1. Trouble was formed in Chicago, Illinois, the USA in 1979 by vocalist Eric Wagner, guitarists Bruce Franklin and Rick Wartell, bassist Sean McAllister, and drummer Jeff Oly Olson. Drawing deeply from Black Sabbath for inspiration (with occasional nods to the psychedelic sounds of the late '60s thrown in for good measure), the band forged an uncompromising brand of classic metal all their own, made more unique by their gloomy down-tuned riffs and spiritual, often religious lyrics, which quickly earned them the dubious "white metal" tag. The album and song title Run to the Light was thought to be a religious title while it actually came from Eric Wagner watching Poltergeist and writing it down.
The band toured throughout the Midwest during the early '80s before signing with Metal Blade Records and releasing their amazingly mature eponymous debut (later referred to as Psalm 9) in 1984. The equally impressive (and even more depressing) The Skull followed in 1985 and reflected singer Wagner's struggles with substance abuse as well as the growing turmoil within the group. This led to the replacement of bassist McAllister with Ron Holzner and the departure of drummer Olson, who, as legend has it, had decided to become a preacher. Dennis Lesh was drafted as his replacement for 1987's Run to the Light.
A three-year hiatus followed. Luckily, just when it seemed that Trouble's fortunes had run out, the band was snapped up by Rick Rubin's visionary Def American Records for whom they recorded another self-titled album (Trouble) in 1990 with Rubin in the producer's chair. More experimental than previous efforts, the album (featuring new drummer Barry Stern) expanded upon the group's tentative psychedelic notions of the past while abandoning none of their thunderous power chords.
Encouraged by a euphoric response from the media, the revitalized group embarked on a year-long tour, expanded their fan base considerably, and returned to the studio with every intention of making their next album the one that would push them over the edge. Sure enough, 1992's stunning Manic Frustration realized all their creative ambitions, delving even deeper into Beatlesque psychedelia and featuring some of Trouble's most aggressive, energetic performances ever. But when the album still failed to connect with a wider audience (due perhaps to the grunge revolution that made metal a bad word in 1992), it seemed that Trouble had apparently missed their last window of opportunity.
Ultimately dropped by their record company (that by now was experiencing financial problems of their own), the band issued 1995's Plastic Green Head through the Music for Nations label. But despite offering consistently strong songwriting that harkened back to their doom roots, and the return of founding drummer Olson, the album's impact was noticeably dulled by a badly concealed weariness. Vocalist Eric Wagner would quit the band soon after (going on to form Lid). So the band fell apart in 1996.
Though Trouble had been on hiatus ever since, rumours of an eventual re-formation persisted. On January 26th of 2002 the event that all Trouble fans worldwide had waited for finally happened. The band took the stage in Chicago to once again pound the planet with their particular brand of doom. Eric, Bruce, Rick, Ron and original drummer, Jeff Olson took to the stage to perform a short blistering set that announced to the world that they were back. Since then the band has been out and about in the greater Chicagoland area playing local one-off gigs and headlining various metal festivals while working on their upcoming album.
In February 2004, Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame put together a tribute to his metal roots by assembling a who's who of metal with his Probot project. The disc featured various vocalists from Dave's favourite metal bands singing on tunes that he recorded the music for. Eric sang on the track "My Tortured Soul". 2005 bass player Ron left the band and was replaced by Chuck Robinson. In 2006, tragedy befell the Trouble camp when former drummer Barry Stern passed away.
A Live DVD called "Trouble - Live in Stockholm", recorded live in Stockholm 2005, was released in 2006. The new album Simple Mind Condition was set to be released in USA and Europe in late February 2007 and part of their back-catalogue were re-released with extra material (live videos, pictures from the period). The new album has begun showing up in online shops and has leaked onto the internet. The rumoured unplugged CD is being released later in 2007 while Trouble have a busy touring schedule in both USA and Europe this year (2007).
