(2) Cadet - A four piece Alternative/Shoegaze band from Philadelphia. After putting out a 3 song Demo in 2013, Cadet went back in the studio with Vince Ratti (Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer) to record their "Disconnect" EP released in early 2015 by Harvcore Records . Look for them on tour throughout the US during 2015.
http://www.cadetcadets.bandcamp.com
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(3) The band, Cadet is made up of four guys from Eugene/Springfield, OR. Ryan Smith plays guitar, sings and writes about 95.7% of the songs. Chad Basom plays the drums and sings background vocals. Jason Kennedy plays bass and has been known to occasionally yell from stage. Matt Lenhart is the newest member of Cadet and he plays keyboards, guitars, sings and has been seen using a tambourine once or twice.
While leading worship for Campus Crusade for Christ at Oregon State University, Ryan felt the call to pursue ministry through music. He also thought it would be cool to do music for a living. Duh! He then turned to his friend and former drummer, Chad. Both he and Chad originally played together in the band, Narrowgate. Most of you won't remember Narrowgate. They never had a hit song and their album was only 16 minutes long. (Rumor has it, you can find their self-titled CD at various west coast, used record stores for the bargain basement price of one U.S. dollar.) Chad and Ryan then called on Jason to join the group after his band, Pillar broke up. (Jason was the only bass player left in Eugene who did not have a mullet.) Now, if you thought Narrowgate was obscure, they were a super group compared to Pillar. And that is no knock on Pillar. You can only be so big when you play music in the great state of Oregon. Now, please don't make the mistake of confusing this Pillar with the Dove award-winning group Pillar, who resides on Flicker Records. The band that Jason played for was split up before the Pillar that you now know and love even started to practice. But is this a history of the band, Pillar? I think not.
Soon after, the guys began working on the songs that Ryan had written and before they knew it, they were playing two shows every three months. After a year of playing youth groups and church camps, the guys tried to get a demo together to see if they had what it took to "be a real band." Anyway, they worked with their new friend and producer, Chris Stevens and recorded a 10 song demo which they peddled at various concerts and festivals. BEC Recordings founder, Brandon Ebel got word of Cadet through his younger brother, Seth who at the time was attending OSU with Ryan. After Brandon heard the demo, he was thoroughly impressed.
In September of 2000, the group signed a record deal with BEC Recordings and went into a Vancouver, B.C. studio that same month. There, they spent almost a month with producer Neill King (Green Day, Elvis Costello, O.C. Supertones, The Undecided) and recorded their self-titled debut. But before they released that to stores, they returned to Eugene and teamed up once again with Chris Stevens to record their worship album, Any Given Day: Earth to Heaven. Both albums released in the Spring of 2001 while the band was touring.
Fast forward to the winter of 2002 where the band called on Matt to join the group. Matt had long hair and dressed much cooler than the other guys so they thought it would be good for their image to add a fourth member. After touring for a few months, they decided to actually teach Matt the songs to make the concert experience "tighter." (That last part was a joke.) Soon after, they began working on their 3rd studio album, The Observatory. They returned to Fabmusic Studios to once again call on Chris Stevens to produce. After four months, the guys finished the eleven song album.
Fast forward even further and you get to today where the guys are awaiting the release of The Observatory.
(4) A future funk artist from Brady, Texas.
God-Man
Cadet Lyrics
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There He is, He moves faster than light
His body holds tremendous might
His face doth shine ever so bright
His enemies tremble with fright
Jesus is my Superhero, once He died for me
It's God-Man
There He is, He labors day and night
Somehow, I'm always in his sight
Without a doubt He'll do what's right
With any foe He'll win the fight
Jesus is my Superhero, once He died for me
I'm his trusting sidekick, we will beat the enemy
Evil's on its way
But my Savior's here to save my day
Jesus is my Superhero, once He died for me
I'm his trusting sidekick, we will beat the enemy
It's God-Man
The song "God-Man" by Cadet is a testament to the power of faith and belief in a higher power. The lyrics paint a picture of a superhero-like figure, who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and moves faster than light. This figure is none other than Jesus, who is portrayed as the ultimate savior and protector of his followers. The lyrics reinforce the idea that Jesus is a guardian who is always watching over his believers, and his power to defeat evil is unmatched.
The song emphasizes the importance of trust and faith in Jesus as a means to overcome any obstacle or challenge. It highlights the idea that with Jesus by our side, we can achieve anything and overcome any enemy. This is reflected in the line, "I'm his trusting sidekick, we will beat the enemy." The song is a message of hope and inspiration for those who are struggling in life and feel overwhelmed by the challenges they face.
Overall, the song "God-Man" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the idea of faith and belief in Jesus. The lyrics, coupled with the upbeat music, make it a catchy and inspiring track that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's to Him, my Guardian
I raise a toast to the Lord who protects and guides me.
There He is, He moves faster than light
The Lord is omnipresent, moving with incredible speed.
His body holds tremendous might
God possesses incredible power through his divine form.
His face doth shine ever so bright
God's countenance radiates an inner light, displaying his divine status.
His enemies tremble with fright
Those who oppose God are filled with fear and terror.
I'm his trusting sidekick, we will beat the enemy
I believe and follow God, serving as a loyal companion who will help vanquish evil.
There He is, He labors day and night
The Lord works tirelessly to carry out his divine plan, never resting.
Somehow, I'm always in his sight
God watches over me, keeping a watchful eye no matter where I go.
Without a doubt He'll do what's right
God unwaveringly follows the path of righteousness, never straying from it.
With any foe He'll win the fight
God can triumph over any adversary, armed with his divine power.
Evil's on its way
The forces of malice and wrongdoing loom ahead.
But my Savior's here to save my day
My faith in God will help me overcome evil and emerge victorious.
It's God-Man
God's presence in my life is akin to a superhero, imbued with immense power and light.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.