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.
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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
Salvation
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Feels like nothing's really holy
No one no one hears your calling
Falling everything is falling
Do you feel alive?
Can you feel alive?
Do you feel alive?
So Jesus left you lonely
Feels like nothings really holy
No one no one hears your calling
Falling everything is falling
Do you feel alive?
Can you feel alive?
Do you feel alive?
Can you feel alive?
Try so hard just to speak to you
Nothing ever seems to come through
Circumstances on the breaking back
Try to sit down is a therapy
Oh salvation
Oh salvation
Do you feel alive?
Can you feel alive?
Do you feel alive?
Can you feel alive?
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Salvation seem to be exploring themes of loneliness and struggle in faith. The repetition of the phrase "So Jesus left you lonely" suggests a sense of abandonment and isolation, possibly due to feeling disconnected from one's faith or community. This feeling is intensified by the repetition of "Feels like nothing's really holy" and "No one no one hears your calling," suggesting a lack of spiritual guidance or support.
The chorus seems to offer a glimmer of hope, asking repeatedly "Do you feel alive? Can you feel alive?" It could be interpreted as a question aimed at the listener - a challenge to find new purpose or meaning in their life and faith.
The verse "Try so hard just to speak to you, Nothing ever seems to come through" seems to acknowledge the difficulty of finding reassurance or comfort in one's faith, while "Circumstances on the breaking back" suggests a weightiness or burden that is hard to bear. The final line "Try to sit down is a therapy" could be interpreted as an attempt to find peace through solitude or contemplation.
Overall, Salvation seems to be a deeply introspective meditation on the search for meaning and solace in the midst of spiritual struggle and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
So Jesus left you lonely
You're feeling abandoned by God.
Feels like nothing's really holy
Your world seems devoid of any divine presence.
No one no one hears your calling
You're feeling unheard and ignored, even by God.
Falling everything is falling
Everything in your life feels like it's falling apart.
Do you feel alive?
Are you really living, or just going through the motions?
Can you feel alive?
Are you capable of truly experiencing life?
Try so hard just to speak to you
You're struggling to communicate with God.
Nothing ever seems to come through
Your prayers go unanswered and you feel neglected by God.
Circumstances on the breaking back
Your life is becoming too difficult to bear.
Try to sit down is a therapy
You're trying to find solace and peace in stillness and meditation.
Oh salvation
You're desperately seeking salvation from your troubles and pain.
Do you feel alive?
Are you really living, or just going through the motions?
Can you feel alive?
Are you capable of truly experiencing life?
Do you feel alive?
Are you really living, or just going through the motions?
Can you feel alive?
Are you capable of truly experiencing life?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, PETER B. HAYES, ROBERT BEEN, ROBERT TURNER, ROBERT L. BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cosmic4795
One of my favourite songs of their album, also played at the end of the film Life after Beth.
@jasonsmith-bm1sv
I just heard this song literally about five minutes ago, used in a movie, and had to look it up. Great song.
@The_Hunter111
Pretty song
@HallucigeniaIV
I don't feel alive, but i like this song
@princetonnj1628
Somehow this song is incredibly peaceful and incredibly challenging at the same time. Do you feel alive? Can you feel alive?
@MarioGomez-nd2mx
Yes and yes!
@paulgottfried622
This song was being played in the music store I was in during the week of the CD's release. The guy working the store pointed out a copy & I bought it just for this song. Alternative is not my 1st choice, but this had some good tracks .
@artesanovisual
my grandmother passes away 2 weeks ago, I am living in Australia by myself and I can't reach the funeral, this song makes me feel incredibly sad and good at the same time!
@bluedark1135
💕💕💗💗💗😇
@SaintVodou
LIFE AFTER BETH got me here, eventually…love the song, why is there no soundtrack for the movie?