The Hold Steady is an American rock band based in Brooklyn formed by vocali… Read Full Bio ↴The Hold Steady is an American rock band based in Brooklyn formed by vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) in 2004. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as The Replacements and The Grifters, Finn recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay (of The World/Inferno Friendship Society) on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell's departure.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys and Girls in America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
The band released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys and Girls in America producer John Agnello. Nicolay left the group and on May 4, 2010 the band released their fifth studio album, Heaven Is Whenever, recorded with producer Dean Baltulonis.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song "Constructive Summer" was number 56 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
Their seventh album, Thrashing Thru the Passion, was released in 2019. Among its songs, "Entitlement Crew" and "Confusion in the Marketplace," were considered standouts.
Recording mostly live, the band released its debut, Almost Killed Me, on French Kiss Records in March 2004 and Separation Sunday a year later. In April 2006 the band signed to Vagrant Records and entered the studio on the 1st of May to begin work on their third record, Boys and Girls in America. Released in October, it was one of the most critically acclaimed records of 2006 and reached a much larger audience than its predecessors.
The band released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys and Girls in America producer John Agnello. Nicolay left the group and on May 4, 2010 the band released their fifth studio album, Heaven Is Whenever, recorded with producer Dean Baltulonis.
On July 15, 2008, Stay Positive was released. It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200. It debuted on the UK Album Chart at #15 on July 20, the third-highest new entry. It ranked #1 on the UK Indie Chart. The album was named the best of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. The song "Constructive Summer" was number 56 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
Their seventh album, Thrashing Thru the Passion, was released in 2019. Among its songs, "Entitlement Crew" and "Confusion in the Marketplace," were considered standouts.
Riptown
The Hold Steady Lyrics
This kid's a computer that's been programmed to dream
He stumbled to start but regained his speed
He said my superpower is I say what I mean
And he's always in the red white and blue
The lens cap was lost so they stretched out the shoot
The second location it stuck to her shoes
She said do me a favor let me order for you
You should really try something different
Really funny running into you
I love these tiny little collisions
The kids on the corner aren't here for their health
They're just trying to uphold the traditions
Another Sunday night locked in the bathroom
Obsessing over minor abrasions
Some local legend let her pick up the check
Then he hit her with his whole presentation
Be careful of the second location
The director's distracted
He's losing his light
The actors are wrapped up in robes for the night
Her sister went sideways
Her mother was right
These things tend to run in the family
Really funny running into you
I love these tiny little collisions
She knows that her mother ain't right here to judge her
But she tries not to date other actors
A million tiny bugs at the breakdown
And a second time that felt like the first
The doctors kept saying trust the medication
But when it hit she thought it might be a curse
A couple quick visits to Riptown
Another kid with his thumb in his belt loop
He was pinned back in the booth
But he tried to tell the truth
He said I'd rather go with somebody new
Monday night locked in a hotel bathroom
With your psyche dressed up for display
And she's stranded at the moment
With some hot glitchy robot
He's giving her the whole play by play
Another sick smile from the spotlight
Another sketchy crucifixion tattoo
I know it probably covers some hardline thunder
All dressed up in the red white and blue
You got to want to be rescued
He stumbled to start but regained his speed
He said my superpower is I say what I mean
And he's always in the red white and blue
The lens cap was lost so they stretched out the shoot
The second location it stuck to her shoes
She said do me a favor let me order for you
You should really try something different
I love these tiny little collisions
The kids on the corner aren't here for their health
They're just trying to uphold the traditions
Another Sunday night locked in the bathroom
Obsessing over minor abrasions
Some local legend let her pick up the check
Then he hit her with his whole presentation
Be careful of the second location
The director's distracted
He's losing his light
The actors are wrapped up in robes for the night
Her sister went sideways
Her mother was right
These things tend to run in the family
Really funny running into you
I love these tiny little collisions
She knows that her mother ain't right here to judge her
But she tries not to date other actors
A million tiny bugs at the breakdown
And a second time that felt like the first
The doctors kept saying trust the medication
But when it hit she thought it might be a curse
A couple quick visits to Riptown
Another kid with his thumb in his belt loop
He was pinned back in the booth
But he tried to tell the truth
He said I'd rather go with somebody new
Monday night locked in a hotel bathroom
With your psyche dressed up for display
And she's stranded at the moment
With some hot glitchy robot
He's giving her the whole play by play
Another sick smile from the spotlight
Another sketchy crucifixion tattoo
I know it probably covers some hardline thunder
All dressed up in the red white and blue
You got to want to be rescued
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Craig Finn, Steve Selvidge, Tad Kubler
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