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).
The Wolf
Trouble Lyrics
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On the old house by the hill
Night draws near
Where the children all played at will
When the sun at last comes down
Hushing merry din
Mother won't you look around
Been so many years
Since we played with friends in the streets
So many years
No longer echoes of childish feet
Until we learn to love each other
When will it all begin
Mother won't you look around
Are the children in
I'm so afraid
The wolf knows where I am
I'm so afraid
The wolf knows where I am
Goodbye to the world
Seems just like the other day
Bye cruel world
All tired of our foolish play
When we get to the other land
Where mother long has been
Will we hear her say
Are the children in
I'm so afraid
The wolf knows where I am
I'm so afraid
The wolf knows where I am
The song "The Wolf" by Trouble could be interpreted in different ways, but one possible meaning revolves around the loss of innocence and the inevitability of death. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and regret as the singer looks back on their childhood memories of playing with friends in the streets. However, those days are long gone, and the old house where they used to play is now empty and dark. The children are no longer around, and all that remains are echoes of their footsteps.
As night falls, the singer becomes anxious and fearful. They feel like they are being hunted by a wolf that knows where they are. This could be seen as a metaphor for the darkness that can lurk inside each of us, especially as we grow older and lose our innocence. The singer is afraid that they will be caught by the wolf, just as they were caught by the harsh realities of life.
At the end of the song, the singer says goodbye to the world, suggesting that they have come to the end of their life. They are tired of the "foolish play" of existence and are ready to move on to the "other land" where their mother has been waiting. The final question, "Are the children in?" could be interpreted as a plea for a return to innocence and the hope that the singer will be reunited with their childhood friends in the afterlife.
Overall, "The Wolf" is a haunting and melancholy song that explores themes of loss, fear, and mortality. The lyrics are thought-provoking and open to different interpretations, making it a powerful piece of music that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Final night draws near
The end of something is approaching
On the old house by the hill
A specific location is important, as it sets the scene of where the children used to play
Night draws near
The end of a time period is approaching
Where the children all played at will
There was a time where children could be carefree and playful
When the sun at last comes down
Nighttime is here
Hushing merry din
The noise of playful children stops
Mother won't you look around
The singer is asking their mother to make sure everyone is safe
Are the children in
The artist is asking if all the children are safe and accounted for
Been so many years
It has been a long time since a time of joy
Since we played with friends in the streets
It has been a long time since enjoying time with friends in a carefree environment
So many years
It has been a long time since carefree play
No longer echoes of childish feet
There is no longer the joy of children playing around
Until we learn to love each other
The solution to the problems and fears is loving one another
When will it all begin
The singer is waiting for a change to happen
I'm so afraid
The singer is expressing fear and concern
The wolf knows where I am
There is a clear and present danger that knows where the artist is
Goodbye to the world
The artist is leaving this world
Seems just like the other day
The singer reflects that it does not feel like much time has passed
Bye cruel world
The singer has harsh feelings and opinions about the world
All tired of our foolish play
The artist is no longer interested in childish ways
When we get to the other land
The artist is wondering what will happen in the afterlife
Where mother long has been
The artist imagines the afterlife with their mother present
Will we hear her say
The singer is unsure if their mother will greet them
Are the children in
The artist wonders if all the children are safe and accounted for
I'm so afraid
The singer is expressing fear and concern
The wolf knows where I am
There is a clear and present danger that knows where the singer is
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANKLIN, WAGNER, WARTELL
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