SONG: "Boy, You're Gonna Hurt Someone"
ARTIST: Hot Water Music
ALBUM: "Exister"
YEAR: 2012
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Gainesville, Florida
YEARS ACTIVE: 1993 - present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
"Boy, You're Gonna Hurt Someone" appears to be a song about someone on the run for something they had done. The vocalist is just telling this person he's gonna have to run like he's never run before because people are closing in fast. This person is being hunted so he has to keep moving and moving fast to get away from them.
HOT WATER MUSIC DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1995 - Finding The Rhythms (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
1997 - Fuel For The Hate Game (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
1998 - Forever And Counting (Doghouse Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - No Division (Some Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - Live At The Hardback (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2001 - A Flight And A Crash (Epitaph Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2001 - Never Ender (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2002 - Caution (Epitaph Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2004 - The New What Next (Epitaph Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2008 - Till The Wheels Fall Off (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2011 - Live In Chicago (No Idea Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2012 - Exister (Rise Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2017 - Light It Up (Rise Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
2017 - Keep It Together (Rise Records)
* did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON HOT WATER MUSIC:
Hot Water Music formed as a band back in 1993, hailing from Gainesville, Florida. The guys in the band, Chuck Ragan (vocals/guitar), Chris Wollard (vocals/guitar), Jason Black (bass) and George Rebelo (drums), all played in local bands most notably Thread and Fossil. The four came together as Hot Water Music and started releasing several 7" singles most of which were compiled on the 1995 album, "Finding The Rhythms". Their first full length album was 1997's "Fuel For The Hate Game". The band released two more albums but by 1999, the strain of touring relentlessly almost dissolved the band. Their live album, "Live At The Hardback", was initially going to be a farewell album for the fans. Luckily, the guys decided to stick it out. In 2001, the band signed with legendary punk rock label Epitaph Records and released "A Flight And A Crash". 2002's "Caution" turned out to be the breakthrough album for Hot Water Music thanks in part to songs like "Remedy" and "Trusty Chords" which have become staples of their live shows and true fan favorites. The band followed up "Caution" with "The New What Next" in 2004, another solid album. In 2005, however, Ragan decided to step away from the band citing personal reasons. Though the band announced a hiatus, Wollard, Black and Rebelo formed the band The Draft at this time while Ragan focused on his solo career. Luckily for fans, Hot Water Music got back together in 2008 and announced a tour plus a b-sides and rarities compilation called "Till The Wheels Fall Off". By 2012, Hot Water Music was now signed to Rise Records who released their next two studio albums, "Exister" and their most recent release, 2017's "Light It Up". During this time, Wollard was forced to step away from the band for health reasons. Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners and Chris DeMakes of Less Than Jake filled in for Wollard during Hot Water live performances but Wollard has continued to perform with the band during their studio sessions. Hot Water Music is a great post punk/hardcore punk band. These guys are especially known for their high energy live performances. In my mind, Chuck Ragan is one of the best punk rock frontmen of all time. Just a great, commanding vocal. Check out his solo shit and that will prove my point. Awesome vocalist and songwriter. Also check out some of the work all the guys did outside of Hot Water. The Draft released a great album. Chris Wollard has a side band called The Ship Thieves. Ragan's solo stuff is phenomenal. Jason Black played with Senses Fail for a few years and George Rebelo played with Against Me! and The Bouncing Souls as well. I got into Hot Water Music around 2002 when "Caution" was released. I believe I saw the video for "Remedy" and they had me hook, line and sinker! This is just an awesome band that is held in the utmost respect in punk rock circles.
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
The Draft
The Flatliners
Red City Radio
Dead To Me
The Lawrence Arms
TEN HOT WATER MUSIC SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Drag My Body
2. All Heads Down
3. Remedy
4. Trusty Chords
5. Radio (Alkaline Trio cover)
6. Rooftops
7. Bury Your Idols
8. Jack Of All Trades
9. Alachua
10. Freightliner
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