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)
Red Dress
Lovehatehero Lyrics
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But I don't know.
My heart beats quicker, now
Because of you.
You're the girl with the red dress on,
You're the girl I've dreamed about
Drifting away.
We're not alone, just you and me, baby.
Take you home.
(Don't tell me you're not)
I'm so in love with the thought of loving you, baby.
My heart beats quicker, now.
My heart beats fast for you.
You leave me speechless, and so afraid.
Being rejected by you means everything.
You're the girl with the red dress on,
You're the girl I've dreamed about
Drifting away.
Woah.
We're not alone, just you and me, baby.
Take you home.
(Don't tell me you're not)
I'm so in love with the thought of loving you, baby.
My heart beats quicker, now.
My heart beats fast for you.
Drifting away, I dream of a day, I'm kissing the pain away.
Kissing the pain, I dream of a day I'm kissing the pain away.
(I'll kiss the pain away).
Kissing the pain, I dream of a day I'm kissing the pain away.
(I'll kiss the pain away).
Woah.
We're not alone, just you and me, baby.
Take you home.
(Don't tell me you're not)
I'm so in love with the thought of loving you, baby.
My heart beats quicker, now.
My heart beats fast for you.
Woah.
We're not alone, just you and me, baby.
Take you home.
(Don't tell me you're not)
I'm so in love with the thought of loving you, baby.
My heart beats quicker, now.
My heart beats fast for you.
Lovehatehero's song, Red Dress, is a heart-rending ballad about unrequited love. The song's lyrics deal with the emotional rollercoaster that one experiences when trying to express their love, only to be met with fear and uncertainty. The singer's heart is racing faster because the girl he's in love with is in sight, yet he's continuously afraid of rejection. The girl in question is the one wearing the red dress, a color widely associated with passion and desire, and the symbol of the singer's aspiration.
He wants to take the girl home with him, as he's so enamored with the thought of her love. But, the fear of rejection keeps him constantly hesitant, leaving him feeling unsure of what to do or say. The singer is completely infatuated with the idea of loving this girl, and every time he sees her, his heart beats faster. He's left speechless by her beauty, and the thought of being rejected by her is too much to bear, and it means everything to him.
The last lines of the song "Drifting away, I dream of a day, I'm kissing the pain away," the singer is referring to the agony he feels from not being able to express his love. The pain of unrequited love can be excruciating, yet he dreams of a day when he can be with the one he loves, and all his pain will be gone. This song is an excellent depiction of the struggles of love, and how it's not always easy to express our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel there's something here,
But I don't know.
I sense that there’s a special connection between us, but I am not sure about it yet.
My heart beats quicker, now
Because of you.
You have a profound effect on me, and my heart races in your presence.
You're the girl with the red dress on,
You're the girl I've dreamed about
Drifting away.
Woah.
You’re the girl of my dreams who’s beautiful, mysterious, and seems out of reach, but I can’t stop thinking about you.
We're not alone, just you and me, baby.
Take you home.
(Don't tell me you're not)
Let’s leave this place and spend time alone. Do you want to come with me?
I'm so in love with the thought of loving you, baby.
My heart beats quicker, now.
My heart beats fast for you.
I am falling for you hard, and the idea of being with you is making me head over heels for you.
You leave me speechless, and so afraid.
Being rejected by you means everything.
You have the power to make me feel at a loss for words, and the fear of being denied by you is crushing me.
Drifting away, I dream of a day, I'm kissing the pain away.
Kissing the pain, I dream of a day I'm kissing the pain away.
(I'll kiss the pain away).
Kissing the pain, I dream of a day I'm kissing the pain away.
(I'll kiss the pain away).
My dream is to be with you in a moment of passion that would help me forget everything else, especially the pain that I might have experienced before.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLIAM SETH RUSSELL
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