After two years of relentless touring in support of their debut album, Blue… Read Full Bio ↴After two years of relentless touring in support of their debut album, Blue Collar Revolver, Lansdowne — vocalist Jon Ricci, drummer Glenn Mungo, guitarist Josh Waterman, bassist Mike LaRoche, and newest guitarist Joey Ariemma — have released their widely anticipated follow-up, No Home But The Road. Produced by Mike Watts, the six-song EP features five new tracks and a re-recorded version of “One Shot,” from their debut, as the first single.
The autobiographical title represents the band’s hard work and steady ascent to establish themselves on the rock and roll playing field. “Every song on this record reflects everything we’ve gone through over the past three years,” says Glenn Mungo. “It’s a storytelling type of record from beginning to end.”
It’s also a look ahead, as Lansdowne anticipate their to return to the stage. “Touring prepared us to make this record,” says Jon Ricci. “We experienced our fans in a more intimate way — the stories we heard from them, the conversations we had, their frustrations and triumphs — we got a better grasp on the kind of record we wanted to make. We are very focused on making sure we bring the best show we can every night. These new songs were written so they’re at their best live.”
The time spent honing their sound brought Lansdowne back to their traditional rock and roll roots. “We wanted to play from the heart, rather than have people outside of the band tell us, ‘This is what we’re looking for,’” says Mungo. “This time, there were no restrictions. We were able to let out what we’d been holding back for three or four years.”
Formed in Boston, Mass., Lansdowne built their fan base the old-fashioned way: on the road. They performed hundreds of shows across the U.S. and were chosen by Armed Forces Entertainment to perform for two weeks in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Kurdistan, which led to a partnership with the USO to play on American military bases from coast to coast.
After a seemingly endless stretch of tour dates, changes took place: new management, a new booking agent, a new guitarist and a new direction. The band recruited Joey Ariemma, a longtime colleague from Ohio, in time to record No Home But The Road. His contributions, says Mungo, add “different textures and tones to our sound, taking us in the direction we wanted to go.”
Rather than record a full-length album, Lansdowne opted to release an EP. “Rather than one long album cycle, we’ve decided to put out EPs and release music more often,” says Mungo. “With an album, songs that you put your heart and soul into may end up sitting on the shelf. An EP allows us to give all the songs the attention they deserve.”
Completing the equation for Lansdowne was producer Mike Watts, whom Ricci credits with bringing back his soulful, blues-entrenched vocal style. “Mike understood our vision for the music,” he says. “Our previous experiences in the studio were good, and they taught us a lot, but this was the first time I felt I could give100 percent of what I have. Mike embraced my personality from the start, and we couldn’t be happier.”
No Home But The Road is both the culmination of a band finding its true identity and the outcome of that evolution. The result, says Ricci, is a “more confident, comfortable Lansdowne. The first time was trial by fire. This time, we really owned it, and fans will see that. The comment we heard the most on the last record was, ‘Your live show is so much stronger. We wish your record sounded like the live show.’ We took that to heart and that’s why we needed to strip it down, go all out and give people a record they could be excited about.”
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The autobiographical title represents the band’s hard work and steady ascent to establish themselves on the rock and roll playing field. “Every song on this record reflects everything we’ve gone through over the past three years,” says Glenn Mungo. “It’s a storytelling type of record from beginning to end.”
It’s also a look ahead, as Lansdowne anticipate their to return to the stage. “Touring prepared us to make this record,” says Jon Ricci. “We experienced our fans in a more intimate way — the stories we heard from them, the conversations we had, their frustrations and triumphs — we got a better grasp on the kind of record we wanted to make. We are very focused on making sure we bring the best show we can every night. These new songs were written so they’re at their best live.”
The time spent honing their sound brought Lansdowne back to their traditional rock and roll roots. “We wanted to play from the heart, rather than have people outside of the band tell us, ‘This is what we’re looking for,’” says Mungo. “This time, there were no restrictions. We were able to let out what we’d been holding back for three or four years.”
