While being in a post-hardcore band may not be extraordinarily unique, Greeley Estates pushes to the front of the pack as one of the few young bands putting the relationship with their fans above all else. Greeley Estates live shows go unparalleled. With a dynamic style reflecting numerous musical backgrounds, Greeley captures the audience and sears a lasting impression. Stripped to its core, the musical foundation reflects catchy melody and pop sensibility infinitely amplified by a hardcore edge and intense vocals.
Although Greeley Estates calls Arizona home, they are more often found navigating the pages of an atlas. In addition to performing nightly, Greeley emphasizes getting to know fans on a personal level, providing the human identity that is clearly evident in their lyrics and presence. Though Greeley Estates' journey has just begun, they've already achieved unparalleled significance among their peers. They've completed 3 national tours including every date of Vans Warped Tour 2005. They've self-released a full length album Outside of This and a full length DVD The Death of Greeley Estates - both of which have garnered a top-five spot on SmartPunk's overall sales rankings.
Celebrating their recent signing to Record Collection and the release of their second album, the EP Caveat Emptor, Greeley Estates co-headlined the MySpace Fall Tour 2005 . They returned to the studio in January 2006 to record their second full-length album and then continued touring on Taste of Chaos 2006. In a world of fabricated celebrity, people are finding honest authenticity in Greeley Estates - not only in their music and performance, but in their efforts, their character, and lives that serve as the foundation for their music.
On January 31, 2007, bassist Josh Applebach announced that he would leave Greeley Estates for a teaching career in Arizona. Bradley Murray (previously with Versus the Mirror) from Tucson, Arizona became their touring bassist. His first live appearance with the band was on February 3, 2007 in Safford, Arizona.
On June 3, 2007, guitarist Dallas Smith announced that he would be leaving the band in order to start up a family with his wife and expected twin daughters (he and his wife were to subsequently lose the pregnancy). He made this announcement via a MySpace bulletin and announced that his last show would be June 20, 2007 at the Clubhouse in Tempe, Arizona.
After their Mexican tour with Silverstein, Brad Murray left the band for personal reasons.
On September 4, 2007, Greeley Estates recorded their new album. The two new members of Greeley Estates include Alex Torres (previously with Eyes Set to Kill) and Joshua Ferguson (previously with Glory Nights)
After the band finished recording their new album Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East, Joshua Ferguson left to complete his apprenticeship as a hair stylist at BLACK MARKET HAIR in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; personal reasons seem to be why he left.
Greeley Estates had announced Tyler "Telle" Smith as their new bassist, who was formerly of In Fear and Faith. Telle played his first show with the band on February 9, 2008, at the Clubhouse in Tempe, Arizona.
In 2003 Greeley Estates had a track, entitled "Let the Evil Go East", on the Warped Tour 2008 compilation album.
Their latest album titled Go West Young Man, Let the Evil Go East was released May 6, 2008. For the track "Blue Morning" on their new album, Greeley Estates hired music video director Daniel Chesnut to create a high energy, intense video, to match the band's new persona.
On Friday, November 14, 2008, Greeley Estates announced that Smith, found within the course of the same year, had left the band to join The Word Alive.
A song from the fourth album, entitled "Seven Hours" along with "Jealousy Breeds Killing Sprees", which features guest vocals Craig Mabbitt from Escape the Fate, were streamed online during November 2009. Another new song from album "No Rain, No Rainbow" entitled "Friends Are Friends for Never" was also streamed online.
As of June 12, 2010, guitarist Alex Torres announced his departure from the band via MySpace. In the blog, he stated; "Im not exactly sure how to say this, but as of a month ago, I let the guys know that I would be leaving the band.. and the "Oh, Sleeper" tour would be my last tour in Greeley Estates... To clear things up early, NO there is NO bad blood, and everyone is on good terms. Greeley has been my family since 2007, and that will NOT change."
Greeley Estates has been touring around the world, headlining many of these tours with bands including Vanna, Tides of Man, A Bullet For Pretty Boy and The Crimson Armada.
Greeley Estates began work on their fifth studio album in 2010, originally expecting for an April or May release date.
When asked of the band's fifth full-length album before its release, Zimmerman told AMP Magazine, "We’re thinking of kind of combining the last two records, Go West and No Rain, to kind of bring back some singing and have a little bit of melody but still have the heavy. I’m not sure yet on the lyrical direction."
The fifth album was aimed for a summer release (which it met with an August release date), with producer Cory Spotts, who also produced the band's very first album "Outside of This" in 2004. The name of the album was revealed to be "The Death of Greeley Estates".
On June 1, 2011 the first single to the new album was released on the band's Facebook page, titled "The Last Dance". On June 7, another song from the record was leaked, titled "Friendly Neighborhood Visit" through Alternative Press.
