1. Anarcho-punk late '70… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band named The Mob.
1. Anarcho-punk late '70s
2. New York Hardcore early '80s
3. Rock 2005
4. Northern soul R& B mid "60s
5. A Seattle band that later became Queensrÿche.
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1) The Mob were an anarcho-punk band originally from Yeovil, Somerset, England during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band broke up in December 1983. Marc Mob was the bands center of attention with colourful (red) dreadlocks and an angelic face. On the contrary his voice sounded doomed, his lyrics featuring topics such as nuclear bombs, war, wastelands, death and doom in general. the mob. they knew that the world was a place of doom, gloom, and despair, and thus sung songs of mourning for a dying world. greed, corruption, and pollution have blotted out all hope and optimism. formed and disbanded during the early UK anarcho-punk scene, the mob defined dirge music in the punk genre with music so competent and unique from the one chord wonder bands, and possibly the most emotional, albeit negative, of any of their contemporaries like crass, conflict, and chumbawamba while still remaining political in their message. possibly the only other band to hold a torch to the despair and morbidity of the mob was rudimentary peni, another off-beat post-punk group who often shared the stage with the mob. they seemed more comrades to each other than any of the more positive-punk bands at the time.
2) The Mob were a hardcore band from New York who existed during the 1980's. Their first release was the Upset The System EP 7" in 1982 followed by another 7" (Step Forward) the next year and a LP titled We Come To Crush in 1986. Their style of hardcore was similar to contemporaries such as The Abused, Urban Waste and Cause For Alarm.
3)The Mob is an American hard rock band formed in 2005. Their self-titled debut album was released by Frontiers Records the same year. Line-up:
* Reb Beach (from Whitesnake – guitars, backing vocals
* Doug Pinnick (from King's X – lead vocals
* Timothy Drury from (Whitesnake – keyboards, backing vocals
* Kelly Keagy from (Night Ranger– drums, backing vocals
4 ) The Mob is a 1960's horn-soul band from Chicago Illinois that played many venues and had a prolific and successful songwriting duo amongst its' members of the band in guitarist Jim Holvay and horn player Gary Beisbier(https://www.last.fm/music/Gary+Beisbier ) who wrote songs for many other acts including The Buckinghams. (https://mikebaker45s.weebly.com/)
5 ) In 1980, Michael Wilton and Scott Rockenfield had founded a band called Cross+Fire, which Chris DeGarmo and Eddie Jackson joined shortly thereafter. They then called themselves The Mob. In 1982, Geoff Tate was involved as vocalist to record a four-song demo. The band changed its name to Queensrÿche.
Witch Hunt
The Mob Lyrics
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Killing off anything that's not quite known
Sitting around in a nice, safe home
Waiting for the witch hunt.
Idle plans for the idol rich
Knitting the economy, not dropping a stitch
Destroying anything that doesn't quite fit
Still living with the english fear
Waiting for the witch hunt, there
Always living with the english fear
Waiting for the witch hunt, there.
Changing your course for another way
You better stop that or be willing to pay
Never mind son you'll come around some day
Under pressure from the witch hunt.
The Mob's song "Witch Hunt" is a scathing social commentary on the act of ostracizing and persecuting those who are different or challenging the status quo. The lyrics speak of a society that rejects progress and the unknown, clinging to the safety of traditional values and ways of life. The first verse discusses how people are stifling progress by killing off anything that's not immediately familiar or comfortable. The second verse alludes to the manipulation of the economy by the rich and the destruction of anything that doesn't fit within their agenda. The chorus highlights the underlying fear that fuels this witch hunt mentality and how it has become a part of English culture.
The third verse is a warning to those who attempt to change their course, challenging the status quo, and how they will inevitably face backlash from those who cling to the witch hunt mentality. The pressure to conform is powerful, and those who don't yield will face ostracization and punishment. The haunting and foreboding tone of the song matches the theme perfectly, conveying a sense of unease and trepidation.
Line by Line Meaning
Stubbing out progress where seeds are sown
Putting a halt to any kind of innovation or growth right at the beginning stages.
Killing off anything that's not quite known
Getting rid of anything that is different or unfamiliar.
Sitting around in a nice, safe home
Being comfortable and complacent in one's own surroundings.
Waiting for the witch hunt.
Anticipating any opportunity to accuse and victimize others.
Idle plans for the idol rich
Having no practical goals or ambitions but instead catering to the wealthy.
Knitting the economy, not dropping a stitch
Manipulating the economy with great attention to detail.
Destroying anything that doesn't quite fit
Eliminating all that doesn't conform to established standards or expectations.
Waiting for the witch hunt.
Looking for an excuse to blame and condemn others.
Still living with the english fear
Continuing to hold onto irrational prejudices or fears.
Waiting for the witch hunt, there
Actively searching for someone to assign blame to.
Always living with the english fear
Perpetually existing with unwarranted anxieties or concerns.
Waiting for the witch hunt, there.
Eagerly waiting for an opportunity to single out someone and victimize them.
Changing your course for another way
Switching tracks and moving in a new and different direction.
You better stop that or be willing to pay
Warning against daring to challenge the prevailing beliefs or practices.
Never mind son you'll come around some day
Expecting eventually others to conform to the established norms or rules.
Under pressure from the witch hunt.
Being prompted or swayed by the desire to accuse or condemn others.
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DeeJaay Walker
Anyone else blown away by the great audio this recording captured? From the attack of the snare drum to the subtleties of the cymbals, drive of the guitars and emphatic vocals, it's all present and accounted for. Somehow it manages to duck under the risk of being overproduced yet treats the ears handsomely with great EQ and wonderful clarity.
dirtyprotest
still sounds as good as it did back in the days.....
David Perez
UK old school never ceases to amaze me.. I'm from the west,and I have had my fair share of the Anarcho/Peace punk conglomerate..Thanks for uploading this..
Shiney Shine
I think I know what you mean. Like Crass's music for instance always had this creepy, kinda "nuclear wasteland around the corner" aura about it to me.
pjamieson608
Brilliant song use to have the single but it was nicked. Love hearing it again.
Paul Messis
such a great single.
xX_Mikaela_Xx
Really nice!
Dragon Jaune
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vaughanie
fkin awesome as ever
Michael Teale
awesome song from a very special band?