Industry Demos is a collection of four songs from 2001 that Dredg recorded before they were signed to impress record labels. The four songs are "Of the Room", "Redrawing the Island Map", "Running Through Propellers", and "The Papal Insignia." Despite the fact that the band has not spoke out about these songs, and has not played them as of late (although "Propellers" has made an appearance on setlists prior to the release of CWOA), these songs remain very popular with fans. Of the Room was rerecorded and released on Dredg's second album El Cielo.
El Cielo, their second album, which was released on October 8, 2002, is also a concept album. Prominent influences on the album's concept and themes are painter Salvador Dalí's life and a particular painting, Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bumblebee around a Pomegranate One Second Before Awakening (the first track on the album is named "Brushstroke:dcbtfoabaaposba").
On June 21, 2005, Dredg's third album, Catch Without Arms, was released. A video for the single "Bug Eyes" was released. For the spring of 2006, Dredg played on the Taste of Chaos tour, which also featured Deftones, Atreyu, Thrice, and Story of the Year as headlining bands. Also, Dredg headlined their own tour with Ours and Ambulette to hit cities that they did not tour in during the TOC tour (they came on the TOC tour about mid-way through).
Dredg also composed the score for the 2006 independent film, Waterborne. [1]
In addition to music, Dredg also creates artwork, which is available for viewing on the band's official website. Drew Roulette's works have twice appeared on shirts released by Artus.
On May 11, 2006, Dredg recorded their performance for a live CD entitled "Live at The Fillmore". Dredg announced in a MySpace bulletin on October 9, 2006 that the CD is available for pre-sale [2] and that it will be released on November 7 2006. Remixes that currently exist are Dan The Automator's "Sang Real" and Serj Tankian's "Ode To The Sun." Both songs are off Catch Without Arms. The "Sang Real" remix is being made available as an added bonus for purchasing "Live at the Fillmore" off of iTunes. It is currently unknown what will become of the "Ode to the Sun" remix, or if the "Sang Real" remix will see wider release.
In the beginning of August 2006, Dredg announced that they would be playing two "special events" back-to-back on September 14 and September 15, 2006 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California. It was later revealed that the special events would be Leitmotif performed in its entirety on the first night and El Cielo in its entirety on the second night. Both nights would also features selections from Catch Without Arms. Recordings of these shows can be obtained via archive.org in FLAC format (the links can be found on the news page of traversing.net). Videos of the two shows are currently being edited by fans who recorded the shows. An early version of "It's not worth it" was performed on each night.
On November 7 through November 10, 2006, Dredg debuted a new song, "Ireland," at instore performances that were held in California to promote the release of their first live album, Live At The Fillmore. Along with the new song, selections from Catch Without Arms & El Cielo were played, as well as "The Warbler," which has only been officially released as a live track on the Fillmore CD.
The band appeared in the 2007 membership list for The Coterie with honorary membership.
The name Dredg comes from the English word dredge, which in its verbal usage, means to unearth or widen/deepen a river or channel (the device used for doing this is also called a dredger). The band picked the name in its earlier, heavier days, when they thought it was very descriptive of their sound.
* Gavin Hayes - Vocals, Slide Guitar, Guitar
* Drew Roulette - Bass, Synthesizer
* Mark Engles - Guitar
* Dino Campanella - Drums, Piano, Organ
Same Ol' Road
dredg Lyrics
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Sympathy unfolds the shell that holds all the beauty within
Here we go down that same old road again
A memory, a regret, a hope
Here we go down that same old road again
Empathy controls the wind that blows and tickles our skin
A memory, a regret, a hope, a stimulant
Recent it seems
We must push on, we must push on
Though we bleed
We must push on, we must push on
All you need is a modest house in a modest neighborhood
In a modest town where honest people dwell
Making the cleanest energy for the greenest plants to grow
Richest soil that is drenched with the freshest rain
Then you should sit in your backyard
Watch clouds peak over the tallest mountain tops
Cause they unveil honest opinions about the stars
We must push on, we must push on
Recent it seems
We must push on, we must push on
Though we bleed
We must push on, we must push on
All you need is a modest house
In a modest neighborhood
All you need is a modest house
In a modest neighborhood
All you need is a modest house
In a modest neighborhood
All you need is a modest house
In a modest neighborhood
All you need is a modest house
In a modest neighborhood
The lyrics of "Same Ol' Road" by Dredg is an introspective song about the cyclical nature of life and the constant push to keep moving forward, despite feelings of nostalgia or uncertainty. The first stanza describes the familiar path that the singer is walking down, while acknowledging the beauty and pain that lies beneath the surface. The use of both "sympathy" and "empathy" in the second stanza suggests that this journey is not only solitary, but also shared with others. The line "a stimulant" implies that there is a motivating force behind our journey, perhaps to find something new or different.
In the chorus, the lyrics encourage us to continue on this journey, even in the face of adversity or difficulty. The repetition of "we must push on" serves as a reminder to keep moving forward, despite any setbacks or obstacles that we may encounter. The line "recent it seems" connotes that perhaps the singers are reflecting on a recent experience, which has tested their resolve to continue onwards.
The final stanza is a nostalgic vision of what a happy and content life might look like. The singer describes a simple life in a modest house, in an honest and green neighborhood. The image of clouds "peaking" over the mountains implies a sense of wonder and possibility. This vision offers a stark contrast to the earlier description of the same old road, perhaps suggesting that there is hope for something new and different.
In summary, "Same Ol' Road" offers a reflection on the cyclical nature of life and the constant push to keep moving forward, despite feelings of nostalgia or uncertainty. It encourages us to stay motivated and continue on, even in the face of difficulty, by highlighting a hopeful and content vision of what that journey might lead to.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go down that same old road again
Embarking on a familiar path, despite knowing our actions and the consequences they bring
Sympathy unfolds the shell that holds all the beauty within
Empathy pulls back the layers of protection and reveals the beauty beneath
Here we go down that same old road again
Returning to the same routine that we thought we left behind
A memory, a regret, a hope
Reflecting on the past, the things we wish we could change, and the future we still hope for
Empathy controls the wind that blows and tickles our skin
The ability to understand others and feel their emotions affects even the smallest sensations that we experience
A memory, a regret, a hope, a stimulant
The events of the past, the things we wish we had done differently, the dreams we still hold on to, and the motivation to move forward
Recent it seems
Lately, everything feels like it's happening too fast
We must push on, we must push on
In order to keep going, we need to persevere through challenges
Though we bleed
Even though we are hurt and suffering
All you need is a modest house in a modest neighborhood
Living a simple life surrounded by honest people
In a modest town where honest people dwell
Settling in a close-knit community of people who prioritize integrity
Making the cleanest energy for the greenest plants to grow
Producing positivity and nourishment for everyone around us
Richest soil that is drenched with the freshest rain
Being surrounded by purity and growth
Then you should sit in your backyard
Take a moment to pause and appreciate the present
Watch clouds peak over the tallest mountain tops
Observing the grandiosity of the world around us
Cause they unveil honest opinions about the stars
By looking at the clouds, we can understand the truth about larger, greater things
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINO CAMPANELLA, DREW ROULETTE, GAVIN HAYES, MARK ENGLES
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