∎ The Philadelphia band's first album on A&M, self entitled THE REDS, produced by David Kershenbaum, showed the band's impressive sound — a blend of Rick Shaffer's guitar and Bruce Cohen's keyboards into an interestingly textured drone, short guitar and keyboard figures, rising then disappearing back into the drone, while Shaffer's voice provides the punch and definition for their overall sound. The album was supported with live appearances with The Police, Joe Jackson, Blondie, The Ramones, The Psychedelic Furs, and Public Image. An EP, GREEN WITH ENVY, followed featuring The Doors song, "Break On Through," which suggests some of the band's roots. (Universal Music digitally re-released The Reds, and Green With Envy, August 2012.) In 1980 A&M released a compilation album, Propaganda, that included tracks from The Reds, The Police, Joe Jackson, The Granati Bros, Bobby Henry, Shrink, David Kubinec, and Squeeze.
∎ After leaving A&M, The Reds® went forward with two indie albums, STRONGER SILENCE and FATAL SLIDE (Stony Plain/RCA), that continued The Reds® sound, receiving critical acclaim internationally. They next recorded a tense and powerful album for Sire/WB entitled, SHAKE APPEAL, produced by Mike Thorne (Blur, Soft Cell, Wire). This forcible record led the band to work with director/producer, Michael Mann. Mann incorporated numerous songs by The Reds® into episodes of Miami Vice, then hired Shaffer and Cohen to write songs and score for two motion pictures, Band Of The Hand (Tri-Star) and Manhunter (De Laurentiis), based on the novel "Red Dragon." Soundtrack albums from both films were released on MCA, a Manhunter CD, with an added Reds® track, “Jogger’s Stakeout”, was released by Intrada Records (2010), and Universal Music digitally released both albums (2012).
∎ During this time, solo projects for Cohen were writing score for the productions, "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" and "Down The Road" at Philadelphia's Walnut Theatre; "The Speckled Band," starring Quentin Crisp, and Charles Busch' play, "Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom" for NYC's Pulse Theatre Company; and a forty minute electronic film noir piece, "Goodbye Johnny Staccato." While solo projects for Shaffer included recording guitar tracks on a Marianne Faithfull album (Island); Hilly Kristal's, "Mad Mordechai" (Stereo Society); Peter Murphy's, "Holy Smoke" (Beggars Banquet/BMG); and Marc Almond's, "Fantastic Star" (Some Bizarre/Mercury). While Shaffer wrote and recorded, "Looking For Right," for director Michael Mann"s film, "Collateral."
∎ The Reds® next album, CRY TOMORROW reunited them with British producer Mike Thorne. It captures the driving intensity of earlier albums and the ambient, atmospheric feel from their film scores, resulting in a stark, surreal album, with a sense of mood and mystery. The pulsing opening track, "Terror In My Heart," was featured in the film, "Nightmare On Elm Street 2" (New Line), directed by Jack Sholder, along with a searing non-stop groove of the Stones' "Gimme Shelter."
∎ In 2007, FUGITIVES FROM THE LAUGHING HOUSE was written and produced by The Reds®. The album is a straight forward raw nerve reflection of life in America. The Reds® February 2009 release, EARLY NOTHING, was also written and produced by Shaffer and Cohen. The album has a hypnotic quality, that leaves the listener free to let their subconscious play itself out, no matter where it goes. With the release of Early Nothing, The Reds®, shamans of dark, brooding, loud rock continued to explore and define their sound.
∎ At this point in time, both Shaffer and Cohen began releasing solo albums. Bruce released ONE BC in 2009, and Rick released NECESSARY ILLUSION in 2010. Although they have been recording separately, a new album by The Reds is still a possibility as soon as Shaffer and Cohen can be in the same location at the same time. See their entire discography below.
■ PLEASE NOTE: The Reds® is a Registered Trademark, with the first use date of March 17, 1977.
