Acid Jazz released a second album - "Vibraphonic 2" in 1995 which was very successful in the USA. One track -"Can't Get Enough" was a hit in the USA staying at No 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart of trade magazine "Radio & Record" for 4 weeks. At its peak it was being played on 52 of the 53 stations that supply the chart. "Vibraphonic 2" sold over 20,000 copies worldwide, 10,000 of those in the USA.
In 1996 Vibraphonic signed to US company Hollywood Records & released 2 albums - "A Vibraphonic Christmas" (1996) & "On A Roll" (1997). Both albums picked up substantial radio play in the US but unfortunately were only available in North America.
The line up of the band has changed very little from the beginning & includes Tony Remy on guitar, Nick Cohen on bass, Alison Limerick & Lennox Cameron on vocals, Pete Lewinson or Frank Tontoh on drums & Mark Lockheart on tenor & soprano sax.
Various tracks from all the albums have appeared on numerous compilations & have had regular radio & club plays & at least 3 tracks have been used as theme tunes or incidental music for TV & radio.
The fifth album "Acid Jazzizms" was released on StayTuned Records Sept 2000. Unfortunately it was unable to get a US release but the album has picked up much radio play on London's Jazz FM. The reviews have been good too.
Trust Me
Vibraphonic Lyrics
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By His own betrayed
The sin of man and wrath of God
Has been on Jesus laid
Silent as He stood accused
Beaten mocked and scorned
Bowing to the Father's will
Oh that rugged cross
My salvation
Where Your love poured out over me
Now my soul cries out
Hallelujah
Praise and honour unto Thee
Sent of heaven God's own Son
To purchase and redeem
And reconcile the very ones
Who nailed Him to that tree
Now my debt is paid
It is paid in full
By the precious blood
That my Jesus spilled
Now the curse of sin
Has no hold on me
Whom the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
See the stone is rolled away
Behold the empty tomb
Hallelujah God be praised
He's risen from the grave
Vibraphonic's song "Trust Me" is a powerful and insightful reflection on the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. The first verse acknowledges Jesus as the "Man of sorrows" and "Lamb of God" who was betrayed by his own. The second line alludes to the sin of humanity and the wrath of God being placed on Jesus, which is a reference to the biblical concept of atonement, where Jesus took on the punishment for the sins of humanity in order to reconcile them with God.
The second verse speaks to Jesus' silent acceptance of the accusations and the cruel treatment that he endured before he was sentenced to death. The mention of the crown of thorns is significant as it references the mocking of Jesus as the "King of the Jews". The chorus then reflects on the cross as the site of our salvation and redemption, where Jesus' love was poured out for humanity. The repetition of "Hallelujah" in the chorus serves to emphasize the idea of praise and thanksgiving for what Jesus has done for us.
In the third verse, Jesus is recognized as the "Sent of heaven" and "God's own Son" who was sent to purchase and redeem humanity from the curse of sin. The mention of reconciliation with those who crucified him is a recognition that even those who were responsible for Jesus' death are not beyond redemption. The bridge then emphasizes the completeness of the debt that Jesus paid on our behalf and the freedom that we have as a result. Finally, the song concludes with a triumphant declaration that Jesus has risen from the grave, an event which is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Man of sorrows Lamb of God
Jesus, the savior of humanity, was a meek and devout being.
By His own betrayed
Despite being a kind and generous figure, Jesus was betrayed by someone He trusted.
The sin of man and wrath of God
Humanity's sins led to divine retribution and punishment from God.
Has been on Jesus laid
Jesus took all the punishment of humanity's sins onto Himself.
Silent as He stood accused
Even as He was blamed for the sins of the world, Jesus remained quiet.
Beaten, mocked, and scorned
Despite being completely innocent, Jesus was subjected to physical and emotional suffering.
Bowing to the Father's will
Jesus willingly accepted God's plan for Him, despite the immense personal cost.
He took a crown of thorns
Jesus was ridiculed and mocked with a crown of thorns instead of a crown of glory.
Oh, that rugged cross, my salvation
The cross, although originally a symbol of death, acts as a physical representation of God's love and salvation.
Where Your love poured out over me
Jesus' sacrifice made a way for humanity to receive God's divine love and mercy.
Now my soul cries out, Hallelujah
The immense magnitude of God's love and sacrifice elicits a deep, heartfelt response from the singer.
Praise and honor unto Thee
God deserves limitless praise and recognition for His love and sacrifice.
Sent of heaven, God's own Son
Jesus' origins and identity were divine and heavenly.
To purchase and redeem
Jesus came to pay the price for humanity's sins and to redeem them of their transgressions.
And reconcile the very ones who nailed Him to that tree
Jesus' sacrifice was a way for even the most sinful people to be redeemed and reconciled to God.
Now my debt is paid, it is paid in full
The debt of humanity's sins has been fully paid by Jesus' sacrifice.
By the precious blood that my Jesus spilled
Jesus' blood was spilled as a symbol of His sacrifice and love for humanity.
Now the curse of sin has no hold on me
The power of sin and death has been defeated, resulting in spiritual freedom and redemption.
Whom the Son sets free, oh is free indeed
Jesus' sacrifice has made a way for true and complete freedom from sin and death.
See the stone is rolled away, behold the empty tomb
Jesus' resurrection provides evidence that He truly was the Son of God, and that He conquered death.
Hallelujah, God be praised, He's risen from the grave
God deserves endless praise for the miracle of Jesus' resurrection, and for overcoming sin and death.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.