on, move on, move on, move on, move on You're gone, you're gone, your gone, your gone, your gone....
4.
Well if you want to You can be the reason But if it haunts you It won't make it right Wait now Can you feel the tension? But if you back down You won't be the one You take it, you make it You break it down You take it and you twist it around You take it, you break it You twist it around You make it and you break it down What kind of friend says keep it down I don't feel it I don't need it What kind of friend says 'leave me alone' I don't need it I don't feel it So if you want to be the solution Does it hurt you? Does it make it right? If we breakdown What is your intention? Right now You could be anyone.. You take it, you make it You break it down You take it and you twist it around You take it, you break it You twist it around You make it and you break it down What kind of friend says keep it down I don't feel it I don't need it What kind of friend says 'leave me alone' I don't need it I don't feel it
5.
Blue Man 05:14
Truth is learning From the cable to the grave In your utopia Who will take the blame? Like mirrors we reflect Nothing to project You talk of something I remembered to forget You broke the wire and crossed the line deceiving everyone You fed the lie that came alive Yet all the while deceiving everyone Blue man turning From salvation to the grey No use trying To pretend it's all a game Like diamonds we protect Shining to the the end You're losing something Now I remember to forget You broke the wire and crossed the line Yet all the while deceiving everyone You fed the lie that came alive And all the while deceiving everyone
6.
Headlights 03:52
Looking into the headlights You can never see the white lines Looking into the headlights Waiting for another deadline You've gotta go Looking into the headlights You can only see so far Looking into the headlights You're working to another deadline You've gotta go You'll never leave this all behind When all your senses tell you why You never keep an open mind There's nothing more you can deny You're looking into the headlights Falling underneath the radar Looking into the headlights Will it ever be the right time? You've gotta go You'll never leave this all behind When all your senses tell you why You never keep an open mind There's nothing more you can deny
7.
Imitation of life unseen Will you wake when the light turns green Conversations from left to right No conclusion no end to the fighting You are not the end of it all In this world no-one can find you Resolution made that call Now it's gone we move on Build a new foundation The equation that can't be solved Destination is somewhere cold Building walls that won't be broken Stolen words that remain unspoken You are not the end of it all In this world no-one can find you Resolution made that call Now it's gone we move on Build a new foundation
8.
Sunlight 04:55
One more chance You're gonna have another breakdown Circumstance Leads you every way No control Is more than just another reason Who can say Why you are even here? As we are in the sunlight You are in the shade Making you aware of something You'll never be the same, oh no.. The fear inside Is looking for a new direction As the real world Is leading you astray You forget It's more than just another feeling Who can say Why you are even here? As we are in the sunlight You are in the shade Making you aware of something You'll never be the same You'll never know If you never try You'll never see a sunrise Sunlight All those tears Are nothing more than your frustration Who can say Why you are even here? As we are in the sunlight You are in the shade Making you aware of something You'll never be the same You'll never know If you never try You'll never see a sunrise Sunlight
9.
When you get what you need Is it hard to believe And I know what you want Is a life underneath Tell me now That you really like this Do you really like this Yeah you really like this Don't you, don't you? Imitation of life See the world through your eyes Imitation of life Only you can rewind When the lies of machines Bring you down to your knees Is it hard to conceive That you're not what you seem Tell me now That you really like this Do you really like this Yeah you really like this Don't you, don't you? Imitation of life See the world through your eyes Imitation of life Only you can rewind When you get what you need Is it hard to believe And I know what you want Is a life underneath Tell me now (So) That you really like this Do you really like this Yeah you really like this Don't you, don't you? Imitation of life See the world through your eyes Imitation of life Now only you can survive Imitation.. Imitation of life...
10.
Soloman 04:10
In a place, in a time But I was only wasting mine Where you lead I will go Something for nothing Something here after all A simple solution You're holding forever more When I can't think of anything These are the words I want to say In a place, in your mind The truth was always hard to find Do you feel, I don't know? Something for nothing Something here after all A simple solution You're holding forever more When I can't think of anything These are the words I want to say
11.
And I cannot pretend My feelings get in the way These are the words you send But there is nothing to say.. You will not defend Your error stands in the way When there is truth to bend You're never far away.. Feels like somethings gonna happen today anyway Feels like somethings gonna happen today anyway Feels like somethings gonna happen today and everything changes.. I need to scratch the surface Things are not what they seem It's easier to hide So much is left unseen And you are not my friend Your silence stands in the way It's all a great pretence I want to tear it away Feels like somethings gonna happen today anyway Feels like somethings gonna happen today anyway Feels like somethings gonna happen today and everything changes..

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Catalogue number ASP005. Label - Alien Six Productions.

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released December 9, 2015

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Tenek England, UK

Peter Steer & Geoff Pinckney formed the electronic band tenek from Notts/Essex (UK), in June of 2007. Since then, they have produced and released 4 albums and 10 Singles/EP's. They have also toured the UK and Europe extensively.

Tenek are currently on extended hiatus and working on other projects.
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