The band released an EP, Rain in July, in September 2012, which gained the band even more attention from people. According to Barlow, "People took notice and demanded that we play shows." The band supported With the Punches and Me Vs Hero in the UK in December. 3 December date of tour was the band's live debut. At their second show the band signed with a manager. The band toured the UK supporting Hacktivist in February 2013. Also in February the band released the A History of Bad Decisions EP as a "pay what you want" download. The band and their tour manager went on a holiday to Florida. The group ended up playing two shows that were "crazy and sold out and packed", according to Thorpe-Evans. Videos of the shows ended up online, which were seen by Hopeless Records. Hopeless got in contact with the band's manager who put the label in contact with the band. The band signed to Hopeless in August 2013. Being signed to the label was "a dream come true" for the band.
The band released their debut album, Wishful Thinking, on 14 January 2014. Up until this point, the band was a "fun, part-time entity", according to Barlow. With the release of the album, the band became a full-time thing, according to Barlow: "Fuck it, let's do this properly". The success of the album resulted in Thorpe-Evans, West and Roberts quitting their jobs, Washington turning down a place at the Academy of Contemporary Music, and Barlow dropping out of university. Following the release of Wishful Thinking, Neck Deep began 2014 with a full UK headline tour and also toured the UK as the main support for We Are the in Crowd, before a headline tour covering the US with Knuckle Puck, Light Years and Misguided by Giants. The band were announced to perform on 2014 edition of Vans Warped Tour. The band's two EPs were remixed and remastered as part of the compilation Rain in July / A History of Bad Decisions, released on Hopeless on 17 June. It was released to capitalise on the band's popularity at the time. Barlow said that this compilation would be "definitive release of these songs". The band hoped that the new fans that enjoyed Wishful Thinking "will enjoy the chance to check these songs out now that we've had a chance to improve how they sound!"21 The band won the Kerrang! Award for Best British Newcomer 2014, beating nominees Blitz Kids, Bury Tomorrow, Lonely the Brave, and Decade. The band headlined the Intercontinental Championships Tour, along with Knuckle Puck (USA), Seaway (Canada) and Trophy Eyes (Australia), and touring the UK. The tour was set to start January 2015 and run through February.
On 27 April 2015 the band made a post on their Facebook page consisting of nothing more than "Can't Kick Up the Roots. 12.05.15". This post turned out to be a song and the release date of 12 May. A few days later on 4 May, the band made another Facebook post stating the name of their new album, Life's Not out to Get You. The release date of this album was 14 August. On 10 May, "Can't Kick Up the Roots" was premiered on UK radio station BBC Radio 1 and was met with lots of praise by fans, with the band then stating that the song's music video and pre-orders for the album would be available on 12 May. The band played all dates of the 2015 edition of Vans Warped Tour. On 19 July, "Gold Steps" was premiered live on Daniel P. Carter's BBC Radio 1 rock show. The album made No.10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales list, and the band made No. 67 on the Artist 100 list.
On 22 August 2015, allegations of sexual misconduct against guitarist Lloyd Roberts were made, in which Roberts was accused of sending inappropriate photos to an underage girl. Roberts denied these allegations. The band responded that they were aware of the situation and asked for "a moment to get to the bottom of this." One day later, they clarified that Roberts would be "stepping down" from his position in the band as he did not want to tarnish the band's reputation as a result of these allegations. He states, "I’m now looking to put this horrendous chapter in my life behind me as I instead look forward to the future. For me, that means doing the one thing I love the most – writing and recording music." On 13 October 2015, Roberts released a statement which explained that the police had cleared him of all charges, stating that they "found no case" to back up the allegations made against him. In the same statement, Roberts hinted that there are no plans for him to return to the band. On 17 December 2015, Sam Bowden, of Climates and Blood Youth, officially joined the band as their new lead guitarist.
On 27 June 2016, the band began writing new material for the band's third album. They began working on the album in the studio eight months after writing the band's new music on 21 February 2017. On 15 January 2017, the band's vocalist, Ben Barlow, stated that a band should always show progression in its music and they are certainly aware that is what they want to do in the band's third album. In an interview with the lead singer, Barlow explains how his father's passing influenced his motivation for writing Neck Deep's most recent album. Ben connects his father's death and the album by stating, "It's definitely opened my mind up creatively, it's gonna be a little ball of inspiration that I can kind of pick at, I guess." On 5 April 2017, the band finished the album and is set to release it on August 18 of the same year. On May 21st Neck Deep released two new songs along with music videos for them. "Where Do We Go When We Go" and "Happy Judgement Day". It was also announced the band worked with Neal Avron and Mike Green on their new album. The band's lead singer, Ben Barlow was quoted saying to Alternative Press "The Peace and the Panic is about how we’ve grown up and experienced life in the last couple of years.". He also commented on two of the new tracks on the album, including the track "Happy Judgement Day" of which Barlow commented, ".is on the panic side, and really, that song is a comment on the current social and political climate.". He also stated "Where Do We Go When We Go" is the last track on the record, and we feel it summarises our mood well. Very directly, the message is: “Fuck all this shit, fuck all the noise, let’s just make something of ourselves before our time is up.”
