LoveHateHero felt like it was time to step outside the boundaries they had created for themselves with their previous efforts. After building a solid fan base with their first two albums, Just Breathe and White Lies, which they had supported by touring nationally with such acts as Chiodos, Funeral for a Friend, and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the band, despite all their hard work, felt like they had not quite hit their stride. Even after White Lies sold over 20,000 copies in the U.S. and drew the attention of magazines like Alternative Press and Outburn, something wasn't quite right and they knew it.
While writing songs for their newest release America Underwater, the band retooled their sound. The result was a record that focuses more on their well-developed vocal melodies and cleanly polished hooks. Nearly reinventing themselves as a whole, the group dropped a lot of the edginess from their songs, using it sparingly instead of as a crutch to rest on. For this release, "maturing as songwriters" wasn't just a cliché.
"Everyone's better at what they're doing so we were able to get more creative," singer Pierrick Berube explains. "The album still holds true to the band's sound but adds so much more depth, while at the same time being a more care free album.
"I think we concentrated more on songwriting and the material, what the songs are about," Pierrick continues. "We wanted everything to be a complete song instead of just parts that shredded or were heavy. We didn't want each song to be random riffs, we wrote complete songs that are just good songs. We simplified it but opened it up with vocal harmonies and music melodies in a way that we could have more fun."
Backed by a phenomenal team including platinum selling pop/rock producers Daniel James and Leah Haywood at Dreamlab Productions, Grammy nominated mixing genius Brian Paturalski (Aerosmith, Silverchair), and mastering guru Ted Jensen (Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Tokio Hotel, etc.), this four piece from the City of Angels is guaranteed to inspire those fans who have loved them before and win over those who never gave them a chance.
"Our producers work with a lot of pop acts, but they've always had a love for rock & roll," Pierrick states. "It was a great learning experience to record with them. They are excellent songwriters and are really knowledgeable about song structure and it helped us a lot."
When LoveHateHero was finished recording, they exited Dreamlab Productions with ten anthemic, pop-laced rock songs, powered by Pierrick's signature vocals and Thrasher's relentless guitar attack. With Scot Gee (drums) and Arthur "Paris" Bosserman (bass) solidifying the rhythm section, the band steamrolls forward with more passion and fervor than ever before.
LoveHateHero now looks to blast headfirst to the next level with the release of America Underwater immediately followed by endless touring to support the album while spreading their sound to new listeners. Look for them on tour this summer supporting the release of America Underwater.
Discography:
2009 - America Underwater
2007 - White Lies
2005 - Just Breathe
Members:
Pierrick Berube - Vocals (2003-2011)
Kevin 'Thrasher' Gruft - Guitar (2006-2011)
Myke Russell - Guitar (2005-2006), (2006-2008)
Arthur 'Paris' Bosserman - Bass/Vocals (2003-2011)
Scott Gee - Drums/Piano (2005-2011)
Justin Whitesel - Guitar/Keys/Vocals (2008-2011)
Josh Newman - Guitar/Vocals (2003-2005)
Mark Johnston - Guitar/Vocals (2004-2005)
Bryan Ross - Drums (2004-2005)
Omar Espinosa - Guitar/Vocals (2003-2004)
America Underwater
LoveHateHero Lyrics
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'Til I was seconds away from losing everything
There's nothing worse than feeling alone
And my world was falling
With no one to catch me
It all seems to trivial
I guess I'm not as strong
Not even close
I'm on my own
Never been more afraid to leave
Our love has gone
Hand in hand and we'll sing this song
We've lost our homes
It's only gonna get better
If we work as one
Tomorrow can be brighter for us all
It's all over now and again and maybe after
I can just skip straight through the second chapter
Wake up with my whole life around me
Bring twice is falling to pieces
It can't be worse than feeling alone
And my world was falling
With no one to catch me
It all seems so trivial
I guess I'm not as strong
Not even close
I'm on my own
Never been more afraid to leave
Our love has gone
Hand in hand and we'll sing this song
We've lost our homes
It's only gonna get better
If we work as one
Tomorrow can be brighter for us all
We're a part of it
Can't deny it
Our hearts are all bleeding as one
From the east side, to the west side
I'll turn my back on no one
I'm on my own
Never been more afraid to leave
Our love has gone
Hand in hand and we'll sing this song
We've lost our homes
It's only gonna get better
If we work as one
Tomorrow can be brighter for us all (x2)
The lyrics to Lovehatehero's song "America Underwater" describe feelings of vulnerability and fear, as well as hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening lines express a sense of invincibility that is shattered when the singer is in danger of losing everything. This loss leaves them feeling alone and unsupported, with a sense of smallness and weakness. However, the song also emphasizes the power of unity and working together to make life better for everyone. The chorus is a call to action, encouraging people to come together and work towards a brighter tomorrow.
The verses in “America Underwater” express the singer’s fear and feelings of hopelessness. The repetition of the line ‘I’m on my own’ emphasizes a sense of isolation and loneliness. This isolation is countered by the chorus, which speaks to the power of unity and working together as a community to overcome difficult situations. The lyrics ‘we’ve lost our homes, it's only gonna get better, if we work as one,’ underscore the idea that while there may be difficult times ahead, there is still hope for the future.
Overall, “America Underwater” is a song about coming together in the face of adversity, overcoming feelings of isolation and vulnerability, and working towards a better future. The lyrics serve as a rallying cry for people to join together and work towards a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to feel so invincible
I once felt like nothing could stop me
'Til I was seconds away from losing everything
Until I almost lost everything in an instant
There's nothing worse than feeling alone
Being alone is the worst feeling
And my world was falling
With no one to catch me
It all seems to trivial
I guess I'm not as strong
Not even close
When my life was falling apart and no one was there to help, I realized I was not as strong as I thought I was
I'm on my own
Never been more afraid to leave
Our love has gone
Hand in hand and we'll sing this song
We've lost our homes
It's only gonna get better
If we work as one
Tomorrow can be brighter for us all
I am alone and scared to move forward, but if we come together and work towards making things better, there can be hope for a brighter tomorrow
It's all over now and again and maybe after
I can just skip straight through the second chapter
Wake up with my whole life around me
Bring twice is falling to pieces
Although things have fallen apart, there is always a chance to start anew and rebuild my life
We're a part of it
Can't deny it
Our hearts are all bleeding as one
From the east side, to the west side
I'll turn my back on no one
We are all in this together and we must unite, no matter where we come from
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Fabian Ramirez
Fuck i feel like the only person that still listens to this
kageone8406
2021 strong <3
saddiq mcglockling
You're not alone
Marcos Ruiz
nope :v
Juan Zapata
+Fabian Ramirez nope
Anita Dragonfly
+Fabian Ramirez Nope
Arna
2016. still listens to the same music used to listen in 2009
Mj Wv
I've been trying to remember this song and i found it
vizardhoas
I been having this fantasy that one day they're gonna come back with a hit new album and leave all their fans mind fucking blown
Isaac Piesse-Smith
When you've had a few drinks and start going down the musical rabbit hole that was these kind of bands.