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Forever Is Now

by Les Shirley

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Brian Wallin
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Brian Wallin Solid musicianship and songwriting on this album. Makes me want to buy a car and go driving just to cruise this album. Favorite track: 1994.
Cribs
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Cribs The trio manages to successfully incorporate so many different feels into their sound: power pop, 80s pop, three-chord punk, garage rock, 70s power rock, it’s all here, perfectly blended with glorious infectious hooks and no filler. Favorite track: Fuck It I'm In Love.
Fred_Proulx
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Fred_Proulx Ma découverte de 2019 quand je les ai vu en spectacle au Turbo Haüs rue Saint-Denis. Les riffs sont parfaites, elles me ramènent la nostalgie punk garage des années 90". On a envie de retourner bouger dans le trash 🔥
Jean-Francois Ferland
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Jean-Francois Ferland Vous faites mentir ceux et celles qui disent que le rock est mort. Bravo! 👍💪🤘
poil27
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poil27 Les filles vous êtes super. Ma femme et moi avons vraiment hâte de vous voir en spectacle ! Vous êtes un vent de fraicheur dans l'univers musical québécois on vous aimes !
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1.
Fuck it I’m In Love I think we met at a bar on a Monday We had a mutual friend and we kicked it right away I’m so glad you came If I recall you were wearing a shirt that night A pair of black and white vans and that smile that fucking smile I won't forget that 2 AM, now we starting to make a move Maryanne had a place yeah we could walk under the moon It was so magical So we’re smoking and laughing and I’m playing guitar I wanna kiss you so bad but the pills all up in my blood I think I’m in love Yeah I can take a fight! Bring it! I can take a fight I can get in line The night is fading away outside the window I really wish I could stay but it’s time for me to go Will you remember me? If anything I can take you out sometimes And in the back of my car we’ll watch the sunrise a hundred times And fuck it I’m in love I can feel it all the time Fuck it I’m in love I’m about to loose my mind I can take a fight I can get in line Fuck it I’m in love Fuck it I’m in love Fuck it I’m in love Fuck it I’m in love
2.
Easy Target 03:17
Easy target Hold me please close to your heart Find a way again Back to me back to my arms I believe you’re changing Chasing me Another girl Why are we into something? If you need the whole wide world Can’t compete for nothing Slow down Deep breath You’re fine Move ahead You’re coming out of the blue You wanna bite me, you wanna bite me, you wanna bite me You’re coming out of the blue You want a part of me, you want a part of me, you want a part of me C’mon and get it now I’m an easy target C’mon and get it now I’m an easy target I’m ready fight me on this I can see you’re hurting Suddenly you’re loosing control I believe we can both have a chance to win in this game You’re coming out of the blue You wanna bite me, you wanna bite me, you wanna bite me You’re coming out of the blue You want a part of me, you want a part of me, you want a part of me (x2) Slow down Deep breath You’re fine Move ahead You’re coming out of the blue (x3) You’re coming out of the blue you wanna bite me, I’m an easy target You’re coming out of the blue You want a part of me, you want a part of me, I’m an easy target (x2)
3.
Sadgirlsclub 01:17
Sad Girls Club Big girl Sad Girl Lover girl Loner girl Crazy happy girl Rough girl Soft girl Sweaty girl Baby girl Needy broken girl Oh, you in or you out? You in or you out? Oh, you in or you out? You in or you out? Rich girl Rude girl Rotten girl Silly Girl Nasty sorry girl Cowgirl Blond girl Skinny girl Any Girl Smelly horny girl Oh, you in or you out? You in or you out? Oh, you in or you out? You in or you out? Oh, you in or you out? You in or you out? Oh, you in or you
4.
23 02:26
23 Half awake I’m that kid I was Who wanted to be free Half asleep I might get away Life was so bittersweet Anyway it’s that drink I didn’t know it could be so soft and slow Slowly dying... Flashes, flashes, flashes Brother save your tears this won’t end here Flashes, flashes, flashes Does anybody care for when I was a... Anyway you like it or not I wanted to be free Brother I lived so fast I didn’t know that I was given so short To prove myself and now Flashes, flashes, flashes Brother save your tears this won’t end here Flashes, flashes, flashes Does anybody care for when I was a star? A star Went back to her arms A place so dark I knew she’d skin me alive No one’s by my side in the bad, bad city Full of dreamers Playing parts of their lives all the time In the end I lost mine A star
5.
Courtney 03:08
