Questioned about all the whiskey and cocaine he consumed, the narrator claims to have not used cocaine to get high, I just liked the way it smelled. In answer to the narrator s questions about reincarnation, the devil admits that It s not anymore unusual to be born twice than to be born once. By and large, Hubbard s songs are populated with those who feel the heat. There Are Some Days. I d be willing to bet, cut mostly live.
Percussion is as likely to be a cardboard box as a tambourine or drum set.
Overall, this has the feel of a bunch of musicians jamming on a bunch of songs they love. What sets this apart is the intensity of Hubbard s lyrics. The deepening of Hubbard s spiritual quest can be oversimplified by noting that on Loco Gringto's Lament , his 1994 release, Hubbard recut Wanna Rock and Roll, a dark tale of jealousy and mayhem that he originally cut on Lost Train . I m not looking for sex. After noting his mission and a small code of honor, Hubbard closes by saying I just want to see what s next.