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Emotive Drive 1989 Demo

by Emotive Drive

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1.
Intro / Back Off 04:11
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Suicidal thoughts are fought in the battles of my distraught mind I know it would blow to go and take my own life I want to live and give with a sincere smile Some inspiration and stimulation toward my lifestyle I'm not giving up, ain't giving in, ain't gonna die Back Off! Always pushing harder, got to get farther, reaching new heights Back Off! Back off buddy because I'll make you bleed You're the problem that I'm solving to be relieved Don't force feed what you think I need into my brain You'll lose when I introduce you to my friend pain I'm not giving up, ain't giving in, ain't gonna die Back Off! Always pushing harder, got to get farther, reaching new heights Back Off! Bad luck and a few mistakes And I'm stuck in a troubled state I can't control my head Losing the will to go on Falling downhill, it's all gone I would rather be dead One more look and I see, got friends, got family Good times and memories Our bonds are too great I'm exploding out of this state I'm proud and I'm alive!
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Alone 02:58
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Deep depression wallows within me Hate and anger defend anxiety I'm a different person seeking special joy Boredom builds, my body boils Don't want no trouble, want to live in peace At one with nature, spiritual release People in a rush, passing me by On a dead end road with hidden lies Wandering alone With no place to go Mentally dazed Emotionally drained I choose to be on my own, could never be an accepted clone The world is a jungle and I'm misunderstood But by myself I still feel good Sometimes i wish for a true love Comforting my heart and backing me up Don't know anyone that understands Hurting inside? You know I am Wandering alone With no place to go Mentally dazed Emotionally drained I choose to be on my own, could never be an accepted clone The world is a jungle and I'm misunderstood But by myself I still feel good
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Bustin' Loose 02:05
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Bustin' loose to a righteous jam In your face. I'm the king of the slam Kicking hard to a funky beat Power propelling Knock you off of your feet Skanking low to a rhythmic grind Beyond the limit Punching holes into time Catching air from the melodic pull Free as can be I'm a fuckin' human pitbull Goodness - prevails within We stomp, We win! Assholes - take the fall Honor and Balls! Why am I really here? I look beyond my fear I see a shining star, it's not very far Unwanted pressures set free, 100% me Set back from the masses, they're drenched with insanity Physical judgments and survival fears Deceived through the years Detour us from what we are, dimming the star Unlock your free spirit from the chains of those Who want to take us down to the ultimate lows
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Courageous Kid 01:59
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She felt lonely surrounded by drug addicts Conceited bitches and sports fanatics There were macho men wearing tight pants Bragging about fucking and trying to dance It was during her days, during her high school days She became a social pioneer Swore she would never, ever, ever, ever Give in to her fears Courageous Kid - living an honest life Kicking the teeth out of society's bite Courageous Kid - saving humankind Always remembering to use her mind He had the guts to observe his peers And realized they weren't all queers Music and clothing didn't matter to him He admired and judged their feelings within It happened one day, one bright sunny day Felt humanity needed him Lent a helping hand from his hardcore band Told the majority he would win Courageous Kid - enemy of society Yet the nicest person he could be Courageous Kid - will never quit Fuck with him and you'll eat shit Break all the rules - the ones that people set for you Who gave them the right to say what you should do Don't isolate yourself from your community Enjoy yourself creatively You want to be an individual, want to be yourself Want to show the world you're not like anyone else But the officials and the jerks keep dragging you down You put on a phony act and cover your frown But inside you cry, you just want to die Break Out - destroy this mold, be brave and bold Live your life from your heart Don't be mad, be positive and glad Communicate and tear those mental barriers apart
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M.P.P. (Melting Pot Power) 02:09
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The time has come We've had enough of this youthful racist rise It won't go away if you don't fight back today Take part in their demise How can you hate on grounds of race, color of skin? Why can't you just learn to live and just let live Hostility's a scapegoat for the problems that you have within Punishing minorities for crimes they didn't dare commit Hear the victims cry Someone innocent dies Ignoring helpless screams Apathy's our worst enemy Twisted leaders recruit young losers Give them power and identity Their undercover plot to tip the melting pot Back to the days of the Confederacy How can you hate on grounds of race, color of skin? Why can't you just learn to live and just let live Hostility's a scapegoat for the problems that you have within Punishing minorities for crimes they didn't dare commit I stand against any form of racism Stand against any form of discrimination Equal minds and hearts, brother of any color Living together, helping one another You have to take some action in your own life Together we can take a step to win the fight Our bonds grow stronger until they're no longer Able to hurt again
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Emotive Drive 02:45
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Banging out emotions, self-driven high Better live for the moment, never know when you'll die Generating energy, understanding inner me Relieving tension by self-expression The most powerful identity When the odds are against you Kick in the power inside Nothing is impossible Ignite your Emotive Drive Pumping progression Gives you strength when you're weak Conquer your problems Always reach your fuckin' peak Drive - I'll survive Drive - Keep me psyched I won't back down and run Always remember, no one can ever Take away your emotions
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Sick and Tired 02:38
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Every day for months I've tried Looks like something's blocking your eyes Look Inside, what's up with you? Didn't give a damn about the life that is through Then comes the day you're back again Yo I'm not acting like your fucking friend It's not that easy, I've been dicked Too many times your words mean shit I'm sick and tired - Of games people play I'm sick and tired - Live your life this way I wanna know - Why friends come and go I wanna know - Why you treat me so low I turned around, I shut you down You realize how it works; how does it feel now? But let me say before I go away A best friend is until the end so don't throw it away
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Relapse 01:46
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Relapse a collapse of everything I've built Caving in I am pinned by irrational guilt I thought I'd never feel this fucking way again Now I'm struggling to regain My ambition's in a position of incompetency Can't shake off the illusions, they're burying me Little things add up in many painful ways I'm having a bad fucking day! No doubt I'm knuckling out of this pit of repeat It's a natural reaction that I shall beat Learning more and more as things don't go my way I'm gonna make this a better fucking day!

