1) An Atlanta straight… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists are known as Foundation:
1) An Atlanta straight edge band which recently signed to Bridge 9 Records.
2) An acoustic / country / alternative band from Richmond, Virginia, USA, featuring Ann Beretta vocalist Rob Huddleston and drummer Russ Jones. Rob Huddleston’s time in the music scene has been far reaching. He was the founder and frontman of punk outfit Ann Beretta from 1996-2004 and began playing solo acoustic shows as early as 1995. Huddleston was ahead of the curve, stripping down his punk anthems and turning them into a one man show long before it was en vogue. His intention was to show that great songs can be slowed down and whittled away to their core elements and still pack the needed punch to captivate an audience.
After the release of the first self-titled Foundation record in 2001 on Fueled By Ramen and the subsequent tours that followed, Huddleston decided to expand on his solo project and invited some close friends to join his ranks. In late 2006, Foundation began performing as a full band whose set was comprised of songs from the self-titled full length as well as the new material Huddleston had been composing.
As the group evolved, the members revolved. Each show became a little bit different as the cast changed. However, Huddleston’s signature twang and heartfelt lyrics remained the constant. With a differing combination of acoustic and electric instrumentation, the songs have been proven to obtain a unique life in each new setting.
In 2008 Huddleston rejoined forces with Vinnie Fiorello the ex-owner of Fueled By Ramen to bring this new reincarnation of Foundation to life. Vinnie’s new multimedia label Paper + Plastick seemed to be an ideal place for Huddleston to showcase his new rendition of an old band with an old friend.
The approach to the record was simple. Rob would record a simple acoustic guitar track and vocals as the literal foundation of the songs, and then they were built upon to create the textured and multifaceted final product. This product would be called Chimborazo. Named after a historic district in Richmond, Virginia’s Church Hill, the album sounds like the culmination of many summer nights on an old front porch.
What separates Chimborazo from Foundation’s earlier work are the amount of additional players and instruments rounding out each song and the time and deliberation they spent producing the record. However, Chimborazo is not overly polished. The album gives the feeling of a live setting with the inclusion of everyone that had been participating in Foundation over the years. The songs range from traditional Americana to bluegrass to straight up Rock and Roll, and are bridged together with common themes and lyrical elements that give the record a strong sense of cohesion.
2008 has shown to be a busy year for Huddleston. With Foundation releasing Chimborazo in the fall, and Ann Beretta out of hiatus to play select dates, there will be no shortage of heartfelt catchy punk and rock music for the masses.
Foundation’s website can be found at foundationbandrva.com.
3) A band from Rochester, NY with a heavy, yet emotional sound inspired by Underdog and Gorilla Biscuits. Their music is characterized by slow and drawn out parts with an emotional feel to them.
4) a post-punk/emo-core band from Washington, DC, from 1985 - 1988. They put out two albums on vinyl only, "Voyage" (Fartblossom - 1987) and "Tied Up With a Monkey" (D.S.I. - 1988). Members included Mike Davis (guitar), who went on to play in Los Vampiros, Iceboxers and Macho Pinto, Davis White (drums), who went on to play in Repercussion and Lorelei , Dave Allen (bass), who went on to play in Branch Manager and The Maginot Line, Ron Winters (bass - replacing Allen), who went on to play guitar and sing in Branch Manager , and Sean Philpotts.
5) A one-hit project name of Euro-Trance producer M.A.S de Vries. The song produced under this name was a cover of Air Supply's '80s hit of the same name.
6) A Canadian experimental space rock/jam band known for its soundscapes and virtuosic solos.
7) A New Zealand reggae band led by John Chong-Nee.
Never Stops Raining
Foundation Lyrics
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Just shut the door when you choose to leave.
I don't wanna feel any colder than I already do.
And no amount of wind is gonna move this rock.
If you were looking for me to let you in, that's a thought you can forget.
I've weathered too much to walk away.
I know it's not the worst thing to happen in my life.
My fears are starting to pour down on me. Now I don't know what to believe.
Feels like I'm losing my mind, like I'm losing everything.
Like my body is a prison I can't escape.
This is the sadness only loneliness can bestow.
Pick up the pieces of your broken soul.
Weld them to your bones.
Weld them to your fucking bones.
Anger floods the streets. I stand knee deep.
I can't remember the last time I felt the sun fresh against my face.
Keep moving on. I will not drown.
I'm not about to walk away, but let me ask you:
How long will you wait?
