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.
Naked
Gob Lyrics
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With no need to hide you can speak your mind you can be honest
And you don't have to pretend you could brave the day
And wear a naked face but why do you loathe all your friends?
Making cracks at their expense if you choose a reason
Why it would probably make you cry while you fight
With the still small voice inside. you can read me like a book,
The lyrics to Gob's song Naked is about the struggle to find a place where you can truly be yourself without any fear of judgement or discrimination. The opening lines suggest that it's a difficult task to find such a place outside of one's own internal struggles. The next line then goes on to suggest the importance of honesty and speaking one's mind without any pretenses, implying that honesty and freedom are essential to being oneself. However, the next line is somewhat perplexing: "And you don't have to pretend you could brave the day." This line suggests that hiding is an act of courage, meaning that it requires tremendous strength to keep up appearances.
The next line, "And wear a naked face but why do you loathe all your friends?" finally sheds some light on the theme of the song. It's about a person who is unable to be themselves and therefore, resents those who can. This is evident in the next line, where the person is shown to make cracks at their friends' expense, suggesting that they are jealous of their open nature. In the next line, the song talks about the person's internal struggle while fighting with their conscience, indicating that the true problem lies within themselves. The last two lines imply that the person has no secrets to hide, hence, they have nothing to be ashamed of.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems so hard to find a decent place outside
It's difficult to find a location where you can be yourself and not hide anything
With no need to hide you can speak your mind you can be honest
When you don't have to hide anything, you have the freedom to express your thoughts and be truthful
And you don't have to pretend you could brave the day
Being genuine allows you to face challenges without putting on a facade
And wear a naked face but why do you loathe all your friends?
Being true to yourself is important, but it's perplexing why you resent your friends
Making cracks at their expense if you choose a reason
If you have a motive, you may mock your friends without regard for their feelings
Why it would probably make you cry while you fight
If you confront the source of your animosity, it could lead to a painful emotional battle
With the still small voice inside. you can read me like a book,
Your inner voice can sense your true feelings and intentions, and others may easily discern them from your behavior
I guess there's nothing to hide. there is nothing to hide
When you're being authentic, you have nothing to conceal from others or yourself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIE LOUISE TUXEN-HANSEN, THOMAS BARFOD
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