The first album produced two singles, “One Night Stand” and “Blood on the Cross”, and it didn't take too long until the Bucket found themselves being regulars on MTV’s seminal program 'Headbanger’s Ball' as well as earning a spot on playlists of hard rock and heavy metal radio stations across the country. Eighteen months and thousands of touring miles later, “One Night Stand” had become a top 40 single. It was time to head back into the studio for the making of album number two.
The second album, 1992's 'Get Used to It', was recorded in Memphis with legendary rock producer Terry Manning (known for working with George Throrgood, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top, ). A song from that release, “Ride with Yourself”, found its way onto the popular comedy film Wayne’s World. The group had received serious attention across the U.S. Still, in the middle of the subsequent touring, drummer Liam Jason left the band for unexplained reasons. The Bucket replaced Liam with former AC/DC and Dio skin-basher Simon Wright, a move that brought them some international notice. Wright who remained with the band through the recording and touring of the band’s third album, which was called simply 'Pain'. Although that album again found support in hard rock circles, that was to be the end of Rhino Bucket's phase one.
The varying musical trends of the mid to late 90s proved a hostile environment for the Bucket's brand of dirty rock. The story jumps ahead to spring 2000. One Friday night, over a beer or three (maybe even four or more), Georg and Reeve decided to try and look at reforming the band with axeman Brian Forsythe (formerly of KIX) filling in the lead guitar slot. The "new" Rhino Bucket soon found their cult audience had been patiently waiting for them as well. Their first gig back, held at Ricki Rachtman’s World Famous Cathouse, was a complete sell out. Two movie soundtracks followed, along with gigs up and down the golden state and once again, and it was time to look for another recording contract. This time, the band knew exactly what they wanted and wound up turning down offers from labels they didn’t think were right for them. The Bucket eventually received a phone call from an old acquaintance of Brian's: the CEO of indie rock label Acetate Records. It had taken years, but the Bucket had found their new home.
The band welcomed the new millennium with album number four, which has the apt title 'And Then It Got Ugly'. The guys felt proud to have come up with something that they viewed as "100% Rhino Bucket": high-energy rock and roll without flash and gimmicks. Iconic drama The Wrestler, featuring action star Mickey Rourke as a charismatic wrestling champion, brought another wave of interest in the group after the film-makers used the bombastic Bucket tune "Welcome to Hell". Their 00s-era touring has kept the fire burning with their cult following, ready for whatever the guys happen to do next.
The groups best known line-up:
Georg Dolivo - Lead Vocals/Guitars
Brian "Damage" Forsythe - Guitars/Vocals
Reeve Downes - Bass/Vocals
Simon Wright - Drums
Shot Down
Rhino Bucket Lyrics
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On the side of the road tonight
Speed limit>
I never seem to get it quite right
There's a girl
Her curves are loosely tight
Top heavy
I never seem to get it all night
Lock the door 'cause the neighbor's uptight
She's a screamer
Don't let go cause you never do know
There was a time
I could have said the girl was mine
Things change
She was busy tryin' to make the stage
I hit the road
Swore I'd never make it back
I came alone
Called her name and I hit the sack
Pin up knock down
Main attraction
A two punch nuclear
Chain reaction
She's a screamer
Lock the door 'cause the neighbor's uptight
She's a screamer
Don't let go cause you never do know
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
Pin up knock down
Main attraction
A two punch nuclear
Chain reaction
Solo
There was a time
She was a screamer
It ain't no lie
She was a screamer
There's a sign
On the side of the road tonight
Speed limit
I never seem to get it quite right
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
She's a screamer
Scream on this
Rhino Bucket's song "Shot Down" is a classic rock track driven by hard-hitting guitar riffs and fast-paced drum beats. The lyrics revolve around a man who reflects on his past with a girl who was both beautiful and wild. He describes her as having "curves that are loosely tight" and a "top heavy" figure, emphasizing her physical presence. He mentions how he used to be with her and the joy he once had being in a relationship with her. However, things change and she moves on to pursue her dream of being on stage, leaving him to go on the road alone. Despite this, the memories of their time together still haunt him and he can't help but think of her as a "screamer," both in the bedroom and on stage. The song closes with a repetition of the phrase "she's a screamer" to emphasize the intensity of their past relationship.
The song is a perfect representation of Rhino Bucket's sound and style, rooted in classic rock but with a hard edge to it. The lyrics may have underlying themes of regret and longing, but the song is all about the guitar riffs and powerful vocals. The use of repetition in the chorus helps to make the song catchy and easy to remember, making it a classic track of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sign
The singer sees a sign on the side of the road
On the side of the road tonight
The location of the sign the singer sees
Speed limit
The message on the sign the singer sees
I never seem to get it quite right
The singer has a history of not following speed limit signs correctly
There's a girl
The singer encounters a girl
Her curves are loosely tight
The girl has curves that appear to be loose but are still tight
Top heavy
The girl has a larger chest area
I never seem to get it all night
The singer has difficulty having sex with the girl all night
She's a screamer
The girl makes loud noises during sex
Lock the door 'cause the neighbor's uptight
The singer suggests to lock the door to avoid upsetting the neighbors
Don't let go cause you never do know
The singer advises not to stop having sex because they don't know how the girl will react
There was a time
The singer reminisces about the past
I could have said the girl was mine
The singer could have claimed ownership of the girl in the past
Things change
The singer acknowledges that things have changed since the past
She was busy tryin' to make the stage
The girl was focused on her career and performing on stage
I hit the road
The singer left that place
Swore I'd never make it back
The singer makes a vow to not return to that place
I came alone
The singer returns to that place by themselves
Called her name and I hit the sack
The singer calls out the girl's name and goes to bed
Pin up knock down
The girl has an attractive appearance
Main attraction
The girl is the center of attention
A two punch nuclear
The girl's appearance and personality have a powerful impact
Chain reaction
The girl causes a chain reaction of reactions or events
Solo
An instrumental or solo section of the song
There was a time
The singer again looks back on the past
She was a screamer
The girl from earlier was loud during sex
It ain't no lie
The singer is telling the truth about the girl's behavior
Scream on this
A provocative invitation to have sex
She's a screamer
The girl is still loud during sex
She's a screamer
The girl is still loud during sex
She's a screamer
The girl is still loud during sex
She's a screamer
The girl is still loud during sex
Pin up knock down
The girl is still attractive
Main attraction
The girl is still the center of attention
A two punch nuclear
The girl still has a powerful impact
Chain reaction
The girl still causes a chain reaction of reactions or events
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