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 LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND is American Zen's first album on Shaolin Records.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tujunga, California – December 8, 2005 – American Zen, America's first Buddhist rock band, is releasing their first album in 2005, Level 1 = Peace Of Mind. The album consists of 11 songs and 11 recited poems by The Coyote.

TITLES Primary Genre Other Genres
Peace Of Mind #2 Folk Rock Inspirational, Singer/Songwriter, Country Rock
        03:30 Sensitive, dark, song seeking peace in a sad yet hopeful reflection of a San Diego trip.
Black Of Night Hard Rock Alternative, Inspirational, Power Pop, Retro, Sixties
        03:16 Angry sixties sounding song with a spiritual perspective and grundgy hard rock power.
Whose Heaven Is This? Acoustic Alternative, Psychedelic, Inspirational, Jazz Rock
        04:36 About Mormons in Utah who sought to chase Coyote back to California.
In The Darkness Psychedelic Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Alternative, Instrumental
        05:08 Instrumental slow to fast song led by acoustic and analog synths. Bass solos are awesome.
You’ve Been Sold Country Rock Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Folk Rock, Psychedelic
        05:40 The anthem of unhappy customers everywhere! Could refer to products or religion...
Free The Change Hard Rock Alternative, Blues, Folk Rock, Inspirational, Sixties
        05:05 Power chords resonate with wisdom about personal freedom for BLIND followers.
Trust Me Pop Rock Adult Contemp., Dance, Power Pop, Romantic
        02:49 A romantic British Rock style pop sound with a good backbeat and clever sexy lyrics.
Simple Lady Folk Rock Acoustic, Ballad, Pop, Soft Rock,
        04:24 "SIMPLE LADY" is reminiscent of "Ruby Tuesday" by The Rolling Stones.
A Long Way Home Psychedelic Acoustic, Alternative, Folk Rock, Soft Rock
        05:43 Wild jazzy rock wah-wah guitar leads frantic drums, Jethro Tull flute, and Coyote’s poetry.
Thank You Folk Rock AC, Alternative, Dance, Hard Rock, Pop, Romantic
        03:58 Pounding rhythm similar to "Jean Jeanie" by David Bowie. A song of appreciation.
Introduction Spoken Word Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        00:34 Foreword for Coyote’s original poetry book, Utah - Phase 1.
Get Out Of My Dream Spoken Word Poetry, Romantic, Singer-Songwriter
        01:37 Despite fond memories, even a good memory can spoil a current dream.
In The Darkness (poem) Spoken Word Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        00:36 A dark, stern scolding to stop being depressed and go out and enjoy life. Written as lyrics.
Last Year Spoken Word Children’s, Inspirational, Poetry, Romantic
        00:14 Nostalgic look at a child growing up and developing independence.
When Children Are Unwanted Spoken Word Children’s, Inspirational, Poetry, Romantic,
        01:02 Sad, dark questions about how children are injured by being ignored or misunderstood.
Nurturing Your Life Spoken Word Children’s, Inspirational, Poetry, Romantic
        00:58 A promise to always be there and care for someone you love.
The Power Spoken Word Inspirational, Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        01:02 A spiritual warning by Coyote that power is good when it builds and bad when it destroys.
The Teacher Was He Spoken Word Inspirational, Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        01:14 Appreciation for a teacher who doesn’t realize how much they’ve helped.
Spring Rain Spoken Word Children’s, Inspirational, Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        00:42 A poetic view of rain on the roof and its’ ability to mess things up which starts life fresh.
It’s tough... Spoken Word Inspirational, Poetry, Singer-Songwriter
        00:58 Teamwork and commitment are difficult to perform, difficult to expect, but what we all want.
My Woman Is My Wife Spoken Word Inspirational, Poetry, Romantic, Singer-Songwriter
00:59 Sexy, romantic, and poignant. Zen editorial comment ends the album.

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