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
GENERATION
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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The ones without a need they ain't got a reason
I've been feeling alone in this generation
I've had a realization
No one really listens
Nothing's really there
I'm choosing sides
And your invasion eyes
You got the world in a coma
You put the knife in our back
And no one even cares
I've been feeling alone in this generation
I ain't found the need I ain't found the reason
I got nowhere to go in this generation
You're ready to take them on
You're ready to take them on
You're ready to take it
I've had a realization
Don't tell me to listen
Nothing's ever there
I'm choosing sides
I'm keeping up with you
And your invasion eyes
You got the world in a coma
And the trick bag
You put the knife in our back
And no one even cares
I think I've had enough of this generation
Ain't you bad enough
I think I had enough of this generation
The ones without a need they ain't got a reason
I don't feel at home in this generation
You're ready to take them on
You're ready to take them on
You're ready to take it
I've had a realization
No one really listens
Nothing's really there
I'm choosing sides
I'm keeping up with you
And your invasion eyes
You got the world in a coma
You put the knife in our back
And no one even cares
Ain't you had enough
I've had enough
Don't fuck with me
Don't fuck with me
Don't fuck with me
Don't fuck with me
The lyrics to "Generation" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club express a feeling of alienation and detachment from the current state of society. The singer expresses a sense of being lost and alone in a generation that lacks drive and purpose. He feels surrounded by people who don't care about anything and are not motivated to do anything worthwhile.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of selective listening and tribalism. The singer feels like nobody really listens to what he has to say, and that choosing sides and keeping up with others is important to be noticed in this society. The "invasion eyes" mentioned in the lyrics refer to the way people look at each other as though they are trying to invade their personal space or territory.
The singer is frustrated with the state of things and the fact that the world seems to be in a coma. He blames this on those who have put the knife in everyone's backs, but nobody seems to care. The overall message of the song is one of frustration with the status quo and a longing for something better and more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel at home in this generation
The singer feels out of place and disconnected with the current generation.
The ones without a need they ain't got a reason
The singer believes that many people in this generation lack purpose and direction.
I've been feeling alone in this generation
The singer feels isolated and misunderstood in this generation.
I've had a realization
The artist has recently had an important realization or understanding.
No one really listens
The artist feels ignored or unheard by others.
Nothing's really there
The singer believes that there is a lack of substance or meaning in their surroundings.
I'm choosing sides
The singer is taking a stance or aligning themselves with a particular group or perspective.
I'm keeping up with you And your invasion eyes
The artist is trying to match the intensity or fervor of someone else in this generation.
You got the world in a coma
The artist believes that this generation is in a state of numbness or apathy.
You put the knife in our back And no one even cares
The artist feels betrayed and unsupported, and that those responsible for this betrayal are not being held accountable.
I got nowhere to go in this generation
The singer feels lost and without direction in this generation.
You're ready to take them on You're ready to take them on You're ready to take it
Someone in this generation is prepared to confront or challenge others.
Ain't you bad enough
The singer questions whether others in this generation are strong or capable enough to face its challenges.
I think I've had enough of this generation
The singer has reached a breaking point and can no longer tolerate this generation.
Don't fuck with me
The singer is warning others not to challenge or provoke them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
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