This isn't exactly our big follow-up to Another Light. It started as a 5 or 6 song acoustic EP to record after Stranded and ended up getting a lot more involved than that. After growing to 10 songs we realized it was no longer an EP and no longer just acoustic. Most of these songs are brand new but some have been with me since the beginning of Another Light. It's not a happy album, but it all comes from a real place. I hope you enjoy it as we get started recording our proper next album. Thanks for sticking with us. -Vinny
I was rewatching Vinny's Subnautica streams from a while ago and found him humming I'm So Happy from Another Light in one of the episodes - then realizing and quickly trying to pass it off as some obscure song lmao, guess we gotta watch out for more of those slip-ups
On the 3rd of January i checked into rehab after my 4th suicide attempt. call it divine intervention, call it what you will, but this album came out at the perfect time to help me work through a whole fuckload of emotional baggage. To all the members of Red Vox, thank you so much. keep it real.
Their influences on this one are even more apparent: Nirvana, Floyd, Radiohead, Neil Young, Rush especially. I also think Vinny's vocals have gotten noticably better. He's definitely steadier in his voice, but damn these lyrics are very sad. I'm glad he can put these feelings into art instead of letting them fester inside him, that's part of what makes music such a great thing to me
Shoulda stopped it at "Their influences on this one are even more apparent: Nirvana" his album is quite literally a guide to what that fella Buddah did.
= Define Me = I haven't settled on a meaning Of what it is that defines me But if you're riding on a tidal wave It's hard to think when you're trying to float. I got a feeling it'll all work out I'm on the right track, there's no going back. How unusual, somethings changing in spite of me All I've never known, pieced together in front of me I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I put myself in a little box It's got a window and a breathing hole And when it rains, I go for a smoke I might get out of it reaches the top I got a feeling it'll all work out I'm on the right track, there's no going back How unusual, something's changing in spite of me All I'd never known, will piece together in front of me I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I got a feeling it'll all work out. I'm not the crash on the side of the road I'm not the people who define me I'm not the reason for the hole in your ground You set the scene and it surprised you I got a feeling it'll all work out I'm on the right track, there's no going back With all the right words from all the wrong days From all the old ways a hand full of change To spend on myself to play a new game ===================================================== = Foot In The Door = Having I been facing the wrong way baby? I got to turn it around I got a foot in the door just maybe I'm tired of kidding myself Is this just a dream, am I freaking out Don't let me go, don't leave me out It's not a dream Think I'm doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself Don't take this the wrong way baby I got to slow it all down I'm sick of taking the shortcut maybe There ain't no easy way out Is this just a dream, cause I'm freaking out Don't let me go, don't leave me out I'm not going away, I'm not burning out Leave me alone, or I'll shut you out I'm not freaking out Cause I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself Cause I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself Cause I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself I've been doing alright by myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself It's what I'm trying to tell myself ===================================================== = Kerosene = Never got around desire Never felt complete Doused in oil and tried by fire But never to be clean Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene So throw another on the fire Turn in your humanity Apology is uninspired So hang him from the tree Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene Animals around the pyre Gather for the feast To look upon a new messiah But the flame is all that's seen Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene Kerosene Rejected by the pure of fire And chosen by the beast The one's who really lit the fire Start to show their teeth ===================================================== = Running to Forget = It's just a little bit funny how we regress Spilling out like a flood all we repress We get a whole lot of reasons to shake the blame If you can't fix your own problem, just change it's name Are we running to forget? Are we running from regret? Are we running to forget? Cause there's not a lot of common sense Is there a little bit of danger on the road? I feel more like a stranger in my own home No one makes a mistake, no one cops to a lie You can't pull your own weight if you never try Are we running to forget? Are we running from regret? Are we running to forget? Cause there's not a lot of common sense All your past transgressions are etched in time There's no second chances when you cross the line Play for the money, play for the team Is this the very last gasp of a dying dream Are we running to forget? Are we running from regret? Are we running to forget? Cause there's not a lot of common sense ===================================================== = Never Gonna Win = Relive again with back against the wall Don't look down, don't be afraid to fall Lost and