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)
Echoes
Lovehatehero Lyrics
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My... problem is myself
Relax...
I hurt myself..
Why?
I kill myself.
You cant tell, but were starting this all over
We're different but it all spills out the same
What you didn't know is
All this time I never gave it up on making up time
for everything I wanna do
Is there anything you want to say?
Why does everything I touch just fall apart?
It's like, every time I really care I lose it all
What you didn't know is
I've been misleading
Mistakes keep repeating
All I've been living for is falling
Falling yeah
On and on, singing you all the symptoms
I forgot it now
I do create the sparks if come and gone
What you didn't know is
All this time I never gave it up on make it on top
of everything I wanna do
Is there anything you want to say?
Why does everything I touch just fall apart?
It's like, every time I really care I lose it all
What you didn't know is
I've been misleading
Mistakes keep repeating
All I've been living for is falling
Falling yeah
I hit the ground
Running
I'm searching for the answer
If only we knew everything about it
Why does everything I touch just fall apart?
It's like, every time I really care I lose it all
What you didn't know is
I've been misleading
Mistakes keep repeating
All I've been living for is falling
Falling yeah
The song Echoes by Lovehatehero seems to be about the internal struggles and self-destructive tendencies of the singer. The opening lines of "My problem is myself, Relax, I hurt myself, Why? I kill myself" indicate that the singer is struggling with something internal and is causing harm to themselves. The lyrics "Why does everything I touch just fall apart? It's like every time I really care, I lose it all" hint that the singer may be struggling with relationships or career aspirations that always seem to fail despite their best efforts. They also mention their mistakes keep repeating, indicating a cycle of self-sabotage.
The chorus of the song, "All I've been living for is falling, falling yeah" highlights the singer's inability to stop making mistakes and falling back into old patterns. The repeated line "What you didn't know is" suggests that there are things the singer is keeping hidden from those around them. Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of one's own self-doubt and self-destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
My... problem is myself
The singer acknowledges that the root cause of their problems lies within themselves.
Relax...
The singer urges themselves to calm down and not be so hard on themselves.
I hurt myself..
The singer admits to causing themselves emotional pain.
Why?
The singer questions their own actions and motivations.
I kill myself.
The singer expresses self-destructive tendencies that could manifest in various ways.
You cant tell, but were starting this all over
The singer is aware of the potential to repeat past mistakes in a new situation.
It's me if it wasn't you
The singer recognizes that the dynamics of a relationship can contribute to problems, but ultimately their own flaws are still present.
We're different but it all spills out the same
Despite differences, negative patterns and habits are still exhibited.
What you didn't know is
All this time I never gave it up on making up time
for everything I wanna do
Is there anything you want to say?
The singer has been trying to accomplish their own goals alongside navigating a turbulent relationship. They seek communication from their partner.
Why does everything I touch just fall apart?
The singer expresses frustration at their tendency to ruin things they care about.
It's like, every time I really care I lose it all
The singer feels that their attachment to something makes its failure more likely.
I've been misleading
Mistakes keep repeating
All I've been living for is falling
The singer has been behaving deceptively and is caught in a cycle of negative actions leading to negative outcomes.
On and on, singing you all the symptoms
I forgot it now
I do create the sparks if come and gone
The singer has explained their problems to their partner before, but it seems futile. They acknowledge their role in the problems and their contribution to the highs and lows of the relationship.
All this time I never gave it up on make it on top
of everything I wanna do
Is there anything you want to say?
The singer reiterates their determination to achieve their own personal goals, but again seeks some sort of communication or understanding from their partner.
I hit the ground
Running
I'm searching for the answer
The singer is constantly searching for solutions, but is not always sure what the root of the problem is.
If only we knew everything about it
The singer acknowledges that the situation is complex and difficult to understand completely.
All I've been living for is falling
Falling yeah
The singer has become accustomed to failure and negative outcomes; it feels like the norm.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.