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).
Run To The Light
Trouble Lyrics
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Lost little children run to the light
Look at all the lonely people
All I see is despair
And your lost in confusion
Run to the light
Why do you love the darkness
How can you see where you are going
All I see is despair
And they're lost in confusion
My soul is troubled
I'm afraid of the darkness
Afraid of myself
And sometimes, I don't know where I'm going
But when I die, I know I will find. my way
In the light, is our salvation
Pain is just a memory
In the light, you will find the truth
All the answers, (or chose who want to know
We all know, what it's like
Feeling like you can't go on, I can't go on
And sometimes, I don't know where I'm going
But when I die. I know I'll Find, my way
In the light, is our salvation
Pain is just a memory
In the light, you will find the truth
All the answers, for those who want to know
I want to know
Cross over children, to the other side
Lost little children run to the light
Look at all the lonely people
All I see is despair
And we're lost in confusion
All are welcome, on the other side
Run to the light
The song "Run To The Light" by Trouble begins with the lines "Cross over children, to the other side / Lost little children run to the light." These lyrics may be interpreted as an allusion to the afterlife, with the idea that those who have passed on are calling to those still living to join them in a better place. The following lines reference loneliness and confusion, suggesting that life can be difficult and overwhelming for those who are still living. The lyrics encourage listeners to seek out the light, even if it means leaving behind the darkness that may be familiar or comfortable.
The song continues with the admission that the singer's "soul is troubled," and that they are afraid of the darkness and themselves. This vulnerability may speak to the experience of many listeners who have struggled with mental health issues or personal demons. The assurance that "in the light, is our salvation" and that "pain is just a memory" offers hope and comfort to those who may be struggling in the present. The song's message seems to be that there is a better place waiting for those who seek it out, and that there is hope for those who feel lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Cross over children, to the other side
Leave behind your troubles and worries, embrace a different life
Lost little children run to the light
Those who feel lost or alone, seek comfort in the truth and guidance offered by the light
Look at all the lonely people
The world is full of individuals struggling to find their way and suffering in isolation
All I see is despair
The singer is overwhelmed by the amount and depth of negativity they perceive
And your lost in confusion
The listener is lost in a maze of conflicting emotions or desires
Run to the light
Seek out the path to renewed optimism and self-assurance
Why do you love the darkness
Why cling to the pain and emptiness of negativity and fear when something better is available?
How can you see where you are going
Living in the shadows, it is difficult to plan for or anticipate a brighter future
My soul is troubled
The singer confesses to internal turmoil and doubts
I'm afraid of the darkness
The singer is made uneasy or depressed by negative emotions
Afraid of myself
The singer worries that their own past or personality may create obstacles to change or progress
But when I die, I know I will find. my way
In death or in new experiences, the singer is confident they will discover truth and purpose
In the light, is our salvation
Clinging to positivity and wisdom, individuals can find salvation or liberation
Pain is just a memory
Negative feelings or experiences can be overcome through mindfulness or understanding
In the light, you will find the truth
The principles of optimism, benevolence, and knowledge lead to fulfillment and enlightenment
All the answers, (or chose who want to know
For those who seek guidance and understanding, the truth is readily available
We all know, what it's like
All humans have experienced negativity or confusion at some point in their lives
Feeling like you can't go on, I can't go on
Situations may feel hopeless and unbearable
And sometimes, I don't know where I'm going
The path to contentment or knowledge may be unclear or uncertain
But when I die. I know I'll Find, my way
Even if the present moment feels muddled, the singer trusts that the future will hold clarity and fulfillment
All are welcome, on the other side
There is no gatekeeping or restriction to positivity and understanding
Run to the light
Embrace positivity and leave negativity behind
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Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTERLL
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@independenceltd.
great underrated album
@frigidpony
It's about damn time! This album and The Skull are some of my absolute favorites.
@sammy-wi8pi
Trouble and their sound is so overlooked - I'm glad someone remastered this ❤
@lulugallo7032
You never fail to bring the best of the best!! Thank you for being one of my very very top favorite channels, Lu. ❤❤️🙏🤘✌️🙌🙋
@PrimitiveInTheExtreme
A piece of history 🤘
@stephenblackman9462
Now this is how you write some god damn riffs. I know it's an older song but this shreds
@gulanhem9495
You write "older song" as if it's a bad thing. 🤭🤗 Most modern metal sucks.
@deceitdoctrine
Killer sound on this!
@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812
Never got into this album but I will now. Plus it sounds good 🤘
@MikeysMorgue
Nice! Three unreleased demos! 🥳