Based in Miami the band formed in a fairly unconventional manner. Producer Paul Trust first discovered Sergio Sanchez in 2006 and immediately they dove into the songwriting process. "I then found Z via an online classified," tells Sergio. "I sent him a few songs, and he quickly sent me back demos of the songs with his own twist. I was blown away, but I realized he was in Austria. He had the classified setup as if he wanted to live in South Florida. I flew him over, and a two-week vacation visa turned into a three-month vacation visa and, before you know it, we got him an entertainer visa."
Alex “Z” Zilinski’s addition was just the beginning. Dirk Hemsath of Working Group Artist Management came on board after hearing a demo at the SXSW Music Conference in 2007 and the band's lineup solidified in late 2008 when bassist Arnold Nese and drummer Mark Annino joined the fold permanently and finally in the spring of 2010 the final piece was the addition of guitarist Luke Rice. Atom Smash had been working with producer Paul Trust on the songs that would eventually comprise their Sacrifice EP. In support of the EP's release, they immediately hit the road in early 2009. Through sharing stages with the likes of Saliva, Tantric and Halestorm, Atom Smash cultivated a raucous live show, winning new fans every night.
Atom Smash harness just the right sonic chemistry on their eponymous full-length Jive Records debut. Over the course of the record's eleven tracks, the quartet pumps out one anthem after another. First single "Do Her Wrong" is loaded with rumbling riffs, calculated grooves and an unforgettable hook. Energy bubbles over as Arnold and Mark lock into impenetrable rhythms. Z's guitar curls around the grooves with screeching leads and a jagged echo, while vocalist Sergio carries massive choruses to arena-ready heights.
"Do Her Wrong" stands out for us," exclaims Sergio. "The story is pretty simple; it's an anthem for every guy out there. No matter how perfect of a girl you have and how amazing the situation could be, you could still do it wrong. She could have everything, and it still wouldn't work. It's an anthem for how foolish we can be as men."
Atom Smash's songs burst at the seams with the kind of tangible charisma that Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains conjured along with a sexy, slick industrial bent a la Nine Inch Nails. Cuts like "Sacrifice" and "Naked" exude both sides of Atom Smash—the splitting heavy edge and the catchy core.
Sergio describes the band’s style best. "Our sound is modern grunge. It's straight-forward rock 'n' roll with some electro thrown in for good measure. When I was around ten, my older brother started jamming a lot of Nirvana and Soundgarden, and that definitely paved the way for me musically."
Another standout, "Ashes," shows the band consciously nodding to their influences and giving some serious respect. Sergio continues, "The song really embodies all of our influences, and it lyrically celebrates the people that came before us. We're basically living on the ashes of these amazing artists that preceded us. We want to keep that spirit alive in modern music and pay homage." The band caught Jive's attention after producer David Bendeth [Paramore, UnderOATH, Breaking Benjamin] encouraged them to shop "Do Her Wrong" and "Erase Those Days" to various labels. Jive officially signed the band in January 2010, and the label instantly felt like home for Atom Smash. "Jive was the obvious choice for us," Sergio adds. "We all felt right about it and we could tell they believed in us enough to take us to the next level."
In the studio, the group translated their power-packed live show into eleven album cuts. With David Bendeth and Paul Trust behind the board, these four musicians quickly churned out a complete vision. "When we met David for the first time, he inspired us to write better songs. After the Jive deal was done, we immediately went in the studio with him. I write songs in an organic way. If it feels right and fits the mood, we go for it. We just want to write great songs that embody this particular chapter of our lives. It's a very human record, and the lyrics come from a genuine place."
In the end, it's all revealed in the band's name for Sergio. "It's a pretty simple and literal moniker. The band has a certain quality where we can break into a pop song and then on the next song I'll be screaming my guts out, performing and throwing down as hard as anyone out there. As Atom Smash, we're basically creating energy."
