Early years
The Casualties were formed in 1990, with original members Jorge Herrera (vocals) Hank (guitar), Colin Wolf (vocals), Mark Yoshitomi (bass) and Yureesh Hooker (drums). The members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited and Charged GBH which they believed had disappeared by 1985.[3] During the early years, the lineup was fluid, with several changes. That first year, Colin stepped out for several months to finish his education while Rachel, TheRivits' singer, took his place.[3]
In 1991, Hank left the band, to be replaced by Fred (last name unknown) on guitar. Colin, Jorge, Yureesh, Hank and Mark put together a demo, titled Political Sin, for the Benefit for Beer compilation.[4] After making this recording, Fred left to go to school and Steve, from Distraught, fills in for a short time, until Fred returns to the band full-time. The 4 song EP, 40 Oz. Casualty was recorded at the end of 1991 and self-released.[3] 1992 saw the band touring and building up a fan base in NYC. In 1993, Mark and Fred left the band and were replaced by Mike (last name unknown) on bass and Jake Kolatis on the guitar, followed by the departure of Yureesh and Colin in 1994, to be replaced on drums by Shawn, while the band went down to a single vocalist.[3][4] 1994 sees the recording of the 4 song EP, Drinking Is Our Way Of Life, however it would not be released. The songs would later appear on the Casualties "early years 1990-1995" CD in 1999.[4] In 1995, the band's second release, the 4 track A Fuckin' Way Of Life E.P. was released on Eyeball Records. After recording A Fuckin' Way of Life, Shawn left the band, and Marc Eggers (nicknamed Meggers) of the Rivits became the regular drummer. The line-up of Jorge, Jake, Mike and Meggers continued until 1997.
In 1996 the Casualties became the first American band to appear at the "Holidays in the Sun" Festival in London. 1997 saw the release of the band's debut album, For the Pun is released on Tribal War Records, and the band embarks on its first American tour with The Varukers. Mike (the bassist) left the band in 1998, to be replaced with Johnny Rosado, from The Krays.[4][5] They released their second LP that year, Underground Army, and begin a world tour. Jon leaves the band during the European leg of the tour, to be temporarily replaced by Dave Punk Core.
Present lineup
After the world tour, Dave would be replaced by Rick Lopez from the band, Manix. The line-up was now solidified for the band and would continue to the present day.[6] The end of the millennium, 1999, saw the band produce a compilation album, Early Years 1990-1995, which included tracks which appeared on earlier ED's, as well as never before released songs, such as the four songs they had recorded on the never released EP Drinking is Our Way of Life back in 1994.
The 2000s have seen the band continue to tour[3][6] and produce albums (an album list can be seen below). They have toured with several other bands, such as The Exploited, GBH, Cockney Rejects, Slaughter & the Dogs,[4] and the English Dogs.[6] In December 2009, The Casualties toured alongside Hatebreed, The Acacia Strain, Crowbar, and Thy Will Be Done as part of the Stillborn Fest.[3] In the summer of 2012, The Casualties co-headlined the Tonight We Unite tour along with Nekromantix, where they played For The Punx in its entirety, the first time they had played the album through since its release in 1997.[3] Later that year, The Casualties released their new album titled Resistance through Season of Mist.[7][8] In 2013, The Casualties played at the largest Punk Rock festival in the world,[9] the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, England, where they shared the stage with The Exploited, Special Duties, Chron Gen and Anti-Establishment, and others
Sounds from the Streets
The Casualties Lyrics
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We are from a broken home
Noise from the streets, noise from the slums
We ain't got no nice clothes
Guitars from the streets, guitars from the slums
The way I talk ain't polite
Voice from the streets, voice from the slums
I'm spreading rebellious songs
Guitars full of hate, making noise
Boots full of dirt, working hard
Beers to forget, the hard times
Noise from the street, let me out
Sound from the streets, sound from the slums
Unemployment hits my town
Noise from the streets, noise from the slums
See the homeless all around
Guitars from the streets, guitars from the slums
Need to get out to stay alive
Voice from the streets, voice from the slums
I'm spreading rebellious songs
Guitars full of hate, making noise
Boots full of dirt, working hard
Beers to forget, the hard times
Noise from the street, let me out
This is the voice of our streets
The ones you don't see on TV
This is the noise of the real working class
The ones you don't read about in your magazines
Sound from the streets, sound from the slums
Robbing and stabbing in my town
Noise from the streets, noise from the slums
Crime and poverty all around
Guitars from the streets, guitars from the slums
This punk music keeps me alive
Voice from the streets, voice from the slums
I'm spreading rebellious songs
Guitars full of hate, making noise
Boots full of dirt, working hard
Beers to forget, the hard times
Noise from the street, let me out, let me out
The Casualties's song "Sounds from the Streets" is a powerful punk anthem that speaks to the generational struggles of the working class. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of life in the slums, from unemployment and homelessness to crime and poverty. The band describes guitars and voices that come from the streets and the slums, and they talk about the rebellious spirit of those who make punk music to stay alive.
The song's lyrics are a rejection of mainstream society and a call to action for those who feel left behind by the system. The band is proud of their gritty origins and their ability to create music that speaks to those who have been silenced by poverty and neglect. The message is clear: punk is more than just music, it's a way of life for those who have nothing else.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound from the streets, sound from the slums
We come from impoverished backgrounds and bring with us the sounds of the streets and the slums.
Noise from the streets, noise from the slums
Our way of life is marked by poverty and lack of material possessions.
Guitars from the streets, guitars from the slums
Our music stems from the streets and the slums, a direct reflection of our experiences and surroundings.
Voice from the streets, voice from the slums
As a band, we are using our platform to spread the message and experiences of the rebellious, marginalized voices from the streets and the slums.
Guitars full of hate, making noise
Our music is fueled by the anger and frustration that comes from living in poverty and facing societal injustices.
Boots full of dirt, working hard
We come from a working class background and are always putting in hard work to survive.
Beers to forget, the hard times
Drinking is a way for us to cope with the difficult realities of our lives, and to forget the hardships we face.
This is the voice of our streets
We are the overlooked and disenfranchised people who make up the real working class of society, and through our music, we are making our voices heard.
Guitars full of hate, making noise
Our music is loud, aggressive, and portrays the harsh realities of living in poverty and facing injustice.
Robbing and stabbing in my town
Crime and violence are rampant in our impoverished communities, and we are surrounded by it on a daily basis.
This punk music keeps me alive
For many of us, music is a form of escape and a way to cope with the harsh realities of our lives.
Let me out, let me out
Our surroundings are suffocating and we are trying to break free from them through our music and expression.
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