Transporting listeners to a place where melody reigns, cultures clash and combine, and feedback fills the sky, The GoStation is a state of mind as much as a band. Hailing from New York City, this five-piece force is on a musical mission to restore rock to its rightful place — the hearts and minds of the people.
Embracing the art of the anthem, The GoStation have willfully eschewed the structureless noise of many of their contemporaries, opting instead for epic compositions marked by masterful guitar interplay, a steady rhythmic punch, and huge sing-along choruses. Calling to mind everyone from Oasis to The Strokes by way of U2, the band are far more concerned with reviving the classic art of songwriting than becoming the darlings of any fickle scene.
The GoStation fired the first shot from their arsenal with the release of their debut EP, Quiet Zone, in 2005. The disc's five songs received major support from outlets as diverse as Seattle's KEXP, NYC's 92.3 K-Rock and Q104.3, XM and Sirius satellite radio, and WOXY.com. Performances at CMJ, SXSW, and the NEMO festival's ASCAP showcase followed, along with in-studio appearances, a spate of rapturous reviews, and shows with bands including The Dears, Diamond Nights, White Rabbits, Sons & Daughters, The Bravery, The Mooney Suzuki, Locksley, and Elefant.
But the EP was just a teaser for the real fireworks: 2007 saw the release of the first full-length album from The GoStation, Passion Before Function. To bring this long-awaited project to life, the band once again teamed up with producer/engineer Bill Racine (Rogue Wave, The Flaming Lips, Phantom Planet) to record amidst the cacophony and hysteria of their native metropolis. Over a year in the making, the album finally brings the sounds that have been living in our heroes' heads to full, sparkling life.
Kicking off with the feedback-drenched crescendos of lead single "All Together Now," Passion Before Function plays like a sonic rollercoaster, racing to transcendent peaks and spiraling into tumultuous valleys. From the bittersweet lift of "Not Enough" to the schizophrenic, horn-riddled euphony of "Common Ground," and from the ominous rumble of "Next in Line" to the string-drenched strains of "When I'm Gone," The GoStation have emerged with an album that once-and-for-all truly defines their aesthetic of towering, layered songs, designed not to split the masses into fractions, but to bring them together as one.
If you've been waiting for something, anything, to save you from the vagaries of daily existence, this is your chance to escape — even for a little while. And it really couldn't be simpler. Just press play, and let the music do the rest.
We'll see you there.
The GoStation is:
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Doug Levy - lead vocals
Matt Friedlander - lead guitars, vocals
Nick Picozzi - bass
Erik Nyquist - guitars, vocals
Vin Russoniello - drums, percussion
All Together Now
The GoStation Lyrics
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Whose power we are under
As we feel the inner sanctum of our souls
Fight - to break down all the walls of reason
How much plainer does it have to be
Fight - we must move before the eve of destruction
We've got to love each other can't you see
Chorus:
We are all together now -
Hear our voices cry out in the night
All together now -
All of the brave and the faith will unite
...all together now
In every passing moment the distance gets much smaller
That separates us from the calling of our lives
Fight - we're not immune to the pain and sorrow
We're not conditioned for the suffering
Fight - there may not ever be another tomorrow
If we don't get the message out today
What are we fighting for - we've already won the war
We are all togehter now -
Follow the voice that is calling us home
All together now -
Travel the path to the light of the throne
Chorus:
The lyrics of The GoStation's song All Together Now address the need for unity and love amongst people, even in the midst of struggle and pain. The singer questions whose power we are under and advocates for breaking down walls of reason to come together as one. The idea of fighting is present throughout the song, but not in a violent sense. It's about fighting for what is right, for love, for understanding. The chorus provides a message of hope and unity, as all voices cry out in the night and the brave and faithful unite.
The song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to join together and stand up for what they believe in. It's a timely message as the world continues to struggle with division and prejudice. The repetition of "all together now" emphasizes the importance of standing united in the face of adversity. The line "What are we fighting for - we've already won the war" suggests that we no longer need to fight against each other, because in the end, love will win.
Line by Line Meaning
How often must i wonder
How frequently do I ask myself
Whose power we are under
Which force is controlling us
As we feel the inner sanctum of our souls
As we experience the core of our being
Fight - to break down all the walls of reason
Struggle to eliminate all logical barriers
How much plainer does it have to be
How much clearer do we need it to be
Fight - we must move before the eve of destruction
Struggle - we have to act before it's too late
We've got to love each other can't you see
We must care for each other, can't you comprehend
What are we fighting for - we've already won the war
Why are we fighting when we've already succeeded
We are all together now -
We're unified at present
Hear our voices cry out in the night
Listen to our calls in the darkness
All together now -
Together as one
All of the brave and the faith will unite
The courageous and the faithful will join together
...all together now
As one, we all join
In every passing moment the distance gets much smaller
With each moment, the gap closes
That separates us from the calling of our lives
That distances us from our life purpose
Fight - we're not immune to the pain and sorrow
Struggle - we're not invulnerable to the suffering
We're not conditioned for the suffering
We're not accustomed to enduring pain
Fight - there may not ever be another tomorrow
Struggle - we may not have another opportunity
If we don't get the message out today
If we don't communicate the message immediately
Follow the voice that is calling us home
Obey the calling that leads us to our destination
Travel the path to the light of the throne
Journey towards the heavenly light
Chorus: We are all together now -
The refrain: We're united
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Awful Waffle
so I went to college with your drummer (Vin) back in Pennsylvania. he turned me onto you lot and earlier today this song popped in my head after so many years. He his dorm room was across the hall from mine and his roomie was a weird funny guy who was really into "The Matrix" movies. If you have contact with him, tell him BW says "hey"
deathills
asigim