found, and barely hanging on Made a big sound but you never had a reason And you're never gonna win, no Feeling the penalty of sin Leaving we're never gonna win, no Feeling goes... Eyes don't last long, you spread yourself too thin Then you're gone, believing your own shit Won't be long till they're pulling on your string Then it's done, cause you're never had a reason And you're never gonna win, no. Feeling the penalty of sin Oh, leaving lone, cause we're never gonna win, no. Feeling goes... ===================================================== = Heavy Little Heart = When the coldest year gets colder Where you gonna run? When you're heavy heart gets older Did you have your fun? Got a heavy little heart Inside you You got a heavy little heart Beside you When the people that believe you Grow tired of the silence And the fear that wants to see you Is hiding round the bend Got a heavy little heart Inside you Got a heavy little heart Beside you You got a heavy little heart You got a heavy little heart You got a heavy little heart You got a heavy little heart You got a heavy little heart You got a heavy little heart ===================================================== = Leave Me Alone = Well I'm sorry that it's over But I know no other way You could leave it or believe it But there's nothing it would change Well I tried to get away But I just can't seem to lose the taste Through virtue or through pain These memories will make the man they break Please don't leave me with no other way Please just leave me alone I'm trying to get lost but I don't know the way So please just leave me alone Alone Well I don't know you but I owe you So much more than can be paid Self defeated and deleted But through this I still remain Well I tried to find a way To resolve the past with life today And all that I became Is the best of what's been thrown away Please don't leave me with no other way Please just leave me alone I'm trying to get lost but I can't find the way So please just leave me alone Alone Alone ===================================================== = Why Die On A Hill? = Why die on a hill? Why live for yourself? If there's a meaning lost and long ago Digging out a hole to throw another soul And here's a secret we're not all just one thing Whatever that may bring, it's better than the brink Why die on a hill? Why live in a hell? If there's a reason for the other side Is it yours or mine? Get it out of line Conversation shouldn't be left out Or leave you with a doubt that you're a human being We've been divided by quotients Separated by pain indivisible torment To take you out of the game We're on a new rotation where no one else can play We're on a new rotation provided by our hate We're on a new vibration we're in another phase We're on a new vibration divided by our hate Why die on a hill? ===================================================== = Hungry Ghost = One less chance, one more try One last work straight through the night One more cry, one last fit Do or die and getting sick Uh oh, you've gone and put yourself in the corner Uh oh, you've gone and done it wrong again Listen close, make it quick Overflow their heads with shit Spit it out, make a scene Wonder why they shit on me Uh oh, you've gone and put yourself in the corner Uh oh, you've gone and done it wrong again At the top there's only one way down There's one way down, there's one way down At the top you've got a bigger mouth to feed At the top there's only there's one way out No doubt about it At the top you've got a bigger head to feed When in doubt When in need There's no time to disagree With yourself when you scheme All you are kerosene Uh oh, you've gone and put yourself in the corner Uh oh, you've gone and done it wrong again At the top there's only one way down, There's one way down, there's one way down At the top you've got a bigger mouth to feed At the top there's only one way down, there's on way out No doubt about it At the top you've got a bigger head to feed To feed Feed Feed If you want it Go and get it Refutation Congratulation Expectation Complications Dark temptation Isolation ===================================================== = Cemetery Window = She always looked at me through the cemetery window She made a life of me and it turned it me off of feeling Now she took me by surprise, I never had the notice I couldn't realize there always a window, and ordinary window She taught her spite to me and I never even noticed She tried to talk to me but I didn't want to notice Spent pushing down on me But I just can't close my eyes to sacrifice We've never to be seen [?] Pain is never make believe in paradise ===================================================== So, I think I got all of this right.. Some of these hit a bit too close to home, so tears had been shed. Hopefully these are right, there are some question marks for those parts that I didn't get, or couldn't hear properly. Edit 1: Suggestions made by Darticus the Great added, minus one. I listened to Foot In The Door and I still hear 'Turn it around'
NytroDesigns Amazing! I have a few nitpicky suggestions though: =Define me= "in spite of me" not "inside of me" "I go for a swim" instead of "I go for a smoke" =Foot in the Door= "turn you around" not "turn it around" =Kerosene= "Doused in oil" not "doused oil" = Running to Forget = "stranger" not "strange" "Gasp of a dying dream" = Never Gonna Win = "Thin" not "Thing" = Why die on a hill? = "quotients"
Instead of "I got a feeling it will all work out." I thought it said "I got a feeling with a longer gown." I was so confused even after like 20 listens.
