She was the first warning shot for objectification of women.

Krister Axel - piano, slide guitar, vocals
engineered by Brandon Krueger

This is fast, driving song about hot lazy women and the human condition.

mixed by Brandon Krueger
produced by Krister Axel and Brandon Krueger

Krister Axel - piano, vocals
Adam Marcello - drums
Brandon Krueger - bass, guitar

One of many songs written for Lavinia. A love song.

Recorded to 8 tracks on my 20-bit ADAT.
Krister Axel - Wurlitzer, acoustic guitar, vocals

When I was 25 I tried to drink the sky all up
I knew enough to know that I was getting older
and change was going to come soon
soon so soon so soon
now it's been so long
since we both went off and started something
I know enough to know

I wrote this after returning home from a gig in Manhattan. Sometimes one forgets how mesmerizing the hum of the urban engine can be.

Krister Axel - Wurlitzer, acoustic guitar, Nord Lead (synth)

Written, produced and performed by Krister Axel
Recorded to my 8-track 20-bit ADAT.

My only song in 5/4 measure. A song about 'The Secret', really, in terms of positive visualization. You are what you believe, so believe in the positive.

Krister Axel - Wurlitzer, acoustic guitar, vocals

Recorded to 8 tracks on my 20-bit ADAT.

Another fast write, this recording happened within 20 minutes of the initial idea.

Krister Axel - acoustic guitar, vocals

A decent version with the amazing Judy Ruden on harmonica. This was right when I started playing Holland Park Road on guitar in open D (with the capo), instead of on keys like I had been. Performed live at the Stone, summer 2006.

Krister Axel - acoustic guitar, vocals
Carson Cohen - bass
Karen Teperberg - drums
Mike Freas - guitar
Judy Ruden - harmonica

Lo-fi live recording w/ ambient sounds. Fast and perky fingerpick on acoustic guitar.
Krister Axel - acoustic guitar.
Written and performed by Krister Axel

Sort of dark, slightly polytonal melody.

Krister Axel - Wurlitzer, acoustic guitar, electro-harmonium.
produced and performed by Krister Axel
Recorded to 20-bit 8-track ADAT.

Adam Marcello - drums
Brandon Krueger - bass, guitar
Krister Axel - piano, Wurlitzer, vocals

from the EP release iMTHEGUN (2006)

you started out a face in the street
looking for a sweet kind of stranger
to come by and set you up in style
now you know the way to fit in
to place your bets and win
how to keep your secrets safe

hey sunshine it's been a long time

Krister Axel - acoustic guitar, accordion

I wrote this for a contest on MySpace. I didn't win, but I still like the song.

Krister Axel - Wurlitzer, vocals
Mark Corben (Babyhead) - bass
Chris Lovejoy - drums

An alternate recording of this crowd favorite.
Lush and modern. Big vocal effects.

recording and drum programming by Mark Corben (aka Babyhead).

Aside from having a soft spot for anything clave, I really like the lyrics here:

put on your favorite faith
and do what want you want
first one to be satisfied
and the last one to drop
we get lucky sometimes
I've never been so high
I've got nothing to give you
but a hard heart and a soft smile

Raw baby! This song is a gem. :)