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  • Cassette + Digital Album

    And just like that, Cheersquad Records & Tapes release their first cassette tape, and it's no other than the mighty Hard-Ons. ‘I’m Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken’ has stormed the chart, and is running out the stores. As the first very limited run of 50 cassettes is nearly gone, we have decided to add another 50.

    All tracks will be added to your digital Bandcamp collection.

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 100  16 remaining
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Seeing as all the coloured vinyl of The Hard-Ons' 'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken’ has run out, the band has decided to add a special 'dandruff white’ version. This 'dandruff white’ vinyl edition is limited to 200 copies only. As we’ve already sold out of the orange and blue vinyl, don’t dillydally ordering your copy of ‘dandruff white’!

    All vinyl comes with a digital download code and tracks are added to your Bandcamp collection right now.

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 200 
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      $45 AUD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    All vinyl comes with a digital download code and all tracks will be added to your Bandcamp collection right now.

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    This translucent, orange version is limited to 300 copies only! All vinyl comes with a digital download code and will also be added to your Bandcamp collection on release day.

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    edition of 300  22 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $45 AUD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    We have been cleaning up and found 3 copies of 'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken' on red vinyl...

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 3 
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      $45 AUD or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    We have been cleaning up and found 2 green copies of 'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken'...

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    edition of 2  1 remaining
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    We have been cleaning up and found 8 copies of 'I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff's Been Taken'...

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    edition of 8 
    Purchasable with gift card

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  • Limited edition, blue vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    There will only be 200 copies of this limited edition, blue vinyl! All vinyl comes with a digital download code and will also be added to your Bandcamp collection on release day.

    Includes unlimited streaming of I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff’s Been Taken via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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about

This song had a long long gestation .. totally over thinking it .. "its gonna have a long psychedelic opening, simmering drums with a mad dancing bass lines fading in and out and maybe a braised kale and walnut salad etc" then .. luckily thought "fuck that! everything on top of each other and we stay on two notes max!" This track to me feels like a 60's band taking a stab at rockabilly .. mind you if Eric Carmen from the Raspberries ever hears it he might have issues with me nicking the chorus ..
Lyrics wise, i HATE revealing shit about myself .. so it's what the song is not saying that it could be about.. mind you how can you not dig a "tail" (wait for it) about a dog that ran off with ya lunch , and when you finally catch him you become besties (get it??)

lyrics

Shit sandwich fell, deli counter to the floor
Out popped the filling, hard-boiled egg and some slaw
In ran a pooch, lightning bolts through the door
Out went my lunch, clamped tightly in its jaw

You’ve got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
You’ve got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
Lucky that you've got a strong back
Lucky that you've got a strong back

Yeah, I've never burst, never broke at the seams
Never over friendly and certainly never mean
Shoelaces slap against my calves in the rain
Gotta find my lunch. Gotta find my last eight bucks

You've got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders
You've got the weight of the whole world resting on your shoulders

Well, you’re as light as a feather
You’re as light as a butterfly
Lovely little butterfly
Couldn't wish for more

Well, you’re as light as a feather
You’re as light as a butterfly
Lovely little butterfly
Couldn't wish for more

When I find the pooch, my sandwich is no more
But look at his eyes as he raises his paw
I think I’ll take you home, and I'll feed you some more
I think I'll take you home, and I'll feed us both some more

But you’re as light as a feather
A butterfly
You’re as light as a feather
You’re as light as a butterfly
Lovely little butterfly
Couldn't wish for more

You’re as light as a feather
You’re as light as a butterfly
Lovely little butterfly
Couldn't wish for more

credits

from I'm Sorry Sir, That Riff​’​s Been Taken, released October 8, 2021
Peter Black

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Cheersquad Records & Tapes Melbourne, Australia

Wally “Meanie” Kempton took the plunge in 2018 and launched his record label Cheersquad Records & Tapes. Since then he has released new material from acts such as The Meanies, The Hard-Ons, Chris Wilson, Phil Jamieson, Seasick Steve, Wanita, Minibikes, The Rinehearts, Immigrant Union and T. Wilds, along with limited edition vinyl of older material from Snout, Even and The Glory Box and more. ... more

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