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)
The Secret
Lynch Mob Lyrics
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Lord, how much longer till I'm saved
Eyes once opened, never closed
That's the gateway to your soul
There's no honor ever shown
In every world
We can't hold the secret any longer
I swear he'll never tell
Shadows ragin' on the wall
Sounds of screamin' down the hall
Bonds that break and rules to bend
Will the beatings ever end
Time for sorrow, time for pain
In every world
We can't hold the secret any longer
(But) I know he'll never tell
The night becomes his hell
We can't hold the secret any longer
(But) I know he'll never tell
I swear he'll never tell
We can't hold the secret any longer
(But) I know he'll never tell
The night becomes his hell
The lyrics of Lynch Mob's song The Secret depict a desperate plea for release from a burden that weighs heavily on the singer's soul. The opening lines "From the cradle to the grave, Lord, how much longer till I'm saved" suggest an overwhelming sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer struggles to find a way out of his troubles. He acknowledges the damaging effects of secrets when he says "Eyes once opened, never closed, that's the gateway to your soul" - revealing that the burden of a secret can have a profound impact on a person's psyche, potentially leading to emotional breakdown and existential crises.
The chorus of the song speaks to the futility of keeping a secret that is destroying one's life: "We can't hold the secret any longer, but I know he'll never tell. I swear he'll never tell." The repetition of this refrain highlights the sense of urgency and desperation the singer feels regarding this secret that he cannot keep any longer. The final stanza "The night becomes his hell" offers a final image of the singer suffering into the night with the heavy burden of the secret that he is unable to escape.
Overall, The Secret is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the desperate human desire for release and redemption, capturing the feelings of hopelessness, desperation, and burden that can come as a result of holding onto a secret.
Line by Line Meaning
From the cradle to the grave
From birth until death
Lord, how much longer till I'm saved
Expressing a desire for salvation, unsure of when it will come
Eyes once opened, never closed
Once you have knowledge, you can't unlearn it
That's the gateway to your soul
Knowledge has the ability to shape your character and morality
There's no honor ever shown
People aren't always treated with respect or fairness
In every world
Regardless of the situation or context
We can't hold the secret any longer
We can't keep this information hidden anymore
(But) I know he'll never tell
Someone involved in the secret won't confess or reveal it
Shadows ragin' on the wall
Imagery suggesting fear and danger
Sounds of screamin' down the hall
Imagery suggesting violence and trauma
Bonds that break and rules to bend
The rules and restrictions in life can be flexible, but relationships can still fall apart
Will the beatings ever end
Expressing a desire for abuse to stop
Time for sorrow, time for pain
Life can be full of hardships and difficult experiences
The night becomes his hell
The weight of the secret and accompanying guilt haunts someone at night
I swear he'll never tell
A reaffirmation that someone won't confess to the secret, despite the implications
Lyrics © CYRIL RAWSON DBA RAWSONG MUSIC
Written by: CYRIL RAWSON, LISA BROKOP, RONALD STEVEN HARBIN
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