I think this is the newest song on the record. Musically, it started from hearing Rise by PIL. That song knocks me out, and my words started in the rhythm of Rise, and then took on a life of their own. It's a little journey back in time for me, and also saying goodbye. I wanted it to feel a little out of control vocally, so I'm pushing harder than I probably should. It's about an out of control time. I'll always wish I was there again, and always choose to do the right thing instead. The epic struggle.
People don't know this about her, but Gretchen really is Beavis come to life. That's why her wah-wah is so awesome. And Rob got some killer distorted bass sound going. They make the song for me.
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A Drummer Becomes A Frontman In 3 Easy Steps
About
- Clem
- Clementine was a founding member and drummer of the NY heavy rock trio BOTTOM, and spent 3 years as Phyllis Rudd in the popular SF band AC/DShe. A founding member of Zepparella, she began writing songs in their foray into original music as The House of More.
Clem steps out from behind the drumset for Francis Bakin into the role of songwriter / frontperson / vocalist. On the album, Zepparella guitarist Gretchen Menn developed the melodies with stunning slide guitar work. Robert Preston laid a heavy foundation with his fretless bass playing, and Clem incorporated live drumset playing over the electronic beats. The result is a unique sound with all her favorite things: interesting lyrics, slide guitar, danceable grooves, and things that go "boing."
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