Members:
Jeff Gutt – vocals
Danny Hartwell – guitar
Judd Gruenbaum – bass, backup vocals
Brandon Brown – drums
History.
1. Dry Cell's formation.
Part of the band formed in 1998 when guitarist Danny Hartwell and drummer Brandon Brown met at the Ratt Show on the Sunset Strip. They later met up with then-vocalist Judd Gruenbaum. The original name of the band was "Beyond Control".
After forming, the band caught the attention of Warner Brothers' Jeff Blue, an A&R Executive responsible for discovering Linkin Park. He later signed the band to a development deal, and found a new lead singer for the band in Jeff Gutt from Detroit.
In an interview with the website, The A&R Online, Blue described Dry Cell (at the time tentatively called "Impur") as: "they're like Metallica meets Incubus meets Linkin Park but heavier. No DJing, no rapping, very melodic and the kids are just phenomenal musicians".
Blue also goes on to tell how he discovered the band: "A friend of mine told me about the drummer who was 11 at the time and said how amazing he was. I ended up hearing a demo that wasn't very good but because I was right down the street from where they were playing I went up and saw them and was actually very impressed. I made a development deal and have now been working with them for over a year and a half. I'm with them six hours, six days a week. I have them in a rehearsal room right next to Warner Brothers".
2. The Disconnected album.
Signed to Warner Bros. Records, the band went to work recording their debut album titled Disconnected.
The 12-track album was due to be released on July 16, 2002. It was later pushed back to August 27, 2002. In the end, one of the band members father's got into a heated argument with Blue regarding the size of the band's promotion budget, the result of months of behind-the-scenes disagreement. Within 48 hours the father took his complaints to Warner, and two days later they released Dry Cell from their contract.
The only place Disconnected was ever sold at (albeit in limited quantities) was during the Locobazooka Festival in 2002. These were the final Warner pressed copies complete with artwork. On extremely rare occasions copies are sold on eBay. However, advanced copies of the album which come in a paper sleeve cover and contain different artwork, can be found more regularly.
The band always stated there was no chance of releasing the album, even if they were to sign a new record deal.
They shot a music video for their only single"Body Crumbles" from Disconnected. The song was included in the OST to the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, in the soundtrack for EA Sports Madden NFL 2003 and was featured on Rob Zombie's sampler disc Call All The Maniacs.
Dry Cell recorded a Stone Temple Pilots cover Heaven & Hot Rods which was featured on NASCAR: Crank It Up compilation.
3. After Warner Brothers.
After their departure from Warner Music, Dry Cell continued on. It was reported that a deal had signed with Epic Records in March 2003. For reasons unknown, nothing further eventuated.
In early 2004, Dave Wasierski was named as the band's new vocalist. At the time, it was reported that 8 new songs had been completed.
In 2005 vocalist Jeff Gutt re-joined the band, and they recorded four new demo tracks. The two songs released to the public were titled "New Revolution" and "The Lie". In late 2005, Danny Hartwell left the band. The group subsequently disbanded. After their split, two other tracks titled "Into Oblivion" and "Find a Way" were made available for download via their MySpace page.
During the split drummer Brandon Brown played in several bands including "Katsumoto", "Beneath the Vultures", "Live Like Were Dead", "AllurA" ,"Far From Flesh" and "Her and Her Friends" (which features Brandon on drums and vocals as well as Judd of Gruenbaum on vocals). Jeff Gutt formed Band With No Name and also sung in bands such as "Punch" and "Acrylic".
In February 2008, bassist Judd Gruenbaum noted on the bands MySpace that they have gotten back together for Guitarist Danny Hartwell's Birthday Party at The Roxy on Sunset strip. They were also recording new music according to Judd.
On December 15, 2009, Dry Cell announced through a comment left on their MySpace, that they released two full length records on iTunes, saying that one was of old songs (assumed to be Disconnected), and one was of new songs. But the songs were not found on iTunes for several days. A few days later, the Disconnected album (advance version) appeared on iTunes, with alternate cover art.
Later in January, the second album appeared on iTunes with the title "The Dry Cell Collection", which included mostly previously released material, such as "Find a Way", "Sick", "Velvet Elvis", "Grape Jelly" (retitled Living For Nothing) and several more. Four songs on the record ("The Lie [new version]", "I Deny", "Affliction", and "Tragedy") had been on the band's MySpace months before the release. So only one song off the album, entitled "So Alive", had never been released or heard before.
