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American Lab Rat |
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By Misty Johnson |
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Describing the CD’s lyrical content, Jarod (vocals) - an avid connoisseur for change within American society - says, “I admit the lyrics may sound negative but, if everyone listens to them over and over, they’ll realize they’re positive. I also hope that from the record, people began questioning everything.” Fueling the fire, ALR’s writing process evolves unusually well. A song might start with lyrics then add music or vice versa. “We’re not shooting for a certain type of genre nor want to be pigeon-holed into one area,” Aaron (drums) states. We’re heavy.” Then a chuckling Jake (bassist) asserts, “We’re no southern band.” American Lab Rat may be in its infancy, but they vigorously bring forth enlightening ideas that will work. Though, an introspective Geramy (guitar) relates, “There’s a record industry ‘AND’ a music industry.” Immediately chiming in, Jarod responds, “One constant in this band is that we’ll always have a say in what we do, and ‘I’ will not be told what to say, and ‘THEY’ will not be told what to play.” With that independence, it’s no surprise that some lyrical inspiration is from the late and great, forward-thinking comedian, George Carlin. On catchy driving tune, “Religion is Rape,” the lyrics “Religion is nothing but mind control” are derived from a Carlin bit. One of the more personal tracks, “Rational Lies” is about Jarod’s journey to break his medicinal usage after surgery on his tendonitis-strained back. His self-made pill bottle mic stand is a reflection of those events. “Heavier Regulations,” Jake notes, “is about handling pharmaceutical companies’ carelessly distributed medications to the public. Lighter touch, “Domestic Silence,” is self-explanatory. On the socially charged “Maniacal,” Geramy shows a funky, early-Incubus guitar feel. |
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