Formed in 2005, Trash Talk soon released a Demo 2005 on Sell Our Souls Records, as well as a split with Bay Area band Steel Trap in 2006 for Spiderghost Pressgang. Later that year, they signed on to Rumble Records to record their debut album Walking Disease. Trash Talk would later sign to Malfunction Records (imprint of Deathwish Inc.) in 2007 for the release of their EP Plagues; which would later form a compilation with Walking Disease. After extensive touring with bands such as Cruel Hand, they would eventually leave Deathwish Inc. to manage their own label, Trash Talk Collective.
In 2008, Trash Talk traveled to Chicago with Steve Albini to work on their full-length album. 2009 saw the release of their single "East of Eden", featuring vocals from Keith Morris of Off! / Black Flag / Circle Jerks. After the release of "East of Eden", Trash Talk kept a regular tour schedule and would go overseas.
During their touring, Trash Talk participated in a live session for British radio station BBC Radio 1 showcasing songs from their latest album Eyes & Nines, released physically in Europe and digitally throughout on May 17, 2010. The album came out on CD in the United States on June 8, 2010 with the vinyl releasing on June 21, 2010. In October 2010, Trash Talk first appeared on the cover of The FADER, in its 70th issue. Trash Talk performed at the 2011 Soundwave Festival in February / March 2011. Trash Talk were added to the 2011 lineups of Download in June and Hevy Music Festival in August, although they pulled out of Hevy at the eleventh hour.
A 5 song EP entitled Awake was released October 11, 2011 on True Panther Sounds.
On May 30, 2012, it was announced that Trash Talk had signed to Odd Future Records, making them the first act not part of the Odd Future hip-hop collective and the first non hip-hop artist to sign to the label. The band has been known to perform Tyler, The Creator's song, Radicals, with Tyler as a closer at a few Odd Future shows. They released their album 119 on Odd Future Records on October 9, 2012, in partnership with their Trash Talk Collective imprint and Sony BMG Music Group's RED Distribution. Album was released on October 9.
In November 2013, Devan Bentley, (drummer for Such Gold) joined Trash Talk for their fall tour with Suicidal Tendencies and has been touring with them since.
Trash Talk's fourth full-length studio album, titled No Peace, was released on the 27th of May 2014.
Lee Spielman - vocals
Garrett Stevenson - guitar
Spencer Pollard - bass, vocals
Devan Bentley - drums
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Awake
Trash Talk Lyrics
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And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
The first few lines of Trash Talk's song Awake paints a picture of someone living in a harsh world. The phrase "He who sleeps with both eyes open is god" suggests that the environment is dangerous and that constantly being on the lookout is the only way to survive. The next line, "And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time," reinforces this message. It seems that in this world, only the strongest survive and you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive.
The rest of the lyrics focus on the singer's state of mind. They describe themselves as "Your hammer and sickle" and "Your ball and chain," suggesting that they are subservient to someone or something else. The line "I am your brain on drugs" implies that the singer is not in control of their own mind or actions. They are searching for the "peak of bliss," but all they can seem to find is sleep, represented by the repeated "ZZZ" throughout the song. Despite this, the singer paradoxically wants to stay awake instead of succumbing to the comforts of sleep. The final line, "Still I seek the king of sleep," suggests that the singer is trapped in a cycle of seeking something they know is unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
In a place where everyone is asleep, the person who can stay alert and watchful is considered superior.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
This person thrives on killing others and does it slowly, one victim at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am the tool and burden that keeps you trapped and under control.
I am your brain on drugs
I am the effect of drugs on your mind.
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
I want to achieve the highest level of pleasure, and all I desire is to sleep.
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
My distressed state is reflected in my chaotic outbursts, and I appear yellow, emaciated, and extremely ill. Yet, despite being awake, I am still tired.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
Despite my constant sleepiness, I desire to be alert and awake.
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Although it may be difficult to achieve my desired level of slumber, I am still determined to pursue it.
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Looking at my reflection covered in moss, I question if the person staring back at me is truly myself.
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Restrict me and indulge my addiction.
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
Destroy the paths that lead to my emotions through direct, honest communication.
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I diminish your resources and restrain you, acting as both a financial burden and oppressive weight.
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
I want to achieve the highest level of pleasure, and all I desire is to sleep.
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
My distressed state is reflected in my chaotic outbursts, and I appear yellow, emaciated, and extremely ill. Yet, despite being awake, I am still tired.
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Grammar Nazi Corporal
In the land of nod, he who sleeps with both eyes open is god.
And makes a living off of killing the living one at a time.
I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wish
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced, gaunted, sick sick sick. Awake.
I sleep through day after day but I just want to stay awake
I know the path is steep but still I seek the king of sleep
Amassed in moss, this ivory face I see cannot be me
Tie me off, come on and string me out
Collapse the highways to my heart straight from the horses mouth
I am the hole in your pocket I am your ball and chain
I am your brain on drugs
I seek the peak of bliss and ZZZ is all I wishÂ
Reflected in conniption fits I'm jaundiced gaunted sick sick sick awake.
Dante Scaglione
I was at a Danny Brown show and I ate a weed brownie and as these guys were coming on someone passed me a blunt. There I was stoned as all fuck expecting a chill performance from some small time rapper or something and these guys come on. Moshing erupts and I'm like "oh god wat" and then the singer stage dived onto me and I like half dropped him. I was so fucking glad when it was over. These guys are pretty good tho, I just was wasn't ready for it and was not feeling it lol.Â
tricksonafixed
I saw them in Minneapolis a few weeks back and man their set blew me away. Fuck the circle pit was as if Slayer was fucking playing. These guys kick ass
Abalamification
how was danny brownÂ
Jack Torrance
thats tight danny brown and trash talk that shoulda been sickÂ
Livingina TerminalState
i saw these guys years ago and was as ready as i could be still didn't go near that pit though
Courtney Gold
That's hilarious! Stoned as fuck expecting a calm show only to be thrown into a pit! I love that these guys play with rappers. More bands should do crossover shows! I saw D.O.A. playing a techno night in a civic centre. It was a wild weird night of music. I had a blast.
ryan mccormick
The bassists back up vocals are fucking incredible.
Elijah Forrester Ives
+BeAnBeAn22 "I am your hammer and sickle I am your ball and chain"
Bombtrack913
you should check out No Turning Back, Hardcore Band from the Netherlands. Their vocalist has a similar type of shouting
DOWNER video podcast
Yes he is the fucking greatest!!!!!!!!