Diverging from their counterparts in hardcore, Slapshot decided to make the first album a 24 track cut as opposed to the usual 16-track hardcore album. To reduce costs, they recorded at night and completed the album in four sessions. Back On The Map was released by Taang! Records in 1986.
The band's lineup underwent a number of changes in its first few years, although its sound remained consistent. Jordan Wood, formerly of S.T.P., joined as an additional guitarist, but took over bass guitar when Anastas left the band to continue his education. In July 1988, the band welcomed Jamie Sciarappa, the former bass player for SS Decontrol; Sciarappa made his debut with Slapshot at CBGB. He departed in 1990 and was replaced by Chris Lauria.
After releasing the 1993 album Blast Furnace which was both a move into sample-based Industrial/Metal/Hardcore and only included one original member (Choke was joined by a more "Metal" backing band including members of Slaughter Shack), Slapshot toured in Europe that spring. On the second date of the tour, they recorded a live album in Berlin called Live At SO36. The following year, they recorded Unconsciousness in Chicago with Steve Albini, ex-member of Big Black and producer for Nirvana.
In July 1997, Slapshot played what was to be their last show in the United States for five years in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They toured Europe in 1999, including a stop at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium. In December 1999, a Slapshot tribute album called Boston Drops The Gloves - A Tribute To Slapshot was released by Flat Records (the label owned by Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys) and San Francisco-based TKO Records. The album included homages from twenty-two Boston bands.
In 2001, Slapshot issued a new album entitled Greatest Hits, Slashes And Crosschecks featuring rerecorded versions of classic Slapshot songs. They followed up with 2003's Digital Warfare and 2005's Tear It Down, along with several more European tours. In 2006, Slapshot released a statement on their website announcing that the band was defunct. A DVD release from Taang! Records is still expected.
Also their official website recently anounced a summer 2007 reunion show.
Moment Of Truth
Slapshot Lyrics
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You think we all buy what you sell
So the way you live your life isn't everything you want
So you make up the life you want to tell
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
You make up lots of stories
You make up lots of tales
But you don't know what through these angry eyes
Just once in your life, can you tell what is what
Instead of handing us the lies
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment of truth
Moment
Moment
Moment
Moment... of truth!
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"Moment Of Truth" by Slapshot is a powerful song about the importance of honesty and sincerity in life. The opening lines accuse someone of hiding behind a pack of lies and believing that people are buying into it. The person is leading a life that isn't satisfying enough, so they make up stories and fabricate things to tell others. The chorus, "Moment of truth," repeats multiple times to emphasize the importance of being truthful and honest when it counts.
The second verse further accuses this person of making up stories and tales without truly understanding the reality behind them. The song's protagonist asks this person to stop lying and instead tell the truth, instead of trying to pass off lies and deceit as the real thing. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the song's central message: that the time for honesty and truth is now, and that we should all strive to be truthful in our interactions with others.
Overall, "Moment Of Truth" is a passionate plea for honesty and integrity in our lives. It is a powerful reminder that we must be truthful with ourselves and others, and that the consequences of deceit can be severe.
Line by Line Meaning
You hide behind every reason, behind a pack of lies
You use excuses and lies to cover up your true intentions and actions.
You think we all buy what you sell
You assume that everyone believes and accepts the false image you present.
So the way you live your life isn't everything you want
Your actual lifestyle and choices do not match up with your desired image and reputation.
So you make up the life you want to tell
You fabricate a false narrative of your life to project the image you want to show to others.
You make up lots of stories
You create false tales and narratives to deceive others.
You make up lots of tales
You fabricate stories and falsehoods to maintain the image and reputation you have created.
But you don't know what through these angry eyes
You are oblivious to the truth and reality that those around you can see clearly through their anger and disappointment.
Just once in your life, can you tell what is what
You are challenged to be honest and truthful for once in your life and to distinguish between reality and falsehoods.
Instead of handing us the lies
Instead of giving us more lies, the artist calls for you to finally be truthful and honest.
Moment
The artist emphasizes the importance of this moment and the need for change.
Moment
The singer again emphasizes the importance of this pivotal moment.
Moment
The artist continues to stress the urgency of this moment and the need for honesty.
Moment... of truth!
The singer concludes with the phrase 'moment of truth' to emphasize the importance of this time and the necessity of being truthful and authentic moving forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRATHMAN SPENCER, FREDDIE GORMAN, HENRY DIXON, WALTER GAINES
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