History: Formation and EPs
In 2011, half-brothers Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums), formerly of Radio Moscow, were in Iowa and met singer Elin Larsson, who was staying in California. Together they recorded two demo tracks and published them on YouTube, after which label "Crusher Records" offered them a deal. The band toured to Spain and France, where they met 16-year-old guitarist Dorian Sorriaux, whom they invited to Örebro and made a member of the band. The name of the band came from their friend, Jens Heide, who had a music blog called BluesPillz with obscure 60s and 70s underground music.
In May 2012 they released an EP called "Bliss", followed by the "Black Smoke" single in July. The band toured extensively during 2013 with appearances in Berlin's "Desertfest" in April, in Bad Kötzting's "Void Fest" and Geel's "Yellowstock Festival" in August, in Bonn's "Crossroads Festival" in October and Melbourne's "Cherry Rock Festival" in November 2013.
In July 2013, Blues Pills signed a contract with the "Nuclear Blast" label and released their "Devil Man" EP in October. Their appearance at the "Crossroads Festival" was recorded and released in the form of the "Live at Rockpalast" EP in March 2014.
The debut album
In July 2014 they released their first album, Blues Pills, the special edition of which included a DVD of their appearance in the "Hammer of Doom" festival from the year before. Shortly after the release of the first album, Cory Berry was replaced with new drummer André Kvarnström.
In the summer of 2014 they appeared in the "Sweden Rock Festival", in Gelsenkirchen's "Rock Hard Festival" in June and in the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2014.
The album became successful in Europe, climbing to No. 4 in Germany and No. 10 in Switzerland, while it also reached British charts at No. 68.
2016–present: Lady in Gold
During the end of 2015 and the start of 2016, the band started writing and recorded for their second album. On 22 April, 2016, Blues Pills announced that Lady in Gold will be released on August 5, 2016 through Nuclear Blast Records with a ten track set-list.
In 2016, Blues Pills will tour with Kadavar, play festivals in the summer in North America and Europe followed by a UK tour in November.
Studio albums
Blues Pills (2014)
Lady in Gold (2016)
Time Is Now
Blues Pills Lyrics
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Won't believe a word of your lies
Got a preacher man knocking down my door
Says I don't look clean in the eyes of the lord
God is light
To the poor souls who dwell in night
Time is now
Go away don't come no more
Don't need no preacher at my door
When the end comes then you'll see
It all came down 'cause of you and me
God is light
To the poor souls who dwell in night
Time is now
Live today
The lyrics to Blues Pills's song Time Is Now explore the conflict between individual choice and external religious authority. The singer rejects the idea that they need a "preacher man" to tell them how to live their life, as their harsh judgment only comes from a place of hypocrisy and untrue sincerity. Despite this, the singer seems to acknowledge the possibility that they are indeed unclean in the eyes of the Lord, highlighting the tension between personal freedom and spirituality. The lines "God is light/To the poor souls who dwell in night" puts forward the idea that God can offer salvation to those struggling with darkness, suffering and loss.
The chorus of the song provides some guidance for the listener: "Time is now/Live today." It is a call to disregard the past and focus on living in the moment, even if it means making mistakes or going against the traditional dogmas. This is a persisting theme throughout the song and is complemented by the rejection of the preacher's doctrine.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to think for themselves and take actions based on their own beliefs rather than blindly following a self-interested authority figure. It guides individuals to build their own moral compass and seek personal growth, regardless of the judgement of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Not your friend don't ask me why
I am not your friend, and I do not owe you an explanation.
Won't believe a word of your lies
I have no reason to trust anything you are saying
Got a preacher man knocking down my door
A preacher is trying to convert me and is being pushy about it
Says I don't look clean in the eyes of the lord
The preacher thinks I am impure and not worthy of salvation
God is light
God illuminates the path to righteousness
To the poor souls who dwell in night
Those who are suffering in darkness need God's guidance the most
Time is now
There's no time to waste, act now while you can
Live today
Live in the present and don't regret the past or worry about the future
Go away don't come no more
I do not want you around, leave and don't come back
Don't need no preacher at my door
I do not want any religious solicitation or advice
When the end comes then you'll see
When it's too late, you'll understand the consequences of your actions
It all came down 'cause of you and me
Our actions have led to negative outcomes and we are both responsible
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.