That release received praise as great hard rock/heavy metal album from many fans as well as from music critics, with the All Music Guide's Eduardo Rivadavia stating that many songs "find the band locking on to a powerful groove". Despite poor sales, many felt that if it had been recorded a few years earlier it would have sold very well and maybe even hit number one.
Still, the group solidered on, and 1992's self-titled follow up Lynch Mob featured new vocalist Robert Mason in Logan's place. Yet, in the wake of even poorer sales figures and some critical reviews, the group disbanded in 1993.
Lynch spent the mid-90s in a reunited Dokken line-up, but by 1998 he had once again quit Dokken and was working on a new rap-metal version of Lynch Mob. 1999's Smoke This was poorly received, prompting another split.
In 2003, Lynch, Mason and original bassist Anthony Esposito reformed yet another incarnation of Lynch Mob, this time updating their original sound rather than follow the rap-metal direction of the late 90s iteration of the band.
This line-up didn't last long, and Lynch soon turned his attention to solo albums and his band with former Brides of Destruction singer London LeGrand, Souls of We.
In 2008, the original line-up of Dokken was slated to play Rocklahoma, but when the reunion fell through Lynch used the opportunity to reunite Lynch Mob with original vocalist Oni Logan.
The album Smoke and Mirrors was released in 2009, with Lynch and Logan describing it as the proper follow-up to Wicked Sensation.
Unfortunately, despite the album receiving a relatively positive reception from fans, Lynch Mob's line-up has been especially volatile in recent years. Numerous members have come and gone, including bassists Marco Mendoza and James Lomenzo and drummer Brian Tichy. Mick Brown also rejoined the band briefly. A few shows in 2010 even saw vocalists Marq Torien (Bulletboys) and Keith St. John (Montrose) fill in for Logan.
In July 2011, when Lynch Mob was set to embark on a US tour, Logan suddenly quit the band. Chas West (ex-Bonham) was quickly brought in to finish the tour.
In January 2012, Lynch announced that Jesse Forte (ex-Vains of Jenna) would be the new singer of Lynch Mob. However, soon after, Forte explained that Lynch informed him by phone that he and Logan had reconciled. Lynch later announced that he and Logan were working on a new album.
in October 2022, Lynch resumed performing under the Lynch Mob moniker and would release a new studio album, "Babylon", in the fall of 2023.
Members
George Lynch – guitars (1989–present)
Jimmy D'Anda – drums (2001–2002, 2013–2014, 2015–2018, 2019, 2022–present)
Gabriel Colon – vocals (2022–present)
Jaron Gulino – bass (2022–present)
Dance of the Dogs
Lynch Mob Lyrics
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Lyrics: logan, brown, lynch, esposito
In a dark and smokey room
A shade of webs that leads you to
A tattered stage that's worn and gray
Another gorl sweats for another day's wage
Oh under a silver moon
She leaves her thoughts behind
Yesterday's long gone cold
The hourglass of time
Lays heavy on her mind
Child, blessed with a smile
Shivers like a snake, the way she moves
Wild, oh so wild
Runnin' from her mind, but she always seems to lose
Under a silver moon, her eyes will never lie
She's on a trip so long
The hourglass of time lays heavy on her mind
And there ain't nothin' you can do
Dance, bitch, dance
'til there's nothing left to hide
Dance, bitch, dance
Your mother should have taught you right
So wipe your tears away
Yeah, nice an' easy now, do it
Under a silver moon, her eyes will never lie
She's on a trip so long
The hourglass of time lays heavy on her mind
And there ain't nothin' you can do
Dance, bitch, dance
'til there's nothing left to hide
Dance, bitch, dance
Your mother should have taught you right
So wipe your tears away
Dance, bitch, dance
'til there's nothing left to hide
Dance, bitch, dance
Yesterday's long gone cold
Dance, bitch, dance
Your mother should have taught you right
The lyrics to Lynch Mob's song "Dance of the Dogs" bring us into a dark and smokey room where a worn and grey stage serves as the backdrop for the provocative and desperate performance of a young girl. She uses her body to make a living, to make ends meet, to forget about yesterday's long gone cold, and to escape, if only for a moment, from the heavy weight of the hourglass of time that lays heavy on her mind. The song's lyrics are fittingly confrontational and call for her to dance, bitch, dance until there's nothing left to hide. The silver moon serves as witness to her plight, as she runs from her mind but always seems to lose. The song seems to offer a commentary on the exploitation of young women, the desperation that leads them to use their bodies to survive, and the callous disregard for their emotional state by those who profit from their survival.
