Even for scatological songwriters Blink-182, there's a time to put your pants back on and stop obsessing over about poop, pee-pee and other bodily functions. Not that the bandmembers have lost their sense of humor — they've just matured a little. In June, drummer Travis Barker announced at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles that the band's next album would be called Use Your Erection 1 & 2. He was joking. The disc, due November 18, will be self-titled, signaling a rebirth of sorts for the pop-punk group. The conceptual record will confront themes of growing up and dealing with the realities of adulthood including relationship woes, daily pressures and unexpected hardships. The tracks will blend into one another musically and will develop lyrically like chapters in a book, a spokesperson for the band said. Call it the natural result of aging or the byproduct of spawning. Since they released Take Off Your Pants and Jacket in 2001, singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge and singer/bassist Mark Hoppus have each had a child. And drummer Travis Barker's girlfriend, Shanna Moakler, is due to deliver a baby on October 17. In addition, DeLonge and Barker's work with the more sobering band Box Car Racer and Barker's work with the electronic- and hip-hop-influenced Transplants have helped shape the band's growth. For the past week, Blink-182 have been at Conway Studios in Los Angeles, where they'll remain for another two weeks, mixing and mastering with producer Jerry Finn. All of the tracks were recorded over the past six months at a studio they built in a rented house near San Diego. Ryan Hewitt engineered the disc. The longest stint Blink-182 have ever spent recording a record was three months, so having twice that time allowed them the luxury of experimenting with different methods of writing, playing and recording. "Action," the only track that currently has a title, will be featured on the "Madden 2004" video game, which comes out Thursday. It is unknown whether the song will be the first single off the record. The cut starts with flanged drums before bursting into a prototypical stabbing guitar rhythm, and then it gets a little unconventional. A syncopated Latin-flavored backbeat and a harmony-rich chorus follow volleys of half-barked vocals. After a hooky bridge, Hoppus and DeLonge harmonize with one another while singing different vocal parts. Like many Blink-182 songs, "Action" is about failed romance, but it's not juvenile or one-dimensional. Instead it illustrates a scenario of lust, ambivalence and regret. As the first big riff kicks in, Blink sing, "Where do we go from here?/ Turn all the lights down now/ Smile from ear to ear/ My breathing has got too loud." Then, as the song hits the refrain, the protagonist reflects over his romance's dimming flame: "Fate fell short this time, smile fades in the summer/ Place your hand in mine, I'll leave when I wanna." At the bridge, the main character acknowledges that he didn't know what he had until it was gone: "This place was never the same again after you came and went/ How can you say you meant anything different to anyone?" Blink-182 will play "Action" and other songs from their new record when they play U.K. festivals at Reading (August 22) and Leeds (August 23). —Jon Wiederhorn (From MTV) From A Blink 182 Fan Site Here's an update on their album... It will be released on Geffen (who now own MCA) around late September, titled 'Use Your Erection I and II'. It will feature guest appearances by The Cure's Robert Smith, DJ Shadow and Dan The Automator. According to Travis, "there's some dark songs on the record. It's pretty cool." Heres another update on the new album... According to MTV: The ablum title is now 'Blink-182', and expected US release date is 14th October. It won't be out in the UK until November 17th! I'll post more when I get more information but for now 'Action' from their new album will have to do you... Action (Right click, Save Target As) Action I got no regret right now (I’m feeling it) The air is so cold and numb (I’m feeling it) let me go in her room (I’m feeling it) I love all the things you do (I’m feeling it) Show me the way to bed (I’m feeling it) Show me the way you move (I’m feeling it) Oh it is such a blur (I’m feeling it) I love all the things you do (I’m feeling it) [Chorus:] Fate fell short this time Your smile fades in the summer Place your hand in mine I’ll leave when I wanna Where do we go from here Turn all the lights down now Smile from ear to ear (I’m feeling it) Our breathing has got to loud (I’m feeling it) Show me the bedroom floor (I’m feeling it) Show me the bathroom mirror (I’m feeling it) We’re taking this way to slow (I’m feeling it) Take me away from here (I’m feeling it) [Chorus] (Fate fell short this time Your smile fades in the summer Place your hand in mine I’ll leave when I wanna) This place is never the same again After you came and went How can you say you made anything different To anyone standing alone On the street with a cigarette On the first night we met Looked to the past And remembered a smile And maybe tonight I can breath for awhile I'm not in the scene I think I’m falling asleep But then all that I need I’d always be dreaming of you [Chorus 5x] Hope you like the song....More info when I get it
Some things are wrong with that..for one it is "On the street with a cigarette" and then another one is "Looked to the past and remembered your smile" and then i think it is "Im not in the scene, i think im falling alseep..." well take those corrections into consideration, other than that, thanks a lot for the info, and i can't wait to hear a Blink cd without any jokes on it, because when they get dark, i love it...can't wait for this one guys
Thanks for the edits, I got the lyrics off a lyrics from a lyrics site so I thought that there would be mistakes. Thanks again!
New Info... According to RollingStone.com the new record is NOT coming out on the 18th November, it's coming out on the 11th November Also Blink was recently in Japan. They played 2 shows, one in Tokyo and the other in Osaka. As of Monday, August 10th, blink returned to the studio to complete their record. More news when I get it
I have just found out from an official source that: The album will be released in the UK on November 17th, and the following day in America!
every album is released in the UK a day earlier than the US. if you think about time zones and things its pretty fair.
this is a good song, but i wouldnt waste money on the album.....ill probably burn it when it comes out