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Refuge

by The Rabid Whole

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1.
Future 04:25
Breathe Sense the undertone Simply overblown Incidentally never quite the tragedy conceived I got valuable insight I'm too high to be low right now Try to catch me You should see the drive inside me (Trust me) We can control space and time (Really) Know that the future is not defined Desperately) I must confess, I was too busy to cry (Baby) I left all the memories behind. Still Never has the will Greatly unfulfilled Incidentally, always more excuse than reason I see light within darkness I'm too psyched to fall in distress You can't touch me You should see the fight inside me Now finally I've got room to breathe In harmony I feel so surreal
2.
Metro 03:44
You're trying way too fucking hard To derail this train of thought You keep getting in my way A lot You know it's way too fucking late To relight the fires I've fought What you're trying to retrieve Time forgot I'll give it everything I've got I'll give it all to see you rot I can't imagine where you'd be without me Reach out and touch the sky above Repair the damage you have caused I've traveled far but still you're right behind me You know it's way too fucking hard To admit the loss of trust It's taken quite a bit of time To adjust I know what it fucking meant And what I chose to believe I just can't seem to bring myself To forgive Always Always there I know the crooked path you walk Take back the disrespect you brought Was this the answer that you sought?
3.
Corporate 04:07
State your position Baby, I am the victim You can choke on your system I can rock it without you Man on a mission I have made a decision You can keep your addiction I can make it without you Why don't you come inside? Why don't you get in line? Why won't you let it die? I wasn't born to compromise It's the day that my friend turned corporate Hard to think that this shell was once a man Off the record, I always had a plan Man with a vision There's a coldness about you You can follow the rhythm I can make it without you I feel the pressure rise Try to cut me down to size Everything that I despise Is seeping through your weak disguise Sell your soul for a life you can predict Give me freedom again, you'll beg for it It's the day that we all gave up our dreams
4.
New System 03:45
There's something in the air I breathe It's replacing what was common theme I'm dreaming of a state of being Something greater than I've ever been Believe it, I Can feel it, inside You can't stop them You've become the problem There's a wealth of symptoms, showing me You can't solve it You've become the reason There's a brand new system blossoming I've made peace within this human being I'm increasing every level I'm better than I've ever been This is where it begins I mean it, more with time Nothing has ever felt so divine Today I want the world to see all the strength beyond fragility I have seen the possibilities I'll embrace the opportunities
5.
I'm counting the moments Like the stars in the sky The Highlights I've chosen Tend to flicker and die I can't hold on forever Will you ever reply I don't think it matters anymore I'm sick of it all I've taken it all Nothing seems to matter when you're gone Destiny calls Serenity falls Still waiting answers It's becoming too much You can live in the moment But It's gone in a flash I've been living forever But I'm missing your touch So corrode away The song has played Colors fade Feelings tame (day-by-day-by-day)
6.
Solution 02:17
There's a question in my mind Can I contend? It's the pressure of the grind Building again Set the differences aside From now and then Years it's taken to me to find A solution so plain Fight Don't give in To win You've got to play Your place Means to an end Defend Endure the night It's easy to fail And others will doubt you When you focus your aim You know you will get through The others will tell There's something about you When you prevail Nobody can touch you
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Stargazer 04:05
Welcome dependence Still can't accept my faults Stored up resentment For all against my cause I hoped to end this I dreamt a different plot I'll find the essence The way to make it stop I'm still expecting you to break my fall Assuming everything goes wrong (Stay for the sunrise) (Wouldn't it feel right?) You're still infecting me beneath it all Affecting every inch I crawl Lend me your presence Is it too much to ask? Can't stand the distance I can't accept the facts I'm still persistent But running out of luck I need enrichment Pretend you give a fuck (Doesn't it feel right?)
9.
Delusion 03:53
This time it's out of my hands You lost control and you're losing your chance What were you thinking my friend? You lost the faith that I'd do it again Burned out on rage Some things won't ever change I feel so out of place, knowing No one can help me heal I've got my head in a daze We try so hard we begin to pretend It's a correctional phase To find the way to remove all the doubt The choice you make The chance you take Like those before Accept your fate Fix what is broken
10.
Refuge 05:25
Lately, I feel as if emotions are wasted Failing, I'd like to have a feeling worth sharing Tell me, what made you think you could change me? Clearly, my sense of all direction is fading I'm all alone Please take me home Lately, I see the world around me is changing Plainly, I notice my emotions betray me Tell me, did you really think you could contain me? Take me, to your secretly emotional haven I must let go The world I know

about

Recorded and produced by Karl Schubach (Misery Signals, Solace), mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and mastered by Noah Mintz (Broken Social Scene, Death From Above 1979), “Refuge” was written amidst a flurry of changes in The Rabid Whole’s line-up and sound, showcasing growth and an evident pushing of boundaries when compared to the band’s 2009 debut release, “Autraumaton”.

“The new album is an obvious shift in direction/sound/subject matter… we have settled more into our own sound and the themes of the album are easy to relate to, the energy is up, the drumming is more intense, the guitars are louder, soft parts are softer and the electronics are much more noticeable,” says vocalist / guitarist Andreas Weiss. “The Rabid Whole is providing an exit, an honest and refreshing alternative to the bullshit we’ve been fed and it’s noticeable. Anyone that hears what we’ve come up with is hopefully going to have a hard time ignoring it.”

A direct reflection of the emotional and external changes of singer/songwriter Andreas Weiss’ journey, ‘Refuge’ deals with relatable themes.

“I sold my house, quit my engineering consultant job and moved…We were starting from square one again, but with more uncertainties than ever and weren’t sure when we would even have a full band again. Part of the writing had begun randomly scattered over the past couple of years, but the majority came right after the move. I set up the studio in the basement of my house and got to work. I didn’t leave the house for two months and wrote from the moment I’d wake up until I’d fall asleep,” says Weiss.

The finished product delivers rock and electronic elements pushed to the max, a male and female vocal showdown and, as Weiss puts it, showcases “a 21st century, high-energy, electro alternative, orgasmic-punch-in-the-face-rock band.”

credits

released May 1, 2012

• All Songs Performed by: The Rabid Whole
• All Female Vocals Performed by: Sheenah Ko
• All Songs Written by: Andreas Weiss
• Produced by: Karl Schubach, Andreas Weiss
• Mixed by: Dave Ogilvie
• Mastered by: Noah Mintz

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The Rabid Whole Toronto, Ontario

Delivering 21st century, high-energy, alternative rock, The Rabid Whole gives a refreshing take on a familiar sound. Their live act has been described by Lithium Magazine as: "painting great futuristic scenery with an eerie atmosphere...instantly causes the listener to get lost in the music and then whisked away on a surreal sci-fi trip." ... more

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