Line by Line Meaning
In a dark and smokey room
The song sets in a gloomy and hazy place.
A shade of webs that leads you to
The room seems to be tangled by cobwebs.
A tattered stage that's worn and gray
The stage in the room is old and discolored.
Another girl sweats for another day's wage
Another girl, like many before her, dances on the stage to earn money.
Oh under a silver moon
The silver-colored full moon shines upon the room.
She leaves her thoughts behind
The girl tries to forget her uncertainties and clear her mind.
Yesterday's long gone cold
The past is of no use or relevance now.
The hourglass of time lays heavy on her mind
The girl is anxious about the uncertainty of the future.
Child, blessed with a smile
The girl is youthful and beamy but vulnerable to exploitation.
Shivers like a snake, the way she moves
The girl is nervous or scared, which shows in her dance.
Wild, oh so wild
She dances wildly, probably to forget the gravity of the situation.
Runnin' from her mind, but she always seems to lose
She tries to escape her problems through her dance, but her anxiety overshadows her moves.
Under a silver moon, her eyes will never lie
The silver light makes her eyes shine, letting everyone see the true torment hidden deep inside.
And there ain't nothin' you can do
The song implies that she won't be able to escape or solve the deeper problems, leaving her in a helpless situation.
Dance, bitch, dance
The audience taunts the dancing girl to keep performing.
'til there's nothing left to hide
The song means that no amount of dancing can help her escape her problem or erase her inner turmoil.
Your mother should have taught you right
The song suggests that her actions are inappropriate and that she should have received better guidance.
So wipe your tears away
The song suggests that she should overcome her fears and dance confidently without hiding her tears.
Yeah, nice an' easy now, do it
The girl is encouraged to keep dancing with more control and rhythm.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY ESPOSITO, GEORGE LYNCH, MICK BROWN, ONI LOGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Super awesome Caillou god666
In a dark and smokey room
A shade of webs that leads you to
A tattered stage that's worn and gray
Another gorl sweats for another day's wage
Oh under a silver moon
She leaves her thoughts behind
Yesterday's long gone cold
The hourglass of time
Lays heavy on her mind
Child, blessed with a smile
Shivers like a snake, the way she moves
Wild, oh so wild
Runnin' from her mind, but she always seems to lose
Under a silver moon, her eyes will never lie
She's on a trip so long
The hourglass of time lays heavy on her mind
And there ain't nothin' you can do
Dance, bitch, dance
'til there's nothing left to hide
Dance, bitch, dance
Your mother should have taught you right
So wipe your tears away
Yeah, nice an' easy now, do it…
Ray Binnachio
i havent stop listening or playing this entire cd since it came out, i never will. learning all it has made me a better guitar player
Mitchell Hamann
Dude agreed. 👊🤟
Patty Steinbock Harrington
GEORGE LYNCH AKA MR SCARY KILLS IT ON THIS ENTIRE ALBUM!! ONI LOGAN'S VOCALS ARE INCREDIBLE!! EVERY SINGLE SONG ON THIS PHENOMENAL ALBUM REALLY REALLY REALLY ROXX!!
THERE IS NOT ONE BAD SONG ON THIS OUTSTANDING ALBUM!!
I ESPECIALLY LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PHENOMENAL GUITAR SOLO IN "STREET FIGHTING MAN"~&~THAT ENTIRE SONG IS GRITTY, DOWN & DIRTY & HEAVY AS HELL!! THIS IS DEFINITELY DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE ALBUM FROM LYNCH MOB!! THIS ENTIRE ALBUM REALLY REALLY REALLY ROXX!!
Michael Williams
Why did Grunge destroy this music?
It isn't fair it just isn't.
Skullsplitter
Nirvana>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dokken. Although I do like this.
Jijii
It was social engineering. Rock had to be castrated to move young people into hip hop.
Jaqueline
Michael Williams No, you wasn't, this is real music, grunge sucks, specially nirvana and crap cobain. What a disgrace really...
80sHairNation
@Michael Williams
I was also replying, mainly in jest, but with an added bit of reality as well. :)
Michael Williams
@80sHairNation Chris was being sarcastic.
Georgios Karaspyros
Second to none! Absolutely Brilliant!!! Perfect guitar tone, perfectly produced, perfect vocals and...George Lynch! It just can't get any better than this