Greg Graffin, the band's frontman, holds a Master's degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released into the unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band's core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the back to the known, but they disbanded soon after.
The band reformed in 1987 and released suffer in 1988, cementing their comeback in the punk community. Not only is this album considered one of their best by most fans, but it is often credited with "saving" the Southern Californian punk rock scene by fans and Bad Religion's contemporaries alike.
no control (1989) and against the grain (1990) further increased the band's popularity, followed by generator (1992). Before the recording sessions for the latter album commenced, drummer Pete Finestone left the band in to focus on his other band, The Fishermen. Bobby Schayer joined the band as his replacement. recipe for hate (1993) followed shortly thereafter.
With alternative rock breaking into the mainstream, Bad Religion left Epitaph for major label Atlantic and quickly re-released Recipe for Hate on the major label. 1994's stranger than fiction followed, but shortly after its release Brett Gurewitz left the band again. Officially, he cited the increasing amount of time he was spending at Epitaph's offices as the Offspring (then a part of the Epitaph roster) became one of the biggest bands of the mid-1990s. But it was well-known that the departure was not on good terms, as he later accused the band of selling out for leaving Epitaph in favor of a major label. Gurewitz recorded a song with his new band The Daredevils entitled "Hate You," reportedly directed towards Jay Bentley. Gurewitz, moreover, was struggling more seriously with heroin and other addictions that had plagued him for years.
Gurewitz was replaced by Brian Baker, former member of bands such as Minor Threat and Dag Nasty. Previously, Graffin and Gurewitz had split songwriting duties, but Gurewitz's departure left Graffin as the band's lone songwriter.
What followed were a series of moderately successful albums, the gray race (1996), no substance (1998), and the new america (2000). As their popularity waned, Bad Religion left Atlantic in 2001 and returned to Epitaph. Bobby Schayer left the band following a serious shoulder injury and was replaced by Brooks Wackerman (Suicidal Tendencies) and Brett Gurewitz rejoined the band in time to record the process of belief (2002). the empire strikes first was in June 2004. Both albums are widely regarded as a return to form for the band.
In 2004, the band released digitally-remastered versions of five of their early albums (How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, Suffer, No Control, Against the Grain, and Generator). The How Could Hell Be Any Worse? re-issue also contained all of their first EP, the Public Service EP (alternative versions of Bad Religion, Slaves and Drastic Actions from the self titled EP) and Back To The Known.
Bad Religion's fourtheenth full-length studio album, titled new maps of hell, was released on July 10, 2007. It debuted at #35 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 21,000 copies in its first week. It was originally intended to be released in 2006, but was pushed back largely due to the release of Graffin's second solo album, cold as the clay and his work at UCLA.
In 2010, Bad Religion released 30 Years Live for the band's 30th anniversary. The album was available for free to subscribers of the Bad Religion mailing list. Later the same year, Bad Religion released their fifteenth studio album, The Dissent of Man. The album took nearly two years to write and record, mainly due to the band's heavy touring schedule.
Brett Gurewitz, who still heads Epitaph Records, still records with the band and plays local shows, but doesn't tour with them. Greg Hetson can still be found at the occasional Circle Jerks show and helped open a bar in LA. Wackerman is working on a side project called The Kidneys. Graffin spends 10 weeks a year teaching two classes (Life Sciences 1 and Earth and Space Sciences 116) at UCLA. Jay Bentley keeps the Bad Religion MySpace page updated.
The Day That the Earth Stalled
Bad Religion Lyrics
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Those were the days my friend.
But I'm not talking about that at all.
Do you remember when you marred my future with a sickly parasitic pall?
That was the day that the earth stalled.
That was the day the earth stalled.
On that day the earth stalled.
Life itself could not maintain from that singularity.
Try to withstand a magnetic storm with no one to keep you warm.
Waiting for the rest to fall, since the day that the earth stalled.
That was the day the earth stalled.
Since the day that the earth stalled.
That was the day the earth stalled.
On that day that the earth stalled.
