This is Candice Rose‘s first contribution to Ball of Wax, but a couple familiar names show up in the credits for this track: Christopher Hydinger of The Music of Grayface and his frequent co-conspirator Bobby Wayne Ingram. Candice gave me two versions of this song to choose from, and it was a tough choice: the other version was a guitar and vocals demo that more clearly featured Candice’s vocals and melody, but lacked the thick, beguiling sonic treats of this more produced version. Ultimately I decided that this version, while perhaps a more challenging listen, was ultimately richer and more rewarding. Either way, it’s a compelling tune that gets under your skin and I’m very pleased to include it on this volume of Ball of Wax.
Candice will kick off the festivities at the Ball of Wax 43 release show this Saturday. Perhaps yet a third version of “Fraud” will be born that night? Join us to find out.