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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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Stick
Unjust Lyrics
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Lost burning beds, nights we shared
Forced favors, my creations
Life's candy...
Thoughts turned to stains, Reeled into your side
More than ever, Lost the Pleasures
You will leave lost
(Pre-Chorus)
Stick, Stick, Stick inside again!
(Chorus)
See your eyes open wide...
Seen your head closed
(Verse 2)
Times and times again, reached for your loose hand
Flights to others. Low pretensions
Truths to me
Look inside your head, release you cruel dead hand
Core the center, chalked forever.
You will leave lost
{Pre-Chorus}
See your eyes open wide...
Seen your head closed
Your lips empty now, what is real
Felt your shade so cold.
(Bridge)
Cut off the heart flow...
left me dead.
The lyrics of Unjust's song "Stick" appear to deal with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The first verse speaks of both the happy times and the difficulties that the couple shared together. The phrase "life's candy" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the pleasurable experiences of life. However, the verse takes on a more mournful tone when the lyrics mention the "stains" of negative thoughts and the loss of pleasure. The line "you will leave lost" is particularly significant, as it may suggest that one partner is leaving the other feeling lonely and abandoned.
The pre-chorus contains the repeated phrase "Stick inside again!" This set of lyrics may refer to the feeling of being trapped or stuck in an unhealthy relationship. The chorus speaks of "seeing" the other person's emotions, with their eyes opening wide and their head closing. It is unclear exactly what this means, but it could be interpreted as a symbol for the couple's communication breakdown.
The second verse of the song may suggest that one partner has moved on to other relationships, leaving the other feeling rejected and alone. The phrase "low pretensions" could refer to the fact that the person isn't pretending to be something that they're not, but still hurting the other partner in the process. The bridge is particularly poignant, with the lyrics describing that the other person has "cut off the heart flow" and essentially "left the singer for dead." Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has soured and ultimately ended, leaving one partner grieving and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost burning beds, nights we shared
Reminiscing about the passionate nights we spent together.
Forced favors, my creations
Feeling obligated to do things for you and sacrificing my own creativity and desires.
Life's candy...
The sweet parts of life have turned bitter and unsatisfying.
Thoughts turned to stains, Reeled into your side
Negativity and regret constantly weigh me down and make me feel trapped with you.
More than ever, Lost the Pleasures
Despite being with you, I feel emptiness and a lack of joy in my life.
You will leave lost
Being with you will lead to me feeling lost and directionless in life.
Stick, Stick, Stick inside again!
Feeling trapped and suffocated in this toxic relationship.
See your eyes open wide...
Observing your reactions and emotions.
Seen your head closed
Realizing that you're unwilling to communicate or listen to me.
Times and times again, reached for your loose hand
Despite the issues in our relationship, I keep trying to hold onto you.
Flights to others. Low pretensions
Your lack of commitment and interest in pursuing others is becoming clearer to me.
Truths to me
Realizing that you've been lying to me all along.
Look inside your head, release you cruel dead hand
I want you to confront and let go of the emotional pain and manipulation you've been causing me.
Core the center, chalked forever.
Dealing with the deep-rooted issues and consequences of our relationship will never fully go away.
Your lips empty now, what is real
I can see through your empty words and recognize the truth.
Felt your shade so cold.
Your presence is now unwelcome and uncomfortable for me.
Cut off the heart flow...
Putting an end to the emotional pain and suffocation that our relationship has brought.
left me dead.
Our relationship has taken a heavy toll on me emotionally and mentally.
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bjorn Van toorn
I really concerted with the first two albums. And are still plated in 2018. (Even bought spare copy's)😂
Saw the guys playing at the Dynamo festival in The Netherlands. Is there any merch from that time laying around? ??
Robert Parker
I can get it they are my friends Eric has it
pitfall valley
Great memories!Unjust!!!
Wasabi Crew
This band was just fucking great...
hardcoreinpa
Always wondered what happened to Unjust. Never thought to look at the comments on youtube till today. Miss the music. I loved the old stuff but also liked the new stuff. I doubt the guys remember, but I had them send me a copy of Makeshift Grey to the college radio station I was working at in Pennsylvania back in like '02. I think they might have been demo-ing stuff for Glow too. I played the hell out of them. Not sure how many other people cared though. But I tried to get some east coast love!
Dj NDAA
your smoking crack this whole album is sick yo especially the bonus track
DevilDogRob
the whole unjust band is my family, you curious about anything just ask
510EC
"Creative differences" for lack of a better word. The sound was changing going into Glow & Russ liked the original style more. They stopped all together around 2008 when "To Lose A Name" came out. Basically life stepped in (families/jobs)& it became hard to keep something going that wasn't getting any recognition. They tell me they still practice once in a while,but... In a nutshell; A little drama,a few unanswered questions & a lot of unfinished business. It's complicated but maybe someday.
SaizmorTetch
What do you do now? At all, I am somewhat surprised that your band has not received popularity.
510EC
Hi Marra,my name's Erik. I went to Harding too. I was UJ's Roadie from like '92 til '07 when they basically stopped playing altogether. I'm still in contact with most of the guys & actually I'm gonna hang out with Russ tomorrow. I'll tell him you said hello & relay your compliment. I know he'll love to hear it!