Formed in Boston, Mass., Lansdowne built their fan base the old-fashioned way: on the road. They performed hundreds of shows across the U.S. and were chosen by Armed Forces Entertainment to perform for two weeks in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Kurdistan, which led to a partnership with the USO to play on American military bases from coast to coast.
After a seemingly endless stretch of tour dates, changes took place: new management, a new booking agent, a new guitarist and a new direction. The band recruited Joey Ariemma, a longtime colleague from Ohio, in time to record No Home But The Road. His contributions, says Mungo, add “different textures and tones to our sound, taking us in the direction we wanted to go.”
Rather than record a full-length album, Lansdowne opted to release an EP. “Rather than one long album cycle, we’ve decided to put out EPs and release music more often,” says Mungo. “With an album, songs that you put your heart and soul into may end up sitting on the shelf. An EP allows us to give all the songs the attention they deserve.”
Completing the equation for Lansdowne was producer Mike Watts, whom Ricci credits with bringing back his soulful, blues-entrenched vocal style. “Mike understood our vision for the music,” he says. “Our previous experiences in the studio were good, and they taught us a lot, but this was the first time I felt I could give100 percent of what I have. Mike embraced my personality from the start, and we couldn’t be happier.”
No Home But The Road is both the culmination of a band finding its true identity and the outcome of that evolution. The result, says Ricci, is a “more confident, comfortable Lansdowne. The first time was trial by fire. This time, we really owned it, and fans will see that. The comment we heard the most on the last record was, ‘Your live show is so much stronger. We wish your record sounded like the live show.’ We took that to heart and that’s why we needed to strip it down, go all out and give people a record they could be excited about.”
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Medicine
Lansdowne Lyrics
I wanna feel you get dangerously close to me
Think I could heal you
If you'd let me inside
Because it's one step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
But if we all step up and then push back
Maybe we could use a little medicine
We're not gonna be slaves to you
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
So controversial
We're hanging off of every word
Signaling virtue
You're acting like you're above the herd
Cuz' it's one step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
Maybe we could use a little medicine
We're not gonna be slaves to you
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
Some words are poison
The devil's inside the motherfuckers
That's spoken them
But sometimes the poison is all
Of the noise in
The indignant bullshit I'm fuckin' over it
We're fuckin' over it get fuckin' over it
One step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
But if we all step up and then push back
Maybe we could use a little medicine
We're not gonna be slaves to you
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
Maybe we could use a little medicine
Maybe we could use a little medicine
Think I could heal you
If you'd let me inside
Because it's one step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
But if we all step up and then push back
Maybe we could use a little medicine
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
So controversial
We're hanging off of every word
Signaling virtue
You're acting like you're above the herd
Cuz' it's one step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
Maybe we could use a little medicine
We're not gonna be slaves to you
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
Some words are poison
The devil's inside the motherfuckers
That's spoken them
But sometimes the poison is all
Of the noise in
The indignant bullshit I'm fuckin' over it
We're fuckin' over it get fuckin' over it
One step up two steps back
Careful what you say or they'll bury you
But if we all step up and then push back
Maybe we could use a little medicine
We're not gonna be slaves to you
Don't give a damn about your point of view
So tired of all the fuckin' hate you spew
We are we're over it
We're over it
Cryin' wolf it only goes so far
Until the wolves are finally at your door
Sharpen their teeth on all the vitriol
We are we're over it
We're over it we are
We're over it
Maybe we could use a little medicine
Maybe we could use a little medicine
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@darkwolf5350
Thanks for coming back Lansdowne, we EFFFIN missed you!!!!
@lansdownerock
Woop woop!
@brother_bear_one7340
Randomly popped up on my recommendations. Glad I decided to fancy a listen.
@natepolsky4398
Love all these modern rock bands mixing techno into their music...hits the spot!
@thursdayfivenine3106
This guy is in a good shape. Strong guy.
@lansdownerock
😝😝he appreciates the encouragement! lol
@yankeerose9011
❤ this smokin sweet band! 🎶
@lansdownerock
Thanks Yankee Rose!! Hope you can check out a show
@dbienapfl08
Sick song new head banger
@lansdownerock
Hell ya! Thanks for the note man! Make sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell because we have some new 🔥 coming in a few weeks!