On 4 September 2018, bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans announced the departure from the band. He said that Neck Deep has been a dream coming true but he wanted to pursue his career as a producer.
On 10 September 2018 Neck Deep released a music video for the song "Torn". (Originally made famous by Natalie Imbruglia.) This was the lead single for the Hopeless Records charity compilation album for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, called "Songs That Saved My Life".
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Neck Deep - Orange County, California - 90’s Hardcore
“Neck Deep was an active hardcore band in the Orange County scene of the early ‘90’s. They played some shows with bands like Function, Blackspot and Outspoken. Recorded a 7” in 1992 that contained the tracks “Crossfire” and “Columbus Day” (both tracks can be downloaded free @ http://neckdeep.bandcamp.com/).
Members: ETHAN GUERAMI MATT LENNON CLAY GUCCIONE ALEX OUZONIAN RYAN KELLER CHRIS MITCHELL JASON HAMPTON KELLY NELMS
Label: STATIC/INSTA-NOISE
Sites: http://www.myspace.com/neckdeep1 | http://neckdeep.bandcamp.com/
All Hype No Heart
Neck Deep Lyrics
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Brain dead as fuck without a clue,
You just follow those around you,
I got no respect for the way you dress; you just do this for effect.
I've never changed,
We might look the same but you're everything I hate,
You have no idea just how I got here,
And no matter what you do you're just a fake.
You'll never understand just what this is,
Or what this is about,
You'll never fit in with me or my friends,
So go fuck yourself.
The song All Hype No Heart by Neck Deep serves as a conversation starter regarding the idea of being a phoney or a fake. The lead vocalist takes an aggressive stance and throws shade on people who, in his opinion, lack personality, originality, and thoughtfulness. The lyrics "All hype, no heart, brain dead as f*** without a clue" are particularly biting, and directly attack those who follow trends blindly without understanding the context behind them. Essentially, the song is about how people's thoughts and opinions can easily be manipulated by external forces such as pop culture or social media, leading to them becoming fake in the eyes of the singer.
The chorus of the song is particularly memorable. It reiterates the idea that the singer and his friends are on a different wavelength compared to "you," the subject of the song. The line "You'll never fit in with me or my friends, so go f*** yourself" encapsulates the song's anger and frustration completely. The song, on the other hand, suggests that the subject of the song should be more authentic and stay true to themselves instead of trying to be someone they're not just to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
All hype, no heart,
You're all show and no substance, lacking any genuine passion or emotion.
Brain dead as fuck without a clue,
You're completely oblivious and incapable of any critical thinking or independent thought.
You just follow those around you,
You have no sense of identity or purpose, simply mimicking the actions of others just to fit in.
I got no respect for the way you dress; you just do this for effect.
Your clothing choices are solely based on trying to make an impression, rather than reflecting your true self or personal style. This lack of authenticity is disappointing and unworthy of respect.
I've never changed,
Despite what you may think, I haven't compromised my values or identity to conform to societal expectations or fit in with a certain crowd.
We might look the same but you're everything I hate,
While we may share a similar appearance, your shallow personality and lack of depth make you someone I strongly dislike and cannot relate to.
You have no idea just how I got here,
You are completely unaware of the life experiences and personal struggles that have shaped who I am today.
And no matter what you do you're just a fake.
Your inauthenticity and lack of genuine character make you someone who cannot be trusted or respected.
You'll never understand just what this is,
You are incapable of comprehending the complexities and nuances of our culture and way of life.
Or what this is about,
You are completely clueless about the reasons behind our actions and beliefs.
You'll never fit in with me or my friends,
Your lack of genuine character and inability to relate to our values and lifestyle make it impossible for you to be accepted into our social circle.
So go fuck yourself.
You are not welcome in our community and we have no desire to engage with you any further.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rhiannon
my favorite song by them :,) so glad i got to hear it live
3M0 G4Z
This album makes me miss an old friend I miss
Sara26 18241
I just watched, "Back To The Future" and the bully said to the protagonist's dad "what are you looking at, butthead?" and I was like "wait a minute, I've already listened to something like that"
Jasmine Anastasia
I just now started to listen to this song and I can guarantee I wasn't expecting that.
UltraBiInHiFi
i wish it was longer
Carter Finney
Matt West is a madman
Mona broothaers
Play this at jera on air! Please!
Paiden Fee
They played this yesterday in Toronto and one of the members from seaway did guest vocals
Jamie Welsh
Nice to hear they still play it, such a good track
Drainurrr
banger