There are at least 11 artists that use the name Revolver. For the Spanish g… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 11 artists that use the name Revolver. For the Spanish group, please see Revólver.
1. An alternative rock band from the United Kingdom
2. A rock band from Germany
3. A hard rock band from New Zealand
4. A thrash metal band from Slovenia
5. A pop-rock group active in the 1980's which contributed to movie soundtracks
6. A rapper from Canada
7. A rock band from Estonia
8. A chamber pop group from France
9. A new wave band from Italy
10. A short-lived Finnish band (1993-1997) fronted by Jiri Nikkinen.
11. A Black Metal band from Puebla, Mexico founded in 2011.
12. A rock band from Poland from early 00's.
13. Hard rock band from Canada formed by ex-Slik Toxik vocalist, Nick Walsh.

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1) Revolver (UK) were a London based guitar band in existence from 1990-1994, comprising of Mat Flint (guitar/vocals), Hamish Brown (bass) and Nick Dewey (drums). Flint and Dewey had been in school bands together, and when the two moved to London in the autumn of 1990 met Brown who completed the line-up.
The band, after attracting attention from several record labels, signed to the Virgin records subsidiary Hut Records in the summer of 1991. The band quickly picked up a following, supporting the likes of Chapterhouse, Slowdive, Teenage Fanclub and Blur, and gained a lot of press coverage, most notably in NME, Melody Maker and The Face. Their first single, "Heaven Sent An Angel" topped the UK independent charts, as did the follow-up "Crimson", and the third single "Venice". The band specialised in bright, abrasive guitar-pop songs with strong melodies, and were determined (but ultimately failed) to distinguish themselves from the other guitar bands of the era. The UK press lumped them in with the shoegazer movement, a tag that the band weren't comfortable with.
A compilation of these first 3 singles was released in the States as "Baby's Angry" on Caroline Records, and gained the band airplay on US college radio. The band toured America in the autumn of 1992, on a co-headlining tour with fellow Caroline Records act Drop Nineteens.
In 1993, Revolver released the single "Cradle Snatch", closely followed by the album "Cold Water Flat", and while the songs were more sophisticated than their earlier work, the sales weren't as impressive, and Virgin dropped the band after a final single "I Wear Your Chain" failed to make the top 75. The band split up at the beginning of 1994, after failing to sign a deal with another label. Mat Flint went on to play bass guitar for Death In Vegas from 1996 onwards, and has released two singles, "Commodity" and "Time To Kill", with his new band Deep Cut. Deep Cut's debut album "My Thoughts Light Fires" will be released on Club AC30 Records in February 2009.

2) Formed in Braunschweig, Germany - Formed by guitarist Lutz Buck and drummer Antek Rudo, and after tossing some ideas around, they decided to book a studio to record an album. The album, The Unholy Mother Of Fuck, was recorded and released in 2002 on Music For Nations.

3) Formed in Auckland, New Zealand in 2003. Comprised of Charlie Atkin (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Stevie Atkin (vocals, guitars), Greg Dempster (drums), Matt Bryers (vocals, guitars), and Rob Bryers (bass, vocals), they released their debut album "Parlour Games" in December 2006. Their style is best described as rock and roll with strong retro influences, particularly The Who and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

4) Revolver (Slovenia) was a thrash metal band from Portorož, active in the 90's. They have released first and only album "Sistem" in 1997. Band Members were: Igor Zonta (Vocals), Kevin Koradin (Guitar), Matej Batelič (Bass), Enis Beganovič (Drums).
wwww.muzikobala.com/revolver

5) A mid-1980s band mostly remembered for their appearances on movie soundtracks, especially their contributions to Thom Eberhardt's 1985 midnight-movie classic "Night Of The Comet".

6) Revolver is an Edmonton based MC (North London) who is part of the crew Cold Blooded. Revolver was originally part of Millitant Terrorist, in which he shone out as a premier MC in that crew. Revolver is known for his graphic but infectious hooks and distinctive Edmonton accent. Revolver is expected to release his mixtape in 2008 with productions from Scorcher, S.K.I.T.Z. Beatz, and Buckfaster.

7) An Estonian rock'n'roll band formed in Tallinn, 2009.
http://www.myspace.com/revest

8 Formed in Paris, Fr in 2006: Ambroise, Christophe, and Jeremie have played together as Revolver since september 2006. These three musicians, who each come from very different musical backgrounds, create what they call "chamber pop"—reference to both the Renaissance compositions and the pop music of Elliott Smith or the Kinks. Revolver distinguishes itself by its rich vocal harmonies and stark compositions.
http://revolvermusic.tv/
http://www.myspace.com/popdechambre

9 Italian new wave/post-punk band.

10 After Clifters took a hiatus the band's frontman Jiri Nikkinen formed a new band, Revolver, which released a couple of albums during the 90's eventually folding in 1997.

