In 2012, Grace publicly came out as transgender. After a long period of line-up changes and uncertainty surrounding the band's future, their sixth studio album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, was released independently in January 2014 to critical acclaim. The band's seventh album, Shape Shift with Me, was released in 2016. In addition, the band have four well known EPs: Crime as Forgiven by Against Me!, The Acoustic EP, The Disco Before the Breakdown, and New Wave B-Sides. They have released numerous singles, two live albums, and demo versions of the three of their studio albums.
Band members:
Laura Jane Grace – vocals, guitar
James Bowman – lead guitar
Andrew Seward – bass
Atom Willard – drums
Former members:
Kevin Mahon – drums (1998–2001)
Dustin Fridkin – bass (2000–2002)
Warren Oakes – drums (2001–2009)
George Rebelo – drums (2009–2010)
Jay Weinberg – drums (2010–2012)
Inge Johansson – bass (2013–2018)
Discography:
• Reinventing Axl Rose (2002)
• As the Eternal Cowboy (2003)
• Searching for a Former Clarity (2005)
• New Wave (2007)
• White Crosses (2010)
• Transgender Dysphoria Blues (2014)
• Shape Shift with Me (2016)
New Wave
Against Me! Lyrics
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We can control the context, the presentation
Well, is there anybody on the receiving end
Reaching out for some kind of connection?
Come on and wash these shores away
Come on and wash these shores away
I'm looking for the crest
We can be the bands we want to hear
We can define our own generation
Well, is there anybody on the receiving ends?
Are you ready to brave new directions?
Come on and wash these shores away
Come on and wash these shores away
I'm looking for the crest
Looking for the crest of a new wave
Let breathe new dawn - this art is dead
No sense of original thought in the mainstream
So, is there anybody on the receiving ends?
We can eclipse all that came before us
Come on and wash these shores away
Come on and wash these shores away
I'm looking for the crest
Looking for the crest of a new wave
The song "New Wave" by Against Me! speaks about the power of the media in creating and controlling cultural trends. The lyrics suggest that we have the ability to control the medium and the context in which we present our ideas. We have the opportunity to redefine our generation and create something new, something that has never been seen before.
The chorus of the song features the repeated phrase "Come on and wash these shores away," which seems to suggest a desire to start fresh and to leave the past behind. The song's narrator is looking for the "crest of a new wave," which could represent a new era of creativity and originality.
The lyrics also criticize the mainstream media for its lack of originality and creativity. The line "No sense of original thought in the mainstream" suggests that the music industry is stuck in a rut and is not producing anything truly new or innovative.
Overall, "New Wave" is a call to action for artists and musicians to take control of their life's work and to create something that truly speaks to them and their worldview.
Line by Line Meaning
We can control the medium
We have the power to influence the way information is portrayed
We can control the context, the presentation
We have the ability to dictate how a message is delivered and received
Well, is there anybody on the receiving end
Is there anyone out there willing to listen and understand?
Reaching out for some kind of connection?
Are people looking for ways to connect with each other?
Come on and wash these shores away
Let's leave behind the old ways and start fresh
I'm looking for the crest
I want to reach the highest point of success
Looking for the crest of a new wave
I want to be part of a new and exciting cultural movement
We can be the bands we want to hear
We have the power to create the types of music that we want to listen to
We can define our own generation
We can shape the cultural identity of our time
Are you ready to brave new directions?
Are you willing to take risks and explore new paths?
Let breathe new dawn - this art is dead
It's time for a new movement to emerge, as the old one is no longer relevant
No sense of original thought in the mainstream
The popular culture has become stale and lacks originality
We can eclipse all that came before us
We have the potential to surpass the achievements of those who came before us
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AHMIR K. THOMPSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, JAMES JASON POYSER, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, LAETITIA SADIER
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