(not be confused with band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called The Answer:
(not be confused with bands called The Answers)
1) Classic rock band from Northern Ireland
2) Hardcore band from Seattle, WA, USA
3) Thrash metal band from Dallas, TX, USA
4) Garage band from the US
5) Hardcore band from Lima, Peru
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(1) -The Answer hail from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, producing a classic rock sound with big guitars and even bigger vocals. They won Classic Rock Magazine's, Best New Band of 2005 award.
Obviously influenced by 70s hard rock artists like Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy and Deep Purple and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, singer Cormac Neeson's powerful vocals are reminiscent of Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers or Ronnie James Dio. When playing live they produce a varied set, combining hard rock songs with modernised blues covers.
The band played at a Phil Lynott memorial benefit gig in Dublin, as Lynott’s mother is a big fan. So big in fact that she allowed bass player Micky Waters to be the first since Lynott’s death to open his case and play the legendary black bass within. It’s the same instrument that appears in the music video for Keep Believin'.
The song "Never Too Late" is a playable song in Guitar Hero IV (Video Game).
Cormac Neeson - Vocals
Paul Mahon - Guitar
Michael Waters - Bass
James Heatley - Drums
Links:
Official site
Wikipedia
The group has released the albums 'Rise' (2006), 'Everyday Demons' (2008), 'Revival' (2011), 'New Horizons' (2013), 'Raise A Little Hell' (2015), 'Solas' (2016) and 'Sundowners' (2023).
(2) - The Answer - NWHC - Fast, aggressive straight edge hardcore from Seattle Washington.
(3) - The Answer was also a progressive thrash metal band from Dallas, Texas influenced by Watchtower. They released one demo in 1987 and then split up.
(4) - The Answer (US garage band 60s), Formed in 1965 in Berkeley, CA, United States. Disbanded - 1966
Members: Todd Anderson (vocals), Michael Friedman (bass guitar), Chip Wright (lead guitar), Mike Simpson (rhythm guitar), Bob Shumaker (drums)
One 7" - 1965 Why You Smile / I'll Be In
Appears on Garage Beat '66, Vol. 3: Feeling Zero...
Their hit single, The Disadvantage Of You, became a jingle for 'Benson & Hedges' cigarettes.
Amongst the bands better known fans is Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
New Album News – So the new album is called ‘Revival’ as you well may know by now. It was produced by the Grammy-nominated Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith, and was mixed by Chris Sheldon. It will be released in Europe on October 3rd 2011. The initial run of the album will be a limited edition deluxe format with 24-page booklet & band sleeve-notes, plus an 11-track second disc containing previously unreleased studio, acoustic, demo & cover material. The band had a really hard time condensing the songs to one 12 track album so hence the bonus disc of extra material. The full track-listing is as follows:-
Waste Your Tears ~ Use Me ~ Trouble ~ Nowhere Freeway ~ Tornado ~ Vida (I Want You) ~ Caught On The Riverbed ~ Destroy Me ~ New Day Rising ~ Can’t Remember, Can’t Forget ~ One More Revival ~ Lights Are
Down.
The second CD is called After The Revival and the tracks are as follows:-
Piece By Piece ~ Faith Gone Down ~ Nowhere Freeway (live acoustic) ~ Tailspin ( Renegade Demo ) ~ Fire And Water (cover of the Free classic) ~ What I Am ( Demo ) ~ Caught On The Riverbed (live acoustic) ~ The Enemy (demo) ~ Show Me The World (demo) ~ One More Revival(live acoustic) ~ Lights Are Down ( Piano + Vocal version ).
(5) - The Answer - Hardcore from Lima Peru, with one demo entitled "Juventud Violenta" out now on their Bandcamp.
On And On
The Answer Lyrics
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Can you look me in the eye and tell me do you see a trace of fear?
Crawling out of bed in my head I can't handle the day
I was hoping for release, oh give me peace or just get out of my way
On and on and on and on we fly, I live and I laugh and I cry
So doctor take a hammer to my broken heart
Won't you tell me why I've got trouble on my mind?
Tried to read the meaning of a song on a spent coffee cup
It said life's a contradiction, holy water from a dirty jug
Tried impressing honeys with the monies that I already spent
Crying to a hobo I'm in trouble 'cause I ain't got no rent
You ever feel they are dragging you under
Premonition I'm going
I hold on 12 but they dealt me a king to deny
On and on and on and on we fly, I live and I laugh and I cry
Hey, doctor take a hammer to my broken heart
I will show you why I've got trouble on my mind?
