A contemporary rock band comprised of five people committed to a well-tempe… Read Full Bio ↴A contemporary rock band comprised of five people committed to a well-tempered musical aesthetic deeply rooted in groove, polyrhythms, lush harmonies, haunting ambience, and thinking man's lyrics. Though the band hails from the Houma/New Orleans area and a few of the members have musical backgrounds in Cajun French and New Orleans style jamming, their sound has most often been compared to the grunge bands of the 90’s and so-called “Krautrock” of the European music scene circa the 1980’s.

Founding members Joshua Theriot (lead vocals/lead guitars) and Kenneth Wilson (bass/backing vocals) attended the same high school and had played together in various bands throughout. Both left Louisiana in the fall of 2003 to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Soon after their first semester had begun, Kenneth Wilson decided that music college was not in the cards for him and moved back to Louisiana to study biology. While Theriot stayed behind to finish school, the two corresponded via internet, jointly writing music and lyrics half a country away. Upon realizing they had written drum and keyboard parts for phantom band members, Wilson and Theriot found a need to look for more musicians to translate the instrumentation into a live context. They contacted long-time friend and progressive keyboard guru Brett Guillory. Guillory immediately climbed aboard. After going through several drummers, Theriot's roommate at Berklee and high school friend John Patrick was asked if he'd be interested in the position. Although primarily used to playing metal/funk projects, Patrick decided to join the band and brought along his songwriting teammate and brilliant rhythm guitarist, Randy LeBoeuf. Abigail’s Ghost was born.

Selling Insincerity was a product of Wilson and Theriot's long distance correspondence. Although taking almost two years to compose music and gather resources, the album was recorded in a week at Axistudio in New Orleans, mixed both at Axistudio and in Boston and was released on March 23, 2007 on the band’s own label Aesperus Music.

-bio by Paul Weymouth

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SLIVER
Abigail's Ghost Lyrics

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Why do we falter?
What do we alter?
How do we conquer holy fear?
Isn't there hope for
Some of the others
Even ones who don't quite adhere
Knowing, understanding
What your given, gives to you

Taking in the breaking in of
Feelings so brand new
Fighting to keep both
Feet on the ground when
Bitten by hands that
Feed
Now every fear that
I had misplaced is
Looking on while I
Bleed
Visions make decisions
Where a conscience should reside
Fall down moral high ground
And get taken for a ride
Damaging perception
Tends to make up for the pride
Hoping that the means to be an end is justified
Starryeyed
limelight
Cynical spotlight
Consequences start
Choosing sides
Taking the chance that
Promises combat
Every doubt that our
Faith provides
Methods underhanded
Lead to suffering and pain
Adding to the list of ways
The guilty lay the blame
Nature is nurtured
Lies are now packaged
Branded as faith and
Sold as sincerity to
Those who would fear Ir
Rational thought while
Stoking their own ir
Rational fear
Make me aware that a
New generation of
Mindless automatons found mediocrity
Bury me deep in a

Black plastic sunrise and
Cover my eyes with the ground where I lie

Overall Meaning

Abigail's Ghost's song "Sliver" is a contemplative piece that delves into the complexities of human emotions and behavior. The lyrics begin with a series of questions, asking why we falter, what we alter, and how we conquer fear. The singer then reflects on the idea of hope, even for those who don't quite adhere to societal norms. The song touches on the importance of introspection and understanding our own feelings, even if they are new or uncomfortable.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more critical of the damaging effects of perception and the consequences of choosing sides. The singer laments the use of underhanded methods and the resulting suffering and pain they cause. The song ultimately concludes with a reflection on the current state of society, with the singer urging for awareness and a rejection of mediocrity.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do we falter?
Why do we lose our strength or confidence?

What do we alter?
What do we change about ourselves or the situation?

How do we conquer holy fear?
How do we overcome our religious fears?

Isn't there hope for Some of the others Even ones who don't quite adhere
Can't we offer hope to those who don't strictly follow the rules?

Knowing, understanding What your given, gives to you
Being aware and comprehending what you've been given can benefit you.

Taking in the breaking in of Feelings so brand new
Experiencing and absorbing new emotions.

Fighting to keep both Feet on the ground when Bitten by hands that Feed
Struggling to stay centered and on track when influenced by corrupt people or things.

Now every fear that I had misplaced is Looking on while I Bleed
Previously overlooked fears are now present and causing harm.

Visions make decisions Where a conscience should reside
Decisions based on personal visions over morality.

Fall down moral high ground And get taken for a ride
Losing sight of moral standards leads to being taken advantage of.

Damaging perception Tends to make up for the pride
Harming one's reputation compensates for inflated ego.

Hoping that the means to be an end is justified
Believing that the end result is worth the questionable methods used.

Starryeyed limelight Cynical spotlight Consequences start
Innocent excitement turns into harsh reality with consequences.

Choosing sides Taking the chance that Promises combat Every doubt that our Faith provides
Opting for one side involves risking one's faith and doubting its validity.

Methods underhanded Lead to suffering and pain
Sneaky actions result in negative consequences.

Adding to the list of ways The guilty lay the blame
Making it easier for the guilty to place blame on others.

Nature is nurtured Lies are now packaged Branded as faith and Sold as sincerity to Those who would fear Ir Rational thought while Stoking their own ir Rational fear
Lies are accepted and sold as religious faith to those who fear rational thought and have their own irrational fears.

Make me aware that a New generation of Mindless automatons found mediocrity
Highlighting the emergence of a new group of uninspired individuals settling for mediocrity.

Bury me deep in a Black plastic sunrise and Cover my eyes with the ground where I lie
Laying to rest while wishing to not see the world at a time of environmental degradation and being buried under the soil.

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