Contents
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* 1 History
o 1.1 Height of career
o 1.2 Breakup
o 1.3 Compilation
* 2 Musical style
* 3 Trivia
* 4 Members
* 5 Discography
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History
In August of 1989, vocalist Dennis Owens, guitarist Jake Kline, keyboardist Rodi DelGadillo, bassist Deryke Cardenaz, and drummer Christine Tasche formed a band called The Silent Invasion. After a few months of rehearsal, the band played their one and only show just after Christmas in Tasche's back house in front of a few friends. Shortly after, Tasche left the band.
Several months later, John Gamba responded to their "Drummer Wanted" flyer and was soon added to the band roster. The band soon decided to change their name to Suburban Rhythm. Kline hated the name, but due to him having missed that particular meeting in which the name was changed, the others decided Kline would have no say in the matter. Eight months later and after playing several shows, Gamba was ousted due to "personality conflicts", leaving the band once again without a drummer.
Carlos De La Garza, drummer for another O.C. band, The Trenchtown Invaders, took Gamba's spot as drummer. One month later, Cardenaz quit for unknown reasons. Through an "acquaintance of an acquaintance", the band found Ed Kampwirth to replace Cardenaz. With the addition of Kampwirth, the band's sound began to solidify.
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Height of career
In October of 1992, the band released their first (and only) demo, Hose. After this, the size of Suburban Rhythm's fanbase grew dramatically.
In April of 1993, Kline quit the band for reasons known only to him. Kline's departure left the band with Dennis Owens and Rodi DelGadillo as the only two original members remaining. The band vowed to break up if any more of the core members (including Kampwirth and De La Garza) decided to quit, fearing replacing any more members might "water things down to the point of embarrassment."
Despite depression within the band, they decided they would stick together and find a new guitarist. After several try-outs, the band "settled" with Scott Moran. Soon after this, Chris Siglin was hired as the band's manager.
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Breakup
In late October or early November of 1993, Suburban Rhythm started to record their first album. At this point, band member relations were becoming unstable. According to Owens, more and more arguments ensued between band members about "this-that-and-the-other's problem with this-that-and-the-other"
The initial recording sessions proved unsatisfactory. After several more arguments, it was decided to re-record the album at another studio. Friction among the band members grew worse as the band continued to argue. Finally, in the middle of the sessions, Kampwirth and Moran announced they were quitting the band.
The band kept the promise they made after Kline left and put the band to rest. S.R. played its last show on April 2, 1994 in Costa Mesa, CA.
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Compilation
In 1997, three years after the band's breakup, a 16-song "obituary" CD was released from Long Beach record label Solid Recordings. The album contains all three tracks from the Hose demo cassette, all four tracks from the Almost There 7" vinyl, plus nine previously unreleased tracks. The album also includes five tracks recorded live from the Big Black Room in Santa Ana, CA in 1993, as well as a hidden garage-recorded track entitled "Uniform of Destruction".
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Musical style
Suburban Rhythm ran the gamut of musical styles. While primarily labeled a ska/punk band, some of their recordings displayed styles from funk (e.g. "18 Inch Ruler"), to metal, jazz, blues, and even country (e.g. "Blue Hawaii"). Their tone also had range, from dark and moody styles, such as "Coming Out Of The Woodwork" and "Tension", to playful, fast-driven songs like "Game Show", "Bixville" and their cover of Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting".
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Trivia
Popular O.C. ska band Reel Big Fish has paid homage to Suburban Rhythm on many occasions. Their debut CD, Turn the Radio Off, includes a tribute song to Suburban Rhythm entitled "S.R". They also covered Suburban Rhythm's "Uniform of Destruction" for the Ska Parade's compilation album, Runnin' Naked thru the Cornfield. (Suburban Rhythm's "Coming out of the Woodwork" is featured on the same album.)
