Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's II was released on Ferret Records nationwide on March 20, 2007.
Maylene's third album, III, was released on June 23, 2009. The song Just a Shock was released to the band's MySpace page on May 11th, 2009. III debuted at #71 on the Billboard 200.
Dallas Taylor is the most notable member of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. He was the original vocalist for the metalcore/post-hardcore band Underoath until late 2003.
The band name and concept are based on the legend of the criminal gang of Ma Barker and her sons, noting that evil lifestyles will be met with "divine justice".
Maylene's current roster is:
Dallas Taylor - Vocals
Roman Haviland - Bass
Kelly Scott Nunn - Guitar
Matt Clark - Drums
Chad Huff - Guitar
Jake Duncan - Guitar
and former members include:
Scott Collum - Guitar (2004 - 2008)
Josh Cornutt - Guitar (2004 - 2008)
Josh Williams - Guitar (2005 - 2008)
Lee Turner - Drums (2004-2008)
Although there have been many reports of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster being a Christian band, there is little to no evidence in their lyrics, and Dallas Taylor has been noted in a 2006 interview that "Maylene and Christianity are children of two entirely separate mothers."
In late 2007, he was also reported to have said that "just because [he] was formerly involved with a Christian band (referring to Underoath), it doesn't explicitly make our band a Christian band. We know that many of our fans are Christians, and that's fine, but we as a band in no way endorse the philosophies taught by today's Christian church." Dallas has been quoted saying "For us, faith is what makes us.", noting that members of the band may be Christians, and their faith may motivate them to do what they do, but Maylene is not an evangelical Christian band.
Memories Of The Grove
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Lyrics
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Bitter so easy undiscovered.
Stranded and I'm frightened to step out
Change moving my way, I won't let it take me
I feel I'm spinning.
Just wanted to believe under it all
Imagination is reality.
This is feeling hopeless at it's finest.
Just wanted to believe. It's somewhere I'd rather be.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker, Brick Walker...
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker...
I think they might take it all away.
Glance through a crack
It seems the scavengers are asleep.
Thank God grace has come my way.
Tomorrow hope awaits living closer to the end.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't, Brick walker
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I thought we'd make it to the end.
Brick Walker
The lyrics to Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's "Memories of the Grove" speak of fear of change and uncertainty about the future. The singer feels like time is slipping away, and they are at risk of facing harsh consequences for their actions. The bitterness they feel in their heart is something they struggle to come to terms with. They are scared to step out of their comfort zone, worried about what awaits them on the other side. The fear of change is paralyzing, and they feel like they are spinning out of control.
The singer has always relied on their imagination as a way to escape the harsh realities of life. However, they eventually realize that they need to face reality and embrace change. They feel hopeless and lost, wanting to believe in a better tomorrow. They fear being left stranded, alone and helpless. But they hold on to faith and hope, knowing that grace will come their way.
Overall, "Memories of the Grove" speaks of the struggle we face to let go of our fears and embrace change. It invites listeners to face their challenges head-on, knowing that tomorrow holds the promise of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Time was a drifter, almost tasted the wrath.
Time passed slowly without any direction and I almost experienced the consequences of my actions.
Bitter so easy undiscovered.
It was easy to hide my bitterness and pain, but it still remained inside me.
Stranded and I'm frightened to step out
I feel stuck and scared to take any action or make any changes.
Change moving my way, I won't let it take me
I know that change is coming, but I won't let it control me and my actions.
I feel I'm spinning.
I feel lost and disoriented, like I'm spinning out of control.
Just wanted to believe under it all.
Despite everything, I just wanted to believe in something worthwhile.
Imagination is reality.
What I imagine and dream of can become a reality if I believe in it enough.
Too much to quick so I back up and tell you this.
Things have become overwhelming too fast, so I need to take a step back and explain how I feel.
This is feeling hopeless at it's finest.
I feel completely hopeless and there's nothing I can do about it.
Just wanted to believe. It's somewhere I'd rather be.
I just want to believe that there's something better out there and that it's where I should be.
I thought we'd make it to the end. Brick Walker don't leave me stranded.
I believed we would make it together until the end, and I'm pleading with you, Brick Walker, not to abandon me now.
I think they might take it all away.
I have a feeling that everything I have or want may be taken away from me.
Glance through a crack. It seems the scavengers are asleep.
I take a quick look through a small opening and notice that the people who might take from me are currently not a threat.
Thank God grace has come my way.
I am thankful that something positive has happened to me, and I believe that it is due to some higher power or force.
Tomorrow hope awaits living closer to the end.
I believe that there is hope for a better tomorrow and that I am closer to achieving my goals than I was before.
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.