Courtney Help me find my peace of mind And tell me that you never ever loved me There’s no need for you to lie We both know it was over when you met him Talk to me it’s driving me insane (oh oh oh) What’s that word you used to call me over Oh Courtney can’t you see Everything he does I can do it better Oh Courtney be with me I know that he loves you He’ll understand What is it he has I don’t You’re dealing with his never-ending bullshit Show me it’s the way you are And I’ll be gone before you even notice Show me it’s the way you are Show it to me one last time Let’s go! Oh Courtney can’t you see Everything he does I can do it better Oh Courtney be with me I know that he loves you He’ll understand Oh Courtney can’t you see Everything he does I can do it better Oh Courtney be with me I know that he loves you He’ll understand
6.
1994 04:12
1994 You pass by the bleachers I’m sitting right there but you don’t see me You’re wearing just a tee shirt How come everything you do seems so easy? Laughing outside the gym All sweaty and messy but you wear it so well I know you’re talking ‘bout him I’ve seen the way you’re looking for him after the bell When do we exist just the two of us two of us? Where do we exist just the two of us two of us? When do we exist just the two of us two of us? Where do we exist just the two of us two of us? In my mind... I have dreams of your face Your lips are soft as you whisper to me We’re living in my diary Every morning breaks my heart cause I’m reminded All those years are passing me by And I’ll never get a chance to try When do we exist just the two of us two of us? Where do we exist just the two of us two of us? When do we exist just the two of us two of us? Where do we exist just the two of us two of us? In my... Won’t you start a war? Don’t you wanna get it?
7.
Forever is now Honey you leave me hanging Why do you leave me hanging? I'm such a wasteland Don't know where I stand It’s not that complicated I’m not that complicated Sure we can be friends I’ll leave when I can I'm okay I'll find a way To fight off the rest of my days Anyway, I'll have to say ‘’I really enjoyed myself here How long has it been since I wasted my years?’’ G-g-g-get your shit Get it all together D-d-d-don't delay Now is forever Don't think twice it's alright, alright Don’t think twice it’s alright, alright Honey we’re going from here Where are we going from here? Don’t you loose your head We need to be steady I'm okay I'll find a way to fight off the rest of my days Anyway, It's all the same One way or another baby It's all coming back to me now I can see G-g-g-get your shit Get it all together D-d-d-don't delay Now is forever Don't think twice it's alright, alright Don't think twice it's alright, alright Don't think twice it's alright, alright Time is ticking out, every minute, a countdown I'm not running, I'm just burning bright Enough is enough but it's never quite enough for me G-g-g-get your shit Get it all together D-d-d-don't delay Now is forever Don't think twice it's alright, alright Don't think twice it's alright, alright Don't think twice it's alright, alright
8.
Trigger 02:45
Trigger The mission is clear You gotta kill him now You gotta do it now You gotta pull that trigger They pick up the phone You gotta wait it out You gotta take that shot You gotta pull it together It’s all been arranged You’re gonna get away You’re gonna be okay They’re gonna change your name He’s coming your way His wife is in the car You gotta be careful Don’t wanna take her out You think you got it in you You think you can do this C’mon you know you crave the attention You’re gonna be part of the legend Fire! Everybody’s running Too late She’s got his blood all over I’m insane This gonna be the end of me I’m the enemy So what Was gonna burn in hell First door to the left You gotta drop the gun You got a few more steps Before you’re down the stairs Through the back No time to hesitate Don’t look as you escape You'll never be the same Fire! Everybody’s running Too late She’s got his blood all over I’m insane This gonna be the end of me I’m the enemy So what Was gonna burn in hell They shot him It’s not me They did it I am free
9.
Pick Up The Phone Airplane wreckage Broken message Meet me halfway When you’re ready Six weeks of driving really worn me out Way too tired right now to change your mind Me and the band, it’s been a hell of a ride You better think of that when you pick up the phone Lonely nights or days They’re all the same Meet me halfway It’s not too late I think I didn’t know what I was getting into I’m tired of falling for the ghost of you If there’s really nothing going on Why don’t you answer me at least pick up the phone Pick up the phone Pick up the phone Pick up the phone Why don’t you answer me at least pick up the phone Reckless mistakes Until daybreaks Meet me halfway We’re still the same I know I said that I could clear out some space And make room for you and I to grow Instead I ruin my fingers playing these chords I hope you’ll understand Please pick up the phone I’m sorry honey but your story’s getting old And ours must have ended somewhere down the road Won’t hold a grudge but I am keeping your ringtone So that when you call I won’t pick up the phone I won’t pick up the phone I won’t pick up the phone I won’t pick up the phone I hope you’ll understand please you pick up the phone
10.

