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Black Skies

by Bishops Green

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Jo Kuckuck
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Jo Kuckuck Best album in town :)
Middle Earth
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Middle Earth 100% legit. Best Punk release I have heard in a while. I believe the lyrics will be up here soon. Favorite track: Ravens Cry.
Melchi
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Melchi Another solid album from my favorite band. They just smoothly translate our lives in music and words... Thx for nailing it once again!
Guzik
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Guzik Very good album so, it is additional pity I am not able to attend the concert in Lodz... Favorite track: Last Minute Warning.
Trevor Ramsay
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Trevor Ramsay I'm an unapologetic BG fan. There's good reason for that. They measure the pulse of the working class with medical precision. Tuned in, cos that's their life, like it is ours. Could go this way or that, with the influence they hold. They don't though. Just stay true with their commentary on what's rolling out. If things were better for us they might sing cheerier songs. They aren't though are they? That's why I luv em. EAST VAN 4EVA ❤️
weknowhowtolive
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weknowhowtolive Bought this as soon as the notification popped up, every track's a fucking banger. Great job!
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1.
Last Minute Warning Take a look at your system….tell me what you see; Too many faces, what about them now; Never mind the situation just tell me what you see Passing by the clock I wait; lost in time again. Problem solved can’t complain, to a perfect crime Another crooked handshake, no respect for life; Pretty faces evil smile; impatient lie Push your say and make us debts, with no thought in time. Without warning… See too many names Without warning… It’s a number game you play Without warning… Another choice is made Without warning… It’s a number game you play Take a look at your system….tell me what you see; Too many faces, what about them now; Never mind the situation just tell me what you see Passing by the clock I wait; lost in time again. Without warning… See too many names Without warning… It’s a number game you play Without warning… Another choice is made Without warning… It’s a number game you play Too many zeros. Too many lives. So much sorrow. So many lies When we see the things you do stand down When we hear the words you say When we feel the pain you cause stand down Lost in time again Too many zeros. Too many lives. So much sorrow. So many lies
2.
Empty Streets Look across and see the view Time has stopped and goes nowhere No more smiles and no more voices The light is red and no more green No more doors that open and close No more footsteps quiet roads Empty trains to clear the line No more hopes you’re out of luck The streets are empty… Quiet roads The streets are empty… No souls in sight The streets are empty… Closing doors The streets are empty… No souls in sight Look across and see the view Time has stopped and goes nowhere No more smiles and no more voices The light is red and no more green The streets are empty… Quiet roads The streets are empty… No souls in sight The streets are empty… Closing doors The streets are empty… No souls in sight
3.
What For 04:04
What For Take a look on the outside. Outside looking in. Fighting for reasons. Just not clear. Trying to gain attention. For your selfish view. It’s not that simple. No easy out. Going from the inside. Looking out. Taking different sides. Not working out. It’s just a game for you. But not for us. Clueless intentions. Gone way too far. Are you fighting. What are you fighting for?! Are you fighting. What are you fighting for?! Are you fighting. What are you fighting for?! Are you fighting. What are you fighting for?! Take a look on the outside. Outside looking in. Fighting for reasons. So unclear. Try to gain attention. Selfish view. It’s not that simple. No easy out. Are you fighting? What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?! Are you fighting? Fighting, fighting, fighting, fighting, fighting. What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?! What are you fighting for?!
4.
Ravens Cry 04:20
Ravens Cry When they get the call. They make their move on you Conspiracy starts to grow in these darker times Eminent death encloses. Until the final blow The call has been answered. They’re flying over you The sky has darkened, the sun has disappeared The ravens calling; through the clouded skies Heard them screaming; echoing the troops Calling out for death; of a chosen few Death encloses… Calling to the troops Death encloses… Ravens coming down Death encloses… Flying over you Death encloses… Darkness all around. When they get the call. They make their move on you Conspiracy starts to grow in these darker times Eminent death encloses. Until the final blow The call has been answered. They’re flying over you Death encloses… Calling to the troops Death encloses… Ravens coming down Death encloses… Flying over you Death encloses… Darkness all around. [Ravens Calling] Dark clouds, black skies Black skies
5.
Your Paradox 04:22
Your Paradox Whenever you say you have a problem Just call your lawyer and it goes away for you The road is paid for you never took our steps Your bullshit your fake dreams the writings on the wall Never had to ever take the hard road Had an easy path from the get-go I can see The road is paid for you never took a steps Your bullshit your fake dreams the writings on the wall This is your paradise in another life This is your paradise in another life Whenever you say you have a problem Just call your lawyer and it goes away for you The road is paid for you never took our steps Your bullshit your fake dreams the writings on the wall This is your paradise in another life This is your paradise in another life You exist in another world and I won’t follow Exist in another world and I won’t follow
6.
No Tomorrow 04:43
No Tomorrow Time has changed and the clock has stopped. I hear the whistle blow I squint my eyes and I see no trains. Tracks are crossed again Silence is the only voice. Marks a point in time Distant trains echo. No more through my mind. No more stations, no more stops. Seems like we’re alone Lonely platform empty trains; no one else around Distant signs and empty rails; no more whistle blow Standing at the station; now where left to go. No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains] Time has changed and the clock has stopped. I hear the whistle blow I squint my eyes and I see no trains. Tracks are crossed again Silence is the only voice. Marks a point in time Distant trains echo. No more through my mind. No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains] No tomorrow [no more trains]
7.
Another Mourning Your voice is gone. We can’t hear you No more smiles again. We carry on Music plays. On without you Stories told again. Life carries on We question why. You lost your battle Time has passed away. We carry on [low] Music fades. Lost without you Stories told again. Life carries on We will follow you. Voices is in our hearts We will nev-a walk alone. Our voices sing as one… Your voice is gone. We can’t hear you No more smiles again. We carry on Music plays. On without you Stories told again. Life carries on We will follow you… Voices is in our hearts We will never-a walk alone…. Our voices sing as one… A voice that you can carry A voice that carries on Question why… Time has passed Music fades… Stories told again Carry on We can carry on

