In May 2007, Tony McNaboe, Spencer Albee, and Dave Gutter made a surprise announcement on Portland's WCYY that they planned to reunite, and were in the process of scheduling local reunion shows. On May 29th, they announced that they would play two reunion shows at Portland club "The Asylum," one on July 28th, 2007 and another on July 29th. They also performed at the Maine Lobster Festival on August 2nd. In addition, after a month of rumors and gossip, the band also announced that they have been working on a new album of previously unreleased material and newly written music, which will be released coinciding with the two reunion shows. The album will be released independently, due to the band's past frustration with dealing with record labels. While initially rumored that these two shows would be the only Rustic Overtones reunion, Dave Gutter has confirmed that the band is "here to stay." In August 2008, it was announced that Spencer Albee had officially left the band and had been replaced by Sean Morin.
Members:
Dave Gutter - Guitar and Vocals
Jon Roods - Bass
Sean Morin - Keyboards/Vocals
Tony McNaboe - Drums
Dave Noyes - Trombone
Jason Ward - Baritone Sax
Kyan Zoidis - Alto Sax
Albums:
Shish Boom Bam (1993)
Long Division (1994)
My Dirt (1996)
Rooms By The Hour (1998)
Volume Up (Promo) (1999)
¡Viva Nueva! (2001)
Light at the End (2007)
New Way Out(2009
Gutter and Roods grew up together, beginning their musical journey in a family basement along with other future Overtones (all friends from high-school). Following their first independent release in 1994, Albee joined the mix, rounding out what would become the distinctive Rustic Overtones sound.
Many of the former members have new bands including Gutter and Roods in Paranoid Social Club and Albee's band As Fast As.
Feel
Rustic Overtones Lyrics
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But I ain't gonna try it.
I'll sleep on it tonight, but I might not be tired.
These things that you sell, how can I buy it?
It's me that you confide in you have got to be lying.
Why did you have to steal me?
Can't try to steal myself back, I'm trapped.
Come on and feel for me.
Don't turn my face to a mime that you made to a clown.
Funny thing is you're the best thing I've found.
But I'm too scared to be proud.
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Listen to the talk, it doesn't sound like you
It kind of sounds like me.
Cowardice of hypocracy.
A little bit of everybody.
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The lyrics of Rustic Overtones's song "Feel" convey a sense of inner turmoil and confusion with regards to a relationship. The singer seems to be struggling with their feelings and the actions of the other person. They express reluctance to attempt to solve the issues that they are experiencing, as it might be too difficult to confront them. The opening lines, "It might be easy as pie, but I ain't gonna try it. I'll sleep on it tonight, but I might not be tired" suggest that the singer is hesitant to take any actions to resolve their problems, preferring to take the time to reflect and think about the situation.
The following lines, "These things that you sell, how can I buy it? It's me that you confide in you have got to be lying. Why did you have to steal me? Can't try to steal myself back, I'm trapped" suggest that the other person may be manipulative or deceptive, and that the singer is feeling trapped in the situation. They feel that they have been taken advantage of in some way and are unable to escape from it. However, the singer still seems to have conflicting emotions towards the other person, stating that "Funny thing is you're the best thing I've found. But I'm too scared to be proud."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Come on and feel for me" several times, potentially expressing a longing for the other person to truly understand their feelings and empathize with them. The following lines, "Listen to the talk, it doesn't sound like you. It kind of sounds like me. Cowardice of hypocrisy. A little bit of everybody" suggest that the singer is pointing out the flaws of the other person and recognizing that they may be projecting their own issues onto the singer. They also express a sense that everyone has their own flaws and issues to deal with.
Line by Line Meaning
It might be easy as pie
This task may appear to be simple
But I ain't gonna try it.
But I refuse to attempt it
I'll sleep on it tonight, but I might not be tired.
I'll contemplate it, but may not be exhausted enough to sleep
These things that you sell, how can I buy it?
I'm skeptical of what you offer, how can I trust and purchase it?
It's me that you confide in you have got to be lying.
I don't believe you're sincere when you open up to me
Why did you have to steal me?
Why'd you have to take me away?
Can't try to steal myself back, I'm trapped.
I cannot escape and retrieve my stolen sense of self
Come on and feel for me.
Try to understand and empathize with me
Why all this time have you kept me around?
Why have you held onto me for so long?
Don't turn my face to a mime that you made to a clown.
Don't make a fool out of me and rob me of my authenticity
Funny thing is you're the best thing I've found.
Ironically, you're the best thing I've come across
But I'm too scared to be proud.
But I'm too frightened to take pride in it
Listen to the talk, it doesn't sound like you
Pay attention to what's being said, it doesn't sound like it's coming from you
It kind of sounds like me.
Actually, it seems like it's coming from myself
Cowardice of hypocracy.
The fear and deceit of being two-faced
A little bit of everybody.
A combination of different traits and shortcomings from various individuals
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