On my mind, on my mind
We could have it all, we could have it all
We could have it all but it's falling through our hands
Help me to understand, oh help me to understand
On and on and on and on we fly, I live and I laugh and I cry
Hey, doctor take a hammer to my broken heart
For I'm wondering why I've got trouble going
On and on and on and on we fly, I live and I laugh and I cry
So doctor take a hammer to my broken heart
Won't you tell me why I've got trouble on my mind?
The song "On And On" by The Answer explores the struggles of daily life, as well as the existential questions that arise from it. The lyrics begin with the singer waking up from a dream and questioning whether what they experienced will disappear. The singer then emphasizes their inability to face the day and the need for peace, or for those in their path to step aside.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the contradictions and struggles of life. They try to find meaning in a disposable coffee cup, which in turn emphasizes the idea that life itself is contradictory, and that we are all trying to find clarity in a murky world. The singer also tries to impress others with their wealth, but ultimately ends up without money and feeling helpless, even asking a homeless person for help.
The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the feeling of being stuck. The singer is weighed down by the constant struggles, but at the same time, they are still hoping for a better life. They question why they can't seem to find peace and wonder if it is just their own mind that is the problem.
Overall, the lyrics of "On and On" by The Answer are thought-provoking and relatable, capturing the struggles and contradictions of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking from a dream, will it disappear?
As I wake up from this dream, I wonder if it will soon vanish into thin air.
Can you look me in the eye and tell me do you see a trace of fear?
When you gaze into my eyes, do you perceive any hint of anxiety?
Crawling out of bed in my head I can't handle the day
As I muster the strength to leave my bed, I cannot bring myself to deal with the challenges of the upcoming day.
I was hoping for release, oh give me peace or just get out of my way
I had hoped for some relief, be it through tranquility or simply by getting out of my way and letting me deal with my struggles alone.
On and on and on and on we fly, I live and I laugh and I cry
Life goes on and on, full of highs and lows, laughter and tears.
So doctor take a hammer to my broken heart
I am in need of someone to help fix my aching heart, almost as if with a blunt hammer-like tool.
Won't you tell me why I've got trouble on my mind?
Please explain to me why my mind is so full of troubles and worries.
Tried to read the meaning of a song on a spent coffee cup
I attempted to find significance in the words stamped on a used coffee cup.
It said life's a contradiction, holy water from a dirty jug
The quote on the cup stated that life is paradoxical, akin to using contaminated water for religious purposes.
Tried impressing honeys with the monies that I already spent
I endeavored to charm potential romantic partners by flaunting the money I had already spent.
Crying to a hobo I'm in trouble 'cause I ain't got no rent
I unburdened my woes to a homeless person, confessing that my lack of rent money had me in dire straits.
You ever feel they are dragging you under
Do you sometimes sense that external factors are pulling you down and sinking you?
Premonition I'm going
I have a feeling of foreboding that suggests I am headed towards something negative.
I hold on 12 but they dealt me a king to deny
In a card game, I was dealt a king card that denied me victory, even though I had held onto a 12 value card for a chance to win.
We could have it all, we could have it all
There was a time when we had the potential to achieve everything we desired.
It's falling through our hands
But now all our dreams and aspirations seem to be disappearing rapidly and slipping from our grasp.
Help me to understand, oh help me to understand
Please aid me in comprehending why it seems like everything is going wrong.
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@kRaW139
TONGHT! AC/DC with The Answer.. pure legends cant wait.
@cazharris533
One of the best lines ever: "Life's a contradiction, holy water from a dirty jug"
@lordbrettsinclair2906
The guitarist was quoted as saying ' I would rather listen to two notes by Gilmour than two hours of Malmsteen ' I have loved them ever since . I saw them supporting AC/DC at the 02 and they were great .
@SpacemanXC
I saw them with ACDC at the Forum in LA. Great fucking times!
@keithadamo304
With AC/DC in San Jose Great Rock And Roll
@Rockchicbitch
Lord Brett Sinclair seen them three times. Rocked my tits off x
@cazharris533
Saw them in Glasgow supporting AC/DC too, awesome!
@ernslinger4333
And we all live our lives based on what the guitarist thinks... right? DH
@heleuthe
i cant wait for AC/DC in athens.And i can see that they chose the best support group they could find... Go guys keep up the good work!!! and ROCK HARD!!!!!!!
@SilverFoxRob
I've seen these boys 3 + times ... why aren't they MASSIVE?