1) Gob is a punk band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists using the name "Gob".
1) Gob is a punk band from Burnaby, British Columbia formed in 1994. Their single I Hear You Calling was featured on Electronic Artsβs NHL 2002 video game. Other songs that have been featured in EA video games are Give Up the Grudge (Madden 2004), Oh! Ellin (NHL 2004), Iβve Been Up These Steps (NHL 2003), and Sick With You (NHL 2003). The band has appeared on several outdoor music festivals, the most well-known being Vans Warped Tour.
The roots of Gob trace back to Theo Goutzinakis (guitars, vocals) and Tom Thacker (guitars, vocals) meeting in high-school in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. There are rumors that the two had dated the same girl, though not simultaneously. With the addition of drummer Patrick Paszana, known to fans as βWolfman Patβ, and bassist Kelly Macauley, the band released its self-titled, nine-track EP in 1994.
Due to personal differences, Kelly was replaced by Jamie Fawkes and in 1995 Gob released Too Late⦠No Friends. The album was a major breakthrough and saw the band earn a large following due to their unique videos, constant touring and their frenetic live performances. Shortly after releasing their first album, Gob released another limited-edition Green Beans and Almonds 7-inch containing four songs.
After allegedly abandoning the band mid-tour, leaving Gob to play the remaining dates as a three-piece, Jamie was asked to leave and was temporarily replaced by Happy Kreter, a friend of the band, until a permanent replacement was found in Craig Wood. In 1997, a 7-inch Gob/McRackins split release was pressed, along with Ass Seen on TV, a Gob/Another Joe split release.
As Gob begun work on their second album, Pat had a daughter and decided to leave the band to spend time with his family. Gabe Mantle (formerly of Vancouver hardcore band Brand New Unit) took over on drums, and the band recorded How Far Shallow Takes You. The album had a darker, more personal tone and had a heavier sound than Gob had produced in the past. The album sold well in Canada, and the band obtained a strong loyal fanbase. Singles from the album included βBeauvilleβ and βWhat To Doβ.
Gob covered The Rolling Stonesβ βPaint It Blackβ, which was featured in the film, Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon and can be heard in the 2004 miniseries βSalemβs Lot.
The band released The World According To Gob, in 2001. This album was Gobβs most successful album to date. The sound took a slight departure from their early punk rock sound and displayed growth in their songwriting and in their musicianship. Singles released from WATG include βFor The Momentβ, βI Hear You Callingβ, and βNo Regretsβ.
In 2002, Gob recorded the F.U. EP, βMing Tranβ was released as a single for the EP which also featured re-recorded version of a classic Gob song βSodaβ, 2 exclusive tracks, βL.A Songβ, βSick With Youβ as well as new tracks from the forthcoming full-length Foot In Mouth Disease, which was released on Arista Records in April 2003. Singles from Foot in Mouth Disease included βGive Up The Grudgeβ and βOh! Ellinβ.
In 2004, Wood left the band to play guitar for Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne. The band have since recruited a bassist known only to fans as βPeter Panβ or, more commonly, Tyson, as Gobβs members are on a βfirst-name basisβ with their fans. (All albums credit the musicians simply by their first names, as well.)
In early 2009 the band toured Canada, after which, in April, Tom joined up with Sum 41 for their Japanese and US tour.
In an interview with AMP Magazine, guitarist Theo Goutzinakis has revealed that the band already started writing for their next album, which will be probably released in 2010. Tom has also revealed that he and Theo are currently in the studio, producing the first record by new Vancouver alternative rock band Floodlight.
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gob
Gob's official fansite: http://www.gobfans.com
Gob (The Canadian Band)
2) Gob was also a sludgey noise rock / hardcore band (with later leanings to a more aggressive, power-violence sound) from the Reno, Nevada featuring now guitarist of Iron Lung, Jon Kortland.
They released two full lengths, "Winkie" (1993) and "The Kill Yourself Commandment" (1999), one self titled 7β, split 7βs with Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Sloth, Wink Martindale, Designer, Loadstar and Freakazoid Robot 2000, a split 5β with Spazz, a single sided 7" and featured on many compilations.
For the Moment
Gob Lyrics
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I've seen truth and reason down the drain
But I cling to you for survival and I know that you are my bible
Get out I'm scared, for the moment but I know you'll be there
Well I'm scared for the moment but I know you'll be there
By the way things you say freak me out,
I go out of my head I feel no shame when I turn my back
The lyrics to Gob's "For the Moment" are a poignant portrayal of the push and pull of a relationship that is both frightening and necessary for the singer's survival. The first verse reveals the singer's fear and lack of faith in the world around him. He has seen "truth and reason down the drain," suggesting that he has lost faith in humanity and the powers that be. However, despite this despair, he finds himself clinging to his partner for survival, declaring that they are his "bible."
The chorus repeats the singer's fear for the moment, but also his belief that his partner will be there for him, providing a sense of security in an otherwise chaotic world. The second verse reveals that the singer is often freaked out by his partner's behavior, but despite this, he is willing to remain with them because he knows he needs them. The final lines of the song repeat the message that he clings to his partner for survival and sees them as his guiding light.
Overall, "For the Moment" is a powerful portrayal of the complexity of relationships, especially those that are necessary for survival. The song paints a picture of a world in which reason and truth have been lost, leaving the singer clinging desperately to a partner who both frightens and sustains him.
Line by Line Meaning
Go away I'm afraid with you there could be no escape I have no faith,
I am scared and have no faith in you. Being with you is like being trapped with no way out.
I've seen truth and reason down the drain
I've witnessed how the truth and reasoning have disappeared or been disregarded.
But I cling to you for survival and I know that you are my bible
Despite my fear and skepticism, I still depend on you for survival and consider you to be my guiding principle.
Get out I'm scared, for the moment but I know you'll be there
I'm telling you to leave because I'm scared, but deep down I know you'll still be around.
Well I'm scared for the moment but I know you'll be there
I'm acknowledging my fear, but I also know that you will stick around and support me.
By the way things you say freak me out,
Your words make me really uneasy and anxious.
I go out of my head I feel no shame when I turn my back
Your behavior drives me crazy and makes me feel no guilt or second thoughts about distancing myself from you.
And I walk away but I cling to you for survival and I know that you are my bible
I may walk away from you, but I still rely on you to help me survive and I consider you to be my guiding principle.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG WOOD, GABRIEL MANTLE, THEO GOUTZINAKIS, TOM THACKER
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Chris Briault
Saw them live wearing a Metallica hoodie, and my friends were ripping into me for wearing it at a punk show.
So in between songs in Gobβs set, one of friends yelled out Metallica sucks; and Tom didnβt skip a beat, got on the mic, and basically called my friends posers for not knowing 80βs Metallica and they did a cover of Master of Puppets. Guys are down to earth dudes, and Iβll always remember that. Thanks Gob for sticking up to a 16 year old kid at the time.
Ken Clarke
What a beaut
hetfillizer
β@Ken Clarke *beauville
Diamondelle84
Hope you got better friends too π
Chris Briault
@Diamondelle84 honestly, the friends I do care about all moved far away, but at least I got my wife and kids.
Definitely one of my favourite shows that Iβll remember in my lifetime.
frenchabortion
Honestly one of the BEST produced albums Iβve ever heard. Gob donβt get the credit they deserve
Zack David Music
what a song!! Love how they just jam it out for a while in the end...most bands would be too scared to do that for fear of making the tune less "radio friendly."
Charles D
This band, as happy as I am being my Canadian group. I wish they could have hit the World stage more.
Vinceisonfire
So underrated
electric1609
This. Cool that he's in sum41 now but I want some new gob