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)
Theatre of Robots
Lovehatehero Lyrics
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Pretend you're real, go on and try.
Praise yourself. Its all OK, it gets easier, it gets easier.
So take your pills (so take your pills), blur your life.
Forget you were ever there, to enjoy the ride.
And bite your lip (and bite your lip), swallow your pride.
How long has it been for you, since you felt alive?
To wave, goodbye.
The pavement; it dulls your senses.
And visions of black and white, of solid steel,
And flashing lights.
So close your eyes, and lose this fight.
The song "09. Theatre Of Robots" by Lovehatehero is a reflection on the idea that people often put up a facade of having everything together and being perfect, but in reality, they are struggling and suffering. The lyrics suggest that people pretend to be real and praise themselves to feel better, but it's all a lie. The song also delves into the idea of numbing oneself to escape reality, in this case, by taking pills and forgetting about one's problems. The chorus emphasizes the theme of feeling disconnected from life and the world, wondering when was the last time they felt alive.
The third verse of the song takes on a more visual aspect, painting a picture of a busy city with flashing lights and the dulling effect of the pavement underfoot. The song suggests that these elements dull our senses and cause people to close their eyes and give up the fight. The phrase "Theatre of Robots" in the title implies that people are just going through the motions of life without truly living it, like robots performing on a stage.
Overall, "09. Theatre of Robots" explores the idea that many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from life and trapped by our own struggles. It speaks to the need for people to be honest with themselves and others, to acknowledge their pain and work to find healing instead of trying to bury or ignore it.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll make it up, you'll tell a lie.
You'll fabricate a story and deceive others.
Pretend you're real, go on and try.
Try to act genuine, even if you're not.
Praise yourself. Its all OK, it gets easier, it gets easier.
Encouraging self-delusion is easier than facing reality.
So take your pills (so take your pills), blur your life.
Use drugs to escape your problems and dull your senses.
Forget you were ever there, to enjoy the ride.
Convince yourself that life is better if you ignore the past and just focus on pleasure.
And bite your lip (and bite your lip), swallow your pride.
Suppress your emotions and ego to avoid confrontation or negative reactions from others.
How long has it been for you, since you felt alive?
Questioning if the current state of existence is truly living or just going through the motions.
To wave, goodbye.
Saying farewell to the hope or potential of a different, better life.
The pavement; it dulls your senses.
The monotony of daily life and routine numbs the soul.
And visions of black and white, of solid steel,
Metaphor for the bleak, colorless, and cold society one is trapped in.
And flashing lights.
Symbolizes the false glamour and allure of entertainment and distractions.
So close your eyes, and lose this fight.
Surrender to the crushing mundanity of existence and give up on finding true happiness.
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