The Jealous Sound was an emo band formed in Los Angeles, California, USA. M… Read Full Bio ↴The Jealous Sound was an emo band formed in Los Angeles, California, USA. Members are vocalist and guitarist Blair Shehan (ex-Knapsack), guitarist Pedro Benito (ex-Sunday's Best), bassist John McGinnis, and drummer Adam Wade. Their first album The Jealous Sound EP was released in 2000. In 2003 they shopped around their demos for a follow-up to their 2000 release The Jealous Sound EP and were set to release an album on Mojo Records. Soon after their signing, Mojo parted ways with Universal leaving them without a distribution deal. Shuffled over to Mojo/Jive and with little interest in the band they decided to leave the label and return to Better Looking Records to record Kill Them With Kindness with producer Tim O'Heir. In 2005 they announced via their website that they had signed to The Militia Group for their follow-up to 2003's Kill Them With Kindness which is to be produced again by Tim O'Heir. The official band website has not been updated since 2005, and rumor has spread that lead singer Blair Shehan has decided to quit the band. Variations on the rumor say that he has given up performing music. However, on June 1, 2006, the band posted a blog on their MySpace, commenting that work on their upcoming LP for The Militia Group is progressing. The band released their second EP, Got Friends, on iTunes on October 14, 2008.

On February 13, 2009, the band posted the a blog, entitled "There is hope for us...." on their Myspace page with a short message promising more from the band soon. "Thank you all for standing by our side.... We will post something with a little more detail soon. Promise. Love, The Jealous Sound."[3] Another blog post confirmed on June 24, 2009 that the band would accompany Sunny Day Real Estate on their 2009 reunion tour.

Since this time, the band's activity rocketed into the public space again, with the announcement of a new album. This was accompanied by a sporadically updated blog featuring updates on the recording sessions.[4] The band announced that they have been joined by friends Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters to play bass and Bob Penn of CoCo B's to play drums on the new album. Part of Mendell's involvement secured them a year of recording and writing in the Foo Fighter's personal studio.

In October 2011, singer Blair Shehan announced that the new album is to be called "A Gentle Reminder" and it will be released in January 2012. This was followed by an official announcement on the band's Facebook page.[5] In anticipation of the release, the band released a new song called "Your Eyes Were Shining" via Soundcloud.[6]

The band headed out on a short promotion tour in December 2011 and promised a full tour in 2012.

A Gentle Reminder was released on January 31st 2012; the album picks up where Kill Them With Kindness left off, not straying too far from the Midwest emo/indie sound that defined the band on their debut full-length but still refining it along the way.

Following a long period of inactivity, on March 29th 2017 singer Blair Shehan announced via their Facebook page that The Jealous Sound are finished, and that a new band called Racquet Club had been formed consisting of himself and drummer Bob Penn, along with Sergie Loobkoff of Samian/Knapsack and Ian Smith.

Equilibrium
The Jealous Sound Lyrics

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Now I'm taking care to take good care of me, shaking scared in disrepair in
This infirmary. I chased the highs, but caught the lows, I was caught up in
The throes. I burnt this bridge I could have walked across into a place
Where nothing grows. I know that you feel strange, I know that you feel
Weak, It's a destination change, but it's one that you can reach.

I took a drink to sort me out, to kill the pill taste on my tongue. I took
A moment to myself to consider what I'd done. I was tethered, I was tied, a

Vast expanse just opened wide. I broke a fever soaking wet, I took this
Moment to reflect.

A desperate desert drive, a distant desert sun, arched my back and took a
Dive to find some equilibrium. God I love to chase those thrills, but those
Thrills came back with teeth, unconscious, unaware as they drag you
Underneath. I know that you feel strange, I know that you feel weak, it's a
Destination change, but it's one that you can reach (a little voice that
Says you have to try, I know it hurts, but baby so do I).

Took a drink to sort me out, to kill the pill taste on my tongue. I took a
Moment to myself to consider what I'd done. I was tethered, I was tied, a
Vast expanse just opened wide. I broke a fever soaking wet, I took this
Moment to reflect.

I'm so glad they went away I'm so glad they went away I'm so glad they went
Away I'm so glad they went away now.

Took a drink to sort me out, to kill the pill taste on my tongue. I took a
Moment to myself to consider what I'd done. I was tethered, I was tied, a

Vast expanse just opened wide. I broke a fever soaking wet, I took this
Moment to reflect.

Overall Meaning

The Jealous Sound's "Equilibrium" is a song about reaching a point of realization, reflection and self-care amidst a life that had been characterized by chasing thrills and experiencing lows. The singer in the song acknowledges his faults and the consequences that have followed his lifestyle; that he had burnt bridges that he could have crossed, ended up in an infirmary, and was experiencing weakness and fear. However, he recognizes that he has the power to bring about a change in his life, and that starts by taking care of himself.

The singer goes on to reflect upon his experiences, acknowledging his faults and the moments that made him realize that he needed to change. Through all this, he finds a moment of clarity and understanding about his life, that he needs to find balance and equilibrium. He finds what he needs by taking a thirsty, desert drive, and finding some time to reflect on his life's mistakes, decisions and consequences. Ultimately, the song provides a message of hope, that no matter how low one falls, they can find the strength to rise and bring about a positive change in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Now I'm taking care to take good care of me, shaking scared in disrepair in This infirmary.
I'm putting in effort to take care of myself, but I'm feeling vulnerable and broken in this hospital.

I chased the highs, but caught the lows, I was caught up in The throes.
I pursued excitement and pleasure, but ended up in a bad situation.

I burnt this bridge I could have walked across into a place Where nothing grows.
I destroyed a potential opportunity to go somewhere unproductive.

I know that you feel strange, I know that you feel Weak, It's a destination change, but it's one that you can reach.
I understand that you're uncomfortable and vulnerable, but you're capable of making a positive change.

I took a drink to sort me out, to kill the pill taste on my tongue. I took A moment to myself to consider what I'd done.
I drank to help myself feel better and clear my mind, and then reflected on my past actions.

A desperate desert drive, a distant desert sun, arched my back and took a Dive to find some equilibrium.
I went on a long and difficult journey to find balance and stability.

God I love to chase those thrills, but those Thrills came back with teeth, unconscious, unaware as they drag you Underneath.
I enjoy seeking out excitement, but it can have harmful consequences that catch me off guard.

I'm so glad they went away I'm so glad they went away I'm so glad they went Away I'm so glad they went away now.
I'm happy that the negative aspects of my life have disappeared.

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