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.
Nothing New
Gob Lyrics
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Is still warm the person next to me talks to me as if he knows me
But that's ok I don't mind I look out the window while he talks
On I do the usual try to figure out what these people do.
In their own solitude some seem so plain some seem so lonesome
Lost depressed and true it's all inside of you.
Wandering and waiting all your life for something new to change you
And learning all you need is something to guide you nothings
Stimulates no inspiration
The lyrics of Gob's song "Nothing New" paint a picture of a monotonous and mundane daily routine. The singer has to take the bus, and they observe the people around them. They try to guess what these strangers are thinking and feeling, but they realize that everyone has their own inner turmoil. The singer is also feeling lost and uninspired, waiting for something new to come along and shake them out of their rut.
The line "Lost depressed and true it's all inside of you" suggests that the root of the singer's ennui is internal. They're not necessarily unhappy with their external circumstances or environment; rather, they're grappling with their own emotions and sense of purpose. The final lines of the song, "all you need is something to guide you nothings/ Stimulates no inspiration" underscore the singer's sense of aimlessness. They need a sense of direction or purpose in order to spark creativity or passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Another dollar fifty another ride on the bus the seat left alone
I am paying for yet another bus ride, and as usual, the seat next to me is empty.
Is still warm the person next to me talks to me as if he knows me
Though the seat is vacant, the person next to me speaks to me quite freely, as if we are already acquainted.
But that's ok I don't mind I look out the window while he talks
I don't really have a problem with this person talking to me, so I just engage in mild conversation while looking out the window.
On I do the usual try to figure out what these people do.
During my bus rides, I usually wonder what each passenger does for a living.
In their own solitude some seem so plain some seem so lonesome
As I observe the other passengers, some seem quite ordinary, and others appear to be lonely and lost.
Lost depressed and true it's all inside of you.
If you are feeling lost, depressed, or true, it is something that resides within yourself.
Wandering and waiting all your life for something new to change you
Many people wander and wait for something new to occur which they hope will change them.
But it all seems to turn in circles nothing's new finding
Despite our constant searching, it can seem like we are endlessly going in circles, never encountering anything really new.
And learning all you need is something to guide you nothings
Despite our lack of inspiration, all we really need is some guidance to help us move forward.
Stimulates no inspiration
However, the absence of anything stimulating leads to a dearth of inspiration.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: THEO GOUTZINAKIS
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