Their first EP, ‘If I Had A Mood Ring It Would Be Black Fuck You Mum It‘s Not A Phase’ was released in 2019 and was obviously inspired by Nirvana.
Leonid, Leon, Anna and Alex celebrate the most exciting underground guitar rock music of the hour between teenage fear, chronic overwhelm, hysteria and hedonism.
Their debut album, “Krach”, was recorded with producer Alexander Gschwendtner at Enzo Gaier in Vienna, is now in German language. It is a cracking hybrid that cries out for live music, life and love. You can fall in love with the singles “Kinderzimmer”, “Tokyo” (#3 of the Radio FM4 Charts) and “Keine Zeit” (#7 of the Radio FM4 Charts). The album will be released in autumn 2022.
2.) The Leftovers are a pop punk/power pop band from Portland, Maine who have released 4 records and played over 400 shows in 46 states and over a dozen countries in the last 6 years. With a sound centered directly between The Ramones and The Beatles, The Leftovers deliver the combination of sun soaked melodies and a raw driving energy that can’t help but evoke that fun loving summer time feeling all year long.
Forming in 2002, The Leftovers developed a modest fan base in New England. After two local releases and playing shows throughout the northeast, they finally hit their stride with a release of their third album, "Party Tonight", in 2006. The album fueled their touring farther into the United States and across the pond to England. The band garnered a true following within the underground pop-punk scene, receiving notable attention from all-stars Ben Weasel (of Screeching Weasel fame) and Larry Livermore (founder of Lookout Records). Their drummer, Adam, even found himself touring with The Queers from time to time.
In early 2007 The Leftovers entered Smart Studios to record their critically acclaimed album "On The Move", which was released on Rally Records. Taking cues from The Beatles, Beach Boys, and classic 70s power-pop while not forgetting the energy of The Ramones and 90s pop-punk bands, The Leftovers fashioned a sound that is distinctly their own. The album took them on 3 more full US tours and a full tour of the European mainland.
In the summer of 2008, The Leftovers signed with Oglio Records and entered Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles, California to record their follow-up to "On The Move". Alongside producer Linus Of Hollywood (Size 14, Rx Bandits, P-Diddy), The Leftovers entered the studio ready to create something refreshing and original. The resulting record, “Eager To Please”, was released worldwide in the summer of 2009 on Oglio/Crappy Records and features 14 rock and roll gems laced with guest appearances by Brett Anderson (The Donnas), Kim Shattuck (The Muffs), Parry Gripp (Nerf Herder) and Coz Canler (The Romantics).
After another full US tour in the summer of 2009, The Leftovers are going strong (despite never having an agent or manager) with a staggering fall tour schedule of the US and Europe alongside bands that include Bowling For Soup, The Queers, MC Lars, and Zebrahead. Fueled by an incredible work ethic, a never-ending quest for fun, and an endless supply of sunny days and cute girls, The Leftovers will continue to burn up stages around the world, turning summer into a 365-day season. 366 if it’s a leap year.
3) The Leftovers, formed in 1976, had acquired local cult punk hero status in Australia over the years due to their acknowledged reputation in the past for excessive anti social practices, constant harassment by the Queensland Police Force and self destructive deeds. Their musical style fitted the generic conventions of punk but they also paid live homage to earlier proto–punk influences such as Lou Reed and Patti Smith.
Originally from Sandgate, Queensland, the band mostly played self promoted hall shows, such as at the Hamilton Hall and the Sandgate Town Hall. From Brisbane punk’s infancy in 1975 to its eventual demise around 1984, these hall venues were seen to be an important and essential part of the developing character of the Brisbane punk rock scene, especially as regular band venues gave only limited or no stage access to punk bands to play their music on.
Like The Saints, they encountered at these hall venues, the disproportionate attention of the law. “Many Leftover gigs were never finished – police would often pull the plug before they had a chance to get through a full set. The Leftovers had been quoted as saying. However, unlike The Saints, the group never achieved critical success for the duration of their career; only managing to release one E.P. in 1979. The A-side was called Cigarettes and Alcohol and now is considered an Australian punk “classic.”
The band started out with members Warren Lamond on vocals, Jim Shoebridge on guitar, Glenn Smith on bass and Graeme ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson on drums but also had a plethora of other musicians filling in vacant roles. They included also at various times Michael Hiron on drums, Mark Troy on saxophone, Johnny Burnaway, guitar and Ed Wreckage, first drums and then guitar. Some of these members went on to join up with The Riptides at various times.
