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The group Ctrl-Alt-Del usually comes as a surprise to many reviewers as it just doesn't fit the stereotypical image one would expect from an independent Alternative Rock band from Eastern Europe.
The band started in 2002 when vocalist Adam Sypula met Dominik Rozwadowski and the twins Peter and Pawel Sitkowski, who were in the midst of creating a new project on the remains of their former group Musick. The outcome was a great concoction of personalities. "After a few months of playing, out of the blue, we had an album ready for the making", says Dominik. "We all felt that Adam's unique voice opened the door for us to explore new areas of music. For the first time we knew that we were on a quest for sound."
The final stage of shaping the band's sound took place in the recording studio. "We basically wanted to achieve a modern Rock sound rooted in heavy guitar riffs and massive rhythm section", explains Dominik. "Our producer Marcin Bors embroidered our album with a bunch of samples and electronic sounds which was exactly what we had envisioned". And it worked!
"Wow what a blast this is folks! From Poland, I received this remarkable debut CD. To be quite honest; I didn't expect anything this good to come from a former Eastern European country. How wrong can one be?!" - comments Edwin van Hoofman the first reviewer of the album. The latest opinion about their music was delivered by Alon Miasnokov from Alternative Zine: "Whatever it is, its good, well-rounded music, played with conviction and professionalism, the sound is crisp and clear, the playing is top notch, the bass guitar is outstanding, the vocals are a kind of a twist on Mike Patton's smother delivery, all in all, they certainly amaze with a much higher quality release that can be expected from an unknown, self produced album."
After three industrious years of building fan bases throughout Poland Ctrl-Alt-Del is prepared to expand their horizons and hit Europe with its modern and unpredictable musical tissue. "The trouble is that Eastern European countries are still perceived as primitive", Dominik explains, "Our goal was to break this myth and we believe we managed to do it, entirely on our own."
"At first we just wanted to do something for ourselves", Adam says, "To let off steam in the outburst of sounds when we jammed. Soon it appeared that there are more and more people who need the same treatment. We feel like doctors offering people the chance to restart their lives with Ctrl-Alt-Del."
Band members
Adam Sypula (SELFiD): Lead Vocals,
Dominik Rozwadowski: Guitars,
Piotr Sitkowski: Guitars,
Pawel Sitkowski: Bass
Lukasz Rajchert: Drums,
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Ctrl Alt Del is an unsigned indie rock band from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Stepping Stone
Ctrl-Alt-Del Lyrics
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Being like all other hammers, distinguished with nothing special?
I hate all the lies we swallow,
I don't trust the leaders we follow, in the mire we wallow.
I feed my rage and distrust
I am a man now on a stepping stone,
Breathing deeper, trying to live on my own.
On my stepping stone,
My virtues neutralize the poisons in my head.
I was standing in the corner with my eyes shut in fear,
There was darkness all around me I had spiders in my ears.
It was that way not because there was nobody to rely
On, there was evil fascination in me I could not defy.
Is it hell or heaven if I touch you with a
Hand or a hammer on my way to something better.
Tell me, who do you trust?
Is it hell or heaven if I touch you with a
Hand or a hammer, if you feel my 'now or never'.
Tell me, who do you trust?
Now I'm trying to make up for the time that I had lost
When I was feeding my projections with my rage and distrust.
And I'll be on my way if you need me,
I'll be on my stepping stone and if I touched you
With a hand or a hammer touch me the same way so!!!
Does it make you feel any better if you stay tough like a hammer?
Make a change now or never.
Tell me who do you trust.
I've been a man who dared not see if I
Tilted at windmills or they tilted at me.
I've been a man on a stepping stone
As long as my fool's paradise was gone!
Can you believe in heaven?
Are you still tough like a hammer?
Does it make you feel any better?
Ignorance is your heaven and you stick there dumb like a hammer.
Make your changes now or never.
The song "Stepping Stone" by Ctrl-Alt-Del contains lyrics that address the issues of trust, individuality, and personal growth. The song starts by questioning the effectiveness of conforming to societal norms and being like everyone else. The persona expresses their distrust in leaders and the lies they tell. They acknowledge that they have fed into their rage and distrust in the past but are now trying to live on their own and find their way. The chorus questions whether touching someone with a hand or a hammer on the way to something better makes a difference and asks who can be trusted. The song ends by encouraging listeners to make a change, to not remain ignorant, and to believe in their ability to grow and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Does it make you feel any better,
Are you comforted by the fact that you're just like everyone else with no outstanding qualities?
Being like all other hammers, distinguished with nothing special?
Do you want to be ordinary and unremarkable?
I hate all the lies we swallow,
I despise the falsehoods we're forced to accept.
I don't trust the leaders we follow, in the mire we wallow.
I lack faith in the people we choose to lead us, and we're stuck in a swamp of misery as a result.
I feed my rage and distrust
I nurture my anger and lack of confidence.
I am a man now on a stepping stone,
I'm a person who's made progress in life but still has a long way to go.
Breathing deeper, trying to live on my own.
I'm attempting to breathe easily and work independently.
My weakness is my strength,
My vulnerability is what makes me powerful.
My virtues neutralize the poisons in my head.
My virtues counteract the deleterious effects that my mind has on me.
I was standing in the corner with my eyes shut in fear,
I stood paralyzed with terror in the corner of a room.
There was darkness all around me I had spiders in my ears.
I was surrounded by darkness and felt like I had insects crawling inside me.
It was that way not because there was nobody to rely On,
The reason for my anguish wasn't that I had no one to depend on.
there was evil fascination in me I could not defy.
I was captivated by my own vileness and couldn't resist it.
Is it hell or heaven if I touch you with a
Is interacting with me a positive or negative experience?
Hand or a hammer on my way to something better.
Whether I'm gentle or forceful, it's all in pursuit of progress.
Tell me, who do you trust?
Who do you confide in?
Now I'm trying to make up for the time that I had lost
I'm attempting to reclaim the moments I've squandered.
When I was feeding my projections with my rage and distrust.
In the past, I was fueling my own anxieties and mistrust.
And I'll be on my way if you need me,
I'll leave if that's what you'd like.
I'll be on my stepping stone and if I touched you
I'll keep progressing even if I've had an impact on you.
With a hand or a hammer touch me the same way so!!!
Come at me with an open hand or a closed fist, it makes no difference.
Does it make you feel any better if you stay tough like a hammer?
Do you feel more confident if you remain unyielding?
Make a change now or never.
This is your chance to transform yourself.
I've been a man who dared not see if I
I've been someone who lacked the courage to determine whether I
Tilted at windmills or they tilted at me.
Was pursuing an impossible goal or if it was overwhelming me.
I've been a man on a stepping stone
I've progressed but am not quite there yet.
As long as my fool's paradise was gone!
I lost my delusional happiness a long time ago.
Can you believe in heaven?
Do you have faith in an afterlife?
Are you still tough like a hammer?
Have you remained unyielding?
Ignorance is your heaven and you stick there dumb like a hammer.
You're in paradise because of your ignorance, but you're also stagnant and unwise.
Make your changes now or never.
Take action to transform yourself or remain the same forever.
Contributed by Isaac S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.