Singer Brooks Nielsen and music director/guitarist Matt Taylor met in high school in the beach town of Dana Point, California, bonding over surfing, skating, and partying. When offered the chance to perform at a house party, the duo quickly wrote their first six songs in a single day, leading to the first incarnation of the band that would eventually become The Growlers.
After releasing a handful of self-recorded cassettes and CDs, The Growlers issued their first studio album, Are You in or Out? in 2009 on Everloving Records. Aquarium Drunkard described it as “consistent in sound and tone that is as enjoyable straight through or on shuffle… Taken as a whole, the record is a beautiful mix of late 60’s freak-out, folk calmness and surf rock.” Their second album, Hot Tropics, was released in 2010, also on Everloving Records. The band's third album, Hung at Heart, the first to feature Anthony Braun Perry on bass and Jason Kaiser on percussion, was released in 2013. The band originally worked with Dan Auerbach to record the album, but the finished version never saw official release. Instead the band recorded a new version of the album in Costa Mesa, CA with Mike McHugh at his Distillery Recording Studio, to get a more lo-fi sound.
Chinese Fountain, their new "more grown up, well polished" album was released September 23, 2014. This album was produced by JP Plunier at Seahorse Studios in Los Angeles, CA. While touring the album, the band expanded their live band with percussionist Nick Murray.
The band's fifth studio album, City Club was released by Cult Records on September 30, 2016, while they embarked on a supporting tour in the same month. It was the first Growlers album to be credited solely to Brooks Nielsen and Matt Taylor, as opposed to the whole band. Nielsen and Taylor wrote and recorded demos for the album over a span of 2 to 3 months with the help of Kyle Mullarky at his studio in Topanga Canyon, CA. It was preceded by the title track as a single produced by Julian Casablancas, who also owns the label. Neither drummer Scott Montoya nor bass player Anthony Perry feature on the album. On September 25, the band confirmed Montoya's departure from the band and stated that Perry was set to return in the near future. The band toured for this album with Brad Bowers on bass, Adam Wolcott Smith on keyboard, and Richard Gowen on drums. Whether their membership in the band is permanent is currently unclear.
The band released Casual Acquaintances on July 27, 2018, a collection of demos and unused material from the City Club sessions.
Allegations of misconduct
In July 2020, allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against the band, along with other artists associated with Burger Records and the Southern California surf and garage rock music scene. Arrow De Wilde, the lead singer of the L.A. rock band Starcrawler, shared a personal encounter on her Instagram. In her post, Arrow claims she was assaulted by a male stripper hired by The Growlers while they were on tour together in Australia. In a statement issued via Instagram on July 31, 2020, Growlers singer Brooks Nielsen took "full responsibility and accountability for the behavior of all Growlers' band members, past and present," and announced that Matt Taylor would temporarily leave the band. Additionally, former Growlers touring keyboardist Adam Wolcott Smith admitted to an incident of abuse on his Instagram, while on tour with his band Zen Mother.
Rare Hearts
The Growlers Lyrics
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Over the canyon so wild
All I see is her obsidian eyes
They black out all of my sight
So give the stars to the lonely city
Give the ocean to the country
Ain't seen anything so pretty
Been so since the beginning
She stopped my world from spinning
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
In case this is just a dream
I let my tired eyes snooze(?)looseown stream
Sliding down the river of fools
So let our rare hearts float together
And disappear into the night
Live or die in here forever
Lost in obsidian eyes
Where I don't care about living
So let the world start spinning
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never
Rare hearts that never
Rare hearts that never disagree
The lyrics to The Growlers song Rare Hearts depict a love that is set apart from the rest- rare and steadfast. The first verse portrays a serene setting, perhaps a hidden spot they often retreat to, where the singer considers how their beloved's eyes take up all of their vision. The chorus then brings up the possibility of a forever kind of love. The singer admits that it could be just a dream, but they still want to believe in it. The second verse takes a more melancholic turn, as the singer muses on how quickly the world can go down a dangerous path. However, if they are lost in each other, it does not matter. They can float away together, and never disagree.
The lyrics are concise, with simple words and a strong emotional impact. However, they manage to convey the tender yet resolute nature of the romantic relationship depicted. The introspective nature of the lyrics makes it easy to relate to the singer's feelings, especially for those who have felt a deep and rare connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Could be under an old oak tree
We could be in a peaceful and serene location, enjoying each other's company.
