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 Show
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Your center grating in the fog
The pain will keep your senses quick
They crack your soul on the pavement
But all in all you can't disguise it
And all in all it's useless to fight it
The show's about to begin
This is the small roll of the dice
But everyone will have their vice
Senses grind right through their teeth
The madness sets in like concrete
But all in all you can't disguise it
And all in all it's useless to fight it
The show's about to begin
Let's sit right back and crash it
This life is pure fiction
No more reality
Your body's your affliction
Your soul cannot release
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oooh
Your mind is gripping in the dark
This broken light pulls us apart
Symphonic blues memories read
Your heart is pulling the last thread
But all in all you can't disguise it
And all in all it's useless to fight it
The show's about to begin
Let's sit right back and crash it
The lyrics of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's "The Show" talks about the struggles of the human soul and sense of helplessness in the face of life's overwhelming hardships. The song starts with a metaphorical reference to a ticking time bomb which represents the ticking of the singer's mind. The character's inner suffering is then depicted through the imagery of grinding center in the fog, soul-cracking on pavement, and pain which keeps his senses quick.
The chorus of the song, "But all in all you can't disguise it, and all in all, it's useless to fight it, the show's about to begin, let's sit right back and crash it" is about accepting the inevitability of hardship and pain and embracing it. The singer acknowledges that there is no escape from the struggles of life and encourages us to embrace it fully. The second verse of the song reflects on the idea that everyone has their weaknesses and struggles, and it's the same inevitable fate for all. The last verse of the song sheds light on the psychological and emotional turmoil of the singer where he acknowledges that life is nothing but a fiction meant to distract us from reality.
Overall, the song is about accepting the struggles of life, embracing them fully, and living life in the present moment, without trying to escape or deny reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mind is ticking like a bomb
Your thoughts are racing and explosive, ready to cause destruction.
Your center grating in the fog
You feel lost and disoriented, unable to find your center or direction.
The pain will keep your senses quick
The suffering you experience keeps you alert and in tune with your environment.
They crack your soul on the pavement
Something or someone has broken you down to your very core, leaving you exposed and vulnerable.
But all in all you can't disguise it
Despite your attempts to hide your pain, it is still present and visible to those around you.
And all in all it's useless to fight it
Fighting against your pain and struggles is futile, as they will persist regardless of your efforts.
The show's about to begin
Life is like a performance or spectacle that is about to begin, and we are all part of the audience.
Let's sit right back and crash it
We should embrace life and all its chaos, even if it means crashing or burning along the way.
This is the small roll of the dice
Life is unpredictable and left to chance, no matter how small or insignificant the risks may seem.
But everyone will have their vice
We all have our weaknesses and flaws, and sometimes they can consume us.
Senses grind right through their teeth
Life can be painful and harsh, wearing down our senses and causing us to grit our teeth in pain.
The madness sets in like concrete
As we struggle with our pain and imperfections, they can harden and become permanent fixtures in our lives.
This life is pure fiction
The reality we experience is often distorted and fictionalized, shaped by our perceptions and experiences.
No more reality
The true nature of reality is obscured and unattainable, leaving us in a perpetual state of uncertainty.
Your body's your affliction
Our physical bodies can be a source of pain and suffering, limiting our abilities and causing us to struggle.
Your soul cannot release
Our spiritual selves are often trapped and unable to transcend the limitations of our physical bodies.
Your mind is gripping in the dark
Our thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming and suffocating, especially in moments of uncertainty and fear.
This broken light pulls us apart
The imperfect and distorted nature of our perceptions can divide us and cause us to isolate ourselves from others.
Symphonic blues memories read
Our past experiences and memories can take on a powerful, musical quality, shaping our present and future.
Your heart is pulling the last thread
Our emotions and desires can lead us to the brink, where we are holding on by a thread and facing a potential breaking point.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Seong Hang
Poderosaaaa
TobagoGas
Great song.
alex soundgarden
Großartig...
bgrrrlie
This is not a video, it's just a soundtrack with a photo... Even thio both are great (I assume you haven't taken the photo) you can't call it a video, not even simple...
David Bone
solo me gusta el.final
Chris Billington
@frickface1 kings of leon used to be alright theyve sold out.
Mara Saviano
AMERICAN X - BABY 81 SESSION