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DISCOGRAPHY
∎ RICK SHAFFER
2017 • STOLEN MOMENTS (Tarock Music #TM-CD15)
2016 • OUTSIDE OF TIME (Tarock Music #TM-CD13)
2015 • JITTERBUG SHAKE (Tarock Music #TM-CD11)
2014 • HARD TIMES SIXTY — Single (Tarock Music)
2014 • LINK — Single (Tarock Music)
2014 • MISADVENTURE (Tarock Music #TM-CD10)
2013 • STACKED DECK (Tarock Music #TM-CD9)
2012 • IDIOT FLATS (Tarock Music #TM-CD8)
2011 • HIDDEN CHARMS (Tarock Music #TM-CD6)
2010 • NECESSARY ILLUSION (Tarock Music #TM-CD5)
1971 • JUST THE BEGINNING — RICK SHAFFER & FREIGHT TRAIN (Fly By Night #LPFBN1001
∎ BRUCE COHEN
2017 • FOUR BC (Tarock Music #TM-CD14)
2015 • THREE BC — IN A TRANCE (Tarock Music #TM-CD12)
2014 • BIG FUN 3 — FADEOUT Bruce Cohen, Peter ”Babe” Lucas, Tony Foster (RopeADope #N/A)
2013 • BIG FUN 3.2 — Bruce Cohen, Peter ”Babe” Lucas, Tony Foster (RopeADope #N/A)
2011 • TWO BC (Tarock Music #TM-CD7)
2010 • BIG FUN 3 — Bruce Cohen, Rik Myers, Brandon Cruz (RopeADope #N/A)
2009 • ONE BC (Tarock Music #TM-CD4)
∎ THE REDS®
2009 • EARLY NOTHING (Tarock Music #TM-CD3)
2007 • FUGITIVES FROM THE LAUGHING HOUSE (Tarock Music #TM-CD2)
2001 • CRY TOMORROW (Stereo Society #SS004)
1992 • CRY TOMORROW (Tarock Music #TM-CD1)
1986 • MANHUNTER — FILM SOUNDTRACK (MCA #6182)
1986 • BAND OF THE HAND — FILM SOUNDTRACK (MCA #6167)
1986 • WAITING FOR YOU — SINGLE (Music Action - France #N/A)
1985 • SHAKE APPEAL (Music Action - France #MAP9009)
1984 • SHAKE APPEAL (Sire/Warner Bros #21-04261)
1983 • FATAL SLIDE (Helter Skelter - Italy #HS93CD26)
1982 • FATAL SLIDE (Stony Plain - Canada #SPL10481981)
1981 • STRONGER SILENCE (Helter Skelter - Italy #HS93CD26)
1981 • STRONGER SILENCE (Stony Plain - Canada #SPL1037)
1981 • STRONGER SILENCE (Kingdom - UK #KVL90051981)
1981 • THE DANGER / DO YOU PLAY THE GAME — SINGLE (Kingdom - UK #KV8019)
1981 • STRONGER SILENCE — EP (Ambition #AM1981)
1980 • PROPAGANDA (A&M #SP4786)
1979 • GREEN WITH ENVY — EP (A&M #SP3301)
1979 • WHATCHA′ DOIN' TO ME — SINGLE (A&M #N/A)
1979 • WHATCHA′ DOIN' TO ME — GREEN VINYL (A&M - UK #N/A)
1979 • JOEY / VICTIMS — SINGLE (A&M #SP3178)
1979 • THE REDS — GREEN VINYL (A&M #SP4772)
1979 • SELF REDUCTION / VICTIMS — SINGLE (EKE #N/A)
1977 • JOEY / AUTOMATIC BOY — SINGLE (Go Go #00011971)
Waiting for You
The Reds Lyrics
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Like I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
I got nothing else on my mind
I've been waiting for you
I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
Waiting, waiting, for you past due
Waiting, waiting, for you come thru
I got one thing on my checklist
Done chasing you i'm breathless
You thirsty I ain't timeless
You done or you still wilding
The city made me impatient
And it made you bare time ignorant
Outcome looking negative
Not here to feel so hesitant
Just know that i ain't patient
Gone before your senses
You got me in trances
Buffering my chances
Woah, slow it down, slow it down, speed it up
Always been up
Can't get enough
But yeah thats enough
At your stop to pick you up
But when I call you ain't pick up
These excuses ain't line up
You think you awful famous
Young and too far shameless
Hope your vibe ain't contagious
My heart ain't fully stainless
You acting like this painless
Cuz you ain't never felt this
This feeling really hurt like a bitch, 'cause
I've been waiting for you
Like I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
I got nothing else on my mind
I've been waiting for you
I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
I got nothing else on my mind
Ooh
I saved one spot for you
I guess I got other things to do
Than wait around for you
Been on hold for quite some time
Pushing my shit aside
Asking myself but why
Talking all that its a lie
But you pretty so its alright
Like that shit really the vibe
Fuck, Like bitch, die
I've been Waiting for you
She's got nothing on you
I've been Waiting for you
She's got nothing on you, no
Got nothing on you
I've been waiting for you
Nothing on you
I've been waiting for you
Like I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
I got nothing else on my mind
I've been waiting for you
I got nothing else to do with my time
She's got nothing on you
I got nothing else on my mind
The Reds's song Waiting For You speaks about the struggle of waiting for someone who doesn't reciprocate the same feelings. The lyrics express the singer's longing for someone who doesn't value their time, while hinting at the singer's frustration with being in the lobby of love so long. Waiting for the person seems to have become a never-ending cycle, and there's nothing else that the singer can do with their time except waiting. The lines "I've been waiting for you/Like I got nothing else to do with my time/She's got nothing on you/I got nothing else on my mind" emphasizes the obsession with the person, implying that they are the only thing constantly on the singer's mind.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been chasing after the person for some time now, and it seems to be futile. The use of words like "past due," "done chasing you I'm breathless," "you done or you still wilding" imply the singer's exhaustion and confusion about where they stand with this person. The singer is essentially hanging in the balance, waiting for their feelings to be reciprocated or for the other person to walk away.
