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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No More
Lansdowne Lyrics
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Pissed off, with no love, got nothing left to lose
One more, well I got yours
You paid up, and fed up, but what'd they done for you ?
Bullshit, hypocrites, 'ya sick of getting screwed
One more, well I got yours
What are you waiting for ?
If you had enough, gotta let 'em know we're here
We're not gonna take it
No more
The shirt, and the tie, to the assembly line
Main street, follow me, 'cause this is our time
One more, well I got yours,
One voice, singing loud, just like a loaded gun
Blue Collar Revolver, yea let's get it on
One more, well I got yours
What are you waiting for ?
We're gonna light it up, put your fingers in the air
If you had enough, gotta let 'em know we're here
We're not gonna take it no more (what are you waiting for ?)
We're gonna light it up, put your fingers in the air
Screaming Hey (Hey), You (You)
Gotta let 'em know we're here
We're not gonna take it no more
(vocal pause)
We're gonna light it up, put your fingers in the air
If you had enough, gotta let 'em know we're here
We're not gonna take it no more (what are you waiting for ?)
We're gonna light it up, put your fingers in the air
Screaming Hey (Hey), You (You)
Gotta let 'em know we're here
We're not gonna take it (what are you waiting for ?)
We're not gonna take it (what are you waiting for ?)
We're not gonna take it
No more.
No more.
The song "No More" by Lansdowne is a passionately inspiring, yet rebellious anthem that encourages self-empowerment and taking control over one's life. It begins with the entreaty to "get up, rise up" and "make a move" when one is "pissed off" and has "nothing left to lose." The lyrics highlight the state of being fed up with the status quo, calling out "bullshit, hypocrites" and expressing frustration with feeling "sick of getting screwed." However, the song doesn't simply dwell on dissatisfaction; instead, it encourages action, specifically to "light it up" by raising one's voice and making oneself heard. The song is unified in its message that it's time to take control - "what are you waiting for?" - and claim agency in one's own life. The song directs the listener to rise up and be heard, refusing to be held back by the overarching structures that prevent progress and innovation. "No More" taps into the spirit of revolution and change - a timeless message that is especially poignant at this moment in history.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, rise up, it's take to make a move
It's time to take action and stand up for yourself.
Pissed off, with no love, got nothing left to lose
Feeling angry and uncared for with nothing to lose motivates us to demand what we deserve.
One more, well I got yours
I'll support you just as you've supported me.
You paid up, and fed up, but what'd they done for you ?
You've given everything you had but received little in return.
Bullshit, hypocrites, 'ya sick of getting screwed
Feeling fed up with those who are dishonest and insincere, especially those who have mistreated you.
What are you waiting for ?
Why hesitate? It's time to take action now.
We're gonna light it up, put your fingers in the air
We'll protest with enthusiasm and show our excitement.
If you had enough, gotta let 'em know we're here
When you've had enough, you need to let others know you're ready to fight back.
We're not gonna take it
We won't accept being mistreated or disrespected any longer.
The shirt, and the tie, to the assembly line
Moving from the office job to the manufacturing line.
Main street, follow me, 'cause this is our time
Let's rally together and fight for what we deserve on the main street.
One voice, singing loud, just like a loaded gun
We might be a single voice but we can be a powerful force just like a gun.
Blue Collar Revolver, yea let's get it on
Let's rally and make a difference by channeling our blue-collar roots.
Screaming Hey (Hey), You (You)
We'll scream and spread our message to everyone, demanding change.
We're not gonna take it no more
We won't continue accepting unfair treatment anymore.
No more.
The time for change is now and it's time to act.
Contributed by Alyssa S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.