The Rocketboys is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
On their re… Read Full Bio ↴The Rocketboys is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
On their recordings "20,000 Ghosts" and "Wellwisher," The Rocketboys perfectly married themes of unity and brotherhood with rich, soaring rock, lifting the band to national critical acclaim. The band supported its releases with lengthy tours and multiple festival appearances. Almost inevitably though the rigors of the road took their toll, eventually rupturing the band's momentum in the winter of 2010-11. Three members of the sextet of college friends from Abilene, Texas left to focus on other endeavors, and the split nearly ended the band.
The resulting hiatus did have its upside, allowing front-man Brandon Kinder a window both to release a solo EP (under the name "The Wealthy West") and to pen the theme song for The Discovery Channel's new hit show "Bering Sea Gold." However, in the end, the three remaining members (Kinder, keyboardist Justin Wiseman, and bassist Josh Campbell) agreed they weren't at peace letting their collaborative venture cease to exist.
The initial hurdles of rebuilding, though difficult and disheartening, began to give way to new-found inspiration. Though the song-writing process drastically changed as a result of the reduced lineup, with less proverbial "cooks in the kitchen,” a more broad, dynamic range of ideas and visions than ever fermented and flourished. The end result and forthcoming album is Build Anyway. Recorded in their home studio and mixed by CJ Eiriksson (U2, Live, Phish), the album chronicles the emotions through the brokenness in abandonment to the search for peace and closure, both personally and musically.
"What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway."
- Kent Keith (made famous by Mother Teresa)
WEB
http://www.facebook.com/therocketboys
http://www.twitter.com/therocketboys
MEMBERS
Brandon Kinder
Justin Wiseman
Josh Campbell
PRESS
"When it comes to song writing, the line between 'earnest' and 'overly-earnest' could not be any finer, or risky. In their latest album 20,000 Ghosts, The Rocketboys always stay just on the right side of said line, creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere." -PASTE MAGAZINE
"The Rocketboys have a sound as expansive as the open road and lyrics deep as a Southwest sunrise. Lofty melodies encircle broad indie rock compositions on The Rocketboys' debut album, 20,000 Ghosts."
-CHICAGOIST
"The band's got some legs to stand on -- Impressive harmonies and melodies, and, overall, quite the pleasing, heartfelt indie rock sound." -DALLAS OBSERVER
"[20,00 Ghosts] is fresh with rich textures, like the lead guitar on “Rare Triumphs of Love and Fortune” or the underlying drumbeats of “I Saw a Stone.” With his alto range, approaching falsetto at times, singer Brandon Kinder creates an ethereal, almost spiritual, tone." -TEXAS MUSIC MAGAZINE
"...tight, epic, densely layered sound..." - MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL
"Building gray-hued swells of chorused guitar and minor-key piano processionals, the Rocketboys may have a sound as wide as the West Texas skies, but they’re decidedly overcast with clouds that perpetually threaten rain." -THE ONION, AUSTIN
"The Rocketboys' sound is rife with shimmering ambience, reverberating piano, pinging guitars and lead singer Brandon Kinder's smooth yet soaring vocals, bringing a sound resembling other bittersweet and earnest acts such as Keane." -THE OKLAHOMA GAZETTE
"The Rocketboys showed a mastery of mood and subtlety. Amplifying a sound made familiar to Texas music fans by bands such as Cue and Explosions in the Sky, the six-member group adorns singer Brandon Kinder's soaring melodies with clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drumlines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."
-THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
On their re… Read Full Bio ↴The Rocketboys is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
On their recordings "20,000 Ghosts" and "Wellwisher," The Rocketboys perfectly married themes of unity and brotherhood with rich, soaring rock, lifting the band to national critical acclaim. The band supported its releases with lengthy tours and multiple festival appearances. Almost inevitably though the rigors of the road took their toll, eventually rupturing the band's momentum in the winter of 2010-11. Three members of the sextet of college friends from Abilene, Texas left to focus on other endeavors, and the split nearly ended the band.
