Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band… Read Full Bio ↴1. TRACER (Australia)
Forming out of the ashes of blues prodigy band The Brown Brothers in 2004, Michael (Vocals and guitar) and Leigh Brown (Vocals and Bass) teamed up with drummer Andre Wise to make Tracer.
With a sound reminiscent of 90’s grunge/stoner rock mixed with the everlasting bravado of 70’s classic rock, Tracer is a driving, sonic sledgehammer of massive guitars, clever hooks and raw uncompromising vocals.
After two years of gigging in their hometown of Adelaide, Tracer released their debut EP Into The Night (2007) and toured through regional South Australia, Melbourne and Sydney with airplay on community radios.
During 2008 and 2009 Tracer took on an extensive touring schedule with multiple trips to Melbourne, a swag of successful Adelaide shows including a capacity crowd at the album launch for their second critically acclaimed album “L.A.?”
“We wanted something that sounded international,” said guitarist/vocalist Michael Brown, “so we spent a lot of time in pre-production and made sure that we didn’t cut any corners in the studio. The result is something that we’re all truly proud of”.
L.A.? is an album that you need turn up loud and chug beer to. End of the Samurai kicks in with a monstrous riff and dramatic vocals. Tracer’s first single Wrecking Ball bears its teeth at track three, introducing listeners to Michael’s beautifully brutal, one-of-a-kind baritone guitar. Unlike previous releases, Leigh Brown’s enormous voice is on display on two tracks and the band’s impressive musicianship shines on crowd favourite Sleep By The Fire.
In late 2009, Tracer toured Europe for three and a half months taking in Germany, Holland, U.K., Denmark, Switzerland, Czech. Tracer also toured as part of The Great Australian Wave (a showcase that was to play PopKomm in Germany). Due to the success of Tracer’s first international tour, the band will be returning in 2010 for another whirlwind tour to solidify their presence in the European rock scene and summer festival circuit.
2010 is going to be another busy year for Tracer with another recording and more national and international tours scheduled. Watch this space, it is the year of Tracer.
“There is pure energy from first to last note, they do their thing so good it`s practically impossible not to go along with it.” Bernd Bruggermann – www.musik.australische-kultur.de (Germany)
“Tracer quite simply blew the audience away with their grandiose sound…Their set was as intriguing as their party tricks (guitars played behind heads and drums played backwards), which received much praise along with the frontman’s fierce guitar work” Monika Laskowski – dB Magazine
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2. TRACER (Germany)
Tracer is a thrash metal band hailing from Berlin, Germany. They started reharsing in 2007 and released their first official Demo "Harvest the Seed Demo" in 2009 (featuring the tracks 1. Harvest the Seed; 2. Beg for Mercy; 3. Thrash is King).
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Too Much
Tracer Lyrics
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Most of them thinking of ways to get you into bed
I'll give you everthing if you give me meaning
Girl we'll show that new age you can rock n' roll
And it's cool that you wanted to come
Show me some of yours and i'll show you mine
You keep me on edge while you take your time
Your daddy doesn't like it when we come home late at night
And it's cool that you wanted to come
And it's cool that you wanted to come
And oh yeah i can't stand it when you walk away
And oh yeah when you turn your back on me
And oh yeah come to me baby the night has a friend
She shakes too much but your not too much for me
I tried everything but you won't give it to me
And i don't have the patience to wait and see
Come a little closer doesn't have to mean a thing
This is not your bed your beds with me
And it's cool that you wanted to come
And it's cool that you wanted to come
And oh yeah i can't stand there when you walk away
And oh yeah when you turn your back on me
And oh yeah come to me baby the night has a friend
She shakes too much but you not too much for me
And oh yeah oh yeah your not too much for me
Your not too much for me
Not too much for me
And it's cool that you wanted to go
And it's cool that you wanted to go
And oh yeah i can't stand there when you walk away
And oh yeah when you turn your back on me
And oh yeah come to me baby the night has a friend
She shakes too much butyour not, your not too much for me
And oh yeah
Tracer's song "Too Much" explores the complexities of a passionate relationship that may not be entirely healthy. The singer is consumed by thoughts of their partner, primarily focused on sexual desire but also seeking emotional fulfillment. They are willing to give everything to this person, hoping to find some kind of meaning or purpose together. The line "girl we'll show that new age you can rock n' roll" suggests that they may be going against the norms or expectations of society in pursuit of their happiness.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And it's cool that you wanted to come" several times, indicating a sense of acceptance and validation for their partner's desires. However, the second half of the chorus introduces a sense of conflict with the father of the partner, who disapproves of their relationship and the late nights they spend together. The partner seems unsure of what they want, leading to a line about not being able to decide whether to come or go.
