SWAMPBOX III
by Swampbox
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Serious Face
02:46
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I can’t hear a thing you said. Does it always have to be a scream?
Keeps ringing in my head. Guess I’ll never know what you mean
I tried to get up and walk away. If I only had somewhere to go
So I sit here and look away. Wishing I had somewhere to…
Go away
Can you really be that real?
With your serious face
Just don’t point that thing at me, it’s not anything I need to see
I know you’re feeling really tall
And I’m here to tell you to don’t look down
Case we know you’re going to fall. No one to stop you hit the ground
Make your peace and say some things
Make it quick, put on a good show
Say goodbye to every thing, Cause I found somewhere else to….
Go away
Can you really be that real?
With your serious face
Just don’t point that thing at me, it’s not anything I need to see
How did we ever let it go this far, how did we get turned around
And how do we get back?
Why does everything now have to be, taken so seriously,
Don’t you know how to laugh?
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2. |
Hold My Beer
04:25
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We’re all just straight risk takers, and we’re drinking to survive. Yeah, we’re living to die.
I’ll take it right on the chin. I’m not afraid to give it a try. Yeah, my life is just fine.
Today we fight the good fight, but you’re running away.
You’re ok. Just shake the pain off and don’t give it away.
Just who do you think I am? I came to play.
Well they’re just everyday humans with a run-of-the-mill desire to get another thrill.
They’re going nowhere fast. All their friends are dead and gone, but they got their fill.
Today we fight the good fight, but you’re running away.
You’re ok. Just shake the pain off and don’t give it away.
They had their plan, but it didn’t pay.
Well, I’m still trying to wash this blood from my hands, so just stand aside.
We’re running out of soldiers here, so watch me do this.
Here I go. Hold my beer.
Well, I’m still trying to wash this blood from my hands, so just stand aside.
We’re running out of soldiers here, so watch me do this.
Here we go. Here we go.
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Satan
03:39
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Your eyes entrance me, and your hair, so golden brown.
You sing like an angel, but you keep on dragging me down.
Every saint has a past, and this one’s yours.
I’m trying to get you to clean up your act,
but now you’ve got me sure – that you’re Satan.
Evil, mean and nasty is the way you’ll be
Hell, You’re Satan
And I feel sorry for the innocent guy who’s coming after me
Well I’m beaten down now. You keep lying. Can’t you see
that this hurts like the devil? And you won’t stop yelling at me.
You wanted to take me apart to see how I work.
I’m trying to get you to give up the knife,
But I’m bleeding on the floor, because you’re Satan.
Evil, mean and nasty is the way you’ll be
Hell, You’re Satan
And I feel sorry for the innocent guy who’s coming after me
You’re Satan
Evil, mean and nasty is the way you’ll be
Hell, You’re Satan
And I feel sorry for the innocent guy who’s coming after me
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Chicken And Ketchup
03:05
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I have a dream and a bottle of something
I learned how to love you online
I’m coming home for some chicken and ketchup
I hope I can get there in time
You, You Say
Everything was everything once
You, you ride
Ride the train and not the big bus
You, and you, and you
Don’t know who you are
So here I am to show you things so take a swing yeah
Dried in the sun, seasoned to taste
Plastic flowers planted in the yard
And ill feel better when I know you feel belter
You know that might leave a scar…
You, You Say
Everything was everything once
You, you ride
Ride the train and not the big bus
You, and you, and you
Don’t know who you are
So here I am to show you things so take a swing yeah
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Heathens And Demons
04:23
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As I sit here, I just watch the sky
I’d like to own it, maybe I will someday
Little pieces of all the things we left behind
And all the words, that we wanted to say
I can’t be blamed for the way this all sits with you
I can’t be blamed for all the little things that you hold
I only know it matters more to me now
It’s like a story, that I was never told
I know its only words that take me down
And I don’t have far to fall
All of my heathens, and my demons
Will never let me go, never let me go
Haven’t you noticed, its all been done before
Only then it was just done with a smile
I can’t believe all the things I made you believe
And there you stood, portrayed the victim all the while
CHORUS
Of all the fears you have to live
Of all the hate you have to give
Why does it all have to be with me?
You only need a better choice
A stronger back and a weaker voice
But now it’s far to late to see……
CHORUS
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B 4 U Die
04:28
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Your life is beautiful, running from a lie.
Some days you lose yourself; alive, but you’ll never survive.
Hey, I got a suggestion
Hey, take another direction
Hey, you won’t take shit from anyone, but you lost yourself at the door
And out in the distance is the chance to reach the sky.
It’s just a new decision before you die.
You can plan to rule the world, but your story won’t deny
No one else can pull your weight, despite everything that they try.
Hey, I got a suggestion
Hey, take another direction
Hey, you’d rather sit and watch it burn, ‘cuz you lost yourself at the door
Out in the distance is a way to make things right.
It’s just a new decision; another chance before you die.
Out in the distance is the end to sand and sky.
It’s just your last decision before you die.
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The Bottle
05:36
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I stand on this rock but I cant look down
I used to be free until I heard the sound
Seen what I wanted to see
Been who I wanted to be
Was I for real, or was I forever?
Alone in my head, or am I alone?
Alone in my head..
A tragedy id a travesty
A brevity of a comedy
And I frighten you this way
Enlighten you today
Am I for real, or are you really?
Alone in my head, or am I alone?
Alone in my head..
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Hatemachine
03:52
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You share it when you’re feeling down.
They stay for you. They pray for you.
But you drop me from the lap of God
And I feel my soul is fading.
Well you won’t care what the wise man said
when you realize it’s the world around you.
But you still want to show their hand.
Your opinion counts for nothing now.
We’re doomed (You sit at your keyboard alone)
Yeah yeah, when your fame accounts for nothing
Doomed (They follow your fever like drones)
Yeah yeah, and your hate machine is nothing new.
Heavy is your head with the crown.
The less you run, the more you’re shunned.
You’ll lose it if you don’t look down.
Your kingdom, it falls around you.
Well you won’t care what the wise man said
when you realize it’s the world around you.
But you still try to show their hand,
Repeating all these lies.
We’re Doomed (You sit at your keyboard alone)
Yeah yeah, when your fame accounts for nothing
Doomed (They follow your fever like drones)
Yeah yeah, and your hate machine is nothing new.
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I Am
04:42
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Hello my friend I think you know my name
You either look real happy, or completely insane
You made your bed, but you sleep on the floor
You’re not gonna fly near the sun no more
Everything you are, I was, I am
Don’t look now, but you look so old
Its all so easy, but you lost control
Why can’t you sit back and enjoy the ride?
Its not if you win, but at least you tried
Everything you are, I was, I am
Hello my friend I think you know my name
I don’t care if we are the same
Why don’t you leave?
Why won’t you stay?
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Doomed
03:56
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You share it when you’re feeling down.
They stay for you. They pray for you.
You drop me from the lap of God
I feel my soul is aching.
Well you won’t care what they say
They're just the world around you.
But you still want to show their hand.
Opinions count for nothing now.
Heavy is your head with the crown.
The less you run, the more you’re shunned.
You’ll lose it if you don’t look down.
Your kingdom falls around you.
Well you don’t care what they say
'Cuz they're just the world around you.
And you still want to show their hand,
Repeating all these evil lies.
We’re Doomed yeah yeah,
When your fame accounts for nothing
Doomed yeah yeah,
And your hate machine is nothing new.
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about
Band Members:
Michael Shaw (vocals, guitar, violin)
Paul Kuntz (vocals, guitar, keyboard)
John Digue (bass)
Edward Schwegel (drums)
SWAMPBOX, heralding from the Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area, specializes in modern alternative rock, featuring powerful, guitar-driven hard rock with melodic twists. The group is an explosive four-piece band employing a conscious drive to forge a unique path in music. With seasoned professional members previously from major acts such as Faith Or Fear, Robert Hazard and the Heroes, Rough Toyz, and Drastic Measures, the chart-climbing band delivers a commanding cross-genre musical style that has drawn comparisons to artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Finger Eleven, Green Day, and The Foo Fighters.
Founded by longtime friends in the professional music scene, SWAMPBOX has quickly gained attention from international radio as well as venues and promoters. Marketing the current release SWAMPBOX III, the group’s second full-length album and follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Weight Of Millions, the band is now in rotation on more than 100 radio stations internationally, and interest in the group is quickly growing across the globe.
The worldwide success of the band has earned them the top 20 spot in Ernie Ball’s top unsigned bands of 2017, and media coverage of their refreshing songwriting style coupled with an eclectic blend of influences and styles has catapulted the band into the spotlight of radio and listeners alike.
Well, we've got some great news for SWAMPBOX fans! The masters of alternative/metal/rock mashup have returned with their newest offering, SWAMPBOX III. Featuring nine new powerful compositions (and a surprise in there somewhere), III showcases the foundation-shaking twists and turns listeners have raved about since their first basement release, The Bomb, in 2013.
Armed with a newly-energized approach to songwriting and recording, vocalist/guitarists Michael Shaw and Paul Kuntz worked diligently with bassist John Digue and drummer Edward Schwegel to craft a contemporarily heavy substructure with stunning rhythms and melodic vocals. Building on the multinational success of the 2016 release, Weight Of Millions, the band focused on the elements that have garnished them media and radio praise.
Embarking on the new adventure also includes the announcement of a new record label. SWAMPBOX is joining the Alistar Entertainment Group, which is currently distributing the release at all major online chains as both digital downloads and physical CDs. You can pick it up now on iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, CD Baby, as well as over 1500 chains across the globe. Be sure to check in on some of the band's favorite radio programs for exclusive releases and offers.
Michael Shaw (vocals, guitar, violin)
Paul Kuntz (vocals, guitar, keyboard)
John Digue (bass)
Edward Schwegel (drums)
SWAMPBOX, heralding from the Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area, specializes in modern alternative rock, featuring powerful, guitar-driven hard rock with melodic twists. The group is an explosive four-piece band employing a conscious drive to forge a unique path in music. With seasoned professional members previously from major acts such as Faith Or Fear, Robert Hazard and the Heroes, Rough Toyz, and Drastic Measures, the chart-climbing band delivers a commanding cross-genre musical style that has drawn comparisons to artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Finger Eleven, Green Day, and The Foo Fighters.
Founded by longtime friends in the professional music scene, SWAMPBOX has quickly gained attention from international radio as well as venues and promoters. Marketing the current release SWAMPBOX III, the group’s second full-length album and follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Weight Of Millions, the band is now in rotation on more than 100 radio stations internationally, and interest in the group is quickly growing across the globe.
The worldwide success of the band has earned them the top 20 spot in Ernie Ball’s top unsigned bands of 2017, and media coverage of their refreshing songwriting style coupled with an eclectic blend of influences and styles has catapulted the band into the spotlight of radio and listeners alike.
Well, we've got some great news for SWAMPBOX fans! The masters of alternative/metal/rock mashup have returned with their newest offering, SWAMPBOX III. Featuring nine new powerful compositions (and a surprise in there somewhere), III showcases the foundation-shaking twists and turns listeners have raved about since their first basement release, The Bomb, in 2013.
Armed with a newly-energized approach to songwriting and recording, vocalist/guitarists Michael Shaw and Paul Kuntz worked diligently with bassist John Digue and drummer Edward Schwegel to craft a contemporarily heavy substructure with stunning rhythms and melodic vocals. Building on the multinational success of the 2016 release, Weight Of Millions, the band focused on the elements that have garnished them media and radio praise.
Embarking on the new adventure also includes the announcement of a new record label. SWAMPBOX is joining the Alistar Entertainment Group, which is currently distributing the release at all major online chains as both digital downloads and physical CDs. You can pick it up now on iTunes, Amazon Music, Google Play, CD Baby, as well as over 1500 chains across the globe. Be sure to check in on some of the band's favorite radio programs for exclusive releases and offers.
credits
released September 25, 2017
SWAMPBOX III
Alternative Hard Rock
Ten Songs
Released by Alistar Records
Copyright 2017 Swampbox (ASCAP)
Recorded at Der Kater Mitschnitt Studios and Big Dummy Temple, NJ
Mixed and Mastered at Der Kater Mitschnitt Studios
Engineered and mixed by Paul Kuntz
Produced by Michael Shaw and Paul Kuntz
MUSIC:
All songs written and performed by SWAMPBOX
ART:
Photography: Denisse Santos
Artwork layout and design: Paul Kuntz
DISTRIBUTION:
Alistar Entertainment Group
SWAMPBOX III
Alternative Hard Rock
Ten Songs
Released by Alistar Records
Copyright 2017 Swampbox (ASCAP)
Recorded at Der Kater Mitschnitt Studios and Big Dummy Temple, NJ
Mixed and Mastered at Der Kater Mitschnitt Studios
Engineered and mixed by Paul Kuntz
Produced by Michael Shaw and Paul Kuntz
MUSIC:
All songs written and performed by SWAMPBOX
ART:
Photography: Denisse Santos
Artwork layout and design: Paul Kuntz
DISTRIBUTION:
Alistar Entertainment Group
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Swampbox Bridgeton, New Jersey
SWAMPBOX is an original alternative hard rock band from the southern New Jersey / Philadelphia PA area. With seasoned members from major acts such as Faith Or Fear, Robert Hazard and the Heroes, Rough Toyz, and Drastic Measures, the newly-formed SWAMPBOX delivers a commanding cross-genre musical style that has drawn comparisons to bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Finger Eleven, and The Foo Fighters. ... more
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