1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Quick And The Dead:
1) A band from the Island of Jersey based in the UK.
2) A band from California, United States.
3) An Australian Oi! band, active 1979-1983.
1) Quick and the Dead (UK)
Quick and the Dead are four boys from the Island of Jersey who write pop music. Since they were 17, the band have been building a profile in the UK based on live shows, vocal harmonies, riffing and pop hooks. Well schooled in the testaments of Refused and At the Drive-in, the boys also draw on the choral aspects of Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes.
After four years writing and touring as Marvel, the boys have changed their name to QUICK AND THE DEAD ahead of the release of their debut EP FOR THE RHYTHM. Produced at Stakeout Studios by Jason Wilcock (Ghost of a Thousand, You Me At Six, My Passion, Fightstar) the EP begins with Best Of Myspace pick ‘Get Scared?’ where frontman Nick Baxter enthuses ‘You’ve never heard a sound like this before’.
At the heart of QUICK AND THE DEAD is the awareness that ‘Yeah, it’s short term’. The message within the FOR THE RHYTHM EP is to feel and to fight for the rhythms of life, to make the most of it, as it won’t last forever. Much like life, the record is short but bursting with drama. QUICK AND THE DEAD fight frustration and turmoil with spirit and life. In ‘Sparks’, Nick sings ‘We’ll search for smiles in the dark’. You can find positives even at the hardest of times. In title track ‘For The Rhythm’, guitarist and co-vocalist Todd Macdonald asserts ‘I will never give up ‘cos this is all I know’. Self-belief is everything. Elsewhere, in ‘Carry On Reaper’ and ‘Savaged’ the band deal with differing kinds of loss in a powerful and cathartic way.
QUICK AND THE DEAD tour in England and Europe later this year.
More information:
http://www.quickandthedead.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/quickandthedeadmusic
2) QUICK AND THE DEAD (US)
Quick And The Dead was a post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Pleasanton/San Francisco, California, United States.
Since 2003 Quick And The Dead have been writing and recording non-stop. With three full length albums, countless EPs and a fourth full length album on the way; Quick And The Dead show no signs of slowing down. With great reviews following their sophomore release, “Consider Your Options”, Quick And The Dead received a great amount of label attention and press. Three months after “Consider Your Options” was released Quick And The Dead went back into the studio to record “The Perfect Plan In Imperfect Hands”. After a brief tour and making an appearance at the 2006 Van’s Warped Tour, Quick And The Dead decided that it was time to go into the studio once again to make their latest full length, “Going Home”.
“Going Home” is a change in the band’s style of music and line up, though still delivers the same energy and likeable songs that fans have come to love about Quick And The Dead. With 13 brand new songs in the works, styles range between the pop rock attitude of the single “We Take Advantage”, to the heart driven ballad, “Holding on to a Dream”. The album is the band’s favorite yet. “The album is the exact style we have been driving towards since the beginning. We have finally found what we want in an album” says Kerry Gould, drummer of Quick And The Dead.
Currently finishing the album in their home studio, the band is also designing the artwork and booking a summer/fall pacific tour. Quick And The Dead have been doing everything themselves since the beginning, whether it be designing their own merchandise, booking their own tours or recording their own albums, all while holding day jobs.
Quick And The Dead broke up in 2008 and former lead vocalist/guitarist Shane Gould and Bassist Nick have gone on to start the band ADVANTAGE which will release their debut "Say Your Best, Do Your Worst" in Spring 2009.
Members:
Shane Gould (Vocals)
Nick Puccini (Guitar)
Kyle Tredway (Guitar)
Peter Goett (Bass)
Kerry Gould (Drums)
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3) Quick and the Dead Australia
Quick and the Dead were Australia's first RAC (Rock Against Communism) band. The band was formed in 1979 as Audio Damage but changed their name to Quick and the Dead in 1980. They released an album-length demo tape called "Kick into '82" and a 7" called "Another Violent Night". They broke up in 1983, their final gig being in Perth.
In 2007, the music from the 7", the demo, a demo tape recorded in 1979 as Audio Damage and another one recorded in 1980, their final gig in 1983, an unreleased EP called "Chewy Chewy" and TV news reports were packaged in a 4 CD box set.
