1. Fuel is an American alternative rock/post-grunge band formed by friends Carl Bell, Jeff Abercrombie and Brett Scallions in 1989. Originally from Tennessee, Fuel moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where they played local Pennsylvania bars and nightclubs. Their first EP Porcelin was released in 1996, and sold well locally, spawning a small radio hit with "Shimmer." The popularity of the EP brought them to the attention of Sony's 550 imprint, which released their second EP, Hazelton, the following year. The band's full length debut, Sunburn, came out in 1998. Shimmer was again included, and almost became a Top 40 hit, while the other singles ("Bittersweet," "Jesus or a Gun," "Sunburn") received some airplay. After laying low for two and a half years, Fuel came back with their second album, Something Like Human, in 2000, and scored a Top 40 hit with "Hemorrage (In My Hands)" (#17), as well as going platinum with the album. A third album, Natural Selection, came out in 2003, and was another big seller. Their songs have been featured on the movie soundtracks including the movie Daredevil which featured the song, "Won't Back Down" and their rendition of "We Three Kings" was included on a Christmas compilation album. Fuel also recorded a song titled "Walk the Sky" for the Godzilla soundtrack. Fuel released its greatest hits album, The Best of Fuel on December 13th, 2005. On February 7, 2006, Fuel announced through their website that singer Brett Scallions had left the band. The band (now just Carl Bell and Jeff Abercrombie) said that he left on friendly terms. "We will all miss him and we wish him the best", Carl wrote in a letter on their website. Fuel is auditioning for a new singer and are in preparation for creating their 4th studio album. In May 2006, Fuel offered American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry their lead singer slot, but he turned it down to perform on his own. Finally Fuel released a 4th album, Angels & Devils, with Toryn Green as new singer.
2) Fuel formed in 1989 and thrived in the early 90's post-hardcore scene. They were from the San Francisco Bay Area, though you wouldn't know it to listen to them. They combined melody, power, and raw emotion to create both personal and political songs. They had a post-punk "DC" sound akin to Fugazi or early Hot Water Music with twin guitars and dueling rough post hardcore vocals and aggressive and intricate drumming. If anything, they were a bridge between the coasts since the bands they were closest to in terms of friendship were Jawbreaker (in fact, they recorded a Jawbreaker cover, but put an unused vocal track from a different song over it), Samiam, Cringer, and Monsula.
After a few recording sessions at Gilman, they had their own self-published demo. A song recorded with Alex Sergay in the fall of 1989 later ended up on the Very Small Records compilation "If You Can See Through it... It Ain't Coffee." They recorded with Kevin Army in February and March of 1990, and released their self-titled LP "Fuel" in 1990 containing 10 songs on Sixth International/Rough Trade Records. The same recording sessions yielded four other songs which were released as a 7" on Lookout! Records the same year. Both were well received by critics.
Over the next two years, they toured and played locally and hit the studio a few more times to lay down some tracks which would end up on split 7s with Phleg Camp and Angry Son respectively as well as a few compilations. Most of their work was later re-released by Allied Records in 1995. The discography was called "Monuments to Excess" and featured more or less the same artwork as the original LP.
Fuel split in 1991. Fuel was Mike Kirsch on guitar/vocals, Aaron Arroyo on bass, Jim Allison on guitar/vocals, and Jeff Stofan on drums. Mike Kirsch has been in numerous Bay Area bands such as The Skinflutes, early Pinhead Gunpowder, Navio Forge, Torches to Rome, Bread and Circuits, and Please Inform the Captain This is a Hijack. He's currently playing guitar in Baader Brains. Jeff Stofan has also been in numerous bands including Monsula most notably.
Twenty years later, and people still talk about Fuel. One of the members started and maintains the band's official website as a tribute and scrapbook to a time he obviously loved.
3) Fuel - the Scottish band, had strong connections and a similar guitar sound to quintessential ethereal band "Cocteau Twins". Formed by Hamish McKintosh in 1987 and produced by the Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie, a first album "The back of this beyond" was released. Undeterred Hanish produced a second album which was due to be released but the collapse of the record label meant this was postponed. In 1994 the ep "Timeless" was released with major contributions from the Cocteau Twins, including the vocal talents of Elizabeth Fraser on the song "Butterfly Knife" and Robin Guthrie's inimitable sound on the astounding shoegazer should be classic "Wildfire".
4) Fuel - Serbian Nightwish tribute band located in Pancevo.
