first this is s great topic and excellent lyrics lay out the situation:addiction/prescribed pain meds..lots of profit and not much accountability although one maker got whacked here.  like the orchestral like intro and the heavy guitar and vocal work well..like the incessant cymbal spots

The leadline kicking in. Love the path towards the finish 🌳

Your guitar tones are great, especially the heavy ones. I don't know how I'd describe it, I guess a lot of bass and mid, almost fuzz.

man you almost sound like phil collins on vocals in parts, its a weird but great mix!!!

Deal out meds eyes burn red
Numbs the pain takes off the edge
Sign off more judgement’s flawed
An addiction in the law

Hooked up and scared this pain impairs
Screaming for help and they just sell
And they just sell

Try break free spell they weave
You’re in fear because they deceive 
This repeats you feel defeat
They prescribe feelings deplete

Hooked up and scared this pain impairs
Screaming for help and they just sell
And they just sell

In your skin the pain within
Time to heal is not a sin
To move on and too belong
Take control this pain be gone

Hooked up and scared this pain impairs
Screaming for help and they just sell
Hooked up and scared this pain impairs
Screaming for help and they just sell
And they just sell

Lyrics - Lynn Booth-Robinson and Thomas Booth-Robinson 
Music - Thomas Booth-Robinson

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Hooked

TBR channels the intimate aesthetic of a solo artist, then puts it through a high-gain filter of grunge and metal. Forget polished studios—TBR delivers a raw, home-brewed sound that captures the grit and energy of garage rock. It’s heavy music with a personal conscience, offering a visceral commentary on modern life and political angst into potent, riff-driven anthems.

TBR’s sound is built on a powerhouse foundation, born from a bass player’s driving, ballsy rhythm section. This core energy is an adrenaline-fuelled blend of trad rock, hardcore punk, and thrash metal ferocity, which later exploded into diverse territories of cutting-edge alt rock and raw acoustic folk. No matter the evolution, that inherent metal edge and electrifying power remain the uncompromising heart of their sound.

However, the true TBR journey ignited during the pandemic, born from a burning need for authentic passion. Disillusioned by cover bands and playing others' songs, reflection forged a new path: the undeniable drive to create something truly their own.

Dive into the powerful debut album, Random Acts!
Forged over 10+ years, this album is a compelling collection of songs that masterfully merges a folky foundation with the raw energy of grunge and garage rock. Experience a sound that is both distinct and timeless, a strong and proud debut standing as a powerful statement from TBR.

However, what came next was the sophomore album; On The Surface. This is not easy listening. This is the sound of breaking points and breakthroughs, a sonic exorcism that rips through years of pain and reclaims the wreckage. On The Surface is an unflinching self-reflection, a time capsule of necessary growth and the tough, brutal road required to finally take control.

The music is a visceral assault, a lo-fi powerhouse that bleeds Grunge's grit, Thrash's fury, Sludge Metal's weight, Garage Rock's swagger, and Post Hardcore's intensity. The influences are worn proudly, but the resulting sound is uniquely its own—raw, self-produced, and pulsating with authentic, untamed energy.

This album weaponizes fear, anger, and self-depreciation, forging them into a liberating and transformative experience. It is the best form of therapy available, a testament to enduring the darkness to find the light. Prepare to face the void and emerge, finally, on the other side.

Get ready for an authentic, impactful musical journey that defines the core of TBR's unique artistry.

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