Happy to see this album finally go live!
A huge milestone and a massive effort by the talented guitarist and songwriter Nicholas Standing—Better Than The Book's new release Side Character In My Own Life is a heartfelt reflection on everything Nick’s been through since 2020: a global pandemic, canceled live shows, two computer breakdowns, a studio move, hospital visits, and the absence of gigs. Yet in true ska-punk fashion, it’s not just about struggle—it’s a celebration of the good stuff life throws your way between the chaos. Packed with irony, energy, and infectious optimism, this record reminds us that even if things go off the rails, they do get better.
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Better Than The Book - Side Character In My Own Life
01 - 2020 Was A Write-off, But What Comes Next? 00:00
02 - Side Character In My Own Life 03:37
03 - Mood Swings 06:50
04 - Red Kite 11:47
05 - Rewrite 15:01
06 - Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself 16:51
07 - Hold Me Tight 19:57
08 - Bump In The Night 23:33
09 - Plot Holes 27:33
10 - You'll Never Be Too Old For This 30:23
Bonus Tracks
11 - Hearts Racing Backwards 35:27
12 - Plot Holes (Alternative Version) 38:36
13 - Hold Me Tight (Non-Acoustic) 42:27
14 - Side Character In My Own Life (Acoustic) 45:58
Better Than The Book is Nick Standing, AKA Jabun and anything he can
find in the moment to create his beloved ska punk project. Keep up with
his other musical endeavours and adventures on Patreon, YouTube, the
JabunAudio website, and Facebook.
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