The bridge of the song takes a slightly darker turn, with the singer admitting to trying "everything" to win their partner over to no avail. They are growing impatient and willing to settle for physical closeness without any deeper meaning. The final repetition of the chorus includes the line "And oh yeah your not too much for me," which suggests that even though there may be challenges and complications in their relationship, they are still committed to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me fighting thoughts in side my head
You make me second-guess myself constantly.
Most of them thinking of ways to get you into bed
I'm always thinking about how I can seduce you.
I'll give you everthing if you give me meaning
I'll do anything to have a deeper connection with you.
Girl we'll show that new age you can rock n' roll
We can show the world that we're a perfect match.
And it's cool that you wanted to come
I'm glad you decided to spend time with me.
Show me some of yours and i'll show you mine
Let's share more about ourselves with each other.
You keep me on edge while you take your time
You make me feel nervous while I wait for you.
Your daddy doesn't like it when we come home late at night
Your dad disapproves of our relationship.
You can't decide if you need to come or go
You're unsure about your feelings towards me.
And oh yeah i can't stand it when you walk away
It hurts me when you leave me alone.
And oh yeah when you turn your back on me
It feels like you're shutting me out of your life.
And oh yeah come to me baby the night has a friend
The darkness of night is comforting with you by my side.
She shakes too much but your not too much for me
I'm willing to overlook your flaws because I love being around you.
I tried everything but you won't give it to me
I've tried all the tricks in my seduction playbook, but you're still not interested.
And i don't have the patience to wait and see
I can't wait around forever for you to make a decision about us.
Come a little closer doesn't have to mean a thing
We can be physically close without any commitment.
This is not your bed your beds with me
I want you to know that you have a place in my life and in my bed.
And it's cool that you wanted to go
I understand if you want to leave and I won't stop you.
She shakes too much butyour not, your not too much for me
Despite any physical trembling or emotional uncertainty, I still care about you the same.
Contributed by Juliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Drew
Saw these guys live years ago on their tour in the UK, loved them. Totally forgot about them until Small Town Titans reminded me of a certain sound. Spent ages searching for the band name again, found this song and it was 100% worth it.
Brave Starr
Get the album "Spaces In Between". You'll love it.
Rafael Morais
10 years of this banger. Here's to another 10 and many more! 🤘
Hamish Guy
Privileged to have seen them live countless times! ROCK ON!
Frysie
Played numerous gigs with these guys and it's amazing to see them produce video clips and tour the world stage! When the boys hit the top, I can truely say they deserved it! Michael, Leigh, Andre.. Best of luck guys! Black Knight
hicksijuhu
we need more music like that on the planet!
Froufrou Deluxe
you guys did an awesome performance at Graspop! You were one of the best bands!
domobozo
Never get tired of hearing this song.
Faye Thompson
I LOVE these guys ... it is a shame that Leigh decided to leave, but Pat is one incredible bassist and such a funny guy. Can't wait for the April shows :-)
LostInTheOzone
Brilliant stuff. Clear influences from QOTSA, Soundgarden, etc. The whole album is excellent, not a bad tune on it. Can't wait to see these guys grow!