1. Mower is an American rock/metal ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Mower.
1. Mower is an American rock/metal band.
2. Mower is a UK alternative rock band formally on Graham Coxon's Transcopic label.
Mower is an explosive live act launched from San Diego, California. Singer Brian Sheerin and drummer Ryan Toth had been rehearsing and recording in a band for months and just when there were enough songs to play a full set, their bass player opted out of the group.
The search for a bass player turned up Chris McCredie, who had just traded snowboarding in Colorado for surfing in California. With the new lineup ready to play shows, Sheerin suggested the name "Mower" to describe a powerful force, and with shows booked, the band adopted the name quickly.
Early Mower shows managed to spark interest within the local scene, but the band was eager to establish itself as the most intense live act to emerge from southern California. McCredie had already toured and recorded with a punk band called The Undecided out of Breckenridge, Colorado and had often said he wanted to have his old singer, Dominic Moscatello, perform with Mower and drummer Toth liked the idea of two vocalists.
That idea met with some resistance as Sheerin had not intended to share vocal duties, but after a few practices with Moscatello, the energy and dynamic were undeniable. The band knew they were onto something much different than other bands at the time.
The song "Still Beside the Mask" was one of three songs that made up the initial Mower demo tape and the first to emerge from the McCredie/Moscatello/Sheerin union. It was enough to start packing shows in San Diego and begin drawing attention to the band.
As Mower's reputation for heavy music grew, so did their reputations for insane live performances and relentless marketing. Live shows became consuming attacks. An endless stream of provocative flyers and omnipresent black and white Mower stickers let San Diego know when the next gig would be, including local police, who used to send "cease and desist" letters to the band.
In the beginning stages of Mower, the word overexposure was ignored, and Mower went on to play local radio shows, impromptu boardwalk parties on Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July that drew hundreds of unsuspecting beachgoers. The band also materialized on local magazine covers and in articles and even appeared on national television in an episode of The Dating Game.
Mower began a frenzy of networking and managed to find their way onto some big bills traveling through San Diego. Early shows with GWAR, hed(pe), System of a Down, Fear and a Vans Warped Tour date in 1999 raised eyebrows in the music industry and found the band entertaining management and record contracts.
Momentum grew steadily and the list of prominent acts they had performed alongside grew with it. Shows with Deftones, Linkin Park, P.O.D., Staind, Sprung Monkey, D.I., Nonpoint and others fueled the band's desire to tour and progress toward bigger things.
Just as things begin to ignite, Mower found themselves enduring the first of several hardships that would strike the band, including the exit of original drummer Ryan Toth and guitarist Alex Toth, broken bones, and more. It wasn't until 2003 that Mower was able to sign to Suburban Noize Records, release their self-titled debut and begin touring nationwide.
Many great things have happened since then. Tours with Soulfly, Kottonmouth Kings, Phunk Junkeez, Adema and (hed)p.e. have helped build Mower's fan base across the United States. The release of the Mower CD in Japan has given the band a small taste of international success, and arena shows with Disturbed and Kottonmouth Kings have allowed Mower to hone their skills in front of even larger audiences.
Mower's music is making it's way into movies, television and videos. Movie synchs include: Black Cloud and Zalman King's Sex,Y & Z. Television synchs consist of: Fox Television's 54321 Sports Show, Blue Torch Television, Fuel TV, and an ESPN Motocross Segment. Music is also featured in these videos: XYZ Skate's Decade of Destruction (feat. Steve O), Red Bull Rampage 3 Motocross Video, Transworld Surf Video 7873, 411 Video Magazine (Surf), 411 Video Magazine (Snow) Vol.3, Savren ÏTomcat 1Ó Motocross Video and ÏTomcat 2Ó Motocross Video, Alticity 2 - Extreme Snowmobiling Video, Pin Pin 3 Snowboarding video, and Elite Streetbike Racing Video. Mower is also included on countless music compilations.
In the middle of all these milestones, adversity struck again. When Mower's trailer full of musical equipment was stolen, the guitarist and drummer subsequently left the group, forcing Mower to cancel a month-long nationwide tour and postpone recording of their second album.
Moscatello, Sheerin and McCredie began what seemed an eternity of searching for their fifth guitarist and third drummer. After months of limping along, playing shows with friends filling in, the band was able to complete their lineup with Matt Wannamaker on guitar and a short lived drummer.
The new members had little time to relax as Mower began touring weeks after the lineup was pieced together. Upon returning home from their second tour across the states, Mower began working on new music only to find themselves letting another drummer go.
Fortunately, among the replacement drummers used to play shows was original drummer Ryan Toth. His first show back was in front of thousands of people and it didn't take long until Ryan was right back where he started, behind the drums for Mower.
In the wake of all these changes, Mower has emerged recharged and continues to harness new energy from the band's fans, friends and network of sponsors including heavyweights Jagermeister, Lost Enterprises, Sik World Productions, Seedless Clothing, SRH Productions and San Diego's Rock 105.3FM.
