Lessons, the debut release from The Big Hurt melds elements of Alternative Rock, Reggae, Acid Jazz. Hip Hop, Funk, Drum-n-Bass, Ska, Punk, Latin and Go-Go. Recorded at Waterford Digital in Pasadena, MD with producer Frank Marchand (Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Toadies and The All Mighty Senators), The Big Hurt went into the studio with a batch of songs reflecting each of the band member’s diverse musical influences. The album’s 10 songs range from heavy guitar driven rock to Acid Jazz melodies over Jungle and Hip-Hop beats to break neck Punk/Ska and Reggae interludes. Although touching on many different musical styles, the result is a singular sound that is at the same time musically complex and refreshingly accessible.
This is Lessons. “If they were easy, they’d be forgotten.”
Words by: William A. Martin Jr.
Music by: The Big Hurt
How many lessons will they break my nose?
I'm no less afraid.
(yeah)
Them put the limitations on my rights.
and I'm not for sale.
(Word)
Cause I'm the ill Doctor, punk officer
and I'll live it right up until it's time it dies.
I've been high, it does not mean unaware.
Your not free until you fly.
And we be killing em with all my heart.
I know what to say.
(yeah)
And they be criminal and so right on.
And I'll represent.
(word)
Cause I'm the ill Doctor, punk officer
and I'll barley give up until I'm done with that.
I've heard I'm floating underneath your window.
Your not free until you fly.
And they be killing em with all my heart.
I know what to say.
(word)
And we be criminal and so right on.
And I'll represent.
(yeah)
Cause I'm the ill Doctor, punk officer
and I'll live it right up until it's time it dies.
I've been high, it does not mean unaware.
Your not free until you fly.
Don't be safe, don't get old.
It's better if you say it and harder to live it.
Don't be safe, don't get old.
It's better you say it.
Better you say it.
credits
from LESSONS,
released October 15, 2005
Billy Martin : Vocalization Scientist.
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