1. A British post-grunge band<… Read Full Bio ↴Bush may refer to at least 3 artists:
1. A British post-grunge band
2. A Canadian rock band
3. A Latvian hip-hop artist
1. Bush is an English alternative rock band formed in 1992. The group chose the name "Bush" because they used to live in Shepherd's Bush, London.
Their first album, Sixteen Stone (1994), was a huge commercial success. Almost overnight, Bush went from playing small pubs in London to headlining arenas in the US, the result of extensive promotion on MTV and non-stop touring. Critics labeled them as an inferior derivative of bands such as Nirvana and Pixies, and this criticism followed them throughout their career as a band. In particular, Rossdale's throaty singing voice and random, stream of consciousness-style lyrics were dismissed by some as an imitation of Nirvana's lead singer, Kurt Cobain. Although the band reached superstar status in the U.S., they failed to have much impact on the Britpop riddled UK charts, the lone exception being their single Swallowed, which reached #7. A change in record labels, management and an extended hiatus did not bode well for the band, who unofficially split in 2002.
Frustrated by the disappointing sales of Golden State (their fifth album, in 2001) and lack of support the band was receiving from Atlantic, the band decided to go on a hiatus. Band members went to work on various other musical projects notably Gavin Rossdale, and his new band Institute.
On June 21, 2010 it was announced that Bush were reuniting. There will be a new album called "The Sea of Memories" (previously named as "Everything Always Now"). Two original members, Rossdale and Goodridge, are joined by Chris Traynor and Corey Britz. The release will be their first indie release since Sixteen Stone, released on Rossdale's own Zuma Rock Records.
Bush's albums include Razorblade Suitcase (produced by Steve Albini), Deconstructed, The Science of Things, and Golden State.
In 2005, Bush released The Best of '94 - '99, a greatest hits compilation, and Zen X Four, a CD and DVD which features the band's music videos. Zen X Four was released on Kirtland Records and has its own website.
Bush will release their fifth studio album, The Sea Of Memories, on September 13, 2011. It is the band's first studio set in ten years, the first Bush album released on E1 Records and their first venture away from Interscope, who handled all of their previous releases. (Sound Of Winter Songfacts).
Bush's members have included Gavin Rossdale, Dave Parsons, Robin Goodridge, Sacha Putnam, Nigel Pulsford, and Chris Traynor who played lead guitar during the Golden State tour.
The track The People That We Love was featured in the game Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2.
In Canada, Rossdale's band was once known as Bush^X, because the 1970s band Bush, led by Domenic Troiano, owned the Canadian rights to the name. In April 1997, it was announced that Troiano had agreed to let them use the name Bush in Canada without the exponent X, in exchange for donating $20,000 each to the Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
2. Bush was a 70s Canadian Rock band signed to RCA in Canada and Dunhill Records in the USA. The members were previously in Mandala and toured with Three Dog Night and Steppenwolf. The Canadian Bush forced the British Bush were forced to release their albums in Canada as Bush X.
Bush was a Canadian rock band in the early 1970s, which evolved from the respected club act Mandala.
Mandala had a minor Canadian hit with the song "Love-Itis". Bush consisted of ex-Mandala bandmates Domenic Troiano, Roy Kenner, Hugh Sullivan and Pentti Glan, plus Prakash John. The group released a single eponymous album in 1970. The band recorded on the RCA label in Canada and Dunhill in the US, and toured with label mates Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night. Three Dog Night released one of their songs, "I Can Hear You Calling" as the B-side of their successful single "Joy to the World". The song, co-written by Troiano, Kenner, Glan and Sullivan, also appeared on Three Dog Night's Naturally album. Bush was short-lived as a band, but had some influence among musicians for their jazz-influenced rock.
Bush became newsworthy again in 1995, as the result of an intellectual property dispute with the British alternative band Bush. As Troiano still owned the rights to that name, the British band were forced to release their albums in Canada as "Bushx". In late April 1997, Troiano and Gavin Rossdale reached an agreement under which Rossdale's band was permitted to use the name Bush without the letter X, in exchange for donating $20,000 each to the Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
All of the band members continued in music after the breakup of Bush. Kenner and Troiano joined The James Gang, following the departure of Joe Walsh. They performed together on the albums Passin' Thru and Straight Shooter, after which Troiano left to join The Guess Who. Kenner stayed with The James Gang, then with lead guitarist Tommy Bolin, for two further albums, Bang and Miami. John and Glan became session musicians, who also toured with Alice Cooper and Lou Reed. Troiano later developed a successful solo career, which also included Kenner at various times. John later fronted a Toronto-based rhythm and blues band, The Lincolns, which continues to play today. In 2005, Domenic Troiano died at the age of 59, from prostate cancer.
Pentti Glan a.k.a. Whitey Glan (July 8, 1946 – November 7, 2017)
3. Intars Albužis, better known by his stage name Bush (formerly bū-š), is a Latvian rapper from Rīga, Latvia. He is a member of the hip-hop group Runu Zāle.
