A true road runner, Adam has been steady criss-crossing the country for five years in support of his two previous releases, 2007's The Great Basking Shark and 2008's Show Me Magic, Show Me Out, sharing the stage with Lucero, Calexico, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Vetiver, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, Damien Jurado, Elf Power and Malcom Holcombe.
Faucett's newest release More Like A Temple pushes out in all directions, simultaneously more folk, more rock, more melodic, more soul, and more sinister than all of his previous work. The Arkansas Times has raved "More Like A Temple is far beyond good. It may just be one of the most vital documents from a young musician to come out of town in years".
Originally from Benton, AR, now residing in Little Rock, Adam has been leading bands and recording for over a decade- first with disbanded Russellville, AR local heroes, Taught The Rabbits, which Adam has called "A Lush, Pink Floyd and Sonic Youth-inspired group; kids who grew up in a gravel pit tipping their hats to their psychedelic heroes from so far away." Taught The Rabbits' One But Just Another and Mallet and Watch were released in 2001 and 2006 and the band established a strong local following, touring regionally and sharing the stage with Calexico and Lucero.
In 2006 Adam relocated to Chicago where he wrote the material that would become his first solo album and began playing solo shows around town. In 2007, he moved back to Arkansas to record The Great Basking Shark with longtime friend and producer Darian Stribling (Bob Goblin). The record displayed a focus on storytelling and roots arrangements, showcasing Faucett's strong vocals, unique finger-picking, and banjo playing. Adam toured extensively throughout the US in support of the album, playing over 100 shows from coast to coast.
In 2008, Adam returned to Stribling's Blue Chair Studio to record Show Me Magic, Show Me Out with Stribling, and newly assembled live band "The Tall Grass", comprised of Little Rock musicians Chad Conder (drums) and Jonny D. (bass). Show Me Magic demonstrated the electric folk soul sound that the band had been honing in live shows and marked further evolution in Faucett's songwriting. The Arkansas Times said of Show Me Magic, "Even the greatest American folk singers would be hard-pressed to leave such a vivid account". Faucett continued his rigorous touring schedule, opening for bands including The Legendary Shack Shakers, Vetiver, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, Damien Jurado and Elf Power.
More Like A Temple is the next chapter in Faucett's "southern soul swamp opera". Drawing from 90s rock heroes alongside the great soul singers, "Love" and "Sweet Maureen" come on like Otis Redding sitting in on a Pavement session. "Morphine" is a haunted morning-after reflection with a guitar hook that stays with you into the next day. The swamp rock foreshadowing of "Gator", the space folk of "Saturday", and the Zeppelin vs. White Stripes riffs of "Do What I Say" present Faucett as part folk crooner, part celestial traveler, part Arkie rock hero - all parts in sharp control of their faculties as writer, storyteller, singer, composer, and guitarist. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette review of Temple states "Faucett proceeds to batter your defenses and pull you into a world thats part folk, part blues, part elemental rock stomp, part unidentifiable cosmic holler."
Saturday
Adam Faucett Lyrics
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Slow songs imploding on a trailer stage
Light em tough, ride em rough
Due to look the same
Small jail, tall tale and call their name
So true you don't have to be good to be great
So what we were seen as a spade among spades
Looking back only stack it's above that gets you
That's the part that both of us knew
Cruel earth passed titan down to me
Lights on could you stand say a word from me
Lot of days paraphrase so I missed the boat
Thought I'd sink bought a drink for this ride I'm on
Sometimes I can't grab you over the floor
Up the railing to a hell that you couldn't ignore
Looking back only stack it's above that gets you
Saturday our start
Skip the rings and pass the guitar
Want to hear how it goes?
Na na na na na
So true you don't have to be good to be great
So what we were seen as spade among spades
Looking back only stack it's above that gets you
Saturday our start
Skip the rings and pass the guitar
Want to hear how it goes?
Na na na na na
I didn't mean to lose you
Enough said about said delusion
these photos of old haunts truly
sit down and route right through me
I hope we're doin well
It's hard to tell
Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh
The lyrics to Adam Faucett's "Saturday" are about reflecting on life and the experiences that have shaped a person. The first verse is about the ups and downs of life, including short-lived dreams, the emptiness of black holes, and the fleeting pleasures of Saturdays. The slow songs imploding on a trailer stage suggest a feeling of hopelessness in the face of life's challenges, but the line "light em tough, ride em rough" implies a determination to persevere. The reference to a "small jail, tall tale and call their name" continues the theme of the struggle to make one's mark in the world.
