Frank Lieseners band is called the Skunk Allstars; a rotating lineup of veteran musicians and producers. For close to 10 years, Frank has linked himself with professional and seasoned forces in the music industry, all of whom have been a part of the development of the Skunk Allstars at one point or another. The list of artists and producers Frank has worked with is respectable: Long Beach Dub Allstars (Musicians), Eddie Ashworth (Producer: Sublime, Pennywise), Mad Professor (a.k.a. Neil Fraser), Z-Man (Corn Doggy Dog, Skunk Records), Troy Fenton (Grammy winning, managed Men At Work), Miles Doughty (Slightly Stoopid), and the legendary Mark Berry (multi-platinum, award-winning producer for Elton John, David Bowie, Mighty Mighty Bosstones). The fact that other talented contemporary artists and producers want to work with Frank Liesener helps quantify his individual and unique ability to write, record, and perform music. All of this helped land a deal with EMI Publishing in the mid 1990s that continues to this day. But theres more to Frank than just that.
With a background in competitive skateboarding (EuroCup 1989), Tae-Kwon-Do, and playing nearly 2,000 live concerts in ten years, Frank Liesener is schooled in sports, eastern philosophy, and performing live music. It is without a doubt music that makes up the majority of Franks life these daysit is his calling. God has blessed Frank with both an innate music sense and the ability to truly connect with an audience. Consider the lyrical talent Frank demonstratesand how it resonates with kids and adults from all walks of life. Pair that with his natural born, instinctual songwriting abilityand you have a recipe for nutritious, delicious music. Franks fans often comment to this effect on the message board at the MySpace page for Skunk Allstars (www.myspace.com/skunkallstars), which just passed 46,000 "friends" as of February 20th, 2006. Skunk Allstars have a very devoted fan base on MySpace and have consistently placed in the Top 10 on the MySpace "Ska" charts for page views, song plays, and music downloads. Skunk Allstars are also consistently ranked "..1" by fans on MySpacecheck the Ska charts on any given day and youre likely to see them ranked right there on top by the fans.
A pioneer in the European ska and punk scenes, Frank Liesener has always taken liberties by peppering his music with multi-genre, groove-ability. Its what helps make Frank who he is. The new album from Frank & his Skunk Allstars is called Hatred of a Minute and its the kind record that defies categorization but demands radio airplay. The rhythms, hooks, harmonies, layers, and melodies displayed on Hatred of a Minute are off the map. There is no blueprint Frank is following as he irresponsibly but carefully blends reggae with rockabilly, rocksteady with hip-hop, dub with swing, and punk rock with jazz. The end result is a sound all its own---a stinky "skunk" sound of automatic dynamite thrilling your ears with wild, madcap melodies containing messages of empathy, hope, and resolve. The intense and vibrantly twisted art and layout for Hatred of a Minute was designed by Jason Cooper who has created designs for bands like System of a Down, The Donnas, and Henry Rollins. Common themes in Franks lyrics include perseverance, freedom, and extending a helping hand to your brothers and sisters in need. Its a serious symphonious feast for your ears, eyes, and mind on at least a few levels. The best way to experience all of the above is to stop and listen. So please take the time to give the brand new album from Frank and his Skunk Allstars a good, hard listen. Its called Hatred of a Minute and it can change your life for the better.
Frank Liesener is currently putting together a 40-piece orchestra with whom he will tour world wide in support of the release of Hatred of a Minute through American indie label Hairball8 Records. The new album is scheduled for a street date this coming Spring of 2006.
This Time
Frank and his Skunk Allstars Lyrics
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And thought our fighting days were done
We thought 'twas over then but now we're in again
To win the war that wasn't won
This time, we will all make certain
That this time is the last time
Till we ring it down in their own home town
For this time, we are out to finish
The job we started then
Clean it up for all time this time
So we won't have to do it again
Dressed up to win
We're dressed up to win
Dressed up for victory
We are just beginning
And we won't stop winning
Till the world is free
We'll fight to the finish this time
And we'll never have to do it again
The song "This Time" is a patriotic war-time anthem which speaks about the determination of soldiers to win a war that wasn't won in the past. The lyrics express the belief that this time, they will not stop fighting until they achieve their objective. The song opens with a reminiscence of days gone by when they thought their fighting days were over, and the war had been won, only to find themselves back in the middle of the conflict again. The soldiers understand that this is their chance to finish what they started before, and they will not let it slip from grasp.
Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the conviction and preparedness of the troops. They are willing to go the distance to ensure that this time, they will emerge victorious. The song emphasizes that this is not the time to give up, but rather to fight harder so that such a conflict will never be necessary again. The chorus repeats the phrase "this time," which underscores the idea that the present is an opportunity to change the future. The lyrics convey the message that soldiers will give their all for their country to bring an end to the war.
Overall, this song serves as an inspiring and uplifting anthem for soldiers who are fighting for their country. It captures the essence of their willingness to sacrifice everything to ensure that peace prevails.
Line by Line Meaning
'Twas not so long ago we sailed to meet the foe
Not too far in the past, we went to confront our enemies on the battlefield.
And thought our fighting days were done
We believed that the war had ended and we wouldn't have to fight again.
We thought 'twas over then but now we're in again
We were mistaken to think that the war had ended as we find ourselves back in the thick of things.
To win the war that wasn't won
We have returned to achieve victory in a war that was not successfully concluded the first time around.
This time, we will all make certain
We are absolutely determined to succeed this time around.
That this time is the last time
We want to bring an end to the conflict for good, so that we never have to go through it again.
This time, we will not say "Curtain"
We will not call it quits until we have emerged victorious.
Till we ring it down in their own home town
Our goal is to win the war so completely, that we can triumphantly bring it to their doorstep.
For this time, we are out to finish
We have come back with the intention of completing the task that we could not finish before.
The job we started then
We must finalize the work that we left unfinished when we last departed.
Clean it up for all time this time
We want to permanently resolve the conflict so we don't have to face it again in the future.
So we won't have to do it again
Our ultimate aim is to put an end to this war, so that we won't have to relive it again.
Dressed up to win
We are prepared and equipped to emerge victorious.
We're dressed up to win
We are confident in our abilities and dressed for success.
Dressed up for victory
We are prepared to look and act the part of the triumphant victor.
We are just beginning
We have already started the fight, but our mindset and determination is that we're only just getting started.
And we won't stop winning
We will fight and fight until ultimate victory is attained.
Till the world is free
We won't be satisfied until the entire world is rid of any oppression, injustice or tyranny.
We'll fight to the finish this time
We are committed to see the conflict through to the very end.
And we'll never have to do it again
We will achieve a decisive victory such that we will never need to fight this war again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Do not trust him! Frank the liar!