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The Sound Of Winter
Bush Lyrics
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Try to find equilibrium
Head straight, screwed on
We screwed up for too long
I don't want to lean on the waves
I watched the storm evaporate
I think of you and starry skies
That keeps you so alive
Let's walk through the fire together
Disappear in the golden sands
It's all in your face
I see a break
It's like the sound of winter
The bleeding of love
The silent escape
You've got to hang on to yourself
It's like the sound of winter
Medusa smiles and Judas lips
Open arms and finger tips
Love bites, and recompense
I'll be with you until the end
Let's walk through the fire together
Disappear in the golden sands
It's all in your face
I see a break
It's like the sound of winter
The bleeding of love
The silent escape
You've got to hang on to yourself
All in your face
I see a break
It's like the sound of winter
The bleeding of love
The silent escape
You've got to hang on to yourself
It's like the sound of winter
Hang on to yourself
Hang on to yourself
It's like the sound of winter
It's all in your face
I see a break
It's like the sound of winter
The bleeding of love
The silent escape
You've got to hang on to yourself
It's like the sound of winter
It's like the sound of winter
Hang on to yourself
Hang on to yourself
The lyrics of Bush's song The Sound of Winter speak to the difficulty of finding balance and stability in life after a long period of making mistakes. The first verse highlights the need to find equilibrium, with the mind and body being strong and the head being screwed on straight. The singer seems to be reflecting on a storm that has passed, and lamenting the fact that they relied too much on it, suggesting that they were perhaps seeking chaos rather than stability. The second verse is a call to a loved one to walk through fire together and disappear in the golden sands, perhaps suggesting a desire for a fresh start or a new beginning with someone.
The chorus speaks to the loud, overwhelming feeling of uncertainty that can come with change. The "sound of winter" is a metaphor for this feeling, and it is described as the "bleeding of love" and a "silent escape." The singer implores the listener to "hang on to yourself" in the face of this uncertainty, suggesting that the only way to navigate the difficult path ahead is to stay true to oneself.
Overall, the lyrics of The Sound of Winter speak to the challenges of making a fresh start or finding balance after a tumultuous period, and the importance of staying grounded and true to oneself in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Mind strong, body strong
I am striving for strength and balance in both my physical and mental being.
Try to find equilibrium
I am attempting to achieve a state of balance and stability in my life.
Head straight, screwed on
I am focused and level-headed in my thoughts and decisions.
We screwed up for too long
We have made mistakes for an extended period of time, and it is time to make a change.
I don't want to lean on the waves
I do not want to rely on things beyond my control.
I watched the storm evaporate
I observed a difficult situation dissipating and coming to an end.
I think of you and starry skies
You are a source of joy and inspiration to me, and I am reminded of this by gazing at the beauty of the night sky.
That keeps you so alive
This memory and my feelings for you keep you present and vibrant in my thoughts.
Let's walk through the fire together
We will face challenges, but we will face them together and emerge stronger.
Disappear in the golden sands
We will escape and find tranquility in a beautiful, peaceful location.
It's all in your face
Your emotions and thoughts are clearly visible to me.
I see a break
I perceive a moment of opportunity or potential change.
It's like the sound of winter
This moment or change feels cold, stark, and potentially difficult.
The bleeding of love
The pain of love lost or hurt is evident.
The silent escape
The desire to retreat or seek refuge in silence and solitude is present.
You've got to hang on to yourself
You must maintain your core values and integrity despite external pressures or difficulties.
Medusa smiles and Judas lips
Deceitful, manipulative people are present in my life and causing harm.
Open arms and finger tips
Despite this harm, there are still those who are open and welcoming to me.
Love bites, and recompense
Love can be painful, and there may be a need for retribution.
I'll be with you until the end
I am committed to being with you through thick and thin, no matter what comes our way.
Hang on to yourself
Stay true to yourself no matter the circumstances.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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I know this isn't a new song... but this is a classic Bush song that I absolutely love!
Rachel Shagen
This song is amazing but hurts at the same time. Losing my marriage to the love of my life.
DobbersFilms
@Rachel Shagen I’m sorry to hear that 😔 you’re not alone
Jacob Tucci
Will never ever get sick of this song
Spencer Voorhees
Mind strong, Body strong Try to find equilibrium Head straight, screwed on Been screwed up for too long I don't want to lean on the waves I watch the storm evaporate I think of you in starry skies I keep you so alive Let's walk through the fire together Disappear in the golden sands It's all in your face I see you break It's like the sound of winter The bleeding love, the silent escape You've got to hang on to yourself It's like the sound of winter
Mrs. RockKitty
I swear I feel like I'm living in the 90s all over again! Gavin doesn't age! When I seen Bush in concert back then he looked amazing.. Sounds just as good too! I always loved his vocals!
W Carlos
Thanks Gavin and band Bush, this song revived me and made me want to fight again in the face of difficulties in the year 2012 onwards, I didn't even know what Rock and Roll was anymore and I had left this side of me aside and believing just what my eyes saw..., thank you for exposing your emotions in musical work. Keep going
Dan Robbins
Love his voice. Undoubtedly one of the best in music.
heatherdumas
These guys still sound like they did in the 90's. But I love seeing how much they've grown. I wish more music like this were around now. Oh well, as long as they are still around, I have faith in rock. Brilliance.
MrsMusicObsessed22
Love the way they have came back. They have really grown as a band. Razorblade suitcase is one of my favorite CDs of all time.