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 Arts’s 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), I’ve 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 “Wolfman Pat”, 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 “Beauville” and “What To Do”.
Gob covered The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black”, which was featured in the film, Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon and can be heard in the 2004 miniseries ’Salem’s Lot.
The band released The World According To Gob, in 2001. This album was Gob’s 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 “For The Moment”, “I Hear You Calling”, and “No Regrets”.
In 2002, Gob recorded the F.U. EP, “Ming Tran” was released as a single for the EP which also featured re-recorded version of a classic Gob song “Soda”, 2 exclusive tracks, “L.A Song”, “Sick With You” 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 “Give Up The Grudge” and “Oh! Ellin”.
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 “Peter Pan” or, more commonly, Tyson, as Gob’s members are on a ‘first-name basis’ 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 7”, split 7”s with Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Sloth, Wink Martindale, Designer, Loadstar and Freakazoid Robot 2000, a split 5” with Spazz, a single sided 7" and featured on many compilations.
Lemon-Aid
Gob Lyrics
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And it rains and it rains and it never stops
I'm a case in this place now mixed up with you
I had a perfect fit until you called me up
Then it didn't even rain, the sun came up
Now there's nothing I can do, but fish around for you
If anything goes wrong you can make it right
I never get the chance just to let you know
Let you know
The lemon that you aid doesn't have a pulse
Something that I'll never get if you never tell
No I'd never need a phone if you lived next door to me
And if it feels good to me that's something else
You're a softhead you think I'm a motormouth
But I never say a word that I don't hold dear to me
I want to hear you talk to me every night
If anything goes wrong you can make it right
I never get the chance just to let you know
Let you know, yeah
I want to make you feel something every night
If anything goes wrong I'll make it right
I never get the chance just to let you know
Let you know
Hope that it won't fuck up now that you know
I want to hear you talk to me every night
If anything goes wrong you can make it right
I never get the chance just to let you know
Let you know, yeah
I want to make you feel something every night
If anything goes wrong I'll make it right
I never get the chance just to let you know
Let you know
In "Lemon-Aid," Gob explores the feelings of a person who is going through a rough phase in their life, seeking solace in listening to someone who brings them comfort. The opening verse of the song conveys a sense of loneliness and despair, showing the emptiness felt by the singer who lives in an "empty house" and is stuck in a situation where he is "mixed up" with another person, possibly a romantic partner. The rain that "never stops" is a metaphor for the melancholy that envelops the singer's life.
The chorus sees the singer yearning for a deeper connection with the person he listens to, wanting them to "talk to me every night" and feeling that they have the power to "make it right" when anything goes wrong. The lemon-aid referred to in the lyrics might symbolize a refreshing drink that the singer consumes while he listens to this person, deriving comfort from their words. He hopes that this person will be as moved by their conversations as he is and that they will feel something every night. The final line, "Hope that it won't fuck up now that you know," indicates the singer's fear of losing this connection with the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I go out 'cause I live in an empty house
I leave my house because it's empty and I'm alone
And it rains and it rains and it never stops
It's always raining and bad things keep happening to me
I'm a case in this place now mixed up with you
I'm stuck here with you now, and it's not easy
I had a perfect fit until you called me up
I was doing fine alone until you came along and changed everything
Then it didn't even rain, the sun came up
Things got better when you came into my life, even though everything else was still bad
Now there's nothing I can do, but fish around for you
I'm trying to reach out to you but I don't know how to do it
I want to hear you talk to me every night
I crave your attention and affection every night
If anything goes wrong you can make it right
You have the power to fix things when they go wrong for me
I never get the chance just to let you know
I don't always tell you how much you mean to me
Let you know
I want to express my feelings to you
The lemon that you aid doesn't have a pulse
The help you give me is not enough to sustain me emotionally
Something that I'll never get if you never tell
I need you to express your love for me in order for me to feel it too
No I'd never need a phone if you lived next door to me
I wouldn't need a phone to communicate with you if you were physically closer to me
And if it feels good to me that's something else
My feelings for you are different and more intense than just feeling good
You're a softhead you think I'm a motormouth
You see me as being too emotional and talkative about my feelings
But I never say a word that I don't hold dear to me
I only say things that are truly important to me and that I genuinely mean
I want to make you feel something every night
I want to be able to bring you happiness and positive emotions every night
Hope that it won't fuck up now that you know
I hope that expressing my true feelings won't ruin what we have together
If anything goes wrong I'll make it right
I will always do my best to fix any problems that we encounter
Let you know, yeah
I want to communicate and express myself to you as much as possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG WOOD, GABE MANTLE, THEO GOUTZINAKIS, TOM THACKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
longliverocknroll5
have no idea why these guys aren't more popular outside of canada...these guys are amazing
brett Smith
They acctually got sum 41 noticed they use to open for gob.
brett Smith
One of my favorite albums ever. It's perfect front to back! Long live punk rock!
Trevor Mink
Found these guys in elementary school when my mom dragged me to an Avril Levine concert. They were the opener. Hooked ever since.
Chloe O'Toole
I've loved this band for sooooo long wicked tune
Charm Elizabeth
My favourite from them. What an upbeat song! They were a good band. I miss this type of music!
Paul Flint
Just discovered this band, love it
brett Smith
Great album. Great band.
Rex Havoc
This and the previous "How Far Shallow Takes You" are their best albums. Killer band. Should have been heavily promoted by their label at the time and given Green Day and Blink-182 a run for their money back in 2003.
anndee caliemogirl
seen these guys LIVE with simple plan & avril lavinge back in 2003 im glad to say THEY WERE my first concert since then I've been HOOKED on them! I LOVE G.O.B<3