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M-Tank began in November 2008 when Jason Walter left Clemson, South Carolina and moved to Charleston, South Carolina. Walter had been a drummer in numerous "Kitten Scene" bands in the mid 2000s The Kitten Scene was Clemson's version of Athen's Elephant 6 scene in the early 1990s in that it was a relatively small group of musicians that played in each other's bands and recorded on each other's albums. Some Kitten Scene bands included The Lavernes, By'r Lady, GoodE J vs. Nieltown, Puffin, Heart Monster, and Noise Money. M-Tank's first show was at the Tinroof in Charleston, and the line-up included Walter on drums and vocals (The Lavernes, By'r Lady, Puffin, and Noise Money), Eric Johnson on guitar, bass, and vocals (GoodEJ vs. Nieltown and Puffin), Mel Willis on guitar(The Lavernes and Puffin), and John McCormick on guitar, bass, and vocals (another Clemsonite).
Walter met Scott Dence, who is from Greenwood, South Carolina and lived in Clemson for a brief stint, at the Tinroof, and the two became fast friends. Scott replaced Mel Willis on guitar and remained in the band until the end. With Scott, M-Tank's classic line-up began: Shot Dents (Dence), Dick Hell/Knives (Walter), Johnny Rage (McCormick), and E Razor (Johnson). The band played frequently at The Tinroof, The Upperdeck, The Oasis, and The Village Tavern in Charleston. During this time, the band recorded their first six-song EP called "Kick Fight" which included three of Walter's songs, two of Johnson's, and one of Scott's. Due to work, Eric left the band after the first year. The band decided to have two guitars and no bass from then on, and Scot began contributing lots of new songs to the set to balance out the fact that half of the band's material had been comprised of songs from the GoodE J catalouge. Thus, after M-Tank went from being a Walter and Johnson led outfit to a Walter and Dence outfit, the band began to find the punk voice and garage rock style that would categorize it until the end. It was during the McCormick/Dence/Walter era that the "A Smell's Cover" single and the "Love/Hate" EP were recorded. The "Love/Hate" EP consisted of one song from each member (Walter's "Love/Hate," McCormick's "The Song That Never Was," and Dence's "I'm Sooo Dead").
When Walter moved to Augusta in September of 2009, McCormick was replaced by Jim Faust on guitar. The band would continue the two guitar and drums operation that it had started when Eric left. With Walter's move to Augusta, the band began touring and playing extensively in Augusta, Georiga along with a couple house shows in Athens, Georgia and a couple of shows at the Newbrookland Tavern in Columbia, South Carolina. The Soul Bar in Augusta, Georgia became M-Tank's new home base. After circumstances following Walter's move to Augusta, M-Tank became banned from the Tinroof in Charleston. Scott and Jim started a Charleston-based side project called "Go For Launch" that was able to play at the Tinroof. Also, during this time, Scott began recording much of M-Tank's material on his own so that he could put the new material online for Walter to listen to and learn for the live shows. Likewise, M-Tank's first official album "Lion Taming" was self-released, which was pretty much a compilation of all the best material that had been recorded since the band's conception. "Lion Taming" has changed many times since its derivation, and at times, it has included Walter's and Dence's songs off the "Love/Hate" EP.
All of M-Tank's releases have been recorded by the band members themselves. During the classic line-up, McCormick and Dence worked together on doing the recordings, and after McCormick left, Dence and Faust collaborated on the recordings. Walter burned the material onto cdrs and packaged the cdrs with printed-out album art, which had consisted of photographs that he can taken in college.
By November of 2010, Faust had started to play bass instead of guitar, which would mark the end of M-Tank's use of the two guitar and drums format for the rest of its existence, and begin its emergence as a power trio. During this time, the band's ban from the Tinroof was lifted, and M-Tank experienced a reemergence in popularity among its Charleston fanbase. Live shows at this time became especially wild and unruly. Since the classic line-up, Walter had been pushing for a position as a the lead singer on a couple of his songs, and the band would sometimes allow this throughout the band's history, which resulted in particulary insane stage antics. A big part of M-Tank's appeal as a live band stemmed from its drama and antics on stage---Walter jumping into the drumset, Dence slamming Walter into the drumset, Walter and/or Dence knocking over and destroying the drumset, Walter storming offstage, Walter jumping into trashcans, etc...
Around this time, M-Tank recorded the "Death Beach" EP, which fans seemed to enjoy more than any of the other previously released M-Tank recordings. "Death Beach" also marked the first recording whose album art was original art from Walter rather than his photography. It also marked the very beginning of Walter's graphic novel, which is posted on his facebook page.