What the hell, I didn't expect this album. I don't remember vinny saying anything, but then again I'm behind on streams. Thank you vinny and the rest of the red vox band, you all rock
Awoke Memes www.reddit.com/r/Redvox/comments/9i6nx5/new_song_oct_5/?st=JQORJ7F6&sh=d27d4a08 this is what I thought they were referring to, it was a discord message not a tweet, my bad.
You know as a creative person myself there's nothing more gratifying than having people genuinely excited to see your creations. The smile on my face when I saw this on my subscription is real. Love your music and hope to evoke that same feeling from people as you do from me.
red vox, vinny, mike, all of you, thank you for this. my uncle passed away earlier today from his third battle with pancreatic cancer and this is soothing the pain for me. you guys really have something special
I am so sorry for your loss. My grandfather died in October and the only things I would really listen to was red vox and the blade runner soundtrack...you aren't alone going through this and if you need to talk, you can talk to me. Don't underestimate the power of music that can help you heal, be strong.
Red Vox is quickly becoming one of those bands that could serve as the soundtrack of my life. Though these songs are based on your personal (and collective) feelings, struggles, and sometimes goofy thoughts, it's always therapeutic in a way to hear someone else express those same thoughts I've internalized for so long, especially when it takes the form of incredible music. That's maybe the most cliche way I can phrase it, but I just want to say, in some way, that I'm very thankful Red Vox exists. So, thanks, Vin (and crew).
Darticus the Great Right? It's like every song just perfectly captures these feelings I have and have had, so much to the point of inspiring me to learn guitar. Red Vox will always be in my list of top bands.
Define Me - 0:00 Foot In The Door - 3:44 Kerosene - 6:20 Running to Forget - 9:07 Never Gonna Win - 12:38 Heavy Little Heart - 15:48 Leave Me Alone - 18:54 Why Die On A Hill? - 21:46 Hungry Ghost - 24:21 Cemetery Window - 28:49
Hot takes for these songs Define Me 0:00: Like burn a picture but better. Foot In The Door 3:44: Sounds like a What Could Go Wrong mega mix. Kerosene 6:19: Delicious background synth mixed with a very kind guitar. Running to Forget 9:07: Hard to think that this is a Red Vox song, it sound hyper proffesional! Never Gonna Win 12:38: I dont know, really good start but kinda falls off in the middle before becoming better again. Heavy Little Heart 15:47: Damn I can imagine that even my dad likes this, really great once again! Leave Me Alone 18:52: The Ultimate Red Vox song. Not joking, this is probably the best one yet! It litteraly gave me goosebumps because its so great! Why Die On A Hill? 21:46: Incredibly strong start, then it weakens a little before slamming me to the ground with its powerful chords. Hungry Ghost 24:20: Sounds like a song from a game i liked as a child, but I've forgotten what its called, still like it though! Cemetery Window 28:48: Amazing start, with incredible chords, good vocals and a fantastic tune aswell. If Leave Me Alone wasn't on this album, this song would have taken the crown. 31:42 for the secret thing at the end. Final words for the album: This is so fqcking amazing. And it's a 7 days early birthday gift! Damn this is good tho. A very safe album with not a lot of drums, but i'm fine with that.
