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 heavier…it'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).
At The End Of My Daze
Trouble Lyrics
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Where the quiet winds live, Streets where all of the old folks give
So much, so much love
At the End of My Daze
It's time to change my wayz
At the End of My Daze
If you're so full of fear, why are you living here?
You are, you are here
Chorus
Guitar solos
Alone in the universe, it seems our lives are cursed
See where eyes cannot follow, and believe that it is tomorrow
It's here, it's here now
Chorus
Vocal ad lib to end.
The lyrics of Trouble's song "At The End Of My Daze" convey a sense of existential questioning and introspection about the purpose and meaning of life. The opening lines refer to a stranger who is lonely, unable to perceive the invisible forces of nature ("the quiet winds") and the traditions and values of the elderly ("Streets where all of the old folks give so much love"). This suggests a sense of disconnection from the past and a lack of rootedness or belonging.
The chorus, "At the End of My Daze, it's time to change my wayz," emphasizes the need for self-reflection and transformation, to break out of the monotony and stagnation of life. The lines "Electric green machine, do you know what I mean / If you're so full of fear, why are you living here?" suggest a criticism of modern society's overreliance on technology and the disconnect it creates from our natural state. The theme of loneliness and being alone in the universe is repeated in the final verse, with a call to embrace the present moment as the only reality.
In summary, "At the End of My Daze" is a song that embodies a somber and introspective spirit, urging listeners to examine their lives and themes of disconnection, loneliness, and the need for transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
A stranger he's so lonely, because we can't see
The singer observes a lonely stranger who is alone in his feelings because he is unable to find the comfort and companionship that he seeks.
Where the quiet winds live, Streets where all of the old folks give
The singer longs for a peaceful place where he can enjoy the simple pleasures of life in the company of friendly, older people.
So much, so much love
The singer laments the absence of love in his life, but recognizes the abundance of love that exists in the world and wishes to experience it for himself.
Electric green machine, do you know what I mean
The artist sees a bright and flashy car and wonders if its owner understands the true meaning of life beyond material possessions.
If you're so full of fear, why are you living here?
The artist questions why someone who is consumed by fear and anxiety would choose to continue living in a place that only perpetuates those negative emotions.
You are, you are here
The singer affirms the presence of the person he is addressing and urges them to recognize their existence and value as a human being.
At the End of My Daze
The singer acknowledges that his life has been filled with confusion and uncertainty, but recognizes that there is still time to change his ways and find a new path forward.
It's time to change my wayz
The artist declares his intention to start making positive changes in his life and take control of his destiny.
Alone in the universe, it seems our lives are cursed
The artist feels isolated and abandoned in a vast and uncaring universe, where nothing seems to go right and life feels like a never-ending struggle.
See where eyes cannot follow, and believe that it is tomorrow
The artist encourages the listener to look beyond their current circumstances and have faith in the future, even if they cannot fully understand or see what lies ahead.
It's here, it's here now
The singer affirms the present moment, urging the listener to focus on the here and now rather than worrying about the past or future.
Chorus
The repeated refrain serves as a reminder of the song's central message and helps to tie the various verses and themes together.
Guitar solos
The instrumental section provides a brief respite from the lyrics and allows the music to take center stage in conveying the emotions and mood of the song.
Vocal ad lib to end.
The final vocal section provides a chance for the singer to improvise and express themselves freely before the song comes to a close.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
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@darthbabis
A stranger he's so lonely because
We can't see where the quiet winds live
Streets where all the old folks give so much
So much love
At the end of my daze
Time to change my ways
At the end of my daze
Electric green machine, do you know what I mean?
If you're so full of fear
Why then are you dreamin' here
You are, you are here
At the end of my daze
Time to change my ways
At the end of my daze
Alone in the universe seems our lives are cursed
See where eyes cannot follow
And believing there is tomorrow
It's here, it's here now
At the end of my daze
Time to change my ways
At the end of my daze
@metalwarlock73
R.I.P. Eric Wagner, a true metal icon who will be missed.
@randyovercash8234
He gets. Away from easy a d 42hrars are added to Jacob after he received. God's blessing upon his life
@roguelead72
Saw these guys open for Savatage in 1990, two of the most underrated bands of the 80's on the same stage, too much for one night.
@dougryan9956
we just left after Trouble, savatage headliner, Trouble was King!!! every time
@icemike874
Whoa 🔥🤟
@capri13damico87
I was there too. Great music! 🎵🎶🎵
@johnnyscarecrow3363
I was going to see sabotage when they opened for Vince Neil then they told us that the guitarist had died the night before total downer to say the least.
@scottvasey240
agree. those two bands had it all: power, riffs that killed, incredible guitarists, brutal drummers. Both these bands would be in my top 10 metal bands...maybe top 5.
@damonarmstrong4708
R.I.P Eric. Your voice is incredible and I've been a fan since the late 80's. You deserved way more recognition and respect than y'all were ever shown.
@mrsamsung8184
What are you talkin about ...they got more respect than any Doom metal band ever