Tobey Torres sang on their debut album Sonic Jihad. After the first tour, Torres and Slater had a falling out, resulting in Torres leaving the band. Martina Axen (formerly of Drain STH) was brought on to perform live when SRC played a tour opening for Queensrÿche. While she was set to be the new official vocalist (going so far as to record on demos for the new album), an announcement was made on May 4th, 2006 that Tobey and Jason had reconciled and were back recording together with the intentions of releasing a new album in the Summer of 2007. This sudden and unexpected turn of events was well received by fans.
On September 4th, 2006, four months after returning to Snake River Conspiracy, Tobey Torres posted on her myspace blog that "I have once again chosen to disassociate myself from Snake River Conspiracy" and thanked fans for their support. Two days later, band guitarist Mitch Doran posted a message on the SRC forums that he had decided to leave the band as well. No official reason has been given for the second falling out. Jason Slater, who typically keeps fans apprised of the ongoings of the band via myspace and the SRC forums, has remained quiet on the situation as well as the status of the material that had been recorded during the brief reconciliation.
Jason Slater started working on SRC2 again in 2012 and continued to work on the album throughout the rest of the 2010s. In 2012 Tobey Torres and Mitchell Doran formed a new band called Mojave Phone Booth, and in 2016 Slater reconnected with Torres again through Doran. Slater planned to release a new Snake River Conspiracy album sometime in 2014, as well as release a vinyl version of Sonic Jihad with alternate/original mixes and a B-sides compilation titled B-Sides and Bullshit, but due to Slater's health struggles work on these projects slowed. On December 9, 2020, Slater died of liver failure, effectively ending the band
In July 2022, Torres and Mitchell Doran launched a new Instagram account for Snake River Conspiracy, announcing that new music from the band will be released in 2023.
In November 2022, Mitchell Doran alleged that Jason Slater had stolen several compositions that were written by other Snake River Conspiracy members during the SRC2 recording sessions, and reused them with other bands he produced. This account was corroborated in interviews given by original SRC guitarist Geoff Tyson and also in Facebook posts made by Jason Slater himself.
Oh Well
Snake River Conspiracy Lyrics
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But I'm your only fan
I find it hard to be a very caring person
I know you'd understand
I try my best to make this into something
But glove don't fit the hand
Glove don't fit the hand.
I see you struggle for a brilliant conversation
So whatcha' gonna' say?
And if you really really think you want to
I guess I wouldn't mind
I know it's hard to say the things you must be thinking
But I can hold your hand
Yeah I can hold your hand
Oh well, Oh well. Oh well, Oh well
I find it hard to be a very caring person
I know you'd understand
I know it's hard to say the things you must be thinking
But I could hold your hand
Yes I can hold your hand
Oh Well, Oh well Oh well, Oh well.
Oh Well (Oh well)
The lyrics of Snake River Conspiracy's song "Oh Well" convey the inner struggle of the singer who acknowledges her tendency to be less caring towards others. The singer admits to finding it hard to be a very caring person, but she trusts the person she is addressing in the song, even if she is their only fan. She expresses a desire to make things better but feels that her effort is like a glove that doesn't fit. This indicates that some situations or people may be incompatible with one's efforts.
In the next part of the song, the singer seems to be empathizing with the struggles of the person she's addressing by encouraging them to have a conversation with her, even if it is hard to formulate the right things to say. The singer reassures them that anything they say is okay and that she will hold their hand. This suggests that the singer wants to connect with the other person and be available to them as a source of support, even if she struggles with being empathetic.
In conclusion, the song's lyrics depict the inner turmoil of someone struggling to be a better person but still finding it challenging to connect with others on an emotional level. It conveys the message that being supportive of others and showing care and concern can be challenging for some.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that I could always trust you if I want to
I have faith in your reliability and trustworthiness, however, I am the only one who admires you
But I'm your only fan
You don't have a large number of supporters, except me
I find it hard to be a very caring person
I struggle to show compassion and empathy although I know it's important
I know you'd understand
I am confident that you would comprehend my issues, despite my difficulties
I try my best to make this into something
I exert myself in attempting to create a meaningful relationship
But glove don't fit the hand
Unfortunately, this is not a suitable or appropriate outcome
Oh well, Oh well. Oh well, Oh well.
The result is not what I hoped for, but I will accept it and move on
I see you struggle for a brilliant conversation
I observe that you find it challenging to have engaging discussions
So whatcha' gonna' say?
What topic do you intend to bring up, given your verbal struggle?
And if you really really think you want to
If you truly believe this is important to you
I guess I wouldn't mind
Then, I am okay with discussing it as well
I know it's hard to say the things you must be thinking
I understand it can be difficult for you to express your thoughts
But I can hold your hand
I can offer comfort and support
Yeah I can hold your hand
I am willing and able to be there for you
Oh Well, Oh well Oh well, Oh well.
Even if things don't go as planned, I will still be there for you and accept the situation
Oh Well (Oh well)
I accept that things may not work out, but I am willing to move forward regardless
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE CLOUSER, JASON SLATER, DENNIS "DENNY" PORTER
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