The band's second album 'Take Them On, On Your Own' featured several songs ('Generation' and 'US Government') which were critical of the United States' foreign policy and George Bush in particular.
After conflict with their label (Virgin Records), the band was dropped in 2004. Nick Jago left the band at the end of their summer tour in the same year due to "internal conflict".
Following Jago's departure Peter Hayes and Robert Levon Been regrouped and recorded the band's third album. With their third record Howl, they added blues, folk and gospel, a la Spiritualized.
In 2005 the band inked a new deal with Echo in the UK, and RCA in the US. Nick Jago also returned to the fold. The band's third album "Howl" was released that same year to widespread critical acclaim. Jago returned after most of the album was recorded but played on "Promise".
"Baby 81" the band's fourth album was released on May 1st, 2007. In June 2008 Nick Jago once again left the touring line-up of the band being replaced by The Raveonettes' touring drummer Leah Shapiro. Nick stated that "...I am fired again and to be honest with you I respect their decision".
However Hayes and Been released a conflicting joint statement that read "Nick won't be joining us for the upcoming European tour, but it's not true that he is fired. We just feel Nick needs time to sort out exactly what he wants right now. His heart and all his energy and attention is on his own solo project and he needs to see that through".
Current:
On January 9, 2013, the band announced via Facebook the name of their seventh album called Specter at the Feast which was released on March 18 in the UK and Europe and on March 19 in USA, Canada and worldwide. It is considered a tribute to Michael Been (The Call), Robert Levon Been's father who died suddenly on tour with BRMC in August 2010.
It received mostly positive reviews; many critics noting that despite the band having been together for some time the album showed a mellower and moodier side with songs such as opener `Firewalker'.
The band made the first single from the record available, a cover of The Call's 1989 hit "Let the Day Begin", for free download on their official website. The decision to record the song was a tribute to Robert's father Michael, who used his experience from The Call to help BRMC before his death in the last couple of years. The single became Q Magazine's track of the day.[6] The band have also released the Let the Day Begin EP for free, consisting of the single and the album track "Returning", made available for streaming on the official website.[7]
On April 8, 2013 it was announced that the band would play at Rock Werchter, the largest rock festival in Belgium.
The band continues to show a willingness to tour despite the obstacles. During the 2013 tour, the organisers of the Harvest festival in Australia decided to abandon the multi-city event, of which BRMC were one of the lead acts, only a few months ahead of the performances. BRMC was the first band to announce it would still visit the country and play its own shows.
Many shows on the 2013/2014 tour have sold out.
BRMC's music/songs have been featured in many films, television programs and video games.
Visit blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com for tour/CD and merchandise info.
Discography:
2001 - B.R.M.C.
2001 - Screaming Gun (EP)
2002 - Spread Your Love (EP)
2003 - Take Them On, On Your Own
2005 - Howl
2006 - Howl Sessions Vol.1 (EP)
2006 - Howl Sessions Vol. 2 (EP)
2007 - Baby 81
2007 - Napster Live Session (EP)
2007 - American X: Baby 81 Sessions (EP)
2008 - The Effects Of 333 (Download)
2010 - Beat the Devil's Tattoo
2013 - Specter At The Feast
2018 - Wrong Creatures
Abstract Dragon
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Where's my dream baby
I'll never see it come till it's all gone away
Where's my dream baby
I'll never see it coming till it's all gone away
Where's my love baby
I'll never see it come till it's all gone
I'll never see it coming till it's all gone
It's all gone away
It's all gone
It's all gone
It's all gone away
Where's my dream baby
I'll never see it come till it's all gone away
Some say it's all gone away
The time has come you're older now
Take the time to hold her now
The time has come you're older now
Take the time to hold her now
The time has come you're older now
Take the time to hold her now
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s song “Abstract Dragon” are introspective and contemplative. The repeated phrases “Where’s my dream baby” and “Where’s my love baby” show the singer’s yearning for something that they have yet to attain or find. The line “I’ll never see it coming till it’s all gone away” implies that the singer may have missed opportunities or moments in their life because they were not fully present or aware. The phrase “Some say it’s all gone away” may be referring to the idea that opportunities or dreams can slip away if one is not paying attention.
The chorus of “It’s all gone away” is repeated several times, which could be interpreted as the singer’s realization of missed opportunities or regrets. The final verse encourages the listener to take the time to appreciate what they have and hold onto it. It may be a reminder to not let opportunities and moments slip away and to be present in the moment.
Overall, the lyrics to “Abstract Dragon” convey a sense of longing, regret, and reflection on past choices and missed opportunities. The repetition of certain phrases adds to the introspective and contemplative tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say there's no way
Some people believe it's impossible
Where's my dream baby
Where is my ideal life?
I'll never see it come till it's all gone away
I won't realize my dream until it's too late
Where's my love baby
Where is the love in my life?
It's all gone away
Everything has disappeared
It's all gone
Everything is lost
Where's my dream baby
Where is my ideal life?
Some say it's all gone away
Some people say that everything is lost
The time has come you're older now
You're getting older and time is running out
Take the time to hold her now
Spend time with the person you love before it's too late
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
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