Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums
Former members and contributors:
Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet
The next album released was Redlight, on HellCat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
I Shall Be Released
The Slackers Lyrics
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Yet every distance is not near.
So I remember every face
Of every man who put me here.
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east.
Any day now, any day now,
I shall be released.
They say every man needs protection,
They say that every man must fall.
Still I swear I see my reflection
Somewhere so high above this wall.
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east.
And any day now, any day now,
I shall be released.
Every day in this lonely crowd,
Stands a man who's not to blame.
And every day I hear him shouting so loud,
Crying out that he's been framed.
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east.
Any day now, any day now,
I shall be released.
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east.
Any day now, any day now,
I shall be released.
I shall not, I shall not be moved,
I shall not, I shall not be moved.
The Slackers's song "I Shall Be Released" is a powerful and moving track that delves deeply into the feelings of confinement, isolation and hopelessness. The song is about a man who is trapped in a situation that he cannot control and yearns for freedom. The opening stanza of the song sets the tone for the theme of the track - that every man can be replaced and every distance is not near. The lyrics suggest that although we may live in a world that is defined by constant change and distance, there are certain things that remain constant, such as memories and the people who put us in difficult situations.
The lyrics of the track are especially poignant and speak of the powerful emotions that the songwriter is feeling. The lines, "Still I swear I see my reflection/Somewhere so high above this wall" suggest that the songwriter is still hopeful of a future beyond the situation they currently find themselves in. The song speaks to the idea that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope and a belief that things will eventually get better.
Overall, the song conveys a powerful message of hope and perseverance that continues to resonate with audiences to this day. The song has a timeless quality that has helped it to endure, and it remains as relevant now as it was when it was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
They say every man can be replaced,
People say that anyone can be substituted, but it's not the case for all situations.
Yet every distance is not near.
Although some things can be replaced, not everything is that easy to achieve.
So I remember every face
I keep in mind every person who had a part in my current situation.
Of every man who put me here.
I remember every person that contributed to me being here, imprisoned or otherwise.
They say every man needs protection,
People say that everyone requires safety and security.
They say that every man must fall.
It is believed that everyone will endure defeat or failure at some point.
Still I swear I see my reflection
Regardless of this, I feel a strong sense of self and self-worth in my reflection.
Somewhere so high above this wall.
I feel empowered and elevated above this physical wall or any other obstacle in my way.
Every day in this lonely crowd,
Amidst the solitude of the many people here, stands someone not at fault for their predicament.
Stands a man who's not to blame.
There is someone present that is not responsible for their current situation.
And every day I hear him shouting so loud,
I hear them voicing and expressing themselves loudly and passionately every instance.
Crying out that he's been framed.
They are vocalizing that they have been unjustly accused and blamed for something.
I shall not, I shall not be moved,
I declare that I will not be influenced or detoured from my path or beliefs.
I shall not, I shall not be moved.
I proclaim again that I will remain resolute and unwavering.
I see my light come shining
Regardless of the situation, I still see a glimmer of hope and reason to keep moving forward.
From the west down to the east.
This light and hope can be found from one end of the horizon to the other.
Any day now, any day now,
I remain optimistic that my release and freedom is imminent.
I shall be released.
I will finally be freed from this situation.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yakko Benefiel
Favorite version.
Enjoy it more than the original, to be honest.
giantfriendlycat
You know, idk if dylan would ever do it, but imagine a live duet with the slackers doin it like this, with bob dylan singing to it....maybe a nice harmonica solo too, thatd be pure coolness
Yakko Benefiel
Hell, I'd buy tickets to that, it would be a right old cool-stravaganza. 👍
jonpaul857
This is a great song It's a true gem!
giantfriendlycat
man, that organ is just the golden touch up to the song!
Radoslav Mitov
@benneh1 sorry dude.. i really like dylans original but... there could not be the same positive vibration and feeling as this song makes... one of the best covers ever played! great job!
Kauai Guy
best version i heard.
Radoslav Mitov
sooo... fucking... goooood!!!
schizomania
damn good song
Shane Queen
Badass