Greeley Estates explained that the album they intend to release this fall will in fact come in two parts, each with seven songs: "The Narrow Road", on November 20, 2012, and "Devil Son", on April 9, 2013. They are releasing both albums entirely independently without a record label. They released a single, "Lot Lizards," from "The Narrow Road" on October 25. On October 30 they released another new song from "The Narrow Road" online for one day only called, "Die." On November 13, another new song from "The Narrow Road" was released entitled, "Head Underwater" which will be the first official single, and will see an upcoming music video. The music video for the song "Head Underwater" premiered on Alternative Press on February 12, 2013. The first song to appear from "Devil Son" was "Turn The Night Away" released on April 2, 2013. On April 5, 2013 the music video for the song "Marionette" premiered on YouTube.
Current members:
Ryan Zimmerman - vocals (2002–present)
Brandon Hackenson - lead guitar (2002–present)
David Ludlow - rhythm guitar (2009–present)
Kyle Koelsch - bass (2010–present)
Chris Julian - drums (2009–present)
Former members:
Dallas Smith - rhythm guitar (2002-2007)
Alex Torres - rhythm guitar (2007-2010)
Jared Wallace - bass (2002-2004)
Josh Applebach - bass (2004-2007)
Tyler "Telle" Smith - bass (2008)
Mike Coburn - drums (2002-2003)
David Hubbard - drums (2003)
Brian Champ - drums (2004-2009)
Not Alone
Greeley Estates Lyrics
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An empty space you've tried to fill
With anything that will deaden the pain
It just won't go away
But don't give up hope
You've lost your way but you're not alone
I thought you should know
Through it all we'll be right here next to you
Is there anywhere you can belong
You're down to your last rope
And ready to let go
But don't give up hope
You've lost your way but you're not alone
I though you should know
Through it all we'll be right here next to you
I though you should know
There's so much more
Outside of this...
The song "Not Alone" by Greeley Estates talks about the feeling of emptiness and trying to fill it up with anything that can dull the pain but to no avail. The void inside the person exists as an empty space that feels painful and causes a sense of loss in the person's life. They may have tried to fill the gap with anything that can keep them distracted from that pain, like drugs or alcohol. However, the void still exists, and nothing seems to be working. Despite everything, the song urges the listener not to give up hope, for they are not alone. Even though they may have lost their way, there are people next to them who will be with them through it all. The song is meant to inspire hope in people who feel trapped in their emptiness and help them understand that they're not alone.
The lyrics are designed to be emotional and relatable to people in different contexts of loss - Whether it's about losing somebody, unfulfilling career or financial goals, depression, anxiety, or any other personal struggles that one may experience. The song acknowledges that people can lose their way, and it can be difficult to get back on track. Still, they can find comfort in knowing that they have people they can count on for support.
Line by Line Meaning
The void inside
There is a deep sense of emptiness within the person
An empty space you've tried to fill
The person attempts to fill the void within them, but has been unsuccessful
With anything that will deaden the pain
The person tries to find solace in any activity or substance that will ease their pain
It just won't go away
The sense of emptiness and pain persists despite efforts to overcome it
But don't give up hope
There is still a possibility for a better future
You've lost your way but you're not alone
Though the person may feel lost and isolated, they are not alone in their struggle
I thought you should know
The singer wants to reassure the person and offer support
Through it all we'll be right here next to you
The artist will stand by the person through their difficult journey
So what's your role
The artist questions the person's sense of purpose and place in the world
Is there anywhere you can belong
The artist wonders if the person can find a community or purpose that will bring them a sense of belonging
You're down to your last rope
The person has nearly run out of resources and hope
And ready to let go
The person is considering giving up entirely
There's so much more
There are other possibilities and opportunities beyond the person's current struggles
Outside of this...
There are other experiences and emotions to be discovered beyond the current pain
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Samuel Lupercio
This is one of my favorites from greeley out of all their albums this always hits the spot
xJoexRipx
If anyone has any desire to buy this album at all, BUY IT NOW! iTunes took it off their website, amazon has only one copy for over $70. It will soon (if not already) be one of those extremely rare albums
Alex h
amazing :)
Emily Fitchpatrick
I fuckin ♡ this song well I'm in love with this band so yea♪
DatzWhatsUp
This is off their 2004 album "Outside of This"
Harmony Williams
Why cant i find this song on spotify....
Sarah Martinez
What ever happened to the longer version of this song? It was like 10 minuets long ....
bonker333
When did they make this song? :[]. ive been missing out. :P
bonker333
Can i buy this album at fye? o.O.
Noratendo
Its the wrong album cover - should be the album: "Outside Of This" (2004) ;] btw the song is way cool !