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
The Likes Of You
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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I ain't ever seen the likes of you before
I'll be you ever-loving cure
I'll be you ever-loving cure
I ain't ever gonna let you go, baby
I ain't ever gonna let you go, darling
You're my ever-loving cure
You're my ever-loving cure
I ain't ever seen the likes of you before
I ain't ever seen the likes of you before
The lyrics of "The Likes of You" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club serve as an ode to the object of the singer's affection. The repetition of the line "I ain't ever seen the likes of you before" emphasizes the singer's appreciation and fascination with their lover. The lyrics also suggest a sense of commitment and intensity in the relationship, with the singer proclaiming themselves as their partner's "ever-loving cure." The repetition of this phrase reinforces this idea, highlighting the singer's devotion to their lover, promising to never let them go.
The choruses of the song have a sense of urgency and fervor, with the repetition of "You're my ever-loving cure." The lyrics suggest that the singer sees their lover as a cure to their loneliness or pain, and that they cherish their relationship deeply. The song overall is an expression of love and admiration, with the instrumentation contributing to the overall blues and rock-infused energy of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't ever seen the likes of you before
I have never encountered or come across someone like you ever before.
I'll be you ever-loving cure
I will be the solution to all your problems and relieve you from any pain or suffering you may be experiencing.
I ain't ever gonna let you go, baby
I am committed to holding onto you forever and protecting you from anything that may try to separate us.
You're my ever-loving cure
You are the remedy to all of my personal issues and the source of my happiness and contentment.
I ain't ever seen the likes of you before
Once again, I have never come across or experienced someone with the unique qualities and attributes that you possess.
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Young Decadent
I enjoy it sooo much. Amazing and perfect. Thank you for this record.
Wendy Bailey
My gosh, this is fantastic! Thanks for posting.
Night Mike
Terrific piece of work that Black Rebel Motorcycle Club did with this track live, intense powerful performance of this perhaps hidden gem of theirs, have to say the American X ep itself is like a hidden gem too.
CSchwarten
I always thought Robert sang this. Well there ya go huh?
Sharad Yadav
Where's the audio track? I can't find it over the YouTube
Игорь Кочат
@Sharad Yadav Give me your telegram name, I’ll throw you this song
Sharad Yadav
Can you name the channel. I found a channel but it wasn't there also.
Игорь Кочат
I found in telegram
Игорь Кочат
This track was 6 years ago on YouTube, now I can’t find too