After "Death Beach"s local popularity, M-Tank gained momentum with touring and recording. Walter had started an Augusta based side project called "The Ex-Lovers Club" but after the band's quick end, its bassist Walter Lane joined M-Tank, and this marked the return to a four piece line-up like that of the classic line-up. Likewise, Lane's inclusion in the band freed up Faust from touring when he was incapable of doing so due to work. In February of 2011, M-Tank's first ever week-long Southeastern tour (The TV Beach tour) included shows at The Star Bar in Atlanta, a house show at Walter's house in Augusta (The Merry St. house), a house show in Rock Hill, and a show with Paint Fumes at the Milestone in Charlotte. Dence finished an EP of re-recorded M-Tank material that he had done all of the instrumentation for, and M-Tank promoted the EP in combination with the "Death Beach" EP on the "TV Beach" tour.
The summer of 2012 marked both M-Tank's most successful months but also M-Tank's end. Faust, Walter, Lane, and Dence recorded the bulk of their second official seven song album "Modern Unicorn" in one day at Walter's Merry St. house in Augusta. The Modern Unicorn tour was a two-week long tour through the major garage rock cities in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. Walter, Lane, and Dence hit the road, and the tour was both a financial success and a success in making new friends and fans, but on August 1st, 2011, M-Tank nearly died in a car accident, and this marked the end of M-Tank's existence as fully operational band. After the accident, M-Tank played a reunion show at The Firehouse bar in Augusta, Georiga (Walter, Lane, and Dence) with Nobunny as the headlining band.
Since M-Tank's break-up, Faust and Dence have continued playing Faust's original material in Go For Launch. Go For Launch sometimes plays Dence's M-Tank material on rare, special occassions under the monikers "Cat People" or "Cat Person." Walter started a band called Surf/Harp with his girlfriend Heather and Nick Bass of the Augusta-based band Romance Languages, but has since gone solo as a one man band called "Orange Flag" who plays material from the M-Tank, Noise Money, Ex-Lovers Club, and Surf/Harp catalouges along with new material. Orange Flag's first record will be released on casette tape by Baldy Longhair Records in July 2012. Walter has also since complete a graphic novel called "Modern Unicorn" that includes an autobiographical retelling of The Modern Unicorn tour along with stories about the characters from M-Tank's discography, mainly the characters from the Lion Taming, Modern Unicorn, Television Music, and Death Beach album art.
The Plan
M-Tank Lyrics
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이름만 줄줄 외워도 천재 소리가
나와 우리 아들 바르게만 커라
이 방향만 향해서 가면 될거 같아
우린 다 이렇게 컸어
내 안의 소리는 진작에 입을 닫고
고갤 돌렸지 중산층 골드뱃지
가 말 잘듣는 애들의 장래희망이 됐지
닿게 되면 내 목엔 시스템의 목줄 꽉
매어지고 통장에 잉크만
새겨지면 행복하다 느끼지 내 꿈은 다
꿈일 뿐이고 난 내 목소리를
넥타이 안에 가둬둔채로 늙기 싫을뿐
정해진대로 걸어간대도
난 그저 큰 기계들 속 작은 나사일뿐
정해진 나잇값대로 살아주는게 그나마 나은 차선책
정해진 길로 달리라해서 달렸는데 오 벽이 또 생겼네
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
꽉 막힌 너넨 나고 있어 촌내가
난 그 반대를 원하니 늘 좋은생각
tape에 volume을 늘려왔네 언제나
근데 내가 언제부터 생각 없는 놈이 됐냐
니들 고개는 내게 끄덕이지 않네 알고 있지
그 상식에는 난 이 짓과 어울리지
않나보네 그래 몇 개 쯤은 빛나야지 goldring이
ayo 친구 don't fuck with me
내게 보이는게 세상 인마 fuck the advice
내일까진 월세를 부탁한다는 문자
내가 쏟은 시간은 어디로 흘렀지
왜 아무 힘이 없냐 내가 적고있는 문장
포기하는법을 물어 본 적있지 몇번
더 맞는 길도 있단게 그 형들 답이였어
현명한건 너도 준비하는거야 plan b 를
난 모르겠어 이거 말고 다른일은 지금
정해진 나잇값대로 살아주는게 그나마 나은 차선책
정해진 길로 달리라해서 달렸는데 오 벽이 또 생겼네
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
My fellas say ' yeah. what u gonna do bae '
나의 대답 ill 이번에는 2배네
새 팬 새 책 새 냄새 나는 내일의
아침 맞이하겠지 maybe
매회 도망치듯이 내빼는게
불안했기 땜에 이제는 안 빼네
더 할뿐 내 청춘 안 sale해
값이 비싸니 신중히 골라야지 pay back
service 따위는 없으니까 텅빈 지갑을 재회해
24 time 7 열한번은 내 일해 뭐,
시간낭비는 내일해 또 대학교를 배회해서
내가 넘은 벽뒤엔 더 큰 벽이 block me
but I don't give a shit 되려 개운해
passion 과 fashion 은 놀랍게도 일치되어
Rap + Psyche 두 갈래를 지났지
A B 두개 다 가지 Plan은 C not B
정해진 나잇값대로 살아주는게 그나마 나은 차선책
정해진 길로 달리라해서 달렸는데 오 벽이 또 생겼네
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
All We Need Is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
The lyrics to M-Tank's song The Plan describe the struggles of a young artist trying to make it in the music industry. The opening line speaks of receiving applause from passing cars, indicating that the artist is performing in public and gaining recognition. The lyrics go on to emphasize the importance of having a plan and sticking to it, with lines like "if we just head in this direction, everything will be okay." The artist has a dream, but struggles with the reality of needing to pay bills and survive in a world that doesn't always appreciate or reward creativity.
