The Inn of Temporary Happiness

by Richie Mayer

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POPPHIL Some 40 years after his first record with a short-lived band called Loose Lips, Richie Mayer re-appears on Bandcamp under his own name with this seventeen-track CD that should be positively embraced and adored by all power-pop fans the world over. A caveat: there is an ultra-limited run of physical format CD for this record (only 100), so the sooner, the better...

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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
SEVENTEEN SONGS OF LOVE, LOSS, SURF, SEX, AND SURRENDER. WRITTEN, PERFORMED AND PRODUCED BY RICHIE MAYER. COMES IN A FULL COLOR, FOUR PANEL ECO-WALLET WITH A LYRIC BOOKLET.

"Richie Mayer’s new album effortlessly mixes influences like the Beatles, Beach Boys, 10cc, ELO….I could go on. There’s not a weak track anywhere on the LP. Spend some time with this record; your happiness will not be temporary." DENNIS PILON / POPROCK RECORD

"This album will bring you more than temporary happiness because it’s filled with the kind of radio-friendly tunes we got to know when radio was GOOD!" BASH ON POP / INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW

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1.	Dangerous Rhythm 04:11		buy track
2.	You Don't Get Me High Anymore 02:32		buy track
3.	Love Will Find A Way 03:41		buy track
4.	How Can I Leave When I'm Already Gone 02:09		buy track
5.	Sometimes I Feel Like I'm One Kiss Away (1986) 04:38		buy track
6.	Warmth Of The Sun 03:54	lyrics	buy track
I love the warmth of the sun I like the wind in my hair I'll take my blues in the sky It's great to feel so alive
7.	Come Back Caroline 04:57		buy track
8.	Don't Say Nothing 03:19	lyrics	buy track
You got a kink in your cable You got ice in your veins You're a walking disaster But you're never to blame There's plenty on your table But nothing in your heart Don't say nothing Don't even start
9.	This Is Your Day 04:33		buy track
10.	Kat's Guitar 01:28		buy track
11.	Sunshine Blues 03:36		buy track
12.	The Hall Of Blame 04:03		buy track
13.	She Is Why 03:22		buy track
14.	Is Everybody Ready 03:03		buy track
15.	The Inn of Temporary Happiness 04:00		buy track
16.	She's Taking It Too Well 02:53		buy track
17.	Don't Say Goodbye 04:04		buy track

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A pandemic, political chaos, social unrest, climate change…if one needed a reason to kickstart their catharsis, anytime in 2021 was the appropriate moment. Taking this as a sign, I retreated to my studio and was gifted with words, notes and melodies for 13 new songs. These songs are at once an affectionate nod to my past musical mentors and the freedom that comes with being loved for who I am.

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released April 2, 2021

Richie Mayer ~ Lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric 6 &12 string guitars, bass guitar, mandolin, keyboards, drum pads, percussion, Navajo flute.

Jeff King ~ Guitar solo on Love Will Find A Way.

"Sometimes I Feel Like I’m Only One Kiss Away" (1986) ~ David Suycott, drums; Pat Brennen, keyboards; Jeff King, bass; Richie Mayer, lead and backing vocals, guitars.

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Richie Mayer San Francisco, California

2020: Wrote, performed & produced the album "The Inn of Temporary Happiness."
1991: Co-wrote & produced the Juno award winning album "Call My Name."
1986: released the Dark Pop album "World On Fire."
1980: Coming out of the trend-setting Chicago PowerPop / New Wave scene that included Pezband, Cheap Trick & Shoes, Richie's group Loose Lips released their EP “Hung Up On Pop.” ... more

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