about

The album came about naturally over the course of last year. Singing about love, girl power, and conspiracies, the themes’ broadness reflect the vivid imagination (and weed consumption) of the band’s vocalist and lyricist. Forever is Now is pure energy, a craving to live fully, in the present (especially in times like these) and it’s a feeling that builds up from song to song. It’s a collection of sounds that takes roots in dirty punk rock as well as old rock ballads and melodic pop anthems.

Les Shirley created a fresh new sound while embracing their
influences past and present. As for the production of the album, the band wanted to get out of their comfort zone and chose to collaborate with inspiring musicians who were not associated with their previous sound. Simon Kearney and Marc Chartrain were their final choice. In the dead cold of February 2020, the whole team isolated themselves
for a week at Wild Studio, deep into the woods, to record the nine tracks. The result is incredible. The rather classical rock power trio instrumentation (guitar, bass, drums) is boosted with touches of 80’s synths and dancing percussions.

The girls went all in this time and made bold artistic choices such as putting Kanye West’s style auto-tune in one of the songs. They also wrote a piece featuring Pascale Picard, one of their youth idols. It was a dream come true for them. Les Shirley is a fun bunch and it really shines on their debut album.

credits

released March 19, 2021

Les Shirley is:
Raphaëlle Chouinard – Guitars and vocals
Sarah Dion – Bass and back vocals
Lisandre Bourdages – Drums and back vocals

Lyrics by Raphaëlle Chouinard
Music by Les Shirley
**Lyrics for ‘Pick Up The Phone’ written by Raphaëlle Chouinard and
Pascale Picard

All instruments played by Les Shirley
Additional guitars by Simon Kearney
Keyboards by Nathan Vanheuverzwijn

Recorded by Guillaume Chartrain at Wild Studio in February 2020
Additional recording by Marc Chartrain and Simon Kearney, February
through July 2020

Produced by Les Shirley, Marc Chartrain and Simon Kearney

Mixed by Ryan Batistuzzi
Mastered by Richard Addison at Trillium Sound Mastering, Montréal.

Cover art design by Kenneth Maclaurin
Press photos of Les Shirley by Camille Gladu-Drouin
Additional visual by Laurence ‘Hesh’ Baker and Tristan ‘Machine’ Roy

Special thanks to:
Émilie Fortin our 4th Shirley, Pascale Picard (and Léonie) for your
amazing vocals and the delicious pizza, Hélène Chouinard for the
house/best breakfast, JF Gagnon for our priceless writing retreats at
the cabines, our friends and family for the everlasting support and
love <3

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Les Shirley Montreal, Québec

Les Shirley is a kick-ass all-female rock power trio formed in Montreal in late 2018.

Their musical style is redefining the genre connecting the dots between 90’s grunge, 2000’s punk rock culture and catchy pop tunes. The girls are solid musicians with a flair for flaming hot melodies and bursting riffs.
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