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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No More Sages
Maserati Lyrics
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Today no makeup
Fighting with myself it's time for a break up
Pushing past my fears I've cried enough tears
I'm looking in the mirror and I like what's here
I've done my time
I've paid my price
What I see standing here I finally like
No more runn'n try'n to hide
From those long long days
Now my eyes are open wide
No more runn'n try'n to hide from those long long days
Wake up realize
Smiling as I visualize
The eye of the storm
I will not conform
This journey is mine
No sinner no crime
I'm breaking down all the walls within my mind
Now I found that love inside
No more runn'n try'n to hide
From those long long days
Now my eyes are open wide
No more runn'n try'n to hide from those long long days
Long days
No more sacrifice gotta turn the page
Nights on the stage and happier days yeah
It's growing inside I can't ignore it
You call it self pride I call it moving forward
Can't run from it got to run towards it
Here's how it's got to be
The only person stopping me is me
Me oh
Now I found that love inside
No more runn'n try'n to hide
From those long long days
Now my eyes are open wide
No more runn'n try'n to hide from those long long days
No more runn'n
No more hiding
Hiding
Now I know I know I know
Now I know I know I know
No more hiding
In "No More Sages," Maserati tells a story of a personal transformation. She declares that it is time to break up with herself, to push past her fears and cry no more tears. Looking in the mirror, she sees someone she finally likes, having paid her price and done her time. She no longer needs to hide from long, difficult days as she has found love within herself. She visualizes the eye of the storm, refuses to conform, and breaks down all the walls within her mind. Maserati feels that she can no longer sacrifice and must turn the page, moving forward towards happier days, and growing the self-pride that seems to be inside of her. The song ends on a triumphant note with the declaration that there is no more running or hiding and that she knows, knows, knows herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely when I wake up
I wake up feeling alone and disconnected from the world
Today no makeup
I'm not hiding behind any illusions or facades today
Fighting with myself it's time for a break up
I'm struggling with my own inner conflicts, and it's finally time to end the battle
Pushing past my fears I've cried enough tears
I'm moving beyond my fears and the tears I've shed while facing them
I'm looking in the mirror and I like what's here
I'm finally accepting myself for who I am, and I'm proud of what I see
I've done my time
I've been through difficult experiences and challenges
I've paid my price
I've suffered the consequences of my actions and mistakes
What I see standing here I finally like
I'm happy with who I am and the person I've become
Now I found that love inside
I've discovered self-love and acceptance
No more runn'n try'n to hide
I'm no longer running or hiding from my true self
From those long long days
From the struggles and challenges that have lasted a long time
Now my eyes are open wide
I'm seeing things clearly and without any illusions
Wake up realize
I'm waking up to reality and the truth about myself
Smiling as I visualize
I'm happy and optimistic about the future I see for myself
The eye of the storm
The calm and peace within the midst of chaos
I will not conform
I refuse to adhere to societal norms and expectations
This journey is mine
I'm in control of my own life and the path I take
No sinner no crime
I'm not doing anything wrong or immoral by being true to myself
I'm breaking down all the walls within my mind
I'm overcoming my mental barriers and limiting beliefs
Long days
Days that have felt never-ending and exhausting
No more sacrifice gotta turn the page
I'm not sacrificing my happiness or authenticity anymore, and it's time to move forward
Nights on the stage and happier days yeah
I'm finding joy and fulfillment in my creative pursuits and looking forward to happier times
It's growing inside I can't ignore it
My self-love and confidence is growing and I can't deny or suppress it
You call it self pride I call it moving forward
Others may see my confidence as arrogance, but I see it as propelling myself forward
Can't run from it got to run towards it
I can't avoid my true self, I have to embrace and pursue it
The only person stopping me is me
I'm the only one holding myself back from achieving my goals and being happy
No more hiding
I'm no longer hidden behind a mask or concealing my true self
Now I know I know I know
I'm certain and confident about who I am and what I want
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Written by: Chris Rose
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