Both albums are currently available as Amazon MP3 downloads as well as iTunes. The albums are also available in audio CD format on Amazon.com.
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Last Time
Dry Cell Lyrics
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Something's not right
They laugh at you
Hurting all the time and
You just don't know why
Destined to lose
It's not right
What can you do?
You're losing your insight
Chorus:
It's alright
It's okay
You're never far away
It's so real
It's so right
This is the last time
Hurting all the time
And you just don't know why
Who made this true?
No, its not right
You make it through
Hurting all the time
And you just don't know why
They don't know you
Not inside
They have issues
Fighting all the time
Has made them lose their insight
Chorus
This is the last time
So fall asleep
Be peaceful as you lay
Forget about the world
You're going to be okay
Chorus
Fighting all the time
And you just don't know why
This could be the last time
They say it's true
Something's not right
They laugh at you
Hurting all the time and you just don't know why
The lyrics in Dry Cell's song "Last Time" offer an insight into the struggles of someone who is dealing with constant hurt and a lack of understanding. The opening lines of "They say it's true, something's not right, they laugh at you, hurting all the time and you just don't know why" set the tone for the rest of the song as the singer struggles to make sense of their pain. This sense of confusion and helplessness is echoed in the line "destined to lose, it's not right, what can you do?" as the singer begins to feel defeated by their circumstances.
The chorus serves as a reassuring message to the listener, offering the sentiment that everything will be okay. "It's alright, it's okay, you're never far away, it's so real, it's so right, this is the last time" speaks to the idea that while the pain may be real, it is not forever and there is hope for a better future. The subsequent lines "who made this true? No, it's not right, you make it through, hurting all the time and you just don't know why" reinforce the idea that the pain and confusion is not something that the person has caused but rather something that has happened to them.
The final lyrics of the song, "fall asleep, be peaceful as you lay, forget about the world, you're going to be okay" serve as a reminder to the listener that while the pain may feel overwhelming at times, there is always the possibility for peace and rest.
Overall, the lyrics in "Last Time" convey a sense of frustration, hurt, and confusion as the singer struggles to come to terms with their pain. However, the song also offers a message of hope and reassurance to those who may be going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
They say it's true
People are spreading rumors or facts about a situation that might be true
Something's not right
You sense that something is not how it used to be or how it's supposed to be
They laugh at you
Others are making fun of you or mocking you
Hurting all the time and
You are experiencing a lot of pain or discomfort on a daily basis, and
You just don't know why
You can't figure out what's causing the pain or discomfort
Destined to lose
You feel like you are bound to fail or be unsuccessful
It's not right
You believe that things should be different or that something is wrong
What can you do?
You are unsure of what actions to take or what to do to change the situation
All you do is fight and
Your only recourse is to fight or struggle, and
You're losing your insight
You are losing your ability to see or understand the situation clearly
It's alright
It's okay or acceptable
It's okay
No need to worry or be upset
You're never far away
There is always someone or something that can help you nearby
It's so real
The situation is genuine or authentic
It's so right
The solution or outcome is proper or suitable
This is the last time
This is the final opportunity or attempt
Who made this true?
You wonder who created or validated the rumors or facts
No, it's not right
You disagree or find fault with the rumors or facts
You make it through
You will persist or survive despite the pain or discomfort
They don't know you
Others are unaware of your true self or character
Not inside
They don't understand your feelings or emotions
They have issues
They have their own problems or struggles
This could be the last time
This might be the final chance or attempt to resolve the situation
So fall asleep
Relax and let yourself drift off to sleep
Be peaceful as you lay
Rest quietly and calmly
Forget about the world
Stop worrying about everything around you
You're going to be okay
Eventually, you will be fine or back to normal
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS DUBOIS, DAVID LEE, TONY LANE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rossmiester1
2019 and still takes me back to a time and place years ago. LOVE DRY CELL
Sthanley Rugama
Felicidades por llegar a este video sientete afortunado muy pocos conocen esta joya
Jeremy Nanooch
10 years still here love this song ❤
Black.Crow98
Классная группа. Обожаю её👍👍👍👍👍
The Essential Credentials
Still like this version better than the album version on itunes
Light*In* Darkness
Still love this song after years and years from the first time hearing it
claosin
this whole CD was killer. this is Last Time Reprised i believe, on their old ass CD i have there is both an electric, harder version in addition to this one.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn
Its alright its ok ur never far away, its all real its alright its the last time ...god i love the song
Adeline M
J'adore cette music trop trop bien !
George Washington
Such a pretty song