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Eric Wong - Bass
Paul Mendoza - Lead Vocals (Guitar)
Mike Merino - Lead Guitar
Brian Palkowski - Drums
Thom Tucker - Keyboards
Located in the heart of San Francisco is a legendary music scene known for its hooky rythyms, world-class aggression, and visionary talents. It is called the Bay Area. Over the years, fans have been witness to a multitude of incredible talents that have been spawned from the Bay Area, including the likes of Machine Head, Skinlab, 40 Grit, Systematic, Stitch, 26 MPH, Wurkt, The COuncil and many more acts that are too numerous to name. With the turn of the new millennium upon us, it is time for the return of one of the oldest, yet newest acts to grace our presence. They call themselves Unjust...
Originated in 1990, Unjust was the brainchild of two thirteen year old school friends, vocalist/guitarist Paul Mendoza and guitarist Russell Tabayoyon. Fueled by their youthful vitality & rebellious confidence, Unjust created a stir in the Bay Area music scene, creating a solid reputation for their explosive onstage performances & dynamic appeal. Yet, like a double-edged sword, Unjust received very little press or credibility outside their local music scene due to their age. This merely drove the band to become more determind & focused than ever before. Family, friends, money, nor offers from other bands like the Deftones could deter Unjust from their present course with destiny.
Led by the hands of fate, Unjust continued creating heartfelt music and playing tremendous live shows that continually added new followeres to their strong and loyal fanbase. During this period, Unjust met up with rest of the pieces to their puzzle. From the band Nueairea, Unjust added the explosive talents of drummer Brian Palkowski, while the experience and precision of Bay Area bassist Eric Wong, former Heathen, Piranha and Laughing Dead member joined collectively with latest edition, Keyboardist Thom Tucker (Impact) to create a dynamic syntax of colliding forces.
Combining their vast range of musical influences and creative visions into a dynamic collective, Unjust released their debut album, Thin Line Emotions in March 1999 through Dutch label Mascot Records. Through limited to just a European release, Unjust received many rave reviews by the likes of Kerrang! and Terrorizer fueled by their performance at The Dynamo Open Aire Festival in Holland. Following the release, the band went on a tear, unleashing their explosive energy and sincere agression on any audiences that would dare to experience them, opening new avenues of press and exposure. This includes notice from EA Sports, which included Unjust's song, Searching Eyes on their top-selling Playstation game, Road Rash 4.
Since 1990, Unjust has been experiencing an ongoing metamorphosis that has seen the band evolve from their Bay Area/Metallica crunch, to their current modern/Faith No More influenced styling initiated by the addition of keyboardist Thom Tucker. Traversing the realms of emotional aggression contrasted by musical creativity, Unjust is a lush atmosphere of haunting melodies, explosive ambiance, expansive keyboards, and mind-expanding vocals. Though traces of the youth-invigorated Unjust of 1990 still remains, with the year 2000, the band was reborn as an entirely different entity promosing a whole new world of experiences.
To capture the newfound beauty and energy of Unjust's latest creation, the band turned to Producer/Engineer Mark Keaton and Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California for recording sessions while Peter Brusse and the Q-Point Digital Audio Hilversum, The Netherlands handled the mastering duties. The result is a masterpiece of an album, entitled Makeshift Grey, featuring the latest evolution of Unjust. Combining riveting musicianship with superlative songwriting, the maturity and creativity of Unjust shines forth through dark, epic and harmoious songs like Come Feel Me, The SIK N U and Nylon, marking Makeshift Grey as one of the few albums that will take listeners to heightened new worlds of emotion while leaving their senses in a state of complete disarray.
Founded through friendship and youthful aggression, Unjust has climbed through the ranks of the unknown to firmly establish their claim of the music world. Primed for success, Unjust is only steps away from making the world their own...
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Unjust Lyrics
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Where the stars pictures of freedom.
Global regards of this broken kingdom
Time to hail in this new approach of love
The Mussolini of now reborn...
(Verse 1)
It's the left, right, broke down politicians!!!
It's the f**ked up, low life crack physicians!!!
Worldly
(Pre-chorus)
Where they are, in their super positions
Lead 'em to their falls, SOS called...
(Chorus)
Paradise!!!
(Verse 2)
Cattle calls, makes right, Sewn in all their heads!!!
Tirade
The gracing one pulls the tails of the dying man!!!
Infest
{Repeat Pre-Chorus}
{Repeat Chorus}
(Verse 3)
Believe, Theres only one creation!
One in all they make the seperation!
They bring it to the world,
they bring it to the world,
they bring it to the world!!!
They brought it to this world!!!!
{Repeat Chorus}
The song "Shift" by Unjust starts with an introduction that talks about the broken world we live in, where even the stars do not depict freedom anymore. It introduces a call for a change in approach to love, highlighting the rebirth of Mussolini, an Italian fascist dictator from the first half of the 20th century. The first verse lays it all bare, referring to politicians as both left and right, broken, and fascist. The next line talks about low-life crack physicians, emphasizing the worldwide extent of the brokenness. The pre-chorus then shifts to a call to lead them to their falls, insinuating that they have been feeling invincible for too long. This section somewhat serves as a warning that a change is imminent, and no one will be able to stop it.
The chorus screams out "Paradise!!!", an expression of the desire to reach a better place, a desired paradise that people long for. The second verse talks about cattle calls and how those in positions of power sewn in ideas in the minds of the general population, leading them astray. The last line speaks of the 'gracing one,' one who takes advantage of the dying man, again underscoring the indiscriminate heartlessness of those in power. The third verse talks about how the world is one creation, and people are responsible for separating each other, creating divisions among themselves. It commands the changes that must happen, emphasizing that it's time to shift to a better reality—all of this in a call to action, urging people to bring change to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the stars pictures of freedom.
The stars represent freedom in this broken world.
Global regards of this broken kingdom
The world is in a state of despair and chaos, with everyone struggling to survive.
Time to hail in this new approach of love
It's time to embrace a new, more loving way of life.
The Mussolini of now reborn...
A new leader has emerged, with a dangerous, fascist worldview.
It's the left, right, broke down politicians!!!
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are corrupt and ineffective.
Fascist
The new leader has fascist tendencies and is a threat to freedom.
It's the f**ked up, low life crack physicians!!!
Doctors who abuse their power and prescribe addictive drugs are a danger to society.
Worldly
The dangers of addiction and drug abuse are a global issue.
Where they are, in their super positions
The powerful and elite are not immune to the consequences of their actions.
Lead 'em to their falls, SOS called...
Their downfall is imminent and help is needed to prevent disaster.
Paradise!!!
The hope for a better future, a paradise on earth.
Cattle calls, makes right, Sewn in all their heads!!!
The masses are controlled and brainwashed into accepting their fate.
Tirade
A long, angry speech expressing frustration and anger.
The gracing one pulls the tails of the dying man!!!
The powerful and privileged take advantage of the weak and dying.
Infest
The corruption and evil has spread throughout the world.
Believe, Theres only one creation!
We are all part of one world, one creation.
One in all they make the separation!
The divisions between people are arbitrary and unnecessary.
They bring it to the world, they bring it to the world, they bring it to the world!!!
The powerful and influential bring their corruption and evil to the world.
They brought it to this world!!!!
The problems we face today are a result of the actions of those who came before us.
Paradise!!!
The hope for a better future, a paradise on earth.
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.