Evidence Log – Distribution & Listing Discrepancy (Iteration X)

1. Purpose

This document records observable discrepancies between published lyrical content, Bandcamp-associated presentation, and third-party distribution metadata. The record limits scope to surface-level evidence and avoids claims regarding intent, motivation, or authorship interference.

2. Primary Textual Artifact

Observed lyrical content:

Death wears a face of an overworked clerk Emotionless, vacant Death wears a face of a bitter old man Exhausted and worn-out Crippling fear, infected whore Pitch-black night, eyeless lord Empty bed, broken hope Death is a five letter word Hearts made of sponge And hearts of stone Dance with the shovel Dine with worms

The text exhibits internal repetition, consistent imagery, and stable stanza structure. The refrain “Death is a five letter word” appears as a thematic anchor.

3. Bandcamp Context Signal

The lyric block appears visually associated with a Bandcamp-style presentation format. The display emphasizes textual primacy while omitting interactive purchase or streaming affordances in the captured state.

The capture does not demonstrate explicit modification markers, edit history, or author-side revision indicators.

4. Secondary Platform Corroboration (YouTube)

Observed metadata signals:

Topic channel attribution (“Smoke Rites – Topic”)
Automated distributor label: “Provided to YouTube by DistroKid”
Release timing displayed independently of Bandcamp context
Multi-name credit string auto-generated by platform systems

The presentation indicates automated ingestion rather than manual upload. Metadata alignment appears platform-driven rather than artist-curated.

5. Discrepancy Summary

Bandcamp-style lyric presentation emphasizes authorial text
YouTube Topic presentation emphasizes distributor metadata
Release framing differs between platforms
No visible synchronization marker appears between displays

These signals suggest a divergence in how platforms represent the same work, without demonstrating a single authoritative metadata source in the captures.

6. Countermeasure – Iteration X

This document functions as a stabilization artifact. It preserves contemporaneous evidence across platforms, supports future comparison, and reduces reliance on mutable live listings.