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The Remedials are a three-piece punk band from Vancouver, BC formed in 2004. The band consists of Gabe Gill (Guitar/Vocals), Lionel Cloutier (Drums/Vocals) and Dan Gillis (Bass/Vocals).

Combining down stroke guitar, hard-hitting drums and catchy bass lines, The Remedials music is best described as “Fun Old School Punk Rock”. Add a kinetic live show and The Remedials have made a name for themselves in Vancouver's punk rock community.

So far, The Remedials have released three studio albums, two live albums, one DVD and had songs featured on multiple punk compilation CDs, radio and podcasts.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The Remedials Record Report Episode One

Hey kids! Looks like The Remedials are going all creative and sh_t and writing new tunes for what could be the next Remedial record! Holy Crap! The Remedials have been rehearsing in both the studio (plugged in and loud) and at the homes of The Remedials (plugged in and not so loud) for their show on December 12th. This in itself is an amazing occurrence and that they happen to start working on new songs is simply mind blowing! In all honesty they should just keep their eye on the prize and focus on getting the songs they kinda know together for the show instead of dickin' around with new songs, but then again The Remedials have never been labeled as "smart".

The first song The Remedials have started work on is called "Zombie" and is about ninjas. Well, it's actually about zombies hence the title of the track. This song probably won't set the tone for the next Remedial record as the musical direction taken with it is venturing into new territory for the band! So far, the song will likely break the three minute mark and that's even without a "bridge" thrown in! Three minutes!? The Remedials!? Call Guinness! What are you guys Led Zeppelin!? Hopefully, they can shorten the song as Gabe is already worried he'd pass out in having to sing such a long song and I'm sure he doesn't want to have to hit the gym and work on his cardio in order to belt out the tune. What The Remedials have rehearsed so far for this song has sounded amazing and they are all stoked on playing new material!

As a treat for all the readers of The Remedials Blogging Adventures they have decided to give you a taste of the lyrics for the new song! Check it:

Zombie
Written by Gabe of The Remedials

Wake up for work at the same time every day
Take the exact same route there each way
Stuck at a job which requires no brain
Nothing changes and everything's the same
Until I got bitten by a weird looking girl

And I thought this only happened in movies and T.V.
But now I look into the mirror and it's happening to me

Now I've turned into a zombie
I used to act like one now I look like one
Now I've turned into a zombie
I used to act like one now I look like one

(Chorus x 2)

So now instead of sitting in front of the tube
I'm always outside looking for some food
Either brains or guts from a girl or dude
No longer just hanging out on the couch
I'm more productive in a crowd terrorizing the town

(Chorus x 3)

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So there it is bitches! There is another verse which is almost complete (actually it is complete) and the pre-chorus may be taken out as it actually hasn't been practiced yet, but it still is a great line. They'll just have to see how the whole thing plays out as everyone gets to put their two cents in. Gabe's also got a bunