The band hit the scene in New York City in 1987. Coming of age during the presidency of the first George Bush, many of its songs were politically based, from the prescient "In Conclusion" to the call to arms, "Children of the Winter."
The term "Acid Punk" was coined by Clarke to explain the hard driving trippy sound that was Warrior Soul, particularly the Space Age Playboys album, mixed by Ben Gross. The style once again predicted what was going to break on the American and International rock music scene with the success of Green Day and The Offspring.
The critical acclaim that accompanied the band translated to record sales in Europe but there was not enough push or touring to break in the USA. Despite recognition by peers, including Lars Ulrich from Metallica, who had been quoted as saying Space Age Playboys was his favorite album, Warrior Soul disbanded in 1995.
In 1996, Odds & Ends was released as a posthumous collection of demos and left material that were to be part of a major label record (Electra, Nancy Jeffries) that got squashed by Peter Mench at Q-Prime management. Clarke took 2 years off after disbanding "The Playboys" and moved back to New York and wrote and released on "Cargo Records" his spoken word solo album "Opium Hotel" 2004. Soon after Clarke was tapped to be the lead singer of Dirty Rig and coproduced their album for "Escapi Records" in 2006. All the Warrior Soul albums were re released in 2006 and the latest is called "Destroy The War Machine" due to be out March 2010. Mark Evans, the band's drummer for three of their albums, was murdered in London, UK in 2005.
Following the re-release of the band's first five albums on in 2006, Clarke reformed Warrior Soul for a UK tour in March 2007, using long time musician friends from England and Sweden. Work has begun on a new Warrior Soul album and a live album taken from the band's October UK tour. (This was released in mid 2007) Clarke has since been announced as the new lead singer of Trouble as of May 2, 2008, according to Trouble's website.
The band released a limited edition studio album titled Chinese Democracy in October 2008, just a month before the Guns N' Roses album of the same name was due for release. The band shortly re-named the album Destroy the War Machine and began to print more copies.
In 2008, the band played the second incarnation of Hard Rock Hell, in North Wales, with the large room over capacity when the band play, rendering the opposing Hawkwind show on the next stage virtually unattended. Kerrang! magazine reviewed the show as KKKKK (5 Ks)[citation needed]
In December 2008, also saw the band return to large indoor stages, with shows at the Shepherds Bush Empire, London, and the Academy Glasgow.
In 2009, the band's re-issues of the classic Warrior Soul work on vinyl, and a European tour to support the release of Destroy the War Machine.
2010 saw singer Kory Clarke living in Berlin, Germany, and performing his new rock cabaret "Kory On The Rocks" with local backing band Stashbox.
Warrior Soul will be on tour in Europe in September 2011.
In Dec 2021, Warrior Soul featuring frontman Kory Clarke unleashed their first single “We’re Alive” from their upcoming studio album Out On Bail, which will be available via Livewire/Cargo during the first quarter of 2022.
Real Thing
Warrior Soul Lyrics
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I don't need your girls
I don't need your rules and that's cool
To succeed I won't whore
I want you to rock, I give you more
'Cause I'm the real thing
Come on down and get the real thing
Come on down and get the real thing
I push the law and push the mind
Our government, well, I like to criticize
You shot me down but yet I survived
Never got nothing in this life
Without a fight and that's right
Push me down 'cause I want the truth
I'll keep on hittin' till I get through
'Cause I'm the real thing
Come on down and get the real thing
'Cause I'm the real thing
Come on down and get the real thing
I'm the real thing
Yeah, come on down
I'm the real thing
Yeah, better come on down
The lyrics of Warrior Soul's song "Real Thing" make a statement about the singer's independence and authenticity. He doesn't need material possessions, societal norms, or the approval of others to achieve success. He won't compromise his values or integrity to get ahead. Instead, he offers his listeners something real and raw, urging them to join him in rocking out to the beat of his music.
The lyrics also express a rebellious attitude towards authority and convention. The singer is not afraid to push the limits of the law and challenge the government. He values the pursuit of truth over blind obedience. Even when he faces opposition and setbacks, he remains resilient and determined to keep fighting.
Overall, the message of the song is one of defiance and authenticity. The singer invites his listeners to share in his rebellious spirit and embrace their true selves, rather than conforming to the expectations of society.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need your big money
I don't require your wealth or riches to succeed in life
I don't need your girls
I don't need your women or companionship to define my masculinity
I don't need your rules and that's cool
I am not bound by your conformist regulations and that's fine with me
To succeed I won't whore
I will not compromise my integrity or principles for financial gain
I want you to rock, I give you more
I desire to create music that inspires and amazes people beyond their expectations
'Cause I'm the real thing
I am a genuine and authentic musician
Come on down and get the real thing
Listen to my music and experience the authenticity firsthand
I push the law and push the mind
I challenge the societal norms and encourage others to think outside of the box
Our government, well, I like to criticize
I am not afraid to voice my opinion on political matters and critique the government
You shot me down but yet I survived
Despite facing criticism or opposition, I have persevered and thrived
Never got nothing in this life
I have not received anything in this life without hard work and determination
Without a fight and that's right
To earn my success, I had to struggle and overcome obstacles
Push me down 'cause I want the truth
If you try to suppress or discourage me for seeking the truth, I will persevere
I'll keep on hittin' till I get through
I will persistently strive until I achieve my goals and objectives
Yeah, come on down
I challenge you to experience my music and message firsthand
Yeah, better come on down
You owe it to yourself to see and hear the reality, rather than a fake or artificial version of it
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Written by: PAULING
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