We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

How to Build a Boy (Album)

by Kiffie

supported by
ageofinfernalfan
ageofinfernalfan thumbnail
ageofinfernalfan Kiffie has A LOT of music, an unbelievably prolific artist!
This album I've personally enjoyed the most out of all of the stuff I've heard so far (and I'll be checking out more!), and the track 'Spider Silk' I think is a standout from the album... Favorite track: Spider Silk.
mazdot
mazdot thumbnail
mazdot This album tells the story of life with all the struggles and heartbreaks told through beautifully crafted music. Yet it is also full of optimism and belief in the human spirit and ability to survive. Kiffie’s 12th album in 12 months is a triumph.
Favourite track : how to build a boy Favorite track: How to Build a Boy.
/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £5 GBP  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    A Limited Edition Compact Disc of 'How to Build a Boy'.
    Comes in a beautiful lancing pack with artwork by Kiffie* on 4 panels.
    Does NOT include digital only bonus tracks.

    *thank you Canva.

    Includes unlimited streaming of How to Build a Boy (Album) via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days

      £7 GBP

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    Get all 53 Kiffie releases available on Bandcamp and save 75%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Development, Forever Together (Remastered Single), A Sense of Ease (Cover Compilation), A Sense of Unease (Album), The Product (Album), No Heroes, die glücklichen Toten (EP), Daring the Darkness (Album), and 45 more. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      £28.62 GBP or more (75% OFF)

     

1.
Surprise 04:03
It shouldn't be a surprise, That I still love your eyes, I think I need you more, Than I did before. I don't need another lover! Yes it might be hard to see, You're still in love with me, But if there's nothing left, I gave you all my best. I don't need another lover! I don't need, I don't need, I don't need another lover!
2.
3.
Nudge nudge nudge, Fear fear fear! I'm waiting for the fear to stop, I'm waiting for some sense to come around here, There must be more than staying safe, Yes we all have other risks to take. So tell me what you want from us, When working is no longer safe, I want to see another place, Yeah I need a ******* holiday. Nudge nudge nudge, Fear fear fear! Can't be bothered to explain again, Quoting facts and figures and counting to ten, Why won't you learn to calculate, And learn some ******* maths? Nudge nudge nudge, Fear fear fear! I'm waiting for the fear to stop, I'm waiting for some sense to come around here, There must be more to life, I don't want to die, I'm waiting for the fear to stop, I'm waiting for some truth to come around here, There must be more to life, But I don't want to die, Nudge! Fear!
4.
The Ending 04:15
I can't apologise, try as I might, I need another day, I need another day, or skip to the ending You're here tonight, To celebrate another interview, Another ending. So we try to live our lives, In a better way, So say you're here to stay 'til the ending.
5.
Pieces of Me 04:16
Pieces of me have fallen off the table, Pieces of you still in my heart. I can pack myself away with all the other toys, Pretend it doesn't hurt like all the other boys. Pack myself away like all the other people, Put the lid on and hide it away. Pieces of me have fallen off the table, Pieces of you still in my heart. Pieces of me, Pieces of you. Pack myself away like all the other people, Put the lid on and hide it away. Pieces of me have fallen off the table, Pieces of you still in my heart. Pieces of me have fallen out the window, Pieces of you still in my heart. I can pack myself away with all the other toys, Pretend it doesn't hurt like all the other boys. Pieces of me, Pieces of me.
6.
Spider Silk 03:39
Spider silk is always sticky for me, What can I be? What can I be? Truthfulness is always tricky for you, What can I do? What can I do? Spider silk is always sticky for me, What can I be? What can I be? Now I see that you're the one who caught me, When will I be free? When will I be free? Spider silk is always sticky for me, What can I be? What can I be? Spider silk is always sticky for me, What can I be? What can I be? I've been caught in a spider web, You've been spinning for me, I've been caught in a spider web, You've been spinning for me, For me.
7.
I Know 03:47
I know, I know it's my fault, I know, I know it's me, Pretend I didn't do that, Pretend you wasn't me. I know, I know I hurt you, I know, I know it's me, Pretend I didn't say that, Pretend you didn't see. I know, I know it's my fault, I know, I know it's me, Pretend I didn't do that, Pretend you didn't see. I know! I know! I know! I know! I know, I know it's my fault, I know, I know it's me, Pretend we didn't see that, Pretend it isn't me.
8.
Turn the page, Read along, Turn the page and sing this song, How to take you back again, How to make me whole again. When will I see you again? Turn the page and read the instructions, Turn the page to avoid destruction, Never meant to make you break, Turn the page to avoid this heartache. When will I see you again? Turn the page, Sing along, Turn the page and imagine you aren't gone. When will I see you again?
9.
Feel 03:57
Don't let me go, Don't you know that I need you? Don't let me go, Don't you know? Don't let me leave, I have always believed you, Don't let me leave, Don't let me go. Music is life, That's the way that I feel you, Music is life, That's the way! Don't let me go, Don't you know how much I need you? Don't let me go, Don't you know? Don't let me leave, I have always believed you, Don't let me leave, Don't let me go. Music is life, That's the way that I feel you, Music is life, That's the way! Music is life, That's the way that I feel yes, Music is life, That's the way!
10.
How to build a boy without instructions. How to build a boy without instructions. You can fill the hole in my head, You can stich the wound in my chest, You can fix the hole in my heart, Remember me when we're very far apart. How to build a boy without instructions. How to build a boy without instructions. You can hold my hand forever, You can make sing when we're together, You can make me wear all kinds of clothes, You can make it right in any weather, How to build a boy. How to build a boy. How to build a boy. How to build a boy. You can fill the hole in my head, You can stich the wound in my chest, You can fix the hole in my heart, Remember me when we're very far apart. How to build a boy without instructions. How to build a boy without instructions. You can hold my hand forever, You can make sing when we're together, You can make me wear all kinds of clothes, You can make it right in any weather. How to build a boy. How to build a boy. How to build a boy. How to build a boy.

about

'How to Build a Boy'.

Inspired by the fear of automation - but not in a classic sci-fi context, more a fear of being treated like an automaton when in fact we are living, breathing, feeling, independent pieces of flesh and blood.

This album is full of heartbreak indie-electronic synth-wave tones, electro-blues and... emo-pop.

The 12th home recorded album by Kiffie of 2021.

May the adventure continue into the future.

You can read a review by Neil March (trust-The-Doc) on Edition 63 here demerararecords.com/trust-the-doc/

You can also read a review by Del Osei-Owusu here platinummind.net/index.php/2022/01/09/album-review-how-to-build-a-boy-kiffie/

Thank you to both reviewers, you are both wonderful.

credits

released December 31, 2021

All tracks composed, performed and produced by Daniel Paul Kiff.

'Surprise' features Lucas Andrews on Guitar. His music can be found here:
lucasandrews.bandcamp.com

'how to build a boy' features my Dad on violin.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Kiffie Norwich, UK

Kiffie is a composer of electronic music and songs Inspired by recent events, lies and love, the music crosses genres including electronica, hip-hop, folk and classical. Everything is produced at home, using hardware instruments, synthesisers and drum machines.

His music is emotionally driven and has a distinct, deeply human sound.
... more

contact / help

Contact Kiffie

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

Kiffie recommends:

If you like Kiffie, you may also like: