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).
Hello Strawberry Skies
Trouble Lyrics
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Hell is better, I confess
All my dreams have been destroyed
Horse misused, eternal void
So many names upon the wall
Purple curtain, funeral pall
Seems they were so sincere
[Chorus]
Hello strawberry skies
Pleasant dreams for tired lives
Hello strawberry skies
Where the world never dies
Don`t need a cross to hang around
Wings of envy, scenic sound
All our lives we`ve been on the run
Inner freedom rising sun
[Chorus]
In Trouble's song "Hello Strawberry Skies," the lyrics paint a picture of loneliness, despair, and the desire for something better. The first two lines convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as the singer confesses that even hell might be preferable to their current state of being. The next two lines speak to a sense of loss and disappointment, as the singer laments that all their dreams have been destroyed and that they feel trapped in an eternal void. The phrase "horse misused" is ambiguous; it could be a metaphor for something that the singer feels has been mistreated or used up, or it could be a literal reference to a horse that has been mistreated or neglected.
The next stanza introduces an image of a wall covered in names and a purple funeral pall, which suggests a sense of mourning or remembrance for those who have passed away. The singer notes that these people seemed sincere, and references a "mercy blossom," which could allude to feelings of compassion or forgiveness. The final line, "future's here," seems to suggest a sense of moving on or looking forward, even in the face of loss and despair.
The chorus provides a glimmer of hope and positivity, with the singer greeting "strawberry skies" and offering "pleasant dreams for tired lives." The image of a world where "the world never dies" could be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems to suggest a sense of eternal beauty or hope that transcends the pain and suffering of the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hello Strawberry Skies" offer a complex and nuanced portrait of human emotions, grappling with themes of loss, despair, hope, and resilience. The imagery is often dark and heavy, but the chorus provides a ray of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's lonely people in distress
There are people who feel isolated and are in emotional pain
Hell is better, I confess
The singer believes that the state of being in hell would be preferable to the emotional suffering he sees
All my dreams have been destroyed
The singer's hopes and aspirations have been ruined
Horse misused, eternal void
The image of a mistreated horse evokes a sense of emptiness that will never go away
So many names upon the wall
The suggestion is that many individuals have died, and their names are listed on a memorial wall somewhere
Purple curtain, funeral pall
The color purple is often associated with mourning, so this likely refers to a funeral or wake for the deceased individuals
Seems they were so sincere
It seems as if the people remembered on the wall were genuine and honest
Mercy blossom, future's here
Although the past is full of sadness and loss, hope for a better future is coming
Hello strawberry skies
The singer greets the possibilities that await in a beautiful future
Pleasant dreams for tired lives
The beautiful future holds promise for peaceful rest and rejuvenation for those who are feeling worn down
Where the world never dies
The future is a place where things will always be full of life and vitality
Don't need a cross to hang around
No religious symbol or affiliation is necessary to be present in this new world of hope
Wings of envy, scenic sound
There will be beauty in abundance, so much so that envy will be a natural response
All our lives we've been on the run
The lives that have brought the individuals to this point have been marked by struggle and strife
Inner freedom rising sun
A new day is dawning, one that brings the promise of inner liberation
Hello strawberry skies
Once more, the singer greets the possibilities that await in a beautiful, hopeful future
Pleasant dreams for tired lives
In this beautiful new world, those who have had a difficult time will be able to rest and recharge
Where the world never dies
The future is bright and ever-expanding
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
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