SONG: "Said Gun" (Embrace cover)
ARTIST: H2O
ALBUM: "Don't Forget Your Roots"
YEAR: 2011
PLACE OF ORIGIN: New York City, New York
YEARS ACTIVE: 1994 - Present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
The H2O track "Said Gun", a cover of the Embrace song, is a direct critique of organized hatred, violence, and toxic aggression.
H2O DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1996 - H2O (Blackout Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1997 - Thicker Than Water (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - F.T.T.W. (Epitaph Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2001 - Go (MCA Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2008 - Nothing To Prove (Bridge 9 Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2008 - CBGB OMFUG Masters: Live August 19, 2002 - The Bowery Collection (MVD Audio)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2011 - Don't Forget Your Roots (Bridge 9 Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2015 - Use Your Voice (Bridge 9 Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON H2O:
H2O is a New York City hardcore punk band that formed back in 1994. Lead vocalist Toby Morse was a roadie for New York hardcore legends Sick Of It All before he started his own band, H2O. The band released their debut album in 1996, titled "H2O". This album caught the ear of legendary punk label Epitaph Records which signed H2O to a two album deal where they released "Thicker Than Water" in 1997 and in 1999, they dropped "F.T.T.W.". In 2001, the band signed a one off deal with major label MCA Records to release "Go". This album features one of their more famous tracks, "Role Model". In 2008, H2O signed a deal with Bridge 9 Records which has pretty much been their label to date. There they released 2008's "Nothing To Prove", the 2011 covers album "Don't Forget Your Roots" and their most recent release, 2015's "Use Your Voice". As I said earlier, H2O is a New York hardcore band to the fullest. Much of their catalogue is a testament to their family, their friends and the hardcore scene that took them in. They are known for their passion and energy, especially playing live shows. I knew of H2O going back to the mid-90's but didn't start to digest their music till after I heard the song "Role Model" in 2001. That led me to go back to their older material and to follow them till the current day. They haven't released a new album since 2015, but they are very much active, in fact, they have played shows in 2026 celebrating the 30 year anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
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Ignite
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TEN H2O SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Role Model
2. Family Tree
3. One Life, One Chance
4. Everready
5. Nothing To Prove
6. Skate!
7. Memory Lane
8. Journey To The End Of The East Bay (Rancid cover)
9. Hard Times (Cro-Mags cover)
10. True Romance
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