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The Handbook
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Berkeley Social Scene

Entry from The Handbook in Nur Ein XV.

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The Handbook
Berkeley Social Scene

You’ve been tapped to come and work for us
Not a choice - It cannot be discussed
This guide shows how to do the job
Our machine now sees you as a cog

Read the handbook then burn it
You’re now a part of our secret unit

Meet, charm and then you gain their trust
Learn what you can and do just what you must
Hide your motives and how far you’ll go
Not your family, no one else can know

Read the handbook and then burn it
You’re now a part of our secret unit

Your recon can save us all
You’ll start off by scaling the wall
Next dispatch with the outdoor guards
Get to the post and cut the alarm
Slip right through to the basement floor
Crack the code on the holding door
Find the target held inside
Get the photos and bring her back alive

As our agent you will do your job
Live your life in the shadows and the fog
The handbook is your place to start
The truth - it only plays a part

Read the handbook and then burn it
You’re now a part of our secret unit
Read the handbook and then burn it
We’re telling you, you have to do it

Reviews

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vowlvom

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fun take on the challenge and I like the spy-movie vibes. I don't really have any specific issues with this one, but something about it feels a little flat (in terms of energy, rather than pitch). It's a decent song but there was something about each of the songs ranked above it that captured my attention a little more.

glowworm

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headbobber for sure, very 1980s indie rock

owl

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I like the chorus melody a lot, and the super-spy lyrics are fun. Didn’t really like that main riff that first pops up in the intro--it feels jittery and awkward to me. The half-time/major key bridge sounds nice but really loses the spy feel for me. Nice performances, nice mix--nothing to complain about from that front, just wasn’t top tier for me this round.

bennyharv3

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I like the Bond-ish-ness of this song. I especially like that vocal effect at the end of the bridge, I think it adds some nice color to your song and your voice. More of that, please! I have a bit in my judging notes about some flat notes on the higher notes, but I'm having a hard time hearing it as I'm writing these reviews, so either I was wrong (sorry), or it's something to be mindful of. And maybe think about some of the stuff I wrote for The Serviettes review.

Cybronica

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spy song! This song is good, though I do miss the live sound of the bss songs. Alas, COVID! It does bother me that burn it and unit do not rhyme. I really like the instrumentals, and the unison at the start is pretty interesting. I find the vocals wanting, but what, I cannot put my finger on. Maybe it’s that the hook isn’t hooky enough. I want more of a Change up in the vocals. “Bring her back alive!” Was exciting. I wanted more! And the second time you sang it was cut off too soon.

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