Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

Groove-drones and jangle freakouts. 12 strings and 60s organs. Jiving rhythms and gazey fuzz-tones. The Grease Arrestor are the Sydney 5 piece dedicated to bringing you the very best of sounds you know and L.O.V.E.

The group’s second album, Volume Two is described as a pastiche of different ideas and influences, including the 60s golden era and elements of 90s movements, blended with their signature drone and fuzz groove combination. Their hit single, “Come Together” is an all encompassing conglomeration of these different sounds and stands out as their rave-up anthem for the album. It’s basically a non-stop psychotic freak-out!

The Grease Arrestor’s first full release, What Was, Is (Jan 2014) was a symbolic sign off on some of their earliest material and uncovered a glimpse of their sonic palette. On Volume Two, they’ve delved much deeper into those themes and have finessed new recording and production techniques. The use of tape saturation, various forms of analog and digital reverberation and pre-amp coloration are inherent throughout the album. The group believe in utilising their own unique production methods as an instrumental tool. They’ve stayed true to their DIY ethos and handle everything from writing, recording and producing their music, to designing their artwork.

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lyrics:
when i'm eighteen
there won't be anyone to hold my hand
i couldn't understand
how i'm eighteen
'cause in my head i'm still a little kid
run around and lose my shit
they say act your age 
but when a problem hits, i fade
confrontation come my way
i want everything to stay
the same, 
i treat things like it's a game
but now i'm grown, i need to change
'cause i'm flipping my next page

i'm feeling so burnt out
the weight of it all crashes down
the feeling works me out
i'm sweating, facin' the whole crowd

if i'm being honest
i don't think that i'm ready
might be what i wanted, 
but i can't hold myself steady
i'll keep it as a promise, 
to myself, i know it's hefty
to keep being honest; 
open up until you're empty
if i'm being honest
i don't think that i'm ready
might be what i wanted, 
but i can't hold myself steady
i'll keep it as a promise, 
to myself, i know it's hefty
to keep being honest; 
open up until you're empty

maybe it wasn't meant for me
i ache inside, what's left for me?
hate dealing with responsibilities
want to stay young and carefree 

when i'm eighteen
there won't be anyone to hold my hand
i couldn't understand
how i'm eighteen
'cause in my head i'm still a little kid
run around and lose my shit
they say act your age 
but when a problem hits, i fade
confrontation come my way
i want everything to stay
the same, 
i treat things like it's a game
but now i'm grown, i need to change
'cause i'm flipping my next page

Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union

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