"I have never been satisfied with the lyric books I have read. Many times I have enjoyed reading the lyrics, but I always thought that more could have been done to bring the reader closer to the artist and the work. I wanted photos, journal entries, anecdotes--anything to bring me closer to the songs that I sat in my room alone and listened to over and over. I have endeavored to make such a book with Unwelcomed Songs." - Henry Rollins

Unwelcomed Songs (Collected Lyrics 1980-1992) is by Henry Rollins, the former lead vocalist of the seminal LA band Black Flag and current leader of the Rollins Band. Henry Rollins has been writing and releasing songs for over twenty years. This is the first time ever that a collection of his lyrics will be published. (He doesn’t even print lyrics in his album liner notes!) Unwelcomed Songs will contain lyrics to all the songs on Rollins’ records, soundtracks and compilations in addition to several lyrics never before released. Also included will be alternate version of lyrics and reproductions of selected handwritten originals. Alongside many of the printed lyrics will be working notes for many of the songs and notes describing the recording sessions of several of his albums. Fans will also love seeing the over 200 b/w photos included in this book. Most of these photos have never been seen before and were culled from the author’s personal archives. This book will be a must have for every Henry Rollins fan.