Sound
Coming out during a time when rock music was dominated by post-grunge, nu-metal, and alternative rock, Buckcherry performed a sleazy Rock N' Roll that was more inspired by AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and Black Crowes than Nirvana and Pearl Jam. On their debut record, they successfully trod heavy metal territory while managing to stay hard rock, while on Time Bomb, the band took their sleaze to an extreme with an excess of profanity and attitude.
History
Buckcherry was formed after Josh Todd met guitarist Keith Nelson through their tattoo artist after discovering a common love of AC/DC. The duo made a few demos before being joined by bassist Jonathan Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn. Buckcherry began preforming the Hollywood club scene, recieving a strong, local following due to their old school Rock N' Roll vibe.
The band added a second guitarist, Yogi, and were signed to DreamWorks Records shortly after. The band released their self titled debut in 1999 to critical praise. The album, produced by Terry Date, who produced albums for Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, and Pantera, and ex-Sex Pistol Steve Jones, produced three modern rock chart hits with the singles, Lit Up, Check Your Head, and For The Movies.
The band's profile had been raised by summer 2000 with help from touring and decided to release their follow up album Time Bomb in 2001. The album was considered a disappointment after the very promising debut by many critics, and naturally, didn't fare as well as the first on the charts. The All Music Guide noted that "For a second record, it's surprising how jaded and nihilistic they are already."
Buckcherry performed opening dates for heroes AC/DC in the spring and recieved increased fanfare. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Josh Todd left the band to pursue a solo career in July 2002, leading to the bands demise.
The band was held on ice for over two years while Todd pursued a solo career. The post-grunge solo effort You Made Me turned out to be a failure, leading to Todd and Nelson to reform Buckcherry in early 2005. Joined by rhythm guitarist Stevie D., bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, and drummer Xavier Muriel, the band recorded their third album Fifteen and released it exclusively in Japan.
The band had been asked to open for Mõtley Crūe for a Japanese leg in December 2005, and began a headlining club tour in Spring 2006 a few weeks prior to the release of their third album, Fifteen. The album debuted at No.48 on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 26,000 copies in its 1st week. In May 2006, it was announced that the band had signed a deal with Atlantic Records via long-term deal with Eleven Seven Music. Their latest album is now being marketed by Lava/Atlantic, and reached a new peak of #41 on the Billboard Top 200 in the August 19, 2006 issue.
With "Crazy Bitch", Buckcherry gained their second major mainstream hit (following "Lit Up"), as the song hit #3 on the Mainstream Rock chart, #13 on Modern Rock, and became the first Buckcherry song to cross over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it hit #59, and also landed at #52 on the Billboard Pop 100, and #37 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart. The song's success was largely driven by its success on the radio, as MTV rejected the band's initial video, demanding more than 80 cuts.
On Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, after a fan-made video for "Crazy Bitch" spread across the internet, the band, in a posting that appeared on their MySpace and Buckcherry.com, announced that they were accepting submissions from fans with their own videos, and would feature more interpretations of "Crazy Bitch" in the weeks to come. The original fan video was later submitted to MTV, before being passed over in favor of an edited version of the original clip, with added live footage.
Wrath
Buckcherry Lyrics
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Do you wanna see who’s in charge?
I’m gonna show you your future.
Hey man, you think you’re strong enough to play this game
It’s gonna burn, like acid rain
You’re gonna need some sutures
I got this need, can’t be broken
I got this need, to be broken
And I keep all my love inside.
Hey, man, do you study your history?
Are you ready for World War III?
Be straight for me, Father.
Hey man, you think you’re pretty but you never win
Run your mouth when you're with your friends,
By yourself, it's a slaughter
I got this need, to be broken
And I’m taking you on this ride.
I got this need, to be broken
And I keep all my love inside.
Broken
All I wanna do is make a mess of you
I can’t control myself, is this really hell?
I’m doing what is right and now is time to fight
What defines a man, what defines a man
What defines a man
Hey, man, you better build a fucking barricade ?
You’re gonna need it 'cause I’m on my way
I need it more than water.
I got this need, to be broken
And I’m taking you on this ride.
I got this need, to be broken
And I keep all my love inside.
I got this need, to be broken
And I’m taking you on this ride.
I got this need, to be broken
And I keep all my love inside.
The lyrics to Buckcherry's "Wrath" depict a confrontational and aggressive situation between two individuals. The singer challenges the other person, asking if they want to fight and see who is in charge. They speak of a need to be broken and take their opponent on a ride that will require sutures. The song also alludes to historical conflicts, suggesting that the current confrontation could lead to World War III. The singer ends with a warning to the other person to prepare for their arrival, as barricades will not be enough to stop them.
Overall, the lyrics reveal a sense of anger and a desire for control. The need to be broken could suggest a self-destructive tendency or an attempt to prove one's strength through enduring pain. The emphasis on the singer's need suggests that they may have a personal motivation for seeking out conflict. The lyrics also seem to question the definition of manhood, perhaps suggesting that aggression and violence are seen as markers of masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, man, do you wanna get a fist so hard?
Are you willing to fight me with all your might?
Do you wanna see who’s in charge?
Are you ready to submit to my authority?
I’m gonna show you your future.
I will teach you a lesson that you will never forget.
Hey man, you think you’re strong enough to play this game
Do you believe that you have what it takes to compete with me?
It’s gonna burn, like acid rain
The experience will be agonizing, like being caught in acid rain.
You’re gonna need some sutures
You will need medical attention after our fight.
I got this need, can’t be broken
I have an intense desire that cannot be suppressed.
And I’m taking you on this ride.
I am going to lead you through a tumultuous experience.
I got this need, to be broken
I have a desire to be emotionally vulnerable and exposed.
And I keep all my love inside.
I conceal my deepest emotions from the world.
Hey, man, do you study your history?
Do you have an understanding of the past events that led us to our present situation?
Are you ready for World War III?
Are you prepared for the possibility of a catastrophic global conflict?
Be straight for me, Father.
Be honest with me, confessor or father figure.
Hey man, you think you’re pretty but you never win
You're too fixated on your appearance, even though you never come out on top.
Run your mouth when you're with your friends,
You talk big when you're in the company of friends.
By yourself, it's a slaughter
When alone, you're incapable of defending yourself and will fall easily.
All I wanna do is make a mess of you
I want to completely defeat and humiliate you.
I can’t control myself, is this really hell?
I am pushed to the brink of my emotional control and questioning my reality.
I’m doing what is right and now is time to fight
I am confident in my intentions and ready to defend them.
What defines a man, what defines a man
The question of what truly makes a man is on my mind.
You better build a fucking barricade?
You should prepare for my coming by fortifying yourself.
You’re gonna need it 'cause I’m on my way
I am coming, and you will need to be ready.
I need it more than water.
I need this confrontation more than I need basic sustenance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY ASHHURST, JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jean miranda
Great tune! I love this album!
Omertahun
same here!
_MISS LIV
love it !!!
Nick Bacic
Best album from Buckcherry....Learn the seven deadly sins....Then understand the album....🤘🤘
Carol Terry
Still digging the vibe to this song !!
Edson Oliveira
Eles fazem o que o Guns desaprendeu…
General Spook X
There will be blood! Awesome. I like Josh's stare at the end.
Israel Alvarado
no mamen!!!!
este tipo de sonido es el que buscaban mis oidos
FUCK YEAH!!!!
lmL
Leroy Cleveland
good job boys
YO MAMA
2017 Sounds Great!