The band was formed in 2009 by Jon Harvey (Bass & Lead vocals), Jeremy Widerman (Guitar & Vocals), Brandon Bliss (Organ & Vocals) and Steve Kiely (Drums & Vocals) as somewhat of a side-project for their other more serious bands (The Reason, Saint Alvia). Quickly the original plan of getting wasted and playing sloppy rock got twisted into something new entirely. Everyone's influences gelled in a cohesive and exciting new take on all of the classic rock that had come before them. Quickly show offers piled up as well as festival slots and the band realized that they had something that was undeniably fun and exciting on their hands.
One of the most notable experiences came when the premiere of FUBAR 2 was rolling into TIFF on a flatbed truck driving through Toronto, Canada. The band was asked to come aboard to add their music to a mix of Terry, Deaner and dancing bikini babes. Needless to say a match made in rock n' roll heaven was quickly formed. Other memorable 2010 shows included two different appearances at the Sound Academy. One supporting Steel Panther and a second show for EDGE 102's Xmas bash with Die Mannequin.
Two EP's have been released since the band's inception. The first self-titled EP was recorded by Gus Van Go & Werner F (The Stills, Preistess, Hollerado) and was received with open arms and ears by eager fans in August of 2010. Eager to follow up the recording the band hit the studio and tracked The Brown EP with Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Cancer Bats, Three Days Grace). The four songs it contains not only shows a firm grasp of the classic roots that enabled this group but also their ability to add in flavours of grunge and punk era greats they loved so dearly.
The band has quickly become known for their live show and the growing confidence on stage is now more apparent than ever. The constant show regiment and recording process is sharpening the band's delivery and there's no doubt that anyone still interested in original and authentic rock music will be compelled to pay attention.
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Call it a Spade
Monster Truck Lyrics
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No need for crying anymore
I'll break her heart
Just like I broke yours
You know I got to be straight
No sense in wasting your time
I'm a travellin' man
Beside the highway lines
I never knew much about love
I never knew much about lovin' right
I never knew much about lovin' right baby
I'm in a brand new town, almost every night
I've been paying my dues
By the dim bar lights
You know the days are so long
And the nights are so cruel
But I just ain't good at nothing else
And I can't stay true to you
The lyrics to Monster Truck's song "Call it a Spade" depict a complex and conflicted emotional state. The singer, addressing a woman, attempts to console her by urging her not to cry anymore. However, in doing so, he admits that he will inevitably break her heart, just as he did in the past. He portrays himself as a "travellin' man" who is constantly on the move, living life beside the highway lines.
The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and self-awareness about the singer's inability to commit fully to a relationship. He acknowledges that he lacks understanding or experience in love, never having known how to love someone right. The repeated phrase "I never knew much about lovin' right, baby" emphasizes his self-reflection and perhaps a level of regret for the pain he has caused in past relationships.
Furthermore, the song explores the singer's struggle between his nomadic lifestyle and the desire for stability and faithful love. He admits that he is not proficient in anything other than being a traveling musician, indicating that his inability to stay true to a partner is deeply rooted in his passion for his craft.
Overall, "Call it a Spade" delves into themes of self-awareness, regret, and the conflicts between personal ambition and commitment in relationships.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brandon Deavitt W. Bliss, Jonathan Harvey, Steven Kiely, Jeremy Bradford Widerman
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