In May 2008, it was announced that Eric Wagner has left the band and had been replaced by Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul. Olson also announced his departure from the band two months later to continue with his own band, Retro Grave. Olson's last show was at "The End Club" in Nashville, TN on July 19, 2008. He was replaced by Wet Animal's Mark Lira for the band's upcoming U.S. East Coast tour.
In a September 2008 interview with Rock N Roll Experience, guitarist Rick Wartell mentioned that Trouble has written "eight or nine songs" for their next album, and would begin recording it after touring. When asked which direction is the new music going in, Wartell replied, "I know people have said this a million times and I know you've heard this a million times, but it's pretty fucking heavy, let's put it that way! The music end of it that Bruce and I are writing is getting heavier and heavierโฆit's getting heavier and then we want Kory to incorporate his style to what we are doing, that's basically all that we really want out of this."
On November 18, 2008, Trouble announced, via their website, that they were in the process of writing songs for an album that would likely be released in the summer of 2009. A live bootleg recording featuring the new line-up was released via the band's website in December 2008.
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2. Earning his nickname from a hard-living lifestyle, Atlanta rapper Trouble signed a record contract just before landing in jail in the late 2000s. Transforming that turmoil into creative inspiration, he issued his debut mixtape, December 17th, in 2011. He released a fresh batch of trap every year until 2018, when he teamed with producer Mike WiLL Made-It for his official studio debut, Edgewood.
In 2008, Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr) had just signed a recording contract with Duct Tape Entertainment when he was caught in a home invasion that ended in kidnapping and armed robbery charges. He served his sentence and was released on December 17 , 2010, the date he would use as the title of his debut mixtape, which arrived in 2011. December 17th featured appearances by Waka Flocka Flame and Future and was quickly followed by Green Light. That set included collaborations with Future, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, and many more. Without slowing down, he continued with yearly releases, issuing 431 Days in 2012 and The Return of December 17th in 2013.
Continuing his prolific run, Trouble channeled his creative energy into a deluge of mixtapes including All on Me (2014), #ZayDidIt (2015), Skoob Fresh (2015), Skoobzilla (2016), and Year in 2016 (2017). On the side, his 2016 collaboration with fellow Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, the single Key To The Streets (Feat. Migos & Trouble) reached number 70 on Billboard's Hot 100.
In 2018, Trouble signed with Mike Will's Eardruma label, issuing "Bring It Back" with Drake. That track was the first taste of his official studio debut, Edgewood. Exclusively produced by Mike Will, the high-profile set recruited additional guests the Weeknd, Quavo, Offset, Fetty Wap, and Boosie Badazz. Edgewood also became his first appearance on the Billboard 200. After a relatively quiet year void of a new album, Trouble returned in 2020 with Thug Luv . Home to the hit Quavo collaboration "Popped," the set also featured 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy, City Girls, and more.
3. Trouble was a one-off blues/jazz band that recorded two songs ("Snake Eyes" and "Mother's Gone") for season 3, episode 5 of David Lynch's TV series "Twin Peaks". The band members were David Lynch's son Riley Lynch (guitar), Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches; saxophone) and Dean Hurley (drums).
4. Trouble was a short-lived rock band from Los Angeles that released one self-titled album in 1977 on United Artists Records. The band members were Rick Failla (vocals), Carey Raymond (guitar), Jim Morris (guitar, keyboards), John Higgerson (bass), and Brian Glascock (drums).
'Scuse Me
Trouble Lyrics
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'Scuse me - how long is my hair
'Scuse me - 'cause I'm bein'real
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
[Chorus]
Hallucinations
Man they're outta sight
But I still love you
'Scuse me - for livin' in the past
'Scuse me - when your fads don't last
'Scuse me - 'cause I choose to be blind
Ya may not like it though you really don't mind
[Chorus, 1st verse, chorus]
In these lyrics, Trouble is expressing his disregard for societal pressures and expectations of how one should dress and style oneself. He boldly declares "Scuse me - for the clothes I wear" and "Scuse me - how long is my hair," indicating that he is unapologetic for his appearance and style choices. He emphasizes that he is being "real" and true to himself, even if others may not like it or approve.