Last Call
Atom Smash Lyrics
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Suck it up, send it down low
Turn the music up, let's all self destruct
To the rockstars
To the hipsters
To the fools that stumble to their cars
Hold your flames up high, we're running out of time
Last call! Let's shake it up!
Shots down, and bottoms up!
Pick your poison girl. Don't you know I'm crazy?
One more hit before we wake up
One more shot before we make up
One more song before they drag us home...
Last call for love!
To the beat of the girls on the street
Sugar down, and make a bitter taste sweet.
Do what turns your on, whether right or wrong
Last call to fuck you up!
Shots down, and bottoms up!
Pick your poison girl. Don't you know I'm crazy?
One more hit before we wake up
One more shot before we make up
One more song before they drag us home...
Last call for love!
Hands up, don't ask why
You won't remember tonight
Hands up, close your eyes
You won't remember this night
Hands up, don't ask why
You won't remember tonight
Hands up, don't ask why...
One more hit before we wake up
One more shot before we make up
One more song before they drag us home...
Drag us home...
One more hit
One more shot
One more song
We wake up
One more hit
One more shot
One more song
We wake up
One more song before they drag us home...
Yeah!
The song "Last Call" by Atom Smash is an energetic composition that encourages party-goers to enjoy the moment despite the consequences that might follow. The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency as the night draws to a close, and listeners are urged to make the most of their time before they are forced to return home. This is represented in lines like "Hold your flames up high, we're running out of time" and "One more song before they drag us home." The song also highlights the reckless behavior of those who are enjoying themselves, with lines like "Pick your poison girl. Don't you know I'm crazy?" suggesting a disregard for personal safety and well-being.
The chorus of the song centers around the idea of "last call," which in this context is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of youth and the opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest. Listeners are encouraged to "Shots down, and bottoms up," and to embrace their desires, no matter how wrong or misguided they may seem. This is evident in lyrics like "Do what turns you on, whether right or wrong" and "Last call to fuck you up!"
Overall, "Last Call" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the reckless abandon of youth and the desire to take risks and live life to the fullest. It is a call to action to embrace the moment and to make the most of every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
To the rythym of a million souls
We are all united and moving together, letting the music guide us.
Suck it up, send it down low
Drink up, but keep it low, don't make a scene.
Turn the music up, let's all self destruct
Let's turn up the music and party until we can no longer think straight.
To the rockstars
Shoutout to the famous musicians in the building.
To the hipsters
Shoutout to the trendy, non-conformist people in the crowd.
To the fools that stumble to their cars
Shoutout to those who are too drunk to walk straight and have to drive home.
Hold your flames up high, we're running out of time
Let's party hard and make the most of our time before it's over.
Last call! Let's shake it up!
It's time for the last drink order, let's make it count!
Shots down, and bottoms up!
Drink up your shots and empty your glasses.
Pick your poison girl. Don't you know I'm crazy?
Choose your drink, and don't forget that I'm wild.
One more hit before we wake up
One last drug before the end of the night.
One more shot before we make up
One last drink before we patch things up with someone.
One more song before they drag us home...
One last song before security kicks us out.
Last call for love!
Our last chance to find love tonight.
To the beat of the girls on the street
Our excitement follows the rhythm of the ladies on the sidewalk.
Sugar down, and make a bitter taste sweet.
Let's sweeten our sour mood and enjoy the rest of the night.
Do what turns your on, whether right or wrong
Indulge in what makes you happy, regardless of whether it's wrong or right.
Last call to fuck you up!
Our last chance to get totally wasted and out of control!
Hands up, don't ask why
Raise your hands and don't question why you're doing it.
You won't remember tonight
We will be too drunk to remember the end of the night.
Close your eyes
Just let go and enjoy the moment.
One more hit
One last drug before the end of the night.
One more shot
One last drink before the night is over.
One more song
One last tune to celebrate the night.
We wake up
We will wake up the next day, possibly with a hangover.
Drag us home...
We will be escorted out by the staff, since it is closing time.
Yeah!
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.