Angel Aquarium

by Rusty Shipp

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“Angel Aquarium” sets Rusty Shipp onto uncharted seas by adding reggae and ska to their usual Nautical Rock 'n Roll formula of surf, grunge and punk, making it their most eclectic song yet, like the perfect synthesis of Sublime, Weezer, Nirvana and The Beatles. The single is taken from the larger story of the upcoming concept album ‘Dark Side of the Ocean,’ which is being released song by song in 2022.

Lyrically, the song experiments with rhythmically-bouncy, tongue-twister lyrics reminiscent of John Lennon, and revolves around the concept album’s story of underwater angels that collect drowned sailor souls, holding them in underwater purgatory until Judgment Day. But while the lyrics paint an illustration for one fictitious chapter taken from the larger concept album, they also dive deeper into direct application for the listeners, driving home the concept that we are in the company of friendly angels, surrounding us at all times, and we never have to feel alone.

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Angels, guarding over territories
For every one if by land there's two if by sea
And anywhere that we could use some company
Sentinels, finding all the lost sheep at sea
If I could open up my third eye to see them
Sheltering us with their fins instead of wings

Nice to know we're not the only beings upon the sea
Impossible to be alone in such great company
Angels in aquariums
I can join the party just as soon as I believe

Cherubim, collecting all the souls washed away
Take 'em down to a holding place where they are safe
Until they're raised again on Judgment Day
Aquarium, underwater purgatory
They seized Davy Jones Locker key, anarchy in the sea
An archangel seized monarchy

Nice to know we're not the only beings upon the sea
Impossible to be alone in such great company
Angels in aquariums
I can join the party just as soon as I believe

Nice to know we're not the only beings upon the sea
Impossible to be alone in such great company
Angels in aquariums
I can join the party just as soon as I believe

credits

released May 5, 2022
Music and lyrics by Russell Thomas Shipp
Arranged by Rusty Shipp
Produced by Stephen Leiweke at Yackland Studio in Nashville, TN
Mastered by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering

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Rusty Shipp Nashville, Tennessee

Named after the frontman Russ T. Shipp, the band has created a sound known as Nautical Rock ‘n’ Roll. Characterized by its dark, underwater atmosphere, haunting vocals, and unconventional riffs, the music is a perfect fusion of grunge and surf rock, though it is most memorable for the Beatlesque hooks in every single song.

See the music video 'Breaking Waves' HERE: bit.ly/RS-breakingwaves ... more

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