The chorus repeats the idea that it's not necessary to be good to be great. Being seen as just another "spade among spades" doesn't matter in the long run, as what counts is what we do with our lives. Looking back, it's the accomplishments that "get you" and earn you respect. The section that follows the chorus seems to shift to a more personal reflection, with the reference to a "cruel earth" passing on the legacy of Titan (a powerful Greek god) and the plea for someone to stand up for the singer. The line "lot of days paraphrase so I missed the boat" suggests regret for missed opportunities, while the mention of sinking and drinking implies a struggle with addiction. Ultimately, however, there's a sense of hope and determination that comes through in the repeated lines about Saturday being the start and wanting to hear how it goes.
Interestingly, the song seems to reference the Beatles' song "Hey Jude," with the line "singin to Hey Jude / that's the part that both of us knew." This connects the song to a larger tradition of popular music that is both a source of comfort and a way to find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Short dreams, black holes and Saturdays
Weekends feel fleeting, and sometimes you get sucked into a void of emptiness.
Slow songs imploding on a trailer stage
The music is mournful, and resonates with the setting- a transient town.
Light em tough, ride em rough
Cowboys aren't soft- they work hard and persevere.
Due to look the same
No matter how unique we think we are, there are always people who share our features and traits.
Small jail, tall tale and call their name
Rumors and tales often take root in small communities, and reputations spread like wildfire.
So true you don't have to be good to be great
Success can come to those who don't necessarily embody typical positive traits, such as kindness or empathy.
So what we were seen as a spade among spades
Being ordinary can be just as impactful as being extraordinary.
Looking back only stack it's above that gets you
Hindsight makes it clear that success is built by accumulating small accomplishments over time, layer by layer.
Singin to Hey Jude
There's something universally uplifting about singing lyrics that everyone knows and can join in on.
That's the part that both of us knew
Sharing musical moments like that can bring people closer together in a way that nothing else can.
Cruel earth passed titan down to me
The universe can be harsh and unforgiving, but it doesn't care who we are or where we come from.
Lights on could you stand say a word from me
When we're lost and can't find our way, sometimes we just need someone to help guide us back to safety.
Lot of days paraphrase so I missed the boat
Sometimes we fail to take advantage of opportunities that were right in front of us.
Thought I'd sink bought a drink for this ride I'm on
It's easy to feel adrift in life and turn to numbing substances to alleviate the pain of our insecurities.
Sometimes I can't grab you over the floor
It can be difficult to make connections with people who are on a different wavelength or seem distant.
Up the railing to a hell that you couldn't ignore
Sometimes we go through tough times that are impossible to shake, no matter how hard we try.
Saturday our start
The weekend is a chance to start anew and set goals for ourselves.
Skip the rings and pass the guitar
Sharing music with others is more important than material possessions.
Want to hear how it goes?
Music is meant to be shared, and hearing how someone else interprets a song can be enlightening.
Na na na na na
A universal refrain that just feels good to sing along to.
I didn't mean to lose you
Sometimes we don't realize how much someone means to us until they're gone.
Enough said about said delusion
It's best to let go of our illusions and face reality, even if it's painful.
these photos of old haunts truly
Memories of places and people we've lost can hit us hard and evoke deep feelings of nostalgia.
sit down and route right through me
Engaging with that nostalgia can be an emotional journey that stirs up forgotten emotions.
I hope we're doin well
Even if we've drifted apart, it's natural to hope that the people we used to love are happy and thriving.
It's hard to tell
It can be difficult to gauge how someone else is really doing, especially from afar.
Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh Ahh
A wordless expression of emotion that doesn't require words to be powerful.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jacky Griffith
I love this cd. great guitar playing, unusual lyrics
@colinedward828
Love, love this song. Adam is something special.
@gershom2326
After the show I sat at the bar shared a drink and a bowl outside. Dude is chill, down to earth. Love artist like this.
@mylescoyne1
I love this entire album! Great voice.
@bradinserra
Excellent song and album!
@TheFrankenbastard
This song is awesome.
@IvanLendl87
Damn good tune.
@poliestotico
I was very disapointed that I couldn't buy your album from Spain, do you consider shipping to Europe someday?
@leahgarner8877
He plays in europe
@pantagruel1066
I thought I was having a heart attack today. Would make sense if I did. That was the only scary part.