The chorus of "Hallucinations, Man they're outta sight" suggests that he may be seen as somewhat unconventional or "crazy" in the eyes of some, but he remains confident and self-assured nonetheless. He acknowledges that he may be living in the past and not following current trends, but he refuses to apologize for this, stating "Scuse me - when your fads don't last" and "Scuse me - 'cause I choose to be blind."
Overall, these lyrics serve as a powerful statement of individuality and self-expression, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves and not be ashamed or apologetic for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Scuse me - for the clothes I wear
Excuse me for the clothing I choose to wear, it is a reflection of my personal style and identity.
Scuse me - how long is my hair
I apologize if the length of my hair offends or challenges your traditional gender norms.
Scuse me - 'cause I'm bein'real
Please excuse me for being myself and not conforming to societal expectations or pretenses.
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
Even if my choices and expression make you uncomfortable, they are authentically who I am and how I feel.
Hallucinations
The visions I have may seem unreal or imagined, but they are very real to me.
Man they're outta sight
The hallucinations I experience are intense and mind-bending.
Mirror is right you know
The reflection in the mirror is accurate and true, but it doesn't always reflect the entirety of who I am.
But I still love you
Despite our differences or conflicts, I still hold love and compassion for you.
Scuse me - for livin' in the past
I apologize for dwelling on memories or events from the past, but it is a part of who I am and where I come from.
Scuse me - when your fads don't last
I am sorry if my lack of interest in passing trends or fads makes you feel uncomfortable or uncool.
Scuse me - 'cause I choose to be blind
I recognize that there are certain realities or injustices in the world, but I choose not to acknowledge them for the sake of my own well-being.
Ya may not like it though you really don't mind
While my choices and actions may seem perplexing or frustrating to you, in reality they likely have little impact on your life or happiness.
Hallucinations
The visions I have may seem unreal or imagined, but they are very real to me.
Man they're outta sight
The hallucinations I experience are intense and mind-bending.
Mirror is right you know
The reflection in the mirror is accurate and true, but it doesn't always reflect the entirety of who I am.
But I still love you
Despite our differences or conflicts, I still hold love and compassion for you.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
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Jesus Manson
'Scuse me for the clothes I wear
'Scuse me, how long is my hair
'Scuse me 'cause I'm being real
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
'Scuse me for livin' in the past
'Scuse me when your fads don't last
'Scuse me 'cause I choose to be blind
Ya may not like it though you really don't mind
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
'Scuse me for the clothes I wear
'Scuse me, how long is my hair
'Scuse me 'cause I'm being real
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
pimmyjage13
A great album, in my top 10...great riffs...totally kicks ass
Zachariah Wade
Iโm not much of a metal fan but Iโve loved this album for decades. Apart from the not so great ballad, it is one absolutely crackin song after another. Gotta be one of the best boosted Marshall tones ever recorded too !!
Tim Taylor
Incredible song, amazing album, fantastic band!
Jesus Manson
'Scuse me for the clothes I wear
'Scuse me, how long is my hair
'Scuse me 'cause I'm being real
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
'Scuse me for livin' in the past
'Scuse me when your fads don't last
'Scuse me 'cause I choose to be blind
Ya may not like it though you really don't mind
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
'Scuse me for the clothes I wear
'Scuse me, how long is my hair
'Scuse me 'cause I'm being real
Ya may not like it but it's way I feel
Hallucinations man they're outta sight
Mirror is right you know but I still love you
rein lont
Great band with great songs!
KujaRC
you're welcome, man. It was a pleasure to share such good music :)
George Tsopotos
R.I.P. Eric......Great tune!!!
Adam Turner
HAIL THE RIFF.
Joaquin Valadez
The first time I ever heard this song I thought I blew my speakers!
Mark Nicholson
Best grunge band, period!.....