Initially started by Steve and Chuck as a trio in 2005 in Compton, California, the band underwent a series of member changes and instrument swaps before landing on the perfect lineup of Chuck (vocals), Colin (drums), his brother Eric (guitar/vocals), Shaun (guitar) and Steve (bass/vocals)—and they haven't looked back since. After gaining a local following performing with Authority Zero and Guttermouth and building an enthusiastic fanbase in California, the group entered the studio in 2007 to record their debut full-length, Suiticide. "We barely had enough money for a week in the studio and that album is pretty much a live CD," Colin explains, adding that his drum tracks were cut in one take. "It was a good learning experience and we're proud of it."
From there the band started playing even bigger shows with acts like Strung Out, the Adicts, the Expendables and Death By Stereo and before they knew it, they had sold more copies of Suiticide than they ever imagined they would. As luck would have it, Colin's father was a studio musician and friend of Strung Out's drummer Jordan Burns and eventually Colin convinced Strung Out to let Pour Habit open for them. Pour Habit's impressive arrangements, infectious energy and mind-boggling musicianship made Burns an instant fan/cheerleader and he passed the band's CD onto Fat Wreck Chords owner and NOFX frontman Fat Mike who signed the band in 2009 after watching them play a handful of dates opening for his own band.
"Fat Mike told us that he was expecting to like two or three songs but he said it was a great album that he could release as it was before he put us in the studio," Colin says sounding like he still can't quite believe the band's good fortune. "I'm still kind of overwhelmed by the whole thing." Listening to Suiticide, it's no surprise that Mike wanted to re-release the disc. In fact, from ultra-tight, metal-tinged melodic rock anthems like "Light The Torch," which recall SoCal acts like Ignite to frenzied thrash masterpieces like "Bad Luck Drunk" to sinister sounding hardcore tracks like "Hell Bent," Suiticide harkens back to the early days of the Fat Wreck Chords sound and manages to unify seemingly disparate punk subgenres into a unique amalgam of music that'll instantly get the lead of out today's subdued circle pits.
"When Suiticide came out you have to realize that we were just kind of getting our songs together and our members were into everything from Guttermouth to Pantera, so it was us trying to find that in-between," Colin responds when asked about the album's original sound. "Through that we realized, 'Let's just do whatever we want to do and if it's a simple three-chord Green Day pop song or a crazy Meshuggah wannabe song who cares? Let's do whatever we can do and if it rocks, it rocks.'" It certainly does rock—and the good news is that the band already have another collection songs written that they'll be recording this summer. However in the meantime you'll be able to catch them on tour spreading their brand of punk to the masses and continuing to win crowds over one fan at a time.
"Fat Mike ruined me and my brother's lives," Colin summarizes with a laugh. "If it wasn't for Fat Wreck Chords, I'd probably be working a steady job, but because of those bastards this is my life and there's no way I could ever quit or stop. None of us could and that's the thing—the five of us are so plugged into each other that we're really best friends and that's why we're so dedicated to making this work," he continues, adding that the band have never brought in outside management because they're happy to be involved in even the most mundane aspects of being in a band. "We're looking toward the future and we just want to keep growing and meeting good people and always moving forward."
Evolution
Pour Habit Lyrics
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in this great nation
all because my fault or is it that I'm just too damn lazy or am I crazy
To think that I can drive a car
without wearing my glasses
I crash and then I burn into the masses.
or is it idiots in public to think
that it's my fault when I fuck up
it's so fucking pathetic.
Subpar standard living people
still are giving each and every one of us
an arm and leg or are we just rats?
taught to beg want everything for free,
the rich and the poor
take society for granted and not just for me.
Is it society or is it the idiots
in public false accusations,
false accusions fuck your evolution.
Are we in shackles?
Are we wrapped up in shackles?
Is it society that bothers me
or is it idiots in public to think
that it's my fault when I fuck up
it's so fucking pathetic.
Is it society or is it the idiots
in public false accusations,
false accusions fuck your evolution.
Fuck your evolution.
The lyrics to Pour Habit's song "Evolution" explore the frustrations and disillusionment of the singer with society and the people within it. The first verse speaks of greedy politicians who depend on prostitution, and questions whether the singer's own laziness or possible insanity is to blame for the issues of their country. The second verse touches on the theme of personal responsibility, questioning whether society or the people who make false accusations are to blame for the problems that arise. The chorus repeats the question of whether it's society or the individuals within it that bother the singer, and calls out the false accusations that hinder progress and personal growth. The final lines of the song express the singer's anger at the idea of being stuck in shackles, unable to break free from a system that they see as detrimental and unfair.
Overall, "Evolution" can be seen as a commentary on the state of society and the difficulties individuals face within it. The song points towards issues such as political corruption, societal expectations, and personal responsibility, while also expressing a sense of frustration and anger at the limitations people face when trying to make positive changes.
Line by Line Meaning
Greedy politicians needing prostitution
in this great nation
all because my fault or is it that I'm just too damn lazy or am I crazy
Corrupt politicians relying on prostitution in this nation, is it my fault or am I just irresponsible or insane?
To think that I can drive a car
without wearing my glasses
I crash and then I burn into the masses.
Believing I can drive without glasses, I crash and harm others.
Is it society that bothers me
or is it idiots in public to think
that it's my fault when I fuck up
it's so fucking pathetic.
Am I frustrated with society or with those who blame me for my mistakes? It's pathetic.
Subpar standard living people
still are giving each and every one of us
an arm and leg or are we just rats?
taught to beg want everything for free,
the rich and the poor
take society for granted and not just for me.
Those with low standards of living still offer everything for free, but are we just greedy beggars? Rich or poor, we take society for granted.
Is it society or is it the idiots
in public false accusations,
false accusions fuck your evolution.
Are we in shackles?
Are we wrapped up in shackles?
Is it society or the foolish public who spread false accusations? Your so-called evolution is worthless. Are we trapped?
Fuck your evolution.
Disdain for your so-called evolution.
Writer(s): Brock Patrick Walsh Copyright: Moonhead Music, MCA Music Publishing A.D.O. Universal S
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
FailesAndy
I just saw these guys live in Dublin and they blew evrybody away.... GREAT BAND!!!!
Kritical Eye
These guys are f**kin' insane, best band I've heard in a while!
Kay.Brevis
There great live and The lead singer is nuts! I stood on his head and kicked his feet in the air while singing an entire song!
The Big Bambu
Absolute banger!
Radnieffe Nodochinko
good melody and powerful vocal
STEEV M.C.
Pour Habit, it was an honor for our band to play a show with you guys. You're welcome back to Logan anytime. CHUCKS would love to play again
sonetlumiere12345678
He has a great voice!
DroogInPhoenix
I am big fans of them, seen them a few times, and shot some photos at their shows. I fear a contract, seems like too many bands start indie, play indie, get a contract and the next record sucks ass. I will still hit every one of their shows I can, until Chuck goes emo.
bob davis
saw these guys live at dipiazza in long beach opened for fishbone, show was amazing. These guys had amazing energy! where did they go?
Felony Films
This video was shot back in 2007 before Shaun was in the band and Chuck still played Rhythm Guitar.