The band formed in January 2000 and in 2001 self-released their debut EP, 37:29:24. They released a full-length, The Language of Cities, on Kindercore Records in 2002. In 2003, they released the Confines of Heat split EP/DVD (also on Kindercore Records) with Gainesville, Florida's The Mercury Program.
After a Japan tour in 2004, drummer Phil Horan left the group. Matt Cherry also left the group temporarily, replaced by Tristan Wraight. They released a 7" and a split CD with Cinemechanica and We Versus the Shark on Hello Sir Records in 2004.
In early 2005, Matt Cherry re-joined the band and Jerry Fuchs stepped in on drums. The group began pursuing more of a psychedelic and space rock-influenced sound and signed with Temporary Residence in 2007, releasing the full-length Inventions for the New Season. In 2008 they issued a 12" featuring remixes of songs from Inventions for the New Season by Thee Loving Hand and Justin Van Der Volgen. They followed this with a split LP with Zombi in early 2009, and a rarities collection, Passages, on Temporary Residence later that same year.
On November 8, 2009, at around 1am, Fuchs fell down an elevator shaft to his death in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. ABC reported that he "was trying to jump out of a broken elevator when a piece of his clothing caught on something". The drummer was attending an invite-only party to raise funds to send poor children to school in India. He was 34 years old.
On August 11, 2010, it was announced that Maserati would be releasing Pyramid of the Sun, their first new album since the death of drummer Jerry Fuchs, on November 9 via Temporary Residence Ltd. According to a press release, the extra time and care that went into the record was in an effort to honour and preserve Fuchs’s final works.
Throughout late 2010 and early 2011, the band has been touring consistently throughout Europe and the United States with Anthony Paterra (Zombi, Majeure) on drums.
In March 2012, Maserati completed work on Maserati VII, which was released on October 2, 2012 on Temporary Residence Ltd. Engineered by Kevin Ratterman in Louisville, Kentucky, it is their first record with drummer Mike Albanese (Cinemechanica, Shannon Wright) and prominently features Steve Moore of Zombi, contributing both synth lines and mixing the record.
Josh McCauley now plays in Athens post-rock band A.Armada.
Members:
Coley Dennis - guitars;
Matt Cherry - guitars;
Chris McNeal - bass;
Mike Albanese - drums.
Former members:
Steve Scarborough - bass;
Anthony Paterra - drums;
Jerry Fuchs - drums;
Phil Horan - drums.
Touring members:
Josh McCauley - guitars;
Tristan Wraight - guitars.
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Cities
Maserati Lyrics
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But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
All white buffs like I'm from the D and I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
Keep a couple shooters on stand by,
You ain't slide back when ya mans died.
I hit the strip club and watch them bands fly
Yo thousands to my millions boy I'm winning by a land slide.
Got a vaccination still masked up
Them jealous ass niggas got passed up
All this loud on me you know I'm gassed up
I got the choppa on me for the snakes I keep the grass cut
I'm all about the fonk like Skinny T
Cause niggas lane changing like Slimmy B
I made a couple thousand down in Tennessee
Niggas hating clear the whole clip that's my Remedy (Get’em)
All white buffs like I'm from the D
And I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
All white buffs like I'm from the D and I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
I had to run my bag up I'm like fuck these niggas
The bitch choosing on the team she wanna fuck my niggas
I came in the club with my own stick I can't trust a nigga
Bitch know me from back then I use to sell her jiggas
If you ain't tryna bust a date or strip how you coming with me
I'm on the road for 4 hours this weed priority
Stripper bitch we up in Phoenix she want more of me
Everytime I hit the road this shit be like tour to me
We in a Mazi me and Deebo Lotti tryna get out our body
I don't pick and choose these bitch niggas Ill pop anybody
I just knocked a nigga off when I was chillin in the lobby
I came a long way from kicking doors and sitting in the mobby
All white buffs like I'm from the D
And I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
All white buffs like I'm from the D and I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
The lyrics of Maserati's song "Cities" paint a vivid picture of the artist's experiences and mentality in different cities. The repeated lines, "All white buffs like I'm from the D and I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee, but I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay, I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play," convey a sense of swagger and confidence. Maserati compares himself to athletes from different cities, referencing the Detroit Pistons with the line "from the D" and the Milwaukee Bucks with "from the Kee." He also mentions having a firearm with a 30-round magazine similar to someone from the Bay Area, known for its high crime rates. The line "I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play" showcases his dominance and power in the city where the Phoenix Suns basketball team is based.
The next verse delves into Maserati's lifestyle and outlook. He mentions keeping shooters ready at all times and expresses his disappointment in those who did not retaliate when their friends were killed. He boasts about his wealth, comparing his thousands to others' millions, implying that he is on a higher level of success. Maserati then mentions being cautious and prepared for any enemies with a "vaccination" and a mask, showing his awareness of the dangers around him. He proclaims that he keeps a chopper (a firearm) on him to protect himself from deceitful people, metaphorically referring to them as snakes that he keeps the "grass cut" on.
Line by Line Meaning
All white buffs like I'm from the D
I'm wearing white sunglasses just like someone from Detroit
And I keep the Bucks on me like I'm from the Kee
I always carry money with me, just like someone from Milwaukee
But I got the 30 on me like I'm from the Bay
I have a gun with me, just like someone from the Bay Area
I'm a gorilla in the city where the Suns play
I'm a dominant force in the city where the Phoenix Suns basketball team plays
Keep a couple shooters on stand by
I have a few people ready to shoot if necessary
You ain't slide back when ya mans died
You didn't seek revenge when your friend was killed
I hit the strip club and watch them bands fly
I go to the strip club and enjoy watching the money being thrown around
Yo thousands to my millions boy I'm winning by a land slide
You have thousands while I have millions, I'm winning by a huge margin
Got a vaccination still masked up
Even though I'm vaccinated, I still wear a mask
Them jealous ass niggas got passed up
Those jealous individuals got left behind
All this loud on me you know I'm gassed up
I have a lot of weed on me, and it's got me feeling high
I got the choppa on me for the snakes I keep the grass cut
I carry a gun with me to protect myself from deceitful people, I stay prepared
I'm all about the fonk like Skinny T
I'm all about the funk, just like Skinny T
Cause niggas lane changing like Slimmy B
Because people are rapidly changing their behavior, just like Slimmy B
I made a couple thousand down in Tennessee
I earned a few thousand dollars while in Tennessee
Niggas hating clear the whole clip that's my Remedy (Get'em)
I eliminate haters by using my weapon, it's my solution to the problem
I had to run my bag up I'm like fuck these niggas
I had to focus on my own success and not worry about others
The bitch choosing on the team she wanna fuck my niggas
The woman is showing interest in my group and wants to have sex with my friends
I came in the club with my own stick I can't trust a nigga
I entered the club armed with my own gun, I don't trust anyone
Bitch know me from back then I use to sell her jiggas
The woman knows me from the past when I used to sell drugs to her
If you ain't tryna bust a date or strip how you coming with me
If you're not willing to engage in criminal activities or work in the sex industry, why are you associating yourself with me?
I'm on the road for 4 hours this weed priority
I prioritize smoking weed even during my 4-hour road trips
Stripper bitch we up in Phoenix she want more of me
I am with a stripper in Phoenix, and she desires more of my attention
Everytime I hit the road this shit be like tour to me
Whenever I go on a road trip, it feels like I'm on tour
We in a Mazi me and Deebo Lotti tryna get out our body
Me and Deebo Lotti are in a Maserati car, trying to have a good time or escape from reality
I don't pick and choose these bitch niggas Ill pop anybody
I don't selectively target certain people, I'm ready to shoot anyone
I just knocked a nigga off when I was chillin in the lobby
I recently killed someone while I was relaxed in the lobby
I came a long way from kicking doors and sitting in the mobby
I've made significant progress from breaking into houses and spending time in jail
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Noah P
Why’d this get deleted off Spotify?
Noah P
@Gary Esposito More reason they should've kept it. This is a top 5 album from any genre in my opinion
Gary Esposito
Because its better than most of the crap there?
Barrick MacReady
Their music will always remind me of the time when I first listened to it and always bring you back to my youth
KashiwaDaisuke
this is what it'd sound like if Vince Guaraldi wrote post-rock
Bboy 80s
This is a very evocative piece of music. Really does it for me 😎
Matthews Legend
Magic song!
Noah P
Just checked, it got removed from Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora and iHeart Radio as well. It's like this album is being erased. Hopefully it doesn't get deleted off here too
Rod Carleton
@The Tiki Man glad you reminded me! I made an appointment to get the hard drive data recovered. Time will tell if it survived
The Tiki Man
@Rod Carleton can i get some of that too -_-