The band's music veered between punk and hard rock on albums including 1989's debut 'Blood Fire and Love', 'Soul Destruction (produced by Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor),' 'Powertrippin' (which saw Tantrum leave and be replaced by Pete Friesen of Alice Cooper), 'Crank' and 'Just Add Life.' During this time, the band played the Monsters of Rock festival in Donington, England, in 1992 and also played with Metallica at the Milton Keynes Bowl. The Almighty split up in 1996.
In 2000 the band reformed with Nick Parsons on guitar. A second album shortly followed in 2001, Psycho-Narco, with a new bass player Gav Gray replacing long time bassist Floyd London. The band soon disbanded again with vocalist Ricky Warwick pursuing a solo career.
By mid-2005 bassist Floyd London had won an unpublicised fight against Lukemia which brought the band together to play once again. The classic lineup reformed for two Lukemia Research benefit shows in January 2006, which was followed by a Headline appearance at the 2006 Bulldog Bash, then a short 5-date tour at the end of December 2006.
In February 2007 a Greatest Hits CD/DVD Anthology: The Gospel According To... was released with the full support of the band, this was followed in July 2007 with a live DVD of the Glasgow Lukemia Research show from January 2006.
The band have 'left the door open' to the possibility of future shows and recording new material.
In 2010 Ricky Warwick joined Thin Lizzy (renamed to Black Star Riders in 2012).
Current lineup
Ricky Warwick (1989- ) - vocals and guitar
Pete Friesen (1991-1996 | 2006 - ) - guitar
Floyd London (1989-) - bass guitar
Stumpy Monroe (1989- ) - drums
Past members
Nick Parsons (2000-2001) - guitar
Gav Gray (2001) - bass guitar
Floyd London (1989-2000) - bass guitar
Tantrum (1989-1991) - guitar
Pete Friesen (1991-1996) - guitar
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Loaded
The Almighty Lyrics
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White lightning soul serene
Can't seem to find my way
No I don't have the time
'''Cause I don't know the day
What you see is what you get
These things I do I don't regret
Gettin' loaded
Every fuckin' time
Getting loaded
Loaded down
Under my skin like a rose tattoo
This rose ain't red, man, this bitch is blue
From no mean city down to bullshit town
Going round in the underground
Outta sight and outta mind
I can't see that love is blind
Gettin' loaded
Every fuckin' time
Getting loaded
Loaded down
I'm just a crazy mixed up little kid
I never meant to do the things I did
Please believe me when I lie to you
I'm so far gone my soul's black and blue
Well I'm a hit and run problem child
I'm halfway to hell and still alive
Everything's free if you got the money
You can keep the milk I'll take the honey
What you see is what you get
These things I do I don't regret
Outta sight and outta mind
I can't see that love is blind
Gettin' loaded
Every fuckin' time
Getting loaded
Loaded down
The opening lines “Loaded in the boulevard of broken dreams/White lightning soul serene/Can't seem to find my way/No I don't have the time/’Cause I don't know the day” refer to the singer's feeling of getting lost in life and not being able to find the right path. The term, “white lightning” alludes to moonshine, a homemade, illegal and extremely potent alcohol that was common in America during the prohibition era. The “boulevard of broken dreams” could refer to the famous painting or the idiom that means the felt distress and disillusionment that stems from a failed pursuit of a goal.
“I'm just a crazy mixed up little kid/I never meant to do the things I did/Please believe me when I lie to you/I'm so far gone my soul's black and blue” refers to the singer's internal conflict and remorse over past misdeeds. The line, “Please believe me when I lie to you” is contradictory but highlights the singer's internal conflict.
“Gettin' loaded/Every fuckin' time/Getting loaded/Loaded down” emphasizes the singer's addiction to drugs and explains his reckless behavior. The chorus is a general commentary on self-destructive behavior in general and its consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Loaded in the boulevard of broken dreams
I am lost and aimless in a place where people's hopes and aspirations have been shattered
White lightning soul serene
Despite my confusion, I am at peace with myself
Can't seem to find my way
I am struggling to find direction in my life
No I don't have the time
I feel like time is fleeting and I am running out of it
'''Cause I don't know the day
I am living without a sense of purpose, not knowing what the future holds
What you see is what you get
I am a transparent person, I don't hide anything
These things I do I don't regret
I don't feel guilty about my actions, I stand by them
Gettin' loaded every fuckin' time
I often resort to alcohol or drugs to escape my problems
Getting loaded loaded down
My habits are weighing me down and affecting my life negatively
Under my skin like a rose tattoo
My bad habits have become a part of me, just like a permanent tattoo
This rose ain't red, man, this bitch is blue
My lifestyle is not glamorous or romantic, it's depressing
From no mean city down to bullshit town
I've traveled from one hopeless place to another
Going round in the underground
I am stuck in a cycle of despair and self-destruction
Outta sight and outta mind
I've pushed away people who care about me and I feel alone
I can't see that love is blind
I am unable to see the love and support around me, and therefore can't appreciate it
I'm just a crazy mixed up little kid
I am confused and lost like a child, despite my age
I never meant to do the things I did
My bad decisions were not intentional, but a result of my confusion
Please believe me when I lie to you
I am not truthful about my situation and tend to deceive others
I'm so far gone my soul's black and blue
My soul is damaged and I am beyond repair
Well I'm a hit and run problem child
I am someone who causes trouble and then flees from the consequences
I'm halfway to hell and still alive
Despite my destructive lifestyle, I am still alive and kicking
Everything's free if you got the money
Money can buy anything, even things that are wrong or harmful
You can keep the milk I'll take the honey
I choose pleasure and instant gratification over things that are nutritious or beneficial in the long run
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRASER GRAEME MCAVOY, MATTHEW JULIANS, ANDREW MCCAFFERTY, RICKY WARWICK
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