13) After leaving Slik Toxic and Raised On Mars, Nick Walsh formed Revolver with long time musical partner Laurie-Anne Green. Revolver had produced two albums, one being a CD/DVD set. In 2011 Revolver re-branded to become Famous Underground.

Cassavetes
Revolver Lyrics

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Oh tell me please where I've been wrong
And how long before I can go home
And how many nights of drinking can you take?
And how many smiles did you have to fake?
I guess I can't count

Well I was walking down a lonely road
Trying to figure out how I'd gotten lost

But John Cassavetes came and lit my way, he said
Fear is the basis for all of your mistakes

And when you're not scared
You can do nothing wrong
Let's sing a song
Don't forget what you are
Do what you really really want

But you're going down and down again
Trying to figure out who is your friend
And tell me how many lies did you wanna tell?
And how many miles 'till you understand?
I guess you can't count

How many nights of crying can you take?
And how long before your frown has become your face?
And how many years before you take a step?
I know it's hard to recall that there is no fate

And when you're not scared
You can do nothing wrong
Let's sing a song
Don't forget what you are

Do what you really want
Do what you really really want

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Revolver's song Cassavetes deals with the themes of fear, loneliness, self-discovery, and personal growth. The song starts with the singer questioning himself for his mistakes and how long it will take for him to come back home. He also wonders about the toll that drinking and faking smiles have taken on him. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song that revolves around self-reflection and introspection.

The second verse brings the story forward where the singer is walking down a lonely road, trying to figure out how he got lost, and suddenly, John Cassavetes, an American film director, actor, and screenwriter, comes to his rescue. Here, Cassavetes is used as a metaphorical character who brought light into the singer's life. Cassavetes tells him that fear is the basis for all his mistakes and when he's not scared, he can do nothing wrong.

The chorus of the song becomes a positive affirmation for the singer, as he learns that he needs to be true to himself, do what he wants to do, and not be afraid of the outcome. The lyrics suggest that by being fearless and staying true to oneself, one can achieve their goals and find their true purpose in life. The song ends with the singer reflecting on how many nights of crying can one take, and how long before their sorrow takes over their face.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh tell me please where I've been wrong
The singer asks for feedback on their mistakes

And how long before I can go home
The singer expresses their desire to leave their current situation

And how many nights of drinking can you take?
The singer wonders how much alcohol someone can consume before adverse effects occur

And how many smiles did you have to fake?
The artist asks how often someone has to pretend to be happy

I guess I can't count
The artist cannot accurately estimate certain quantities

Well I was walking down a lonely road
The singer describes their solitude

Trying to figure out how I'd gotten lost
The singer reflects on how they ended up in their current situation

But John Cassavetes came and lit my way, he said
The artist credits a film director for helping them through tough times

Fear is the basis for all of your mistakes
The artist claims that fear is the cause of many errors

And when you're not scared
The artist suggests that when someone is not afraid

You can do nothing wrong
that person cannot fail

Let's sing a song
The artist encourages singing as a way of expressing joy

Don't forget what you are
The singer advises against losing sight of one's self

Do what you really really want
The singer promotes doing what makes oneself truly happy

But you're going down and down again
The singer acknowledges one's struggles

Trying to figure out who is your friend
The artist wonders who genuinely supports them

And tell me how many lies did you wanna tell?
The artist asks how often someone wants to deceive others

And how many miles 'till you understand?
The singer implies that one needs distance to gain perspective

I guess you can't count
The singer repeats their inability to quantify certain things

How many nights of crying can you take?
The artist asks how much emotional pain someone can handle

And how long before your frown has become your face?
The artist ponders how much time has passed since they were last happy

And how many years before you take a step?
The artist raises the question of when one will take action towards their goals

I know it's hard to recall that there is no fate
The singer reminds the listener that they are in control of their own destiny

And when you're not scared
The artist reiterates that being unafraid leads to success

You can do nothing wrong
One cannot fail when they have no fear

Let's sing a song
The singer's reminder to find joy despite obstacles

Don't forget what you are
The singer encourages self-awareness

Do what you really want
The artist emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's desires

Do what you really really want
The artist repeats their exhortation to prioritize personal fulfillment

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: JEREMIE ARCACHE, CHRISTOPHE MUSSET, AMBROISE WILLAUME

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