The chorus repeats the phrase "All We Need Is Plan B," suggesting that the artist might need to have backup plans in case their music career doesn't pan out. The second verse describes the opposition the artist faces from others who don't believe in their vision, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of doubt. The song ends on a defiant note, with the artist rejecting the idea of living life according to predetermined plans and embracing the freedom to pursue their passion.
Overall, The Plan is a poignant and relatable meditation on the challenges of pursuing one's dreams in a world that often doesn't value creativity or individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
박수 짝짝 받았지 지나가던 차
We received applauds as a random car passed us by
이름만 줄줄 외워도 천재 소리가
Even if we just memorize names, people start to think we're geniuses
나와 우리 아들 바르게만 커라
Grow up upright, both me and my son
이 방향만 향해서 가면 될거 같아
I think we just need to go in this direction
우린 다 이렇게 컸어
We all grew up like this
내 안의 소리는 진작에 입을 닫고
I closed the voice inside me long ago
고갤 돌렸지 중산층 골드뱃지
I turned my head, middle class gold badge
가 말 잘듣는 애들의 장래희망이 됐지
I became the future hope for kids who listen well
대학 졸업 후 이력서에 내 팬의 잉크가
If my fan's ink touches my resume after graduating college
닿게 되면 내 목엔 시스템의 목줄 꽉
I'll be chained by the system around my neck
매어지고 통장에 잉크만
Bound, only ink left in my bank account
새겨지면 행복하다 느끼지 내 꿈은 다
I feel happy if it's engraved, my dream is everything
꿈일 뿐이고 난 내 목소리를
It's just a dream, I don't want to keep my voice inside me
넥타이 안에 가둬둔채로 늙기 싫을뿐
I just don't want to grow old while locked in my tie
정해진대로 걸어간대도
Even if I walk the predetermined path
난 그저 큰 기계들 속 작은 나사일뿐
I'm just a small screw in a big machine
정해진 나잇값대로 살아주는게 그나마 나은 차선책
Living according to predetermined standards is the best option
정해진 길로 달리라해서 달렸는데 오 벽이 또 생겼네
I ran along a predetermined path, but a wall appeared again
All We Need Is Plan B
All we need is Plan B
All We Need Is Plan B Yeah
All we need is Plan B, yeah
꽉 막힌 너넨 나고 있어 촌내가
You are stuck in a small town, while I am breaking free
난 그 반대를 원하니 늘 좋은생각
I want the opposite, always thinking positively
tape에 volume을 늘려왔네 언제나
I always increased the volume of the tape
근데 내가 언제부터 생각 없는 놈이 됐냐
But when did I become a person without ideas?
니들 고개는 내게 끄덕이지 않네 알고 있지
I know you guys don't nod your heads to me
그 상식에는 난 이 짓과 어울리지
I don't fit in with the common sense
않나보네 그래 몇 개 쯤은 빛나야지 goldring이
I guess it's true, some things shine like a gold ring
ayo 친구 don't fuck with me
Hey friend, don't mess with me
내게 보이는게 세상 인마 fuck the advice
The world I see is saying 'f*** the advice'
내일까진 월세를 부탁한다는 문자
A text asking for rent until tomorrow
내가 쏟은 시간은 어디로 흘렀지
Where did I pour all my time?
왜 아무 힘이 없냐 내가 적고있는 문장
Why do I have no power, the words I'm writing
포기하는법을 물어 본 적있지 몇번
I've asked several times about how to give up
더 맞는 길도 있단게 그 형들 답이였어
The correct answer from those elders is that there's a better path
현명한건 너도 준비하는거야 plan b 를
Being wise is also preparing for Plan B
난 모르겠어 이거 말고 다른일은 지금
I don't know, let's focus on things other than this for now
My fellas say ' yeah. what u gonna do bae '
My friends say 'Yeah. What are you going to do?'
