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.
Something's Wrong
Gob Lyrics
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You would make the appropriate changes
To prolong your days
It would open your eyes
Proving that you're not blind
But with your head stuck in your ass
Well, you just won't know
There's something wrong with the world today
There's something wrong with the world I'd say
It's not like it's one
It's the majority of the population
That share this ignorance
You've got to go outside and realize
That you're not the only one
And then you just might care
The lyrics of Gob's song "Something's Wrong" deal with the issue of ignorance and the lack of concern for the state of the world. The song suggests that we are in danger of losing our planet and our future as a species, and that we need to wake up and open our eyes to the problems we face. The opening lines, "If your whole kind was dying off, you would make the appropriate changes to prolong your days," are a reference to the fact that human beings, as a species, have the capacity to make changes and take action to extend our existence.
The song goes on to suggest that people are blind to the problems that exist because they are too focused on their own lives and their own concerns. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as if the singer is trying to shake the listener out of their complacency and make them see the bigger picture. The line "There's something wrong with the world today" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder that there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Ultimately, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to "go outside and realize that you're not the only one," and to care about the state of the world. It suggests that by coming together and working towards a common goal, we can make a difference and ensure a brighter future for ourselves and for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
If your whole kind was dying off
If the entire population to which you belong was facing the threat of extinction
You would make the appropriate changes
You would take necessary measures to address the issue and save your population
To prolong your days
To increase the lifespan of your population
It would open your eyes
The seriousness of the situation would make you realize the true nature of the problem
Proving that you're not blind
Demonstrating that you are not ignorant of the problem
But with your head stuck in your ass
However, if you remain willfully ignorant and refuse to acknowledge the problem
Well, you just won't know
Then you will not be aware of the situation at hand
There's something wrong with the world today
There is a serious issue with the state of the world presently
There's something wrong with the world
There is a problem with the way the world is functioning
There's something wrong with the world I'd say
I would say that there is something fundamentally wrong with the world
It's not like it's one
It is not a solitary issue
It's the majority of the population
The problem is widespread and affects most people
That share this ignorance
That are ignorant of the problem
You've got to go outside and realize
You must take steps to understand the situation better
That you're not the only one
Recognizing the fact that other people are also affected by the issue
And then you just might care
Taking the time to understand the problem may motivate you to take action towards resolving it
Writer(s): Tom Thacker
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coffeeandfork
0:00 Gob-The Other Way
2:02 Gob- Somethings Wrong
3:31 Gob- What The Hell
4:51 Gob- Hooray! (Hes Gay)
6:19 Gob -B Flat
7:43 Gob- Wiseguy
9:09 Gob- Wasting Time
10:09 Gob- Na Na Na, Blah Blah Blah, Fuck You
11:31 Gob- Taken For Granted
@fight2keep
One of my favourite punk albums and not on spotify. Makes me sad
@matthewbredin7415
came here cuz it aint on there
@coffeeandfork
0:00 Gob-The Other Way
2:02 Gob- Somethings Wrong
3:31 Gob- What The Hell
4:51 Gob- Hooray! (Hes Gay)
6:19 Gob -B Flat
7:43 Gob- Wiseguy
9:09 Gob- Wasting Time
10:09 Gob- Na Na Na, Blah Blah Blah, Fuck You
11:31 Gob- Taken For Granted
@JayEdom
Some people say they are Canada’s greenday but i think they are gob
@SavageLynelButtPlug
Finally! Thanks for uploading this.
@koolbeans8555
So sick! Never gets old. Reminds me of skating with friends and rocking out.
@sparksilence
I’m here for the prank calls. Music is good too. Thanks.
@AkKnowledge100ENT
What an incredible album! One of my all time favorites and was truly awesome to rock out to this throughout my youth and always being able to go back to it and still be like wow what a fantastic album. Another Joe the best band that never was or so it almost seems.
@gamingwithrowen3543
The prank calls are so effing funny!!!! George Zoran!!!!!
@DELIJA_PD
what the hell!!!!!