1.) An American alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands charting as The Rentals:
1.) An American alternative rock band fronted by Matt Sharp, former bass player for Weezer. The Rentals have released four LPs, Return Of The Rentals (1995), Seven More Minutes (1999), Lost in Alphaville (2014), Q36 (2020) and four EPs, The Last Little Life EP (2007), The Story of a Thousand Seasons Past (2009), It's Time to Come Home (2009), and The Future (2009). The 2009 EPs make up the musical end of the Songs About Time project, which also includes daily photos and weekly short films entitled Resilience (2011).
Band members on Return Of included Patrick Wilson (also of Weezer) on drums, Rod Cervera (guitar), Tom Grimley (moog), Petra Haden (violin, vocals), and Cherielynn Westrich (vocals, moog). Petra's triplet sister, Rachel Haden, appears as an additional vocalist. After Sharp left Weezer, Wilson's studio replacement on the drums was Kevin March and Mike Fletcher was the band's most frequent touring drummer. Maya Rudolph, of Saturday Night Live fame, also briefly toured with the band as a keyboardist. They are known for their quirky Moog-driven melodies. The single "Friends of P" off their first album was a modern rock radio hit, peaking at #7 on Billboard's Modern Rock Chart and #92 on the Billboard Hot 100. After touring for Seven More Minutes the band disbanded.
Yet on October 24, 2005, the tenth anniversary of the band's formation, Matt Sharp announced he was bringing back The Rentals after a six year absence. The new lineup includes founding member Rachel Haden on bass/vocals, Sara Radle on vocals/multiple instruments, Ben Pringle (from Nerf Herder and now Yearbook Pictures) on synths/multiple instruments, Lauren Chipman on viola/synth/vocals, and Dan Joeright on drums. Sharp stated on his website that "there are no current plans" for ex-Rental Cherielynn Westrich "to be involved in the future of The Rentals."
Sharp states: The essential elements of The Rentals will be there. Our fascination with vintage synthesizers, violas, violins, female harmonies and all the rest will continue. But, I'm guessing, we'll most likely veer off the path that would lead us into the realm of becoming our own tribute band.
2.) A late '70s Boston area Punk band featuring Jeff Hudson, Jane Hudson, and Pseudo Carol. As a trio, they released the songs "Gertrude Stein", "Low Rent", "New York", "I Got A Crush On You" and "Elephants".
In 1980, Jeff & Jane joined The MANHATTAN PROJECT, followed by the Electro-Punk act simply known as Jeff & Jane Hudson in 1981.
It's Alright
The Rentals Lyrics
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She says it's alright
(alright, alright)
The opening lines of The Rentals' song It's Alright convey a message of reassurance and comfort. The repetition of the word "alright" creates a sense of positivity and optimism. It is as though the singer is trying to tell someone that things will be okay, that whatever they are going through is not insurmountable. There is a sense of empathy and solidarity in the lines "she says it's alright." It is almost as though the singer is trying to convince themselves as well that everything will be fine.
The rest of the song continues in this vein with lyrics like "these things they pass, so just give it time." It speaks to the transient nature of life and how the bad times will eventually give way to better ones. It's a song that is both comforting and empowering, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The melody is simple and catchy, further adding to the sense of hope in the song. Overall, It's Alright is a song that seeks to uplift and reassure, a beacon of hope in troubled times.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's alright
Everything is fine despite any possible concerns or worry.
She says it's alright
The singer perceives someone else, possibly a significant other or a friend, saying nothing concerning or worrying is going on.
(alright, alright)
The repetition of 'alright' serves as emphasis, reinforcing that nothing is wrong and everything is fine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW KELLY SHARP
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