Reverend (aka Jon McClure) hails from the musically-renowned land of Sheffield, UK. Before this project he sang for Judan Suki and 1984 finding underground local fame and getting a name for himself. He has already collaborated with Arthur Brown, John Cooper Clarke, Tim Hampton (Bromheads Jacket), Mike Hughes (Trap2), Chris McClure, Laura Manuel (ex Judan Suki), Andy Nicholson (ex Arctic Monkeys), Tom Rowley (Milburn), and Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) as well as working with producer Alan Smythe. Read Full BioReverend (aka Jon McClure) hails from the musically-renowned land of Sheffield, UK. Before this project he sang for Judan Suki and 1984 finding underground local fame and getting a name for himself. He has already collaborated with Arthur Brown, John Cooper Clarke, Tim Hampton (Bromheads Jacket), Mike Hughes (Trap2), Chris McClure, Laura Manuel (ex Judan Suki), Andy Nicholson (ex Arctic Monkeys), Tom Rowley (Milburn), and Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) as well as working with producer Alan Smythe. For live gigs Reverend has assembled 'The Makers', a superband of relatively unknown musicians.
In October 2006, following extensive touring and having built up a hardcore fanbase, the band signed to Wall of Sound records. Their first single "Heavyweight Champion of the World" recieved good airplay on Radio 1 and hit the UK Top 10, and has become of this summer's anthems for many clubbers and festival goers alike, appealing to fans of both dance and indie.
Another single (He Said He Loved Me) is to be released at the end of August, alongside an album (State Of Things) in September.
www.iamreverend.com
www.myspace.com/reverendmusic
In October 2006, following extensive touring and having built up a hardcore fanbase, the band signed to Wall of Sound records. Their first single "Heavyweight Champion of the World" recieved good airplay on Radio 1 and hit the UK Top 10, and has become of this summer's anthems for many clubbers and festival goers alike, appealing to fans of both dance and indie.
Another single (He Said He Loved Me) is to be released at the end of August, alongside an album (State Of Things) in September.
www.iamreverend.com
www.myspace.com/reverendmusic
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The State Of Things
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics
While some sore heads will rue last nights endeavors
And make Sundays vow that they won't get so leathered
Dads shout at lads so they foul number 7
There's no need for fighting they're only 11
A little introduction to the state of things
What of the woman who stands by her fella
Despite the bruises brought on by the Stella
To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw
Is not the sum total of all she can do
They claim that the threats high, oh do me a favor
Control you by fear so you don't know your neighbor
Tube station at midnight, shoot them on sight
Hearts beating faster on jubilee line
The football fans fight 'cause United's at home
Its futile as bald men fighting for a comb
Adam gives Keeley what Donna gave him
Keeley shags Richard then gives it to Jim
I'm making you aware of the state of things
A little introduction to the state of things
I'm aching to sing about the state of things
Bet they don't teach you at school about the state of things
And then there's the woman who's there in the station
Whose white lightning refuge is inebriation
Some wench on park bench contrasts to your cash
She's not gonna kill ya or give ya a rash
I'm making you aware of the state of things
A little introduction to the state of things
I'm aching to sing about the state of things
Because we're all run by fools that's the state of things
I'm telling you straight about the state of things
1 9 8 4 the state of things
It cuts me wide open the state of things
I am The Reverend and I'll tell you about the state of things
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🎸REVEREND AND THE MAKERS - THE STATE OF THINGS - LYRICS:🎸
[Introduction]
While some sore heads will rue last nights endeavors
and make Sunday's vow that they won't get so leathered.
Dads shout at lads so they foul number seven
there's no need for fighting, they're only eleven.
They'll introduce you to the state of things... (music🎵)
[Verse 1]
What of the woman who stands by her fella
despite the bruises brought on by the Stella.
To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw,
is not the sum total of all she can do.
They claim that the threat's high, oh do me a favor,
control you by fear so you don't know your neighbour.
Tube station at midnight, shoot them on sight,
hearts beating faster on jubilee line.
The football fans fight 'cause United's at home,
it's futile as bald men fighting for a comb.
Adam gives Keeley what Donna gave him,
Keeley shags Richard then gives it to Jim!
[Chorus]
I'm making you aware of the state of things,
a little introduction to the state of things,
i'm aching to sing about the state of things, bet they don't teach you at school about the state of things.
[Verse 2]
And then there's the woman who's there in the station,
whose white lightning refuge is inebriation,
some wench on park bench contrasts to your cash,
she's not gonna kill ya or give ya a rash!
[Chorus+Ending]
I'm making you aware of the state of things,
a little introduction to the state of things.
I'm aching to sing about the state of things,
because we're all run by fools that's the state of things.
I'm telling you straight about the state of things
1-9-8-4, the state of things.
It cuts me wide open the state of things, I am The Reverend and I'll tell you about the state of things.
Amelia Rose
It's a shame they don't have this version of the song on US Spotify (or this album).
But I love the live version better. You feel the bass, the drums, and the song building up. His voice is deeper too 😍💖🥰
Ferturg matink
Brilliant album , Long live the REV..;)
Rebekka-Jayne Slater
Love this song!!
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🎸REVEREND AND THE MAKERS - THE STATE OF THINGS - LYRICS:🎸
[Introduction]
While some sore heads will rue last nights endeavors
and make Sunday's vow that they won't get so leathered.
Dads shout at lads so they foul number seven
there's no need for fighting, they're only eleven.
They'll introduce you to the state of things... (music🎵)
[Verse 1]
What of the woman who stands by her fella
despite the bruises brought on by the Stella.
To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw,
is not the sum total of all she can do.
They claim that the threat's high, oh do me a favor,
control you by fear so you don't know your neighbour.
Tube station at midnight, shoot them on sight,
hearts beating faster on jubilee line.
The football fans fight 'cause United's at home,
it's futile as bald men fighting for a comb.
Adam gives Keeley what Donna gave him,
Keeley shags Richard then gives it to Jim!
[Chorus]
I'm making you aware of the state of things,
a little introduction to the state of things,
i'm aching to sing about the state of things, bet they don't teach you at school about the state of things.
[Verse 2]
And then there's the woman who's there in the station,
whose white lightning refuge is inebriation,
some wench on park bench contrasts to your cash,
she's not gonna kill ya or give ya a rash!
[Chorus+Ending]
I'm making you aware of the state of things,
a little introduction to the state of things.
I'm aching to sing about the state of things,
because we're all run by fools that's the state of things.
I'm telling you straight about the state of things
1-9-8-4, the state of things.
It cuts me wide open the state of things, I am The Reverend and I'll tell you about the state of things.
Aline Baruchi
No context, no theraphy
Aline Baruchi
It's such a simple message to work with, isn't it? I don't see a better way to work psychology with males without art, music, something they build and like. They just don't feel comfortable with talking without doing anything
Baz Manoid
The reality of Council estate life!
Roe Lee Blackburn Soldiers lyrics!! 😁😂🎉🎁🙌🙌✍😉🙈
Jonathan Nicol
Excellent track top album.Stood the test of time.
WhatThaOnAbout
Agreed! Shame they went to shit after!!
Daniel Ley
That bass guitar though👍