Overall, the song's lyrics showcase the common feeling of being emotionally invested in someone who doesn't feel the same way, leading to a cycle of waiting that feels never-ending.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for you
I have been anticipating your arrival
Like I got nothing else to do with my time
I am so eagerly waiting for you that I have nothing else to occupy myself with
She's got nothing on you
No one else can compare to you, you are my top priority
I got nothing else on my mind
You are the only thing that occupies my thoughts
Waiting, waiting, for you past due
I have been waiting for you for too long and I am getting impatient
Waiting, waiting, for you come thru
I am desperately waiting for you to show up
I got one thing on my checklist
Waiting for you is the only thing I care about, everything else is secondary
Done chasing you i'm breathless
I have been trying to catch your attention for so long that I am now exhausted
You thirsty I ain't timeless
You may be craving me, but I have other things to attend to and cannot wait forever
You done or you still wilding
I need to know if you are ready to make a commitment or if you are still playing games
The city made me impatient
Living in this fast-paced city has made me less patient
And it made you bare time ignorant
Living in this city has made you careless with other people's time
Outcome looking negative
I am losing hope that things will work out between us
Not here to feel so hesitant
I am not here to doubt myself or our relationship
Just know that i ain't patient
I am not a patient person and cannot wait forever
Gone before your senses
I will leave before you even realize I am gone
You got me in trances
You have me under your spell and I cannot resist you
Buffering my chances
I am trying to improve my odds of being with you by being patient and persistent
Woah, slow it down, slow it down, speed it up
I am confused and unsure of how to approach our relationship
Always been up
I have always been optimistic about our relationship
Can't get enough
I cannot get enough of you
But yeah thats enough
However, waiting for you is taking a toll on me
At your stop to pick you up
I am willing to go out of my way for you
But when I call you ain't pick up
You ignore my attempts to contact you
These excuses ain't line up
Your excuses for not being able to meet me do not make sense
You think you awful famous
You have an inflated sense of self-importance
Young and too far shameless
You are young and inexperienced, and do not feel embarrassed for your actions
Hope your vibe ain't contagious
I hope that your attitude and behavior do not rub off on me
My heart ain't fully stainless
I am not entirely immune to the pain and hurt caused by our relationship
You acting like this painless
You are acting as if there are no consequences to your actions
Cuz you ain't never felt this
You do not understand the full effect of your behavior because you have never experienced it yourself
This feeling really hurt like a bitch, 'cause
I am in a lot of pain because of our relationship
Ooh
An interjection expressing surprise or admiration
I saved one spot for you
I am still waiting for you, I have not given up yet
I guess I got other things to do
Waiting for you is not the only priority in my life
Than wait around for you
I cannot wait forever for you to come around
Been on hold for quite some time
I have been waiting for you for a long time
Pushing my shit aside
I have been neglecting my own personal life for the sake of our relationship
Asking myself but why
I am questioning why I am still waiting for you
Talking all that its a lie
You are saying things that are not true, which is causing me to doubt you
But you pretty so its alright
I am willing to overlook your flaws because of how physically attractive you are
Like that shit really the vibe
I am trying to justify our relationship despite the challenges and setbacks we face
Fuck, Like bitch, die
An expression of frustration and disappointment with the relationship
Got nothing on you
No one else can compare to you
Nothing on you
You are my top priority, no one else matters
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Maximus Ho
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