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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Still the favorite song I ever wrote, but only included here because it's also my favorite recording of it ever. Ian added so much on the keys - I think we ventured a little bit into Dave Matthews Band territory with our relentless jazz/rock/funk groove.
I look back on the hurtful choices my dad made in life - things I never want to repeat - and hope to God I really learn the lesson in this song.
lyrics
I was told the way it's done is lookin out for #1
They assured me it was true so that's just what I tried to do
but they - whoever they is – they didn't spill the whole affair
and by the time I got what I wanted there was nobody there
and it gets so lonely, yeah, it wears on your mind
oh, it gets so lonely, but that's when you find that...
Everything has a price, everything takes a sacrifice
When you look back on your life will it be worth it? (Will it?)
Everything has a price, everything takes a sacrifice
I shouldn't have to say it twice, but I did.
Me, me, me - is that any way to live?
From my experience to trade it all for cash doesn’t make much sense.
To grab the girl and the shiny car in trade for all you have and are
Leaves a brutal legacy and it might destroy a life or three
and you’ll be remembered and history ain't kind
yeah, you’ll be remembered but too late to find that ...
Everything has a price, everything takes a sacrifice
When you look back on your life will it be worth it? (Will it?)
Everything has a price, everything takes a sacrifice
I shouldn't have to say it twice, but I did.
I know I'll never find any peace of mind,
when I'm only tryin' to look out for myself...
from The Seasons & The Scars (2012),
released November 8, 2012
Bob Young - vocals, rhythm and lead guitar (2nd slo)
Tom Kozanecki - rhythm and lead guitar (1st solo)
Jake Burdock - lead and rhythm guitar (3rd solo)
Kenny Szymanski - bass guitar
Leland McCann - drums
Ian Tadaschi-Moore - piano (4th solo)
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