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.
There Will Be a Way
Bad Religion Lyrics
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See the future's distant shore
March ahead
More enlightened than before
And there's sure to be bumps
And distractions
But I know we'll get through
There will be me, there will be you
Unresolved repercussions from your life
Fortified with the vitriol of strife
And you can be gridlocked by predictions,
But you're wise grab the prize
Then revise, realize
There will be a way
Hey, ho
And I don't know where we are going
But we're here on this ride
And we'll stand side by side
All along the way
Follow me to the future's distant shore
Vagary needn't haunt us anymore
And now it's time to set the agenda,
Learn the past, make it last
Share the wealth, hold your fire,
Conserve life, make it right
Kill the hate, negotiate
There will be a way
There will be a way
There will be a way
In "There Will Be a Way," Bad Religion invites the listener to look beyond the present and to see a future that is filled with hope and optimism. The song is from the band's 2010 album "The Dissent of Man" and features the band's signature punk rock sound that they have been known for since their formation in 1980.
The song's lyrics are a call to action, urging the listener to persevere through life's obstacles and to become a more enlightened and fulfilled person. The first verse encourages the listener to shut their eyes and envision a better future, while the second verse acknowledges the unresolved issues and challenges of life. The chorus declares the message of the song, that despite these challenges, there will always be a way forward.
The bridge of the song takes a more proactive approach, urging listeners to take action in order to create a better future. The lines "Learn the past, make it last / Share the wealth, hold your fire / Conserve life, make it right / Kill the hate, negotiate" are a call to fight against hate and to work towards positive change.
Overall, "There Will Be a Way" is a message of hope and optimism, urging listeners to do their best to create a bright and better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut your eyes,
Close your eyes and focus your thoughts inwardly
See the future's distant shore
Visualize the future and aim towards that direction
March ahead
Keep moving forward
More enlightened than before
Become more knowledgeable and aware than you were previously
And there's sure to be bumps
Obstacles and difficulties are inevitable
And distractions
Things that try to take your attention away from your goals
But I know we'll get through
Confident that we will overcome any challenges
There will be me, there will be you
We will work together to achieve our goals
There will be a way
We will find a solution to the problems we face
Unresolved repercussions from your life
Consequences from past actions that still need to be addressed
Fortified with the vitriol of strife
Strengthened by the bitterness and conflict experienced in life
And you can be gridlocked by predictions,
Forecasts of the future can paralyze you with uncertainty
But you're wise grab the prize
You are intelligent enough to seize opportunities when they arise
Then revise, realize
Reassess and recognize how to move forward effectively
Hey, ho
A common expression of encouragement
And I don't know where we are going
Uncertainty about the destination of our journey
But we're here on this ride
We are existing in the present moment and making progress
And we'll stand side by side
We will support each other along the way
All along the way
Throughout the entire journey
Follow me to the future's distant shore
Join me in pursuing a better future
Vagary needn't haunt us anymore
Unpredictability doesn't need to be a source of fear for us
And now it's time to set the agenda,
It is time to establish a plan
Learn the past, make it last
Understand history and use its lessons to shape the future
Share the wealth, hold your fire,
Distribute resources fairly and avoid unnecessary conflict
Conserve life, make it right
Value life and make decisions that promote justice and righteousness
Kill the hate, negotiate
Eliminate hate and communicate with others to resolve conflicts
There will be a way
We are capable of finding solutions to the issues we face
There will be a way
There is always a path forward
There will be a way
We will find the solution, no matter what
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: 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….