The Leftovers went to tour Sydney but before their first live show there, they were thrown out by the hotel Manager, their guitarist Jim Shoebridge was viciously assaulted and had to be hospitalized, receiving numerous stitches to his eye and mouth, their drum kit was no longer usable and singer Warren Lamond overdosed on drugs. After this they became disillusioned with Sydney and vowed to never return. “We decided we were never gonna play in Sydney again no matter what. They could all go and get fucked. Brisbane was fun and they were all a pack of cockhead yobbos. They were the same as all the fucken yobbos as far as we were concerned. There wasn't one bit of artistic culture down there. Didn't matter who they were for years, we just thought, Nup!” said Ed Wreckage on his opinion of Sydney.
The band’s misfortune continued in a downward spiral which led them to disband in 1979. After the split, according to Ian McFarlane, a string of tragedies to the band ex-members with suicide attempts, prison for drug offences and premature deaths.
In 1983, they managed to reform for one last live show.
In the early 2000’s a retrospective CD of Leftovers was released called The Fucken Leftovers Hate You. The material included recorded songs including Patti Smith’s Hermine and a collection of live recordings.
Dance with Me
The Leftovers Lyrics
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No, I'm not the one she wants.
But now the night's here and the mood is right,
And the music has just begun.
You said you liked me just as a friend,
You never thought the other way.
Well I said there's nothing wrong with that,
But you never know what could change.
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I gotta make you understand.
(One Two Three Four)
You went to go dance with your man,
I thought I'd never see you again.
The club was crowded and dark,
But just to my luck you looked at me, I asked for your hand.
Now, I can't explain it, it's my timing and you know that it's true.
But then I turned away I finally got to say, here it goes,
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I gotta make you understand.
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I gotta make you understand.
I'm not the most romantic guy,
No I'm not the on she wants.
But now the night's here and the mood is right,
And the music has just begun.
Now I can't explain it, it's my timing and you know that it's true
But then I turned away I finally got to say, here it goes,
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I gotta make you understand, that I'm seeing.
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I gotta make you understand
The Leftovers's song, "Dance With Me" is about a guy who is not confident in his romantic abilities but feels a strong attraction towards a girl who only sees him as a friend. The chorus highlights his yearning to dance with her, take her hand and make her understand that he thinks she can be "the one". The verse further illustrates his lack of confidence when he mentions that he is not the most romantic guy and that he is not the guy she wants. However, he believes that the night is perfect, the mood is right, and the music has just begun, making it the ideal time for him to make his move.
The second verse shows that the guy almost gave up on his intentions when he saw the girl dance with another guy. But to his luck, she noticed him and agreed to dance with him. That's when he finally found the courage to express his feelings for her, hoping that she could see him in a different light.
The song's overall message is that sometimes we need to take a chance and make a move, even if it terrifies us. It also highlights the idea that sometimes we miss out on great opportunities because we don't take chances or express ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the most romantic guys,
I am not the most romantic person you will meet.
No, I'm not the one she wants.
I know she wants someone else, not me.
But now the night's here and the mood is right,
However, the night is young, and the atmosphere is perfect for us to enjoy ourselves.
And the music has just begun.
And there is more music to come, which means more opportunities to make a connection with you.
You said you liked me just as a friend,
You've made it clear that you only see me as a friend.
You never thought the other way.
You've never considered the possibility of having romantic feelings for me.
Well I said there's nothing wrong with that,
I've told you that I am okay with just being your friend.
But you never know what could change.
However, things can always change in the future, and our friendship could turn into something more.
So won't you dance with me, dance with me,
Would you like to dance with me?
And take my hand, and take a walk with me, walk with me,
Can I also take you on a walk while holding your hand?
I think you're gonna be the one baby, one baby,
I have a feeling that you could be the one for me.
I gotta make you understand.
I need to make you realize how I truly feel.
(One Two Three Four)
This line serves as a musical cue in the song.
You went to go dance with your man,
You were dancing with someone else when we first got to the club.
I thought I'd never see you again.
I assumed that we would not have another chance to dance together that night.
The club was crowded and dark,
The club was full of people, and it was difficult to see in the low lighting.
But just to my luck you looked at me, I asked for your hand.
Luckily, you caught my eye, and I was able to ask you to dance with me.
Now, I can't explain it, it's my timing and you know that it's true.
I can't really explain why, but it felt like the right moment to ask you to dance.
But then I turned away I finally got to say, here it goes,
I was nervous, but I finally mustered the courage to ask you to dance.
That I'm seeing.
I want you to know that I can see us building a romantic relationship together.
Contributed by Hannah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.