This live collection was recorded at the Hard Rock Cafe in Detroit, Michigan on November 8, 2012. It's our very best work to date, with sizzling leads from Jake Burdock, blistering bass from Kenny Szymanski, and relentless grooves from Leland McCann (with Tom and Bob doing what they always do best). Add to that some soaring lap steel from Nick Klaver and jaw-dropping piano from Ian Tadaschi-Moore and you have one exciting, well-paced concert experience (you'll just have to add your own applause because we cut all that stuff out).
You'll hear the old school blues we're known for, some fresh heartland Americana, and some incredibly funky rock that will make you want to move SOME part of your body (head, hips, feet - take your pick). And the lyrics are our strongest offering yet, dealing with the vicissitudes of life (yes, I said "vicissitudes" - it means the "ups and downs", i.e., the "seasons") and the lessons learned in the aftermath.
The song order carefully flows one to another as do the themes (but we'll let you figure that out by listening). The interplay of the instruments sounds great in headphones. This is one well-constructed album that just so happens to be recorded in a live setting (where we really shine).
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Few things hurt more than being harshly accused based on someone else's perception of a wrong when in fact no wrong was ever really done or intended. When you weren't even expecting it, you feel like a victim and the natural urge is to lash right back. Anger and hostility and injustice seem to breed more of its kind in an endless feedback loop. Perhaps by responding with mercy we can break the cycle.
lyrics
Hey you - what gives?
I guess you know where I live.
Could you pull a punch for a long-lost friend
who didn't know he had to make amends?
What did I do to you anyway?
I don't understand what makes a man carry on that way
I was blindsided - you whupped me good upside the head
blindsided - a little bit harder and I might be dead
Yeah, blindsided - don't you know I was fit to be tied
Never did see it coming - oh no - you hit me on the blind side.
Hit-and-run, slash-and-dash…
I'll give you credit - you didn't take cash
but you left a gash where my heart still beats
disappeared down a one-way street
What did I do to you anyway?
I don't understand what makes a man carry on that way
I was blindsided - you whupped me good upside the head
blindsided - a little bit harder and I might be dead
Yeah, blindsided - don't you know I was fit to be tied
Never did see it coming - oh no - you hit me on the blind side.
Oh no - there you go...
I better think and take it slow...
I won't do to you what I don't want done
(even though you might deserve it, son)
'cause eye for eye leaves us both blind
mercy, mercy - I know vengeance isn't mine
I was blindsided - you whupped me good upside the head
blindsided - a little bit harder and I might be dead
Yeah, blindsided - don't you know I was fit to be tied
Never did see it coming - oh no - you hit me on the blind side.
from The Seasons & The Scars (2012),
released November 8, 2012
Bob Young - vocals, organ
Tom Kozanecki - rhythm guitar
Jake Burdock - lead and rhythm guitar
Kenny Szymanski - bass guitar
Leland McCann - drums
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