나의 대답 ill 이번에는 2배네
My answer will be twice as strong this time
새 팬 새 책 새 냄새 나는 내일의
New fans, new book, new aroma, tomorrow
아침 맞이하겠지 maybe
Maybe we'll greet the morning
매회 도망치듯이 내빼는게
Every time I escape from myself
불안했기 땜에 이제는 안 빼네
Because it made me anxious, now I don't escape anymore
더 할뿐 내 청춘 안 sale해
I'll keep going, I won't sell my youth
값이 비싸니 신중히 골라야지 pay back
Because it's expensive, I have to choose wisely and then pay back
service 따위는 없으니까 텅빈 지갑을 재회해
Because there's no service, I have to reunite with my empty wallet
24 time 7 열한번은 내 일해 뭐,
24/7, I have to work, what else
시간낭비는 내일해 또 대학교를 배회해서
I'll waste time tomorrow by roaming around college again
내가 넘은 벽뒤엔 더 큰 벽이 block me
Behind the wall I overcame, there's an even bigger wall blocking me
but I don't give a shit 되려 개운해
But I don't care, it's refreshing
passion 과 fashion 은 놀랍게도 일치되어
Passion and fashion surprisingly match
Rap + Psyche 두 갈래를 지났지
I've gone down both the paths of rap and psyche
A B 두개 다 가지 Plan은 C not B
A and B, have the Plan C, not B
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Abraham Wilberforce
My father is a construction engineer and while a civil construction engineer in Germany will experience different problems than someone building tanks in the US this reminded me of the storys he told me from work.
When a company hired him to build a manufacturing plant but wanted the plans to be redone mid construction because some shareholdes got cold feet and issued a new stretegy or one time he had to make twenty plans for a small river spanning bridge in a near town, where the local politicians went into total gridlock.
He then kinda got good at identifying when a project was doomed from tge start due to the customers wishes being incoherent with themself and the physical reality.
He was offered a reallywell payed job in the construction of the new Berlin Airport but declined.
The Berlin Airport is years behind scedule and billions over budget with no end in sight while ruining the careers and reputation of all the engineers involved.
Little sidestory here.
However have a nice day.
Daniel Morgan
And I worked on those. 64T AFV/CFV Bradley Systems repairman.
I was there during the transition from M60A1 tanks & M113's to the Cavalry Fighting vehicle.
There were General Dynamics techs that came with these Bradley's to help us work through the teething issues.
That took about six months. But they stayed on for just over a year and a half.
One of the first issues that needed resolved was in the ammo feed system. The part that is supposed to transition between ammo types on the 20mm Cannon.
It would jam or misfeed all the time.
Then there was the problems with the TOWs...
I could go on but you get the idea.
I got to work on the powerplant, drivetrain, electrical, hydraulics... You get the idea.
There was so much wrong in the design of this thing from a Mechanic tech perspective that we wondered if the design engineers ever thought about the maintanence and repair aspects of this thing.
Hades 131313
As a former Bradley driver...you know what would have been nice....AIR CONDITIONING!!!!
supercococaleb
That'd cost another seat
theunraveler
u can wear the air conditioning as your pants....
Bjørn Otto Vasbotten
Haha :D if its any consolation, at least I am sure the command office had ample air condition.
Matthew Locke
AC means being cool, being cool means comfort, comfort means being relaxed, relaxed means drowsiness, drowsiness means youll fall asleep. Sorry that's a no go.
Richard James
The Bradley was developed as an IFV from the start in response to the Soviet BMP-1 IFV. An IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) is a step up from an APC (Armored Personnel Carrier). The BMP-1 carried infantry, had gunports for the infantry to fire their AK's from the inside, had a turret with a 73mm gun, a 7.62mm machinegun and had an Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher. So, unsurprisingly, the US and other NATO nations wanted to match that.
John D.
An IFV isn’t necessarily a step up from an APC. It’s a completely different doctrinal niche.
Richard James
@John D. The term "step up" is not very technical, I admit, but in the sense that an IFV is an AFV that isn't an MBT but has more combat capabilities than an APC while still carrying infantry...that's my point.
John D.
@Richard James I’d describe the difference as “an APC is designed to drop off infantry and then go home. An IFV stays with the infantry and provides support on the line of contact.”
Richard James
@John D. I could go with that definition (though APC's don't "go home" they remain in the AO). So, sounds like the IFV is a "step up" then? Again, not a technical term, but suitable.