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Members
* Dennis Owens (vocals)
* Rodi DelGadillo (keyboard)
* Deryke Cardenaz (bass guitar) (1990–1992)
* Ed Kempwirth (bass guitar (1992–1994)
* Jake Kline (guitar) (1990–1993)
* Scott Moran (guitar) (1993–1994)
* Christine Tasche (drums) (1990, with The Silent Invasion)
* John Gamba (drums) (1990–1991)
* Carlos de la Garza (drums) (1991–1994)
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Discography
Year Title Format Details
1992 Hose Cassette Out of print
1994 Almost There 7″ Vinyl Out of print
1997 Suburban Rhythm CD 16-song compilation released through Solid Recordings
LUST
Suburban Rhythm Lyrics
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How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? "It's this feeling called lust"
That girl looks mighty sexy, that girl looks mighty fine. It's the way she moves her hips, oh I wish that girl were mine. You see her, you want her, when she flash that sunny smile. When those full red lips say to you, "Let's stay awhile".
Woah, those eyes, those hips I want those hips, just want to make me scream. Oh my God these things of lust will take me to the grave.
The lyrics of Suburban Rhythm's song Lust are about a lustful desire for an attractive girl with a skimpy black skirt, silky long hair, and slender long legs. The song describes the feeling of attraction towards the girl’s physical appearance, including her full red lips, cute little face, and the way she moves her hips. The person singing wishes that the girl were his and is captivated by her sunny smile, making him want to stay with her. The lyrics express the intensity of the person's feelings, describing their desire as something that could take them to the grave.
The song is a straightforward depiction of feeling intense sexual desire or lust towards someone. It portrays a person who is entirely consumed by their physical attraction to the girl and is overwhelmed by their emotions. The lyrics use descriptive language to convey how the person feels when they see this girl, and the chorus emphasizes the feeling of lust that the person experiences.
In conclusion, the song "Lust" by Suburban Rhythm is about a person's intense physical attraction towards someone, and how this feeling of lust can consume them entirely. The song tries to express how powerful and overwhelming this feeling can be and its effects on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see the pretty girl just walking down the street in the skimpy black skirt and just showing all her flesh.
Describing the physical appearance of an attractive girl and how her clothing showcases her body.
And the little mini-skirt that's riding up her ass, and the silky long hair that's just riding down her back.
Further describing the girl's appearance, specifically her clothing and hair.
And the slender long legs that wrap around you, and the cute little face that's smiling in the wind.
Continuing to detail the girl's physical attributes, specifically her legs and face.
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? "It's this feeling called lust"
Asking a rhetorical question about how someone feels when attracted to someone and answering with the word 'lust.'
That girl looks mighty sexy, that girl looks mighty fine. It's the way she moves her hips, oh I wish that girl were mine.
Expressing desire for the attractive girl due to how she looks and moves.
You see her, you want her, when she flash that sunny smile. When those full red lips say to you, "Let's stay awhile".
Detailing the attraction towards the girl when she smiles and speaks alluringly.
Woah, those eyes, those hips I want those hips, just want to make me scream. Oh my God these things of lust will take me to the grave.
Exclaiming the intense desire for the girl's eyes and hips, and how lustful thoughts can be all-consuming and potentially dangerous.
How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you feel? "It's this feeling called lust"
Repeating the earlier rhetorical questioning and answer about the feeling of attraction being labeled as 'lust.'
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abbeloosje
This song uses the melody of a traditional dance called 'Tarantella', some other artist also used it for inspiration, which is why this sounds so familiar/the same as other songs. It's awesome nevertheless :D
geochick1
Not familiar with Reel Big Fish or the song you're referring to but these guys were freaking fan-tastic. Sigh, brings me back to college days when I worked for the radio station.
Alex Hughes
23 now. reel big fish have been on of the top 3 bands to shape my life. i still love them today. sr being one of my top 7. yet ive only just now listened to one of their songs. FUCK ME THIS IS AWESOME!!!
zoee_dreams
Awww this is awesome it is ashame Ed and Scott did quit no wonder Reel Big Fish sang about it - if you type in Reel Big Fish R.T. it will come up :)
Charles
Not everyone listening to this is here because of RBF, but we SR fans welcome those who are now listening to a short-lived but awesome semi-underground band due to the shout out from a pop band.
ShadowEl
lmao "pop band" RBF were in the same ska scene SR were...they just happened to (briefly) make it big, whereas SR broke up.
Floppycoc104
I remember these guys. They played Old World on the weekends when I was in high school ! That
SpaceOpera
Well, you can thank Reel Big Fish for leading me here xD. Whatever happened to suburban rhythm? These guys sound pretty damn good!
PaintballPancake
Seriously, what did happen to them? They were so good.
Eric F
Going to see them in a couple weeks!!!