AGP ranges from heavy funk to sophisticated jazz and all points in between. The band showcases their double saxophone attack (Dave Adams and Ben Groppe) on some songs, while Brendan McGinn's guitar work and vocals will be showcased on another. Just when you thought the band had no more surprises, keyboardist Rob Marscher will take a solo to make you believe in a higher power. With Andrew Keith locking everything down on drums, these five players bring a big sound to the stage. Each member brings a different writing style to the table and that is apparent in the band's diverse repertoire. More important than AGP's diversity (and the strength of each individual) is their ability to play as a whole. When all band members are clicking, that is when the true AGP sound emerges.
The band's first album (called Addison Groove Project or The Orange Album) was recorded in 1998 as a high school senior project. With that CD in hand, AGP began to receive opening slots for national acts in clubs they had to sneak into only months before. When high school graduation came, all six band members were faced with the dilemma of immediately following their dreams of touring nationally or pursuing a college education. Much to their parents' delight, the band members decided to put school first.
While in college, AGP scheduled gigs on the weekends, arriving separately from five different schools within a 200-mile radius of Boston. Sometimes, while studying for finals in the back rooms of noisy nightclubs, or finishing term papers in the wee hours after a long weekend of gigging, it didn't seem worth it. Luckily, a major festival or high-profile opener was always booked when times seemed darkest, saving the day and keeping the band together. Summer breaks allowed the band to mount more extensive tours.
Along with their weekend warrior gig schedule and summer tours, AGP also released three additional albums before graduating college: two live concerts in the Wicked Live series and one more studio album, Allophone (which charted at CMJ and was a "Top Add" in its first week). Wicked Live 2 was recorded over a two-night stand at Boston's Paradise Rock Club. All told, the band has sold over 10,000 copies of their releases combined.
In 2004 the band suffered a huge loss with the death of John Hall, the band's bass player and a founding member. John battled cancer for approximately 18 months and passed peacefully on Thanksgiving night 2004. With John's blessing, the band has soldiered on as a quintet.
AGP side band Skinjer, which consists of all of the band except Brendan and performs when Brendan is busy persuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, has only played a handful of shows to date but expects to begin performing again soon.
Face To Face
Addison Groove Project Lyrics
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It's been too long and we can't stay
In this world in this way
What comes next can't be like today
Tell me where the homeless sleep
Where do they sit down to eat
Cause anorexia sells clothes
You'd think CEOs would know
Money cannot feed their souls
How long must the people wait
Time is running much too late
To justify all our lies
Open eyes could set things right
Look around, what is found?
Nothing's changed and whose to blame for it all
When everything's failed
And time's not for sale
What comes after the fall
Who tells the tale?
Life's as much as it seems
But nothing's really what it means
And nothing can explain these dreams
Lest we speak of broken beams
When they're gone its only sound
Of cries buried beneath the ground
Sometimes love is all we know
It takes some time to let it grow
The people come the people go
Did it take this to let love show?
Raise your fist and you may taste
That which brings us face to face
You could say it's a waste
Raise your fist and you may taste
That which brings a saving grace
That which brings us face to face
The song "Face to Face" by Addison Groove Project is a commentary on the state of the world and society's failings. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that there is a point where people realize that the current way of living and being cannot continue. The singer questions why the homeless don't have a place to sleep or eat, and points out the absurdity of TV shows promoting anorexia to sell clothes. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of money at the expense of our souls is not a sustainable path. The questioning continues as the song asks how long society can continue to wait to correct its shortcomings.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to question the world around them and to not accept the status quo. The lyrics recognize that love is a remedy for the societal problems we face, but it takes time and effort to cultivate. The song ends on a hopeful note, encouraging listeners to raise their fists and work towards change, even if it's not an easy or popular choice.
Overall, "Face to Face" is a song that challenges its listeners to reflect on the state of the world and to take action towards making positive change. It urges us to question the unsustainable systems and injustices that exist in society, while recognizing that love and hope are powerful tools for creating a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Comes a time when we say
There is a particular moment in time when we voice something
It's been too long and we can't stay
We have been in this situation for too long and need to leave
In this world in this way
The current world or way of doing things is not sustainable
What comes next can't be like today
The future cannot be the same as the present
Tell me where the homeless sleep
I want to know the location of where people without homes sleep
Where do they sit down to eat
Where do they have access to food?
On the screen there's TV shows
Television shows are being broadcasted
Cause anorexia sells clothes
Skinny models sell clothing
You'd think CEOs would know
It's surprising that CEOs don't understand
Money cannot feed their souls
Money doesn't fulfill all of their needs
How long must the people wait
People have been waiting for a considerable amount of time
Time is running much too late
There isn't enough time left
To justify all our lies
We need to find reasons or explanations for our lies
Open eyes could set things right
If people become aware, they can fix things
Look around, what is found?
What is seen when looking around?
Nothing's changed and whose to blame for it all
Nothing has improved and who is responsible for it?
When everything's failed
When everything has gone wrong
And time's not for sale
Time cannot be bought or sold
What comes after the fall
What happens next after everything falls apart
Who tells the tale?
Who will narrate or explain what occurred?
Life's as much as it seems
Life is usually what it appears to be
But nothing's really what it means
But in reality, nothing is as it means
And nothing can explain these dreams
There is no explanation for these dreams
Lest we speak of broken beams
Unless we address our foundational problems
When they're gone its only sound
When they are gone, there is only silence
Of cries buried beneath the ground
The sound of buried cries
Sometimes love is all we know
Love is often the only thing we know
It takes some time to let it grow
It requires time to let love flourish
The people come the people go
People come and go
Did it take this to let love show?
Did it require all of this to finally see love?
Raise your fist and you may taste
By raising your fist, you might be able to experience
That which brings us face to face
That which brings us into close proximity
You could say it's a waste
You could argue that it is worthless
Raise your fist and you may taste
By raising your fist, you might be able to experience
That which brings a saving grace
That which offers redemption
That which brings us face to face
That which brings us into close proximity
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