Spring Break
The Playlist: Best in State
Stephen Ortiz
Issue date: 9/18/08 Section: Focus
So Dispa - err, State Radio is coming to play a free show this weekend. That's pretty cool of SUBOG to bring an act that is cool and at the same time different, and then charge the student body nothing. Here's a quick guide to their best songs to get you prepared for Saturday.
"Camilo"
A very heavy, politically charged song about a friend of the band's who fought in Iraq, went on leave and refused to return due to his moral choices and was put in jail for a year. It's a powerful, powerful song that packs a lot in its message and tone. The song climaxes as Chadwick Stokes sings, "Camilo, Camilo, leave him alone," at the top of his lungs.
Key Lyric: "You tried to recreate Normandy / But you made up the reason to fight."
"Man In The Hall"
The brass really helps "Man In The Hall" stand out from the rest of "Us Against the Crown." The bass line provided by Chuck Fay sets a good foundation for the rest of the song. A bit funky, and definitely fresh, this track is a real gem.
Key Lyric: "Cause there's / One man in the corner / One man in the hall / One man standin' up sayin' god save us all."
"Gang Of Thieves"
The tempo is a bit faster, the lyrics a bit more creative and the chorus is one to build a song around. Stokes gets angry and it's awesome, but it's all over a bit too soon. This track makes "Year of the Crow' worth the purchase.
Key Lyric: "We got bombs and they got barrels of gasoline."
"People To People"
A mellow, reggae flavored jam reminiscent of Stokes' Dispatch days and State Radio's best attempt at Bob Marley.
Key Lyric: "People to people are so unjust / Carry yourself well so / Carry yourself well."
"Riddle In Londontown"
A beautiful song about the struggles of the common man. The song is a riddle itself as many of the lyrics will leave the listener scratching their heads, but nevertheless a soothing, sometimes haunting tale.
Key Lyric: "I'm a man got nothing to show for / My work in the ground / In this here Londontown."
"Camilo"
A very heavy, politically charged song about a friend of the band's who fought in Iraq, went on leave and refused to return due to his moral choices and was put in jail for a year. It's a powerful, powerful song that packs a lot in its message and tone. The song climaxes as Chadwick Stokes sings, "Camilo, Camilo, leave him alone," at the top of his lungs.
Key Lyric: "You tried to recreate Normandy / But you made up the reason to fight."
"Man In The Hall"
The brass really helps "Man In The Hall" stand out from the rest of "Us Against the Crown." The bass line provided by Chuck Fay sets a good foundation for the rest of the song. A bit funky, and definitely fresh, this track is a real gem.
Key Lyric: "Cause there's / One man in the corner / One man in the hall / One man standin' up sayin' god save us all."
"Gang Of Thieves"
The tempo is a bit faster, the lyrics a bit more creative and the chorus is one to build a song around. Stokes gets angry and it's awesome, but it's all over a bit too soon. This track makes "Year of the Crow' worth the purchase.
Key Lyric: "We got bombs and they got barrels of gasoline."
"People To People"
A mellow, reggae flavored jam reminiscent of Stokes' Dispatch days and State Radio's best attempt at Bob Marley.
Key Lyric: "People to people are so unjust / Carry yourself well so / Carry yourself well."
"Riddle In Londontown"
A beautiful song about the struggles of the common man. The song is a riddle itself as many of the lyrics will leave the listener scratching their heads, but nevertheless a soothing, sometimes haunting tale.
Key Lyric: "I'm a man got nothing to show for / My work in the ground / In this here Londontown."
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