SONG: "Hearts On Fire"
ARTIST: Stretch Arm Strong
ALBUM: "Free At Last"
YEAR: 2005
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Columbia, South Carolina
YEARS ACTIVE: 1992 - Present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The song "Hearts On Fire" by Stretch Arm Strong, from their 2001 album "Engage", is a complex and multifaceted piece that delves into themes of disillusionment, the struggle for authenticity, and the enduring power of hope amidst adversity.
STRETCH ARM STRONG DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1998 - Compassion Fills The Void (Uprising Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - Rituals Of Life (Solid State Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2001 - A Revolution Transmission (Solid State Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2003 - Engage (Solid State Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2005 - Free At Last (We Put Out Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON STRETCH ARM STRONG:
Stretch Arm Strong is a South Carolina band that got it's start back in 1992. After some years of getting their line-up in order, they finally dropped their debut full length album in 1998, titled "Compassion Fills The Void". In 1999, the band would sign a deal with Solid State Records and released three full lengths with that label, 1999's "Rituals Of Life", 2001's "A Revolution Transmission" and 2003's "Engage". In 2005, the band dropped "Free At Last" which features perhaps their most successful song, "The Sound Of Names Dropping". Stretch Arm Strong became basically inactive around 2005/2006 at this point. They got together for a few live shows in 2009 and 2011 but not much else. In 2021, the band officially reunited embarking on a tour and in 2024, they released an EP titled "The Revealing". Stretch Arm Strong would be considered a hardcore punk/melodic punk type of band. Definitely an under the radar band back in the day. The were very active from 1998 to 2005 but like I said earlier, they went on a hiatus till their reunion in 2021. I'm pretty sure I got into these guys after hearing "The Sound Of Names Dropping" or "Faces". I know it was one of those songs. I wouldn't consider them the top of the pack when it comes to their style but they are a very solid band and I'm glad to see they're back at it making new music. Hopefully they drop a new full length soon.
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TEN STRETCH ARM STRONG SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. The Sound Of Names Dropping
2. Faces
3. For The Record
4. Second Chances
5. The Hardest Part
6. Melt With You (Modern English cover)
7. For Now
8. Means To An End
9. We Bleed200
10. Still Believe, Part III
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