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.
It Doesn't Seem To Matter
Army Of Anyone Lyrics
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I saved a place for all of you
I want to pull you all in
I want to show you where the truth begins
Let's all fake happiness
We'll put on a good show
We'll lie through our teeth
Amen...Yeah
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
I'll try to make amends
I'll try to mend all of you
I want to let you all in
I want to live where the truth will win
Let's all fake happiness
We'll put on a good show
With blood in the streets
We'll kill who tries to cheat
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
I want to let you all in
I want to live where the truth will win
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
It doesn't seem to matter
When it's all aimed at you
In Army of Anyone's song "It Doesn't Seem To Matter," the lyrics seem to convey the feeling of desperation for connection and honesty in a world that seems to be built on lies and deception. The singer seems to be pleading with his audience to come together and embrace the truth instead of pretending to be happy and lying to one another. He wants to "pull you all in" and "show you where the truth begins," and throughout the song, he talks about his desire to create a community based on honesty and authenticity.
The repeated phrase "It doesn't seem to matter when it's all aimed at you" seems to suggest that even though everyone is complicit in the lies and deception, it's easy to feel isolated and targeted when the consequences of these actions are directed at someone personally. The singer promises to try to make amends and mend their relationships, but also acknowledges that there will be those who try to cheat the system and will have to be dealt with harshly.
Overall, the song seems to capture a sense of disillusionment with the status quo and a desire for something more meaningful and real. It's a powerful message that seems to resonate with many people who feel like they're living in a world where honesty and authenticity are in short supply.
Line by Line Meaning
I saved a place for you
I've set aside a physical or emotional space for you in my life
I saved a place for all of you
I've reserved similar space for others as well
I want to pull you all in
I long to bring you all together and unite you
I want to show you where the truth begins
I aim to direct you towards where honesty and authenticity start
Let's all fake happiness
We should pretend to be happy, regardless of how we really feel
We'll put on a good show
We'll present a convincing and coordinated performance for others to see
We'll lie through our teeth
We'll deliberately deceive others by saying things that aren't true
I'll teach you how to cheat
I'll instruct you on how to deceive and gain an advantage
Amen...Yeah
A vocal affirmation agreeing with the ideas presented
It doesn't seem to matter
It doesn't seem significant or important
When it's all aimed at you
When the negative effects or consequences are focused on you
I'll try to make amends
I'll attempt to repair the damage or harm that's been done
I'll try to mend all of you
I'll work to fix or heal the relationships and well-being of all involved
I want to let you all in
I desire to welcome everyone into my life and inner circle
I want to live where the truth will win
I'd prefer to exist in an environment where honesty and authenticity triumph
With blood in the streets
Amidst violent and chaotic circumstances
We'll kill who tries to cheat
We'll violently harm or eliminate those who attempt to deceive or gain an advantage
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEAN DELEO, RICHARD MICHAEL PATRICK, ROBERT EMILE DELEO
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