The first line of the lyrics, "As soon as the rain stops, I'm gonna make an example of you," is a statement made by someone who has been hurt by another and is waiting for the opportunity to confront them. The rain symbolizes the hardship or heartbreak that the singer is going through and it represents a process they have to go through before they can move on. The phrase "making an example of you" suggests that the singer is going to hold the person accountable for their actions and show them what they're capable of.
The second stanza continues with the metaphor of the rain and uses the phrase "shut the door when you choose to leave" to indicate that the person causing the singer pain needs to leave their life. The singer doesn't want to feel any worse than they already do and closing the door implies a sense of finality. The line "no amount of wind is gonna move this rock" suggests that the singer is resilient and won't be easily swayed by others' opinions or actions. The last line of the stanza "that's a thought you can forget" is another indicator of the singer's determination to move on and leave the person who hurt them behind.
The third stanza is a declaration of the singer's strength and resilience. The line "I don't care what they say, the sun will shine another day" shows the singer's optimism in the face of hardship. They've been through a lot and have come out on the other side, and this gives them a sense of confidence. The line "I've weathered too much to walk away" implies that the singer has faced many challenges in their life and isn't going to let this one defeat them. The rest of the stanza talks about the singer's fears and how they feel like they're losing everything in their life. However, they're not going to give up and are determined to move on despite the pain they're feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Just shut the door when you choose to leave.
I don't want to talk to you anymore and I want you to leave me alone.
I don't wanna feel any colder than I already do.
I am emotionally drained and I can't handle any more pain.
And no amount of wind is gonna move this rock.
I am strong and resilient, and I won't be swayed by outside forces.
If you were looking for me to let you in, that's a thought you can forget.
I don't want to reconcile with you and I don't want you to come back into my life.
I don't care what they say, the sun will shine another day.
I am hopeful that things will get better and that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I've weathered too much to walk away.
I have gone through a lot of trials and tribulations, and I won't give up now.
I know it's not the worst thing to happen in my life.
Even though this situation is painful, I have gone through worse and I will get through this too.
My fears are starting to pour down on me. Now I don't know what to believe.
I am overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty, and I don't know how to cope with it.
Feels like I'm losing my mind, like I'm losing everything.
I feel like I'm going crazy and that I'm losing all the things that matter to me.
Like my body is a prison I can't escape.
I feel trapped and suffocated by my own thoughts and emotions.
This is the sadness only loneliness can bestow.
I am experiencing a deep and profound sadness that can only come from being alone.
Pick up the pieces of your broken soul.
Despite the pain, I am encouraging myself to heal and move forward.
Weld them to your bones. Weld them to your fucking bones.
I am determined to become stronger and more resilient, and I will never forget the lessons I've learned.
Anger floods the streets. I stand knee deep.
I am surrounded by chaos and turmoil, but I will not let it consume me.
I can't remember the last time I felt the sun fresh against my face.
I am so weighed down by my problems that I can't remember the last time I experienced happiness.
Keep moving on. I will not drown.
Even though life is tough, I will keep going and I won't let it defeat me.
I'm not about to walk away, but let me ask you: How long will you wait?
Even though I won't give up, I'm wondering if you will ever change and come back to me.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xazzholex
Just shut the door when you choose to leave. I don't wanna feel any colder than I already do. No amount of wing is going to move this rock if you were looking for me to let you in thats a thought you can forget. I don't care what they say, the sun will shine another day. I've weathered too much, to walk away. I know it's not the worst thing to happen in my life. But now my fears are starting to pour down and me and now I don't know what to believe. Feels like I'm losing my mind, like i'm losing everything, like my body is a prison I can't escape. This is a saddness, that only loneliness can bestow. Pick up the pieces of your broken soul, weld them to your bones. My anger will flood the streets, while i'm standing knee deep. I can't remember the last time I felt the sun crash against my face. But I'll keep moving on, I will not drown. I'm not about to walk away but let me ask you: How long will you wait?
chromegnats
This is my fav hardcore song ever. God damn it. Literally makes me grind my teeth.
dontforgetyourroots1
"im glad they re-recorded it onto the new full length. Hard as nails." i totally agree!
robert bond
so much anger in these vocals. fucking amazing band
Frank Harmon
The best thing that ever came out of Georgia.
xkylehasheartx
Their new album just kind of reminded me of Napalm Death. I didn't know that that was a big deal
xkylehasheartx
Their new album sounds like Napalm Death
Thomas Hopkins
isn't this a rise and fall riff? hahaha
Trevor Renstrom
this band sounds like trial/old hatebreed mixed. thats it
mike berdeguez
Like my bodddyyy is a prisoon i cannnttt escapeeeeeee