While writing material for a fourth Filter album, Richard Patrick linked up with the DeLeo brothers for help. The result of their meeting was a track called "A Better Place". A few days later, they decided to form a new band. Ray Luzier was called to audition after the DeLeo brothers were impressed with Ray's sound check at a show. Luzier joined the band later after a successful auditioning. The band had recorded more than 30 songs in Patrick's home studio, 11 of which would make their way on to their debut album. Army of Anyone's debut album was originally slated for an early 2006 release.
Army of Anyone originally signed with Columbia Records to release their debut album but most of the personnel who backed them at Columbia Records were fired, making them opt to change their label.
In a message posted by Luzier on his official message board, he stated the album would be released in August 2006. It was finally released on November 14. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin, the producer behind Pink Floyd's epic rock opera The Wall and Alice Cooper's early hits. Patrick commented that the delays were caused by a few personal reasons such as members getting married and having children. During that time, they opted to re-mix and re-master the record.
The band's first single was titled "Goodbye", which can be found on the band's Myspace page. For a brief period of time, an instrumental track called "Used to Know Her" was also available on the page, but has since been removed. "Goodbye" made its video debut on Yahoo Music, on October 3, 2006.
While promoting their debut album, Army of Anyone visited radio stations across the country from late September. Among the songs they played at these stations were covers of Filter's "Take a Picture" and Stone Temple Pilots' "Interstate Love Song". Since the release of their first album on November 14th, the band has gone out on tour to further promote the album. In addition to playing songs from the album, they also include covers of "Big Bang Baby", "Vasoline", and "Piece of Pie" by Stone Temple Pilots as well as covers of Filter's "Hey Man, Nice Shot" and "Welcome to the Fold", as well an interlude version of Led Zeppelin's "The Rain Song" as a part of their set.
An iTunes exclusive three-in-one EP was released on 31 October. The EP includes the single "Goodbye", the music video for the single and a special podcast featuring interviews with all of the band members discussing the tracks on the CD.
The band headlined the 2007 edition of the Snocore Tour which has in the past been headlined by bands such as Seether, Chevelle, Helmet and Shinedown. Army of Anyone were supported by Hurt throughout the tour.
On May 14, 2007 Richard Patrick did an interview with LunaticRadio.com and announced that he was working on new Filter material and on May 26, 2007 the band played their last concert to date in El Paso, Texas. Since then, they have been "on hiatus".
Richard Patrick subtly confirmed on Sirius' Lithium channel that the band is likely in the past now, after playing Stone Temple Pilots' "Big Bang Baby" he stated, "I was in a band with Dean and Rob," referring to Army of Anyone in the past tense.
Better Place
Army Of Anyone Lyrics
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My favorite thing
We'll take a journey to a place within
So help me
To travel
Maybe the next wave will unravel
In my own skin
Wish you'd come in
But the place is blown apart
In my own skin
In my own heart
We have to rebuild
The hardest thing is just to start
[Chorus]
Make me a better place
It's filled with a little love, yeah
Make me a better place
It's filled with a little love, yeah
Screamin'
Dreamin'
We've taken a trip to where our thoughts unload
Dreamin'
Believin'
The place we ended up
Is where the truth is told
In my own skin
In my own heart
Wish you'd come in
But the place is blown apart
In my own skin
In my own heart
We have to rebuild
The hardest thing is just to start
[Chorus]
In my own skin
In my own heart
Wish you'd come in
But the place is blown apart
In my own skin
In my own heart
We have to rebuild
The hardest thing is just to start
[Chorus]
The song "Better place" by Army of Anyone is a reflective piece about the desire to improve oneself and one's surroundings. The lyrics suggest that the journey towards self-improvement is often a tumultuous one, filled with setbacks and obstacles. The singer seeks assistance and guidance from those around him, hoping that they will help him in his quest to become a better version of himself.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for its introspective nature. The singer speaks of his "favorite thing" and how he wants to take a journey "to a place within." This suggests a desire to explore his innermost thoughts and feelings, to better understand what makes him tick. He asks for help in this endeavor, acknowledging that he cannot do it alone.
The chorus of the song is a call for love and affection. The singer asks to be made into a better place, one that is "filled with a little love." This suggests that he feels as if something is missing in his life, and he is hoping that the love and support of those around him will help fill that void.
Overall, "Better place" is a powerful reflection on the difficulties of self-improvement and the importance of love and support in our lives. It speaks to the universal desire to become better, to do better, and to be better.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's begin
We're starting something new, something exciting.
My favorite thing
This journey we're about to embark on is my favorite thing.
We'll take a journey to a place within
Together, we're going to explore our inner selves and see what's there.
So help me
I'm going to need your help to do this, I can't do it alone.
To travel
We're going to travel deep into ourselves to find what we need.
Maybe the next wave will unravel
We don't know what this journey will bring, but we're open to whatever comes next.
In my own skin
I'm comfortable with who I am and where I'm at in life.
In my own heart
My heart is open and ready for whatever comes its way.
Wish you'd come in
I wish you would join me on this journey so we can both grow together.
But the place is blown apart
Unfortunately, the place we want to explore is in shambles and needs to be rebuilt.
We have to rebuild
It's up to us to fix and heal ourselves from what's been broken.
The hardest thing is just to start
Starting the rebuilding process can be the most difficult part.
Make me a better place
We're hoping that this journey will make us both better people in the end.
It's filled with a little love, yeah
Love is what we need to fill the void and rebuild what's been lost.
Screamin'
We're screaming internally, trying to let go of what's holding us back.
Dreamin'
We're dreaming about what can be, and what our future could look like.
We've taken a trip to where our thoughts unload
We've traveled deep within our minds to where we can release and express our thoughts.
Believin'
We believe that we can grow and heal from this journey.
The place we ended up
After all the exploring and rebuilding, this is where we've ended up.
Is where the truth is told
This is where we find the truth about ourselves and our lives.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEAN DELEO, RICHARD MICHAEL PATRICK, ROBERT EMILE DELEO
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