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/
Can't Kick Up the Roots
Neck Deep Lyrics
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But the bagheads down by Central Station are closer to where home is
It can be grim and send you West from time to time
Yeah, this place is such a shipwreck
But this shipwreck, it is mine
Day by day we grew to love this place
And where I make my grave, my anchor lays
I've been wasting away
But in a town with no way out, there's not much else to do anyway
If you're looking for a place to decay
Then there will always be a place in my town called revelry
I've seen a punch or two
Narrowly escaped a few
And if you can get the day off, I could show you a view
I remember the football games
The first time that I got laid
And the time J broke his finger drinking by the lake
Day by day we grew to love this place
And where I make my grave is where my anchor lays
The sound of my youth echoes out through these empty streets
I guess I can't kick up the roots
It's home, and that's the truth
I've been wasting away
But in a town with no way out, there's not much else to do anyway
If you're looking for a place to decay
Then there will always be a place in my town called revelry
We know what it's like to be put down
So fuck you to the world, and stand your ground
We know how to turn it inside out and get a little bit rowdy
We know what it's like to be put down
So fuck you to the world, and stand your ground
We know how to turn it inside out and get a little bit
I've been wasting away
But in a town with no way out, there's not much else to do anyway
If you're looking for a place to decay (to decay)
Then there will always be a place in my town called revelry
I'm not stuck I'm staying (I'm not stuck I'm staying)
Yeah I said, I'm not stuck I'm staying (I'm not stuck I'm staying)
And if you've got sorrows to drown and the bottom's where you're bound
You will always have a place in my town called revelry
The song "Can't Kick Up the Roots" by Neck Deep is a nostalgic tribute to the band's hometown of Wrexham, a town in North Wales. The lyrics paint a picture of a town that may not be perfect, but it's full of memories and a sense of home that can't be replicated anywhere else. The first verse describes the contrast between the affluent area with golden groves and the less fortunate area near Central Station. Despite the less than desirable aspects of the town, the singer embraces it as his own "shipwreck". The chorus reveals the singer's feeling of being stuck in his hometown, but also how much he loves it.
The second verse continues to describe the singer's memories of the town, from football games to nights out with friends. The sound of his youth echoes through the empty streets, emphasizing the nostalgia felt for this place. The bridge serves as a defiant statement to anyone who puts down the town or its residents. No matter what, they know how to stand their ground and turn any situation around.
Overall, the lyrics provide an authentic, heartfelt portrait of hometown pride and how it feels to be attached to a place that may not be perfect but holds a special place in one's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
The golden groves are lined with affluence and roses
The prosperous and picturesque places are appealing, but the singer is more comfortable around the homeless people near the Central Station.
But the bagheads down by Central Station are closer to where home is
The homeless people near the Central Station remind the singer of home. They are more accessible because the singer can relate to them better.
It can be grim and send you West from time to time
Living in the town can be depressing and demotivating, forcing people to move away.
Yeah, this place is such a shipwreck
The singer acknowledges that the town is a mess.
But this shipwreck, it is mine
Despite the town's problems, it still feels like home to the singer.
Day by day we grew to love this place
Over time, the singer has grown to appreciate and love the town.
And where I make my grave, my anchor lays
The place where the singer dies will be where his soul is anchored, and it will be the town.
I've been wasting away
The singer has been losing his life slowly in the town.
But in a town with no way out, there's not much else to do anyway
In a town where there are not many opportunities, wasting away seems inevitable.
If you're looking for a place to decay
For people who want to waste their lives, the town is an ideal place.
Then there will always be a place in my town called revelry
For people who want to drink and party, there will always be a place called 'Revelry' in the town.
I've seen a punch or two
The singer has witnessed some violent incidents in town.
Narrowly escaped a few
The singer has also been involved in some of these incidents but was not seriously hurt.
And if you can get the day off, I could show you a view
If someone can take a day off, the singer can show them some nice places in the town.
I remember the football games
The singer has fond memories of playing football in the past.
The first time that I got laid
The singer has fond memories of his first sexual experience.
And the time J broke his finger drinking by the lake
The singer remembers a friend named J who broke his finger while drinking by the lake in the town.
The sound of my youth echoes out through these empty streets
The memories of the singer's youth are evident through the empty streets of the town.
I guess I can't kick up the roots
Despite the town's problems, the singer realizes that he can't leave the town because it is his home.
It's home, and that's the truth
The town is the singer's home, and there's no denying that.
We know what it's like to be put down
The singer and his friends understand the feeling of being rejected.
So fuck you to the world, and stand your ground
The singer urges his friends not to let people bring them down, but to stand firm.
We know how to turn it inside out and get a little bit rowdy
The singer and his friends know how to turn negative situations into something positive and celebrate life.
I'm not stuck I'm staying (I'm not stuck I'm staying)
The singer is not stuck in the town; he is choosing to stay.
And if you've got sorrows to drown and the bottom's where you're bound
If someone wants to drown their sorrows or is at rock bottom, the singer suggests visiting the town.
You will always have a place in my town called revelry
In the town, there will always be a place called 'Revelry,' where people can drink and party, no matter what happens.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW ROBERT WADE, BENEDICT KIERAN JAMES BARLOW, DANIEL WASHINGTON, LLOYD ANTHONY ROBERTS, PHILIP MICHAEL THORPE-EVANS, SEBASTIAN MATTHEW JAMES BARLOW
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