about

Recorded and mixed at Merlin Music Studios in East Hanover, NJ between December 1988 and March 1989 (demo) and October 1989 (Sick and Tired, and Relapse). Engineered and mixed by C.J. Scioscia. 250 demo tapes distributed. Five of these songs were later released on a seven inch for German label Revelation Time Records (500 pressed).

The band originated as a "funcore" band called "The Perverted Nerds" out of Belleville/Nutley NJ in 1987 with original bassist Tim. Over time the lyrical content became more serious and the sound evolved in a NYHC direction. The band parted ways with Tim and Shane took over on bass and the name was changed to Emotive Drive. 1989 was a good year including Sunday hardcore matinees at CBGBs with Cause For Alarm and Supertouch and a show at the Anthrax Club in Connecticut with Supertouch. By the end of 1989 the scene became very violent and the original lineup parted ways due to personal differences. In 1990 the band reformed with new vocalist Tommy and drummer Rich. Rich left to join Supertouch and was replaced by Ralph on drums. Shane also left and was replaced by Mike on bass. Shows were played mostly at Studio One (one with the Bad Brains) and the Pipeline as well as live on WFMU. By 1993 the band had strayed musically from its hardcore roots and called it quits. In 1995 Mark, Brian, and Shane went on to form Implode (implodenjhc.bandcamp.com); Mark also played in Flat Earth Society (flatearthsociety.bandcamp.com), Stand Alone (with Brian also) as well as putting together Guerrilla Warfare Video Fanzine (2001-2004).

Sadly, Anthony passed away on July 8, 2006 at age 40.

Thanks for listening!

Back Off live video from CBGBs July 1989:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gGXGbiKmCQ

Sick and Tired live video from CBGBs July 1989:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb6hpAUXln8

Decisions live video from The Anthrax Club March 1989:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lpsMqivegc

In Sight live video from the Anthrax Club March 1989:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yCiubEaXKk

Emotive Drive live video from CBGBs September 1989:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RXwoVWpMsY

Anthony Marrazza memory video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W86BppiTy4

credits

released March 1, 1989

Vocals - Anthony
Guitar - Mark
Guitar - Brian
Bass - Shane
Drums - Brett

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