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.”
Lyrics by: William A. Martin Jr. & Timothy M. Johnson
Music by: The Big Hurt
I really don’t have to think to make it cool.
I really don’t have to play you by the rules.
Lord I’ve been giving up of my Sunday’s,
Wasting all of my fun day just for you.
But if you really want to ride with me,
Well we’ll probably think of something to do.
It really ain’t hard for me to be down with you.
Even when the situation isn’t cool.
How come I’m giving up of my Sundays,
Wasting my fun day just for you.
But if you really want to ride with me,
all we got to do is nothing.
Loving in the low rider.
Loving in the low rider.
Loving in the low rider and I’ll
Put the gear shift down so you don’t hurt your –
Back when ya’ll would’ve thought our love was new.
Oh I’d always been so into you.
Lord I’ve been, giving up of Sundays
oh just for you.
And I know you want to ride with me,
Cause we like to keep it jumping.
Loving in the low rider.
Loving in the low rider.
Loving in the low rider and I’ll
Put the gear shift down so you don’t hurt your –
Back up into me. Remove all superstition.
When I was in first grade you weren’t even thinking.
(Who-ay) No hotel room. Love on thee side of the
Highway is definitely good when it’s done with you
Yes. Said.
Don’t mess around.
Cause our generation is holding.
Lord don’t mess around.
Cause our generation is holding.
Said. Say.
credits
from LESSONS,
released October 15, 2005
Billy Martin : Vocalization Scientist.
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