The song, The Day That the Earth Stalled, by Bad Religion, is a reflection on the current state of society and the feeling of stagnation that exists. The opening lines, "Do you remember when we were young, adventure had no end? Those were the days my friend. But I'm not talking about that at all," are a nod to nostalgia, but it is swiftly overshadowed by a sense of betrayal. The lyrics continue with, "Do you remember when you marred my future with a sickly parasitic pall? That was the day that the earth stalled," which suggests that there was a time when there was hope and excitement about the future, but it was taken away by someone or something.
The chorus, "That was the day the earth stalled," repeats the idea that something monumental happened on that day. The lyrics "Friction, bonds, and gravity, all harmonic motion ceased. Life itself could not maintain from that singularity," explain how this event affected everything. "Friction, bonds, and gravity" are all important forces that keep things moving and together, but on that day, they stopped working. Life itself couldn't maintain because of the "singularity", which implies that everything was pulled into one point.
The final lines, "Try to withstand a magnetic storm with no one to keep you warm. Waiting for the rest to fall, since the day that the earth stalled," suggest that since that fateful day, everything has been a struggle. There is no one to rely on, and everyone is fighting their own battles. The magnetic storm could represent chaos and upheaval, and "waiting for the rest to fall" implies that there is a sense of impending doom.
Overall, The Day That the Earth Stalled is a song about a society that has lost its way, and the consequences of that. It touches on themes of betrayal, nostalgia, and the struggle to survive in a world that has lost its bearings.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember when we were young, adventure had no end?
Remember the carefree days of youth when we felt invincible with endless possibilities.
Those were the days my friend.
We often refer to those times with fondness and nostalgia.
But I'm not talking about that at all.
Instead, I'm referring to a much darker event.
Do you remember when you marred my future with a sickly parasitic pall?
Remember the day when you ruined my prospects and sucked the life out of me.
That was the day that the earth stalled.
This was a catastrophic moment in time that had an impact on everything and everyone involved.
That was the day the earth stalled.
The consequences of that event continue to reverberate and affect us to this day.
On that day the earth stalled.
This was a defining moment in history that changed the course of everything that came after it.
Friction, bonds, and gravity, all harmonic motion ceased.
The physical laws that govern our world were disrupted, leading to chaos and destruction.
Life itself could not maintain from that singularity.
The very essence of existence was in jeopardy, and it seemed that everything could come to an end.
Try to withstand a magnetic storm with no one to keep you warm.
When faced with overwhelming adversity, it can be difficult to persevere without the support of others.
Waiting for the rest to fall, since the day that the earth stalled.
The aftermath of this event has left us all vulnerable, wondering who else will suffer the same fate.
That was the day the earth stalled.
This moment in history will always be remembered as a turning point, a moment when everything changed.
Since the day that the earth stalled.
The impact of this event continues to be felt long after the day itself.
That was the day the earth stalled.
Even years later, we still haven't fully recovered from the repercussions of this event.
On that day that the earth stalled.
This was a day that will forever be etched in our collective memory as a moment of great tragedy and upheaval.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT W. GUREWITZ, GREG GRAFFIN
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Wow
on You
Everybody needs a slogan in their pocket or two
It never hurts to have a strategy you can go to
Sometimes I have no sense at all
As most flawed men are one to do
Just say fuck you
Pavlovian rude
A menace too
Pay homage to
Your bad attitude
You can even get cerebral if you want to
Make a radical assessment that sticks like glue
Sometimes it takes no thought at all
The easiest thing to do
Is say fuck you
Pavlovian rude
A menace too
Pay homage to
Your bad attitude
The reaction it brings, just one of those things
Your friends might not want you around
If the impulse is right you might get in a fight
Even though you can't hold your ground
But all rest assured, sometimes just a word
Is the most satisfying sound
Sometimes it makes no sense at all
The easiest thing to do
Is say fuck you
Pavlovian rude
A menace too
Pay homage to your bad attitude
Just say fuck you
What you gonna do to your attitude
Just say fuck you
Wtf is this shit, what retard wrote the wrong spng down….