The resulting hiatus did have its upside, allowing front-man Brandon Kinder a window both to release a solo EP (under the name "The Wealthy West") and to pen the theme song for The Discovery Channel's new hit show "Bering Sea Gold." However, in the end, the three remaining members (Kinder, keyboardist Justin Wiseman, and bassist Josh Campbell) agreed they weren't at peace letting their collaborative venture cease to exist.
The initial hurdles of rebuilding, though difficult and disheartening, began to give way to new-found inspiration. Though the song-writing process drastically changed as a result of the reduced lineup, with less proverbial "cooks in the kitchen,” a more broad, dynamic range of ideas and visions than ever fermented and flourished. The end result and forthcoming album is Build Anyway. Recorded in their home studio and mixed by CJ Eiriksson (U2, Live, Phish), the album chronicles the emotions through the brokenness in abandonment to the search for peace and closure, both personally and musically.
"What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway."
- Kent Keith (made famous by Mother Teresa)
WEB
http://www.facebook.com/therocketboys
http://www.twitter.com/therocketboys
MEMBERS
Brandon Kinder
Justin Wiseman
Josh Campbell
PRESS
"When it comes to song writing, the line between 'earnest' and 'overly-earnest' could not be any finer, or risky. In their latest album 20,000 Ghosts, The Rocketboys always stay just on the right side of said line, creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere." -PASTE MAGAZINE
"The Rocketboys have a sound as expansive as the open road and lyrics deep as a Southwest sunrise. Lofty melodies encircle broad indie rock compositions on The Rocketboys' debut album, 20,000 Ghosts."
-CHICAGOIST
"The band's got some legs to stand on -- Impressive harmonies and melodies, and, overall, quite the pleasing, heartfelt indie rock sound." -DALLAS OBSERVER
"[20,00 Ghosts] is fresh with rich textures, like the lead guitar on “Rare Triumphs of Love and Fortune” or the underlying drumbeats of “I Saw a Stone.” With his alto range, approaching falsetto at times, singer Brandon Kinder creates an ethereal, almost spiritual, tone." -TEXAS MUSIC MAGAZINE
"...tight, epic, densely layered sound..." - MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL
"Building gray-hued swells of chorused guitar and minor-key piano processionals, the Rocketboys may have a sound as wide as the West Texas skies, but they’re decidedly overcast with clouds that perpetually threaten rain." -THE ONION, AUSTIN
"The Rocketboys' sound is rife with shimmering ambience, reverberating piano, pinging guitars and lead singer Brandon Kinder's smooth yet soaring vocals, bringing a sound resembling other bittersweet and earnest acts such as Keane." -THE OKLAHOMA GAZETTE
"The Rocketboys showed a mastery of mood and subtlety. Amplifying a sound made familiar to Texas music fans by bands such as Cue and Explosions in the Sky, the six-member group adorns singer Brandon Kinder's soaring melodies with clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drumlines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos."
-THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
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Swing Low
The Rocketboys Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Swing Low' by these artists:
Adrian Rollini & His Orchestra I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
All Angels Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing…
Avail Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing l…
B.N.R. I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Bad Seeds/Nick Cave How is little Thomas McGee? Thomas McGee, he swallowed a ke…
Benny Goodman I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Commin' for…
Beyblade Thought you picked up my name but you forgot about…
Bill & Gloria Gaither Mmm mmm mmm Mmm mmm mmm Mmm mmm Mmm mmm mmm Swing low, sweet…
Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys Swing low (swing low), sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me…
Bing Crosby [Chorus] Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' for to carry me …
Blake Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing l…
Blake [Artist] Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing…
Bobby McFerrin & Esperanza Spalding Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
Charlie Chaplin and Josey Wales I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Commin' for…
Corinna Fugate The angels glided down to take you away Said "so sorry.…
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Dustbowl Revival Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
Dylan Case White I do my best to say thanks when I wake…
Ella Fitzgerald Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
Eric Clapton Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing l…
Etta James [Chorus] Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me ho…
Gabriel Rios I spend my days back on it I wear the knowing…
Gospel- und Jazzchor Kirrlach 1999 Swing low, my sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swin…
Gossip Better make it good Better make it now Well, baby we'll shak…
Grant & Ella Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
Hal Ketchum I met her at the mission Living just this side of…
Harmless Habit Don't look Don't touch Cause boy I'll tell you once you do…
Harry Belafonte Swing low sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing lo…
IIIrd Tyme Out |: Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' for to carry me home!…
Jason Dean Thought you picked up my name but you forgot about my…
Johnny Cash Well, now I looked over Jordan and what did I…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feat. China Black Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home, Swi…
Liquid Swing low sweet chariot come for me And my people lost…
M.anifest I'm ready sounds nice like this Swing Low hey Hey Yo yo Swi…
Mildred Bailey Well I looked over Jordan and what did I see…
Nick Cave How is little Thomas Magee? Thomas Magee, he swallowed a key…
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds How is little Thomas McGee? Thomas McGee, he swallowed a ke…
Paul Robeson I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Commin' for…
Paul-Simpson-Project Swing low, sweet chariot Coming to carry me home Swing low, …
Peggy Lee I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Phil Collins The sun is rising in the sky Here we're waiting, standing…
R.J.'s Latest Arrival [Chorus] Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' for to carry me ho…
Rev. Steward & Family Swing low sweet chariot coming for to carry me home…
Rocco DeLuca Feels like the pavement Proud and cold Walking feet Walking …
Rocco Deluca &The Burden Feels like the pavement Proud and cold Walking feet Walki…
Sauter-Finegan Orchestra I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Shovels & Rope March him up the mountain Rifle in his back To the gallows…
Sister O.M. Terrell I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Commin' for…
Stylz & The J.I.Z [Chorus] Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' for to carry me ho…
Sunhouse Swing low, sweet light 'Cause I'm standing on the edge toni…
The Bacon Brothers The Liar we can low live batch You get out of…
The Devil Music Co. I went to the river But the current can't carry…
The Dustbowl Revival Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
The Fighting Temptations "swing low sweet chariot coming forth to carry me home swing…
The Gossip Better make it good Better make it now Well, baby we'll sh…
The Gossip/Tracy And The Plastics Better make it good Better make it now Well, baby we'll shak…
The Heptones Book of Rules Isn't it strange how princesses and kings In …
The Kelly Family Swing low sweet chariot coming for to carry me home…
The King's Singers Swing low, sweet chariot Comin' for to carry me home Swing l…
The Kooks I've been lost, locked up and shot I'm never gonna let…
The Mess Hall No moon she said Tonight it's just too dark Is it hiding…
The Sey Sisters Me nsi den na me nkafo Me nyame, me nsi den…
The Staple Singers I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
Third World Swing low, Jah Jah chariot Jah Jah chariot Jah Jah chariot J…
Tim Baker lean on the reins of your chariot come into the place…
UB40 Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing l…
UB40 & The United Colours Of Sound I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
UB40 ft The United Colours Of Sound Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing…
UB40/The United Colours Of Sound I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
UB40/UB40 Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing l…
UB40/United Colors Of Sound Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing…
United Colours of Sound I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Comin' for…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Rocketboys:
A Liar I have been walking on this dying road (?) And all…
Loud and Clear I never said that I was good enough But I will…
Marching to the Palace We're standing here On a pile of stones And I know this…
Sights and Sounds I was young, Listening to all the sounds, With my ear upon…
Time Is a Devil I was thinking about all of our futures. When everything we…
Viva Voce Pretty soon now I hope I find my voice Not that I…
You're Just Going to Let Me Down Again You're just going to let me down again It's a phra…
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