I Am To Blame
Quick and the Dead Lyrics
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Counting the seconds to the end
Trying to figure out how I got back
In this place again
Here I am at the bottom of
Another bottle gone
Trying to figure out
What I did where I went wrong
And to hold on for one more night
And you'll see come morning light
That you have always been worth all of the fight
Here I am another broken heart
Trying to find all of the parts
So I can begin to reconstruct
My weathered heart
Here I am all alone again
To face the demons in my head
Trying to find the will to live
And get back up again
But you said that I'd be fine
And to hold on for one more night
And you'll see come morning light
That you have always been worth all of the fight
Here I am another broken heart
Trying to find all of the parts
So I can begin to
Reconstruct my weathered heart
Here I am at the ledge again (But you Said)
Counting the seconds to the end (That I'd be fine)
Trying to figure out (And to hold on)
How I got back in this place again (For one more night)
The lyrics of "I Am To Blame" by Quick and the Dead depict a person who finds themselves in a dark and recurring cycle of self-destruction. The first verse sets the scene of being at the edge of a metaphorical ledge, counting down the seconds to what seems like the end of everything. The singer questions how they ended up back in this despairing place once again and tries to make sense of their actions and mistakes.
The second verse reveals the coping mechanism of turning to alcohol and drowning their sorrows. The singer reflects on the choices they have made and the errors they have committed, desperately attempting to understand where they went wrong. However, amidst their struggle, there is a glimmer of hope as they recall someone who assured them that everything would eventually be alright. This person encouraged them to hold on for one more night, promising that with the coming morning light, they would realize their own worth and the importance of the fight they have been enduring.
The chorus reinforces the belief that this person, considered to be worth fighting for, serves as a source of motivation for the singer to continue on despite the brokenness they feel. It signifies the feeling of being lost and fragmented, searching for the pieces required to reconstruct their damaged heart.
The third verse portrays the singer as isolated and confronted by their inner demons. Alone with their turbulent thoughts, they try to summon the strength to keep going and overcome their struggles. Yet, once again, they remind themselves of the person who provided solace and encouragement, assuring them that they would ultimately be fine if they held on for one more night.
In summary, "I Am To Blame" delves into the emotional turmoil of a person caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior. They battle with their past mistakes, attempting to find the strength to rebuild their shattered heart and confront their inner demons. Amidst the darkness, they find solace in the belief that someone believes in them and convinces them that they are worth fighting for. It is a song that explores themes of self-blame, redemption, and the power of a supportive connection in the face of personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am at the ledge again
Once again, I find myself in a precarious situation, teetering on the edge of despair.
Counting the seconds to the end
I am painfully aware of the passing time, anxiously waiting for an escape from this pain.
Trying to figure out how I got back in this place again
I am desperately attempting to understand the sequence of events that led me back to this dark and troubled state of mind.
Here I am at the bottom of another bottle gone
Once again, I find myself drowning my sorrows in alcohol, reaching the lowest point of my self-destructive behavior.
Trying to figure out what I did where I went wrong
I am struggling to identify the mistakes I made and the missteps that led to my current state of despair.
But you said that I'd be fine
Despite my suffering, you assured me that everything would ultimately be okay.
And to hold on for one more night
You encouraged me to persevere, to endure through the darkness for just a little while longer.
And you'll see come morning light
Once the sun rises and a new day begins, you promised that the truth of my worthiness will become clear.
That you have always been worth all of the fight
You want me to understand that I have always been deserving of love and the battle to overcome my struggles.
Here I am another broken heart
Once again, my heart is shattered into pieces, left damaged and wounded.
Trying to find all of the parts
I am attempting to gather and mend the fragments of my broken heart, searching for healing and restoration.
So I can begin to reconstruct my weathered heart
In order to move forward, I need to rebuild and strengthen my heart that has endured the storms of life.
Here I am all alone again
Once more, I find myself in solitude, without the comfort of companionship.
To face the demons in my head
I must confront the inner demons and negative thoughts that plague my mind and torment my soul.
Trying to find the will to live
I am struggling to rediscover the motivation and desire to continue living despite the pain I endure.
And get back up again
I strive to rise from the depths of despair, to find the strength within myself to overcome adversity.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK PATRICK O'SHEA, JAY MAREE SMITH, TIM J NICHOLS
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