I’ve been a fan long enough to have been here when this album came out. I always enjoyed it, but last night I realized that, much like my experience with Another Light, it was an album I had to grow into. There’s been a lot going on in my life lately that’s served as an indirect wake-up call that youth isn’t an exemption from consequence, and yesterday I had a much-needed realization about a lot of things I’ve been approaching the wrong way for a long time now. At the decision of a coin flip, I decided to fall asleep listening to my vinyl copy of Kerosene. I remember first noticing something was different when the second verse of Define Me clicked with me for the first time since this album released. The same thing suddenly happened with every little lyric I used to think sounded like filler. It all seemed to make sense and it was almost like the album was tailor-made for this version of me that exists in this moment. One more aware of his reality than any other, and one desperate to re-experience simplicities that will never exist again, because he’s getting farther away from that point in life by the minute. Red Vox have been the only band I’ve ever been able to truly call a favorite for a long time now, and yet they still continue to amaze me in ways I’d never expect. So thank you, immeasurably, for everything you’ve done. It’s been a pleasure to grow up with such an incredible soundtrack. -Ezzie
Lyrics in Define Me: "a handful of change to spend on myself to play a new game" Song titled Never Gonna Win Ah, so the album's about Vinny's streaming career. Nice.
I'll leave this here. Great to see another album! Define Me - 0:00 Foot In The Door - 3:43 Kerosene - 6:20 Running to Forget - 9:07 Never Gonna Win - 12:37 Heavy Little Heart - 15:47 Leave Me Alone - 18:54 Why Die On a Hill? - 21:46 Hungry Ghost - 24:21 Cemetery Window - 28:48
REALLY liking the acoustics and vocals. This is actually fucking great. (5:51 so far, will update.) (Update) OOF HEAVY LITTLE HEART HITS KINDA HARD (Update) Actually really great. Liking the vocals, and mixing. Well, loving everything in general. Usually not excited about acoustics, but this is great, especially the title song; Kerosene.
Gosh, I don't know how you guys do it, but you manage to put a giddy smile on my face with every new bit of music you put out. Seriously, I get a warm and fuzzy feeling listening to your tracks. Rock on, Red Vox!
hearing vinnys voice like this after 7 or so years of watching his streams... powerful. im in awe and wonder. vinnys been my favorite youtuber/streamer for years, he always spoke to my heard even through all the dumb memes, and this just solidifies him as one of my favorite artists ever. comedic artist and musical, i love you vinny keep, keep trucking on
While there is def some really sad songs here, I think this album is nearly perfect in terms of how Red Vox tries to explain livelihood morality and experience bearing, it's a mix of sad and happy. That's something that was taken from I'm so Sad and I'm so Happy. Happy sounds like a happy song until the last verse, and it sounds like the 'protagonist of the story' falls apart mentally and wants the person who they were friends with before that friend became popular to come back, and that aren't actually happy with the new circumstances of their friendship. As for I'm so Sad, it's just a very mild sad song. It's like getting into an argument with a spouse over something small and getting over it in probably 10 minutes. However, this entire album, has a very 'I'm pretty sure but I'm not entirely sure' vibe and even lyrical harmony to it. Why Die On a Hill is a great example of how being sad can actually lead to happier times ahead, and vice versa, and that's it's not good to end something great at it's greatest, even if it would feel worse to end something when it's at it's lowest, it's wayyyy better than ending it at it's greatest. Cemetery Window is just talking about experiences with crazy and normal women, as far as I am concerned. Thank you Red Vox for never explaining the song behind the lyrics, and allowing fans to figure it out for themselves.
Maybe it's just me, but most acoustic-themed albums I hear, even when they aren't just acoustic, tend to feel kind of the same from song to song. But you guys hit it out of the park with the atmosphere and great use of unique sounds in every track. Kept me interested the whole way through, like "I wonder what they'll do next?"
I hope you are enjoying the feedback Vinny and the the rest of the crew, you have a huge group of people who are so excited about the 30 min album you randomly dropped on us. Thank you man I love the album and I will always be a fan bud. Much love from Austin Texas. P.s I was the gnorts Mr Alien guy :)
Big thank you to everyone in the band! Sounds great so far. Can't wait to give this a proper listen to. I'm picky with my music but Red Vox always hits the right spot.
I know this is a year old already, I know people might not care to read this, but ever since this album came out I've felt a really weird connection to it, even though it is only now that I can truly feel like I, in my own weird way, get the meaning of it. Life has been really strange for me as far as I can remember, and I can't help but feel both deep sadness and regret, but also a very strange kind of hope and happiness after all that has happened and somehow being able to keep going forward even though it has been a very rough path. Thanks for reminding me of what it means to be human, guys. Your music will always hold a very special place in my heavy little heart
I will be honest, i love how Red Vox's music is extremely atmospheric. The improvement since the first album is major, and for the better. I love your band and will continue to support it on this path.
Most bands would be talking about a new album coming soon a lot. Red Vox posted an entire album without any notice. I love how untraditional and unique you guys are. Great album by the way, you guys never disappoint me.
I've got to come back here and say originally I didn't like Kerosene as much when it had first released. It was great, I just didn't love it. But I kept coming back to these tracks over and over again, each time I got something new from it. It's now two years later and I absolutely love this album. Thanks for making such thoughtful and beautiful songs ^^
This album has really grown on me. Didn't care for it too much at first, but as I find myself getting more and more into the genre I find myself liking it a lot more. Coming from listening only to rap music to this you must understand how different this sounded to me. The ambient sounds and small details just didn't do much for me. Now it all sounds great. Another Light was the first album I listened to after hearing Vin talk about Red Vox on stream. Reno didn't do much for me then, now It's definitely one of my favorites. Pretty much to only songs I really liked at first were Another Light, From The Stars and In The Garden.
On my second listen. Hits hard. Soon it'll be 2 years since my last time in institutionalization and it's been on my mind. Coming to terms with age, loneliness, womanhood, art, etc. I know it's just a coincidence, but the lyrics and that certain level of hopefulness tinged with cynicism in your tone is exactly what I needed right now, thanks.
Red Vox’s music is really something special. A story of a stray piece of vomit in a children’s ball pit to something so sad yet so beautiful such as this. Good job you guys! Can’t wait for what’s to come.
at first i was "HOLY SHIT Red Vox dropped a preview of their next album?" and then when i clicked on it and saw the description i was like "WTF THIS IS AN ALBUM?!!!" Love your music
I can't explain with words how much I love this album. The first time I listened to it in full I was a bit confused, it didn't sound like what I thought of Red Vox to be. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it as much as their other albums. After listening to it what must be 15 times or so since it came out 2 days ago I can safely say I love it. Love isn't the right word maybe, but I can't think of something better. The feelings I get from this music. I can't describe it. Vinny if you see this, thank you. Thank you for making this music. I know you barely know I exist but if you take anything away from this comment, just know I appreciate you more than you know.
Kerosene is such an intimate and beautiful album. I've really grown to love it dearly over the past few months it's been out. I feel like that sense of intimacy comes from the fact this album was a form of "self therapy" as Vin described it. I don't think he expected so many people to relate to it so strongly. Due to that it doesn't feel like he's preaching very generic sad song stuff meant to help everyone and anyone out of a rut. But yet because of that personal and intimate flair it's got to it, along with being a surprisingly relatable album, I think it's helped me and a lot of other people a lot more then that generic "sad song stuff" I was talking about. It's a much more powerful experience because it's so personal yet ironically so personable. tl;dr good shit.
This was such an amazing out-of-nowhere surprise. I've been going through really tough times recently and this made my night. Thanks Vin and the rest of Red Vox, I love you guys
(Keys of all songs) Define Me- D major Foot In The Door- G major-ish Kerosene- A major-ish Running To Forget- A minor Never Gonna Win- Bb Minor Heavy Little Heart- F major Leave Me Alone- G Major/G Minor Why Die On A Hill- E myxolydian maybe/C major/weird Hungry Ghost- B minor-ish Cemetery Window- Db Minor(beginning only)/Db Major
I genuinely love this. You can really feel how much emotion went into this, and I absolutely love it. Musicians like you, talented, emotional and deeply soothing, yet melancholic- that's what I aspire to be as well. I still have a long way to go until I get to the same level with my music, but songs like these are what give me the motivation to pull through and one day realize my dream. Thank you so much for this.
saw the notification on my phone for this and started to cry tears of joy. cried even more when i read the comment, and im gonna cry A LOT more when i listen to this. this made my day, you guys. thank you for what you guys do
This is really fucking good. Like REALLY good. The lyrics flow really well, Vinny's singing is amazing, Mike's drumming is excellent as always, and the mixing is professional levels of good.
*foot in the door* (lyrics) (correct me on any mistakes) have i been facing the wrong way, baby i gotta turn it around i got a foot in the door, just maybe i'm tired of kidding myself is this just a dream? am i freaking out? (don't let me go, don't leave me out) it's not a dream think i'm doing alright by myself i've been doing alright by myself i've been doing alright by myself it's what i'm trying to tell myself don't take this the wrong way, baby i gotta slow it all down i'm sick of taking the shortcut, maybe there ain't no easy way out is this just a dream cause i'm freaking out (don't let me go, don't leave me out) i'm not going away, i'm not burning out (leave me alone) i'll shine you round i'm freaking out cause i'm doing alright by myself i've been doing alright by myself i've been doing alright by myself it's what i'm trying to tell myself cause i'm doing alright by myself (don't even think about it) i've been doing alright by myself (you don't invite me) i've been doing alright by myself (don't wanna live without it) it's what i'm trying to tell myself (go on and find me) cause i'm doing alright by myself (don't even think about it) i've been doing alright by myself (you never liked me) i've been doing alright by myself (don't wanna live without it) it's what i'm trying to tell myself (go on and find me) it's what i'm trying to tell myself (if you can find me) it's what i'm trying to tell myself
This was.. a big fuckin' surprise. Got an email from Bandcamp, all it said was Kerosene and I really just thought it was another single, like Stranded. Fuckin' hell, guys. I love it. I love it a fuckin' lot. It's different from all your other shit, almost gives me a Room to Breathe vibe - almost, this is its own sound. Very excited for whatever that is at the end. Thanks for slappin us in the face with this.
@@sydney_pepper hey man, thanks for the comment. Red Vox has been my favorite band since I was 14 and I’m turning 19 in a few months. all of the stuff you see is from a little baby version of me getting through life with my favorite songs. it’s always interesting getting notifs on comments I made at very different points in my life but appreciate it every time. I hope you liked Visions, cause I did- easily my favorite album they’ve ever made. take care of urself bro.
So I've been in a huge rut lately and life has been pretty tough. I'm in a job that I hate and I have no idea what my future holds. I was on a lunch break at work contemplating jumping out the window.. when I saw this was posted. The first track of this album... It's lifted my spirits a lot. I love your music, and this sudden release came at a great time for me. Thank you. Will this be coming to Spotify? Desperately need to add some of these tracks to my playlist.
I always forget how dramatic sounding Cemetery Window is in the beginning. I also always forget how good this whole album is. Great work. I've realized that this is the only album I haven't commented on. (EDIT: Wrong)
You guys keep blowing my mind with each new album. I'm absolutely living for Why Die On A Hill? and Cemetery Window. This was a pleasant surprise out of left field, thank you. ♥
Hi Red Vox! I don’t know if you’ll actually read this, but I’ve listened to this album for days in a row now. I love the change of tones from one album to the other, and I think you did a great job here! So I just wanted to say thank you. Keep doing what you do!
I showed Red Vox to someone who knows nothing of Vinesauce or any other affiliate last night, and they think that you guys are one of the best bands to come out in recent years. I just wanted to share that.
I just wanted to say here that I'm going through a rough breakup from a not so good relationship right now and this album as well as all your music has been helping me through it so much. I really am thankful for your music and all that you guys do. Thank you so much.
I find this to be my comfort album. I especially find Define Me very comforting because of the shit I'm going through. I know that this isn't a new album or my favourite album, but it's something that I love a lot and find enjoyable even if it's regarded as a sad album. Love you guys, make some more fucking kick ass music.
At first I thought it was just one song, but a whole album? You didn't need to give me a heart attack! In all seriousness though, I love your music vin, keep it up!
Damn, half and hour worth of new music. Guess I'll save it for my morning commute, look forward to listening to it fellas and can't wait for the next official album.
I really appreciate all the hard work you guys put into Red Vox. The passion you guys have for the band shows through. Can't thank y'all enough for always going out of your way to share your creations with us.
This is my first time listening to red vox and damn it’s amazing, and they just cal this a small acoustic album? I can’t wait to hear their bigger projects