Mower added two colossal names to the list of great bands they have performed with at the end of 2004: Metallica and Slayer. If that weren't enough, the band went on tour tour Japan in march of 2006.
Mower went on to work with producer Mikey Doling of Snot on their latest CD, Not For You. The disc is compiled of fifteen tracks, with a video for "Road Rage", filmed by Hatebreed director Dale Resteghini that premiered on MTV2's Headbangers Ball.
MOWER - UK alternative rock band.
Formed in 1999. Signed to Graham Coxon's Transcopic Record Label in 2001.
Released debut single and NME single of the week 'Na' that year.
Coxon produced the band's first album "Mower" and the band toured the UK for the first time supporting "Drugstore".
In 2003 the band recorded their second album "People Are Cruel" with Blur/Smiths producer Stephen Street.
That same year they embarked on a headline tour of their own and supported British Sea Power around the UK.
In early 2004 the band supported The Ordinary Boys and then The Futureheads on UK tours.
Mower have been relatively quiet since. The band have been without a label since Transcopic shut down in 2005.
They returned in April 2007 to play at the Camden Crawl and a new single will apparently be released this summer.
Matt Motte - Vocals/Guitar
John Barrett - Drums/Other Stuff
Nash Mower - Bass/Vocals [2001-2003]
Alex Shaw - Bass/Vocals/Other Stuff
www.myspace.com/shmower
www.mower.tv
Nash now plays in synth-pop band Wonder Lanes.
Undone
Mower Lyrics
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Allow us to survive
To breathe to feed, and shelter
These are fundamentals that can't be denied
It's fear of consequences that guard the code of state
Your arbitrary laws
Our actions are reactions to the fate we face
Lines are drawn
See it all come undone
You draw a line - draw a line that we don't see
You write a law - write a law that we don't read
You want to pry - want to pry, but don't
Somethings would be better left undone
I back the case for structure
I see the need for guides
Let's not go overboard with overbearing autocratic moral ties
You push to speak I'll listen
I'll try to see your side
Don't try to force opinions
You defend but ultimately we decide
Write your laws
Lines are drawn
See it all come undone
You draw a line - draw a line that we don't see
You write a law - write a law that we don't read
You want to pry - want to pry, but don't
Somethings would be better left undone
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The lyrics of Mower's song "Undone" describe the tensions between authority and individualism, as well as the importance of finding a balance between these two forces. The first verse emphasizes the vital nature of basic needs such as air, food, and shelter, which form the foundation of human survival. However, the second line highlights the fact that there are rules and structures that must be followed in order to ensure the fulfillment of these needs. These rules, whether they be social norms or legal codes, provide order and stability, but they can also restrict individual freedoms.
The second verse introduces the concept of power dynamics, with the lines "You draw a line - draw a line that we don't see / You write a law - write a law that we don't read". This suggests that those in power may be enacting rules that are not transparent or accessible to the general population. The reference to "prying" implies that these authorities may also be attempting to invade people's privacy or personal space. The idea that "somethings would be better left undone" indicates that the singer believes that there are lines that should not be crossed, even in the interest of maintaining order.
The chorus repeats the belief that certain actions can cause everything to unravel, using the command "See it all come undone" as a warning. The final lines are a call for dialogue and respect between different perspectives, as well as a recognition that ultimately, the individual has agency in their own life: "You defend but ultimately we decide".
Line by Line Meaning
The only rules to follow
There are certain rules that must be followed
Allow us to survive
These rules are necessary for our survival
To breathe to feed, and shelter
These rules cover basic human needs such as breathing, eating, and sheltering
These are fundamentals that can't be denied
These rules cannot be ignored or rejected
It's fear of consequences that guard the code of state
The fear of facing punishment enforces the laws of the state
Your arbitrary laws
The laws enforced are sometimes perceived to be unjust or lacking a clear purpose
Our actions are reactions to the fate we face
Our reactions to these laws are influenced by the circumstances we find ourselves in
Write your laws
Laws are created and put into writing
Lines are drawn
Boundaries are established
See it all come undone
Despite efforts to enforce laws and boundaries, they may eventually fail or be abolished
You draw a line - draw a line that we don't see
Authorities may set boundaries that are unclear or unknown to the people they affect
You write a law - write a law that we don't read
Laws may be created without proper communication or understanding with the general public
You want to pry - want to pry, but don't
Officials may want to pry into private matters, but are restrained by certain limitations
Somethings would be better left undone
Some actions or laws may be better off unenforced or undone
I back the case for structure
The singer supports the idea of having structure and organization in society
I see the need for guides
Guidelines are necessary to help people navigate society effectively
Let's not go overboard with overbearing autocratic moral ties
However, too much control or authoritarianism in enforcing these guidelines can be oppressive
You push to speak I'll listen
The singer is willing to listen to other perspectives and opinions
I'll try to see your side
The singer will make an effort to understand different viewpoints
Don't try to force opinions
However, trying to impose opinions on others is not acceptable
You defend but ultimately we decide
Although authorities may defend certain laws or actions, the people have the ultimate decision-making power
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.