Aqueduct
Or Give Me Death

Often, I can't find the words, so I let the music do it. To fill that silence that would otherwise weigh like a stone. When that silence starts coming from inside, it becomes even more difficult.
I watch you while you drink what you call American coffee, which in reality is nothing but moka watered down to a lukewarm broth. Since when has this silence been here? Can you feel it?

And yet, we talk about many things, we articulate sentences that have become caricatures of ourselves. Telling you that nothing matters, that I've never cared so much for you, instead, no, it doesn't come out of my mouth. You stare at the nail polish you applied not too carefully; by now, it's become automatic. You are beside me, but how far am I?

We light a cigarette to feel more fragile, expecting that at the next beat our heart will explode. Foolish, we continue to expect something to fill that void that has always been there, but no, nothing comes out of your mouth. We go out, pretending we have nothing better to do, and after reassuring ourselves that nothing is really happening in the world, we fall silent.
I know, I'm paying for my mistakes, but listen, I want to dedicate these melodies to you that fill the loudest silence of all. You listen, try to understand as you always have.

Aqueduct has broken up (hah) a few years ago now. Behind the Seattle band was David Terry, a brilliant man with an undeniable melodic taste. He issued his swan song with “Or Give me Death,” dated 2007. The album is an energetic mix of variations on the theme of powerful pop with sarcastic hues. The synth and a few orchestral elements are added ad hoc, creating greater depth in the compositions, and the recording is optimal.
You can find everything from college rock to moments of inspired songwriting, along with songs with never-trivial structures (just listen to “As You Wish”). The drums hit hard, the lyrics talk about lies, distance, and human stupidity. I need nothing else, yet there is more—a gust of positivity that accompanies the songs on this album. There is a lot of freshness in this album, and the fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously contributes to its overall success. In short, it's fun to listen to this little gem. I had the chance to dust it off from my memories with the pleasant feeling that time hasn't affected it in the slightest.