Jesus Or A Gun
Fuel Lyrics
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And my fields are burning in the flames
Feel my way, blind in the mire
Struggling from your voice inside my head
But now everything's trying to drag me down
But I'll rip the sky from the ground
But tell me now, who's my saving one
Stripped away my last desire
Nothing comes and nothing's sent away
Happiness I couldn't hire
Struggling from these thoughts inside my head
But now everything's trying to drag me down
But I'll rip the sky from the ground
But tell me now, who's my saving one
Jesus or a gun
All that's safer falls from my favor
When it's over who will cry for me
It's safe to say I don't desire
Everything you push inside my head
And I'll reject it until I'm dead
But now everything's trying to drag me down
But I'll rip the sky from the ground
But tell me now, who's my saving one
Jesus or a gun
The lyrics of Fuel's song "Jesus or a Gun" touch upon dark themes such as struggling with one's inner demons, the search for a savior and the temptation of succumbing to violence. The opening lines, "Walk away, I walk the wire/And my fields are burning in the flames/Feel my way, blind in the mire/Struggling from your voice inside my head" suggest a feeling of being trapped and consumed by one's own thoughts and emotions. The metaphor of "walking the wire" also implies the danger and precariousness of the singer's mental state.
The chorus "But tell me now, who's my saving one/Jesus or a gun" presents a disturbing contrast and raises questions about the singer's desperation and the possible alternatives he sees in his life. The imagery of "ripping the sky from the ground" indicates a rebellion against fate and a refusal to give up or be defeated, even as everything seems to be pulling the singer down. However, the bridge "All that's safer falls from my favor/When it's over who will cry for me" conveys a sense of hopelessness and isolation, making the final decision between faith and violence even more poignant.
Overall, "Jesus or a Gun" is a powerful and introspective song that portrays the struggle of many people who face adversity and uncertainty, and the difficult choices they must make when faced with their own fears and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk away, I walk the wire
I am on a dangerous path, balancing on a thin line
And my fields are burning in the flames
My life is falling apart and everything is going up in smoke
Feel my way, blind in the mire
I am struggling to find my way through the difficult circumstances, blinded by confusion and uncertainty
Struggling from your voice inside my head
I am haunted and tormented by the words and influence of a person who is causing me pain and suffering
But now everything's trying to drag me down
Everything in my life is pushing me towards failure and defeat
But I'll rip the sky from the ground
I will do whatever it takes to lift myself up and rise above the challenges
But tell me now, who's my saving one
Who will rescue me and bring me salvation
Jesus or a gun
Should I turn to religion and faith or take matters into my own violent hands
Stripped away my last desire
I have lost all hope and have nothing left to want or aspire towards
Nothing comes and nothing's sent away
The void in my life remains unfilled, despite my efforts to escape or find meaning
Happiness I couldn't hire
I am unable to buy or attain happiness, no matter how hard I try
Struggling from these thoughts inside my head
I am wrestling with my inner demons and negative thoughts
All that's safer falls from my favor
I am rejecting anything that feels safe or comfortable, as it no longer serves my needs
When it's over who will cry for me
When I die, who will mourn or remember me
It's safe to say I don't desire
I am certain that I do not want or need certain things in my life
Everything you push inside my head
I am being influenced and pressured by someone to think or act in a certain way
And I'll reject it until I'm dead
I will refuse to accept this influence or pressure for the rest of my life, no matter what happens
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRETT SCALLIONS, CARL WILLIAM BELL
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brandon clark
Fuel one of the greatest bands ever from 90's. Best times of my life. Best time ever for everyone i believe. Music was just 100 times better than it is now. Wish shit didnt change in life.... but yea wtf for blanking out jesus or a gun?
Nicholle Ackerknecht
In my early 20's I had the chance to become very close with a member of this band, and to this day I still have some of the best memories of my lifetime from it!!!!
freddybeer
I saw Fuel support Silverchair in London years ago. I was so blown away, I lost interest in Silverchair (and I'm a BIG Silverchair fan!)! Fuel were PHENOMENAL! Incredible live act!
Josh Black
One of my all time favorite songs.
oggedogge97
Awesome song!
Love it!
Much STP vibes here.
Can hear Scott Weiland sing this tune.
Rodino Wright
I can too along with Hemorrhage.
Florida Trailblazer
I saw you guys live in 2000 in Tampa best concert I can remember till this day, the energy was amazing!
L££ 747
This band should have been far bigger than they got to be. Don't think I am stupid, but the talent is incredible, and the end result was decent at best (mainstream appreciation-wise). But it just shows how the BULK of the people musically and creatively are like sheep (waiting on a commercial), and it is "who you pay" not "how you play". Something eventually will break, and everyone will look back and re-hash (evaluate) the quality of musicians, it has happened to every generation, and will happen again. Shame, tho, it is not at the time that it happens, and not while the artists are able (sometimes, alive, even) to appreciate it.
The Empathic Supernova
@Sarah's Mystical Tarot
Agreed.
Not only was Fuel constantly played in Big D during the 90's, every time someone comments that some band "should have" been bigger, I know the commentor didn't live in Dallas!
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Josh Black
They were giants until the late 2000s when they had internal issues. Then, they didn't produce many albums and the mainstream rock stations started to be taken off the air and they lost their relevance with the younger generations. If they didn't split up, they would still be up there. They aren't the same band anymore.