about

If the pandemic made you realize that you missed one thing about your connection with punk, there's a decent chance that Bishops Green had something to do with that. This band hits hard and reaches people on a very deep level. Making new fans daily, they continue to connect with scores of people very deeply, even not being able to tour. Yet the true magic in this band is really seeing them live.

As the world returns to normal and gigs materialize, more and more people are gonna realize how important this band is to the social fabric of punk rock. The passion they’ve instilled in fans, and the fervor from within are both equally strong and together are the reason why this band has so much impact to deliver!

This album and these songs absolutely set the tone, brilliantly, but there is so much more to come as well. Absolutely no lack of excitement in this maple-leaf-adorned corner of the punk rock world - in fact, quite the opposite!

There are seemingly black skies adrift right now, but somehow these songs make you feel like there's a golden future on the horizon! We can all at least sing loud, and hope..

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released May 20, 2022

We would like to thank:
We want to thank everyone that helped us navigate through these darker times and black skies! Stick together and keep the faith. Shout out to Tristan Bobin and as always… Aleks.

Credits:
Mixed by Jason Solyom at J'SET N'SOUND PRODUCTION INC.
Produced by Bishops Green
Mastered at Mammoth Sound

Bishops Green is:
Vocals - Greg Huff
Guitar – Rob Schwitzer
Bass & Backups Vocals – Troy Zak
Drums & Backup Vocals - Orville Lancaster

Photos:
Back cover images by Arturs Feists Photography.

Graphics and Layout:
Front Cover Artwork by Jason Stedman and Flea’s Custom Style.
Design and Layout by Minimus.
Graphic Design by Charles Techoueyres.

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Bishops Green Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver based street punk band, Bishops Green was formed in spring of 2011.

Their melodic style of old-school punk draw creative influences from European groups like Blitz, The Clash, Cock Sparrer, and the Partisans.

Bishops Green’s music is raw and energetic with a style firmly embedded in the historic roots of Street punk.
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