Over the canyon so wild
Even in a wild environment, I only have eyes for her and nothing else matters.
All I see is her obsidian eyes
I am captivated by her dark, beautiful eyes and cannot see anything else.
They black out all of my sight
Her eyes are so powerful that they make everything else disappear from my view.
So give the stars to the lonely city
Let others have what they desire, as long as I have her and her love.
Give the ocean to the country
I don't need grand things like the ocean, as long as I have the girl who gives me all her love.
Ain't seen anything so pretty
I have never seen anything as beautiful as her.
As the girl who gives me all her loving
She is the one who has given me all her love.
Been so since the beginning
She has loved me from the beginning and our love has only grown stronger over time.
She stopped my world from spinning
Her love has stopped my life from feeling chaotic and meaningless.
Is it too much to dream
I wonder if it's too hopeful to want our love to last forever without any disputes.
That we can forever be
I hope that we can always stay together and keep our love strong.
Rare hearts that never disagree
Our love is unique and special, and we will never have any disagreements that could threaten it.
In case this is just a dream
I acknowledge that what I'm hoping for might not be real, and it may only exist in my imagination.
I let my tired eyes snooze(?)looseown stream
I let my tired mind relax and drift away, maybe even into a dream state.
Sliding down the river of fools
I am accepting to go with the flow of the world and let myself be humbled by experiencing foolish moments.
So let our rare hearts float together
Let our unique and special love stay together and continue growing.
And disappear into the night
We don't need anyone else to see us because our love is between us and it's enough.
Live or die in here forever
Even if we have nothing else, as long as we have each other and our love, it is worth living and dying for.
Lost in obsidian eyes
I am completely immersed in her dark and beautiful eyes.
Where I don't care about living
As long as I have her love, I am content and do not require anything else to be happy or fulfilled.
So let the world start spinning
I am ready to face the world and its challenges as long as I have her by my side.
Rare hearts that never
Our love is so unique and special, that it can never be replicated.
Rare hearts that never
We will never have any disagreements or conflicts that could ruin our special love.
Rare hearts that never disagree
Our love is so unique that it will never be tarnished by any disagreements or conflicts.
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@useristaken
Could be under an old oak tree
Over the canyon so wild
All I see is her obsidian eyes
They black out all of my sight
So give the stars to the lonely city
Give the ocean to the country
Ain't seen anything so pretty
As a girl who gives me all of her loving
Been so since the beginning
She stopped my world from spinning
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
In case this is just a dream
I let my tired eyes loose
Lord help me float downstream
Sliding down the river of fools
So let our rare hearts float together
And disappear into the night
Live or die in here forever
Lost in obsidian eyes
Where I don't care about living
So let the world start spinning
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never
Rare hearts that never
Rare hearts that never disagree
@homofaber97
Could be under an old oak tree
Over the canyon so wild
All I see is her obsidian eyes
They black out all of my sight
So give the stars to the lonely city
Give the ocean to the country
Ain't seen anything so pretty
As the girl who gives me all her loving
Been so since the beginning
She stopped my world from spinning
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
Is it too much to dream
That we can forever be
Rare hearts that never disagree
In case this is just a dream
I let my tired eyes snooze(?)looseown stream
Sliding down the river of fools
So let our rare hearts float together
And disappear into the night
Live or die in here forever
Lost in obsidian eyes
Where I don't care about living
So let the world start spinning
@alooperboopermeme5737
I showed this song to a friend he said it was country we're not friends anymore
@georgestrat25
lol you did well
@alooperboopermeme5737
+George Cojocaru lol thanks
@georgestrat25
+alooper boopermeme how can this be country though
@alooperboopermeme5737
+George Cojocaru well the fucktard thought that was banjo I tried to explain that it wasn't but like I said a fucktard lol
@georgestrat25
Banjo isn't even used in country often, more like bluegrass. I get mad too when my buddies are being ignorant or criticize my music taste. Btw seeing you on almost every growlers song lol
@Fatima-iw5pk
Bruh I swear I heard this song in my dreams before I knew about this song
@jitterbop
thats dope
@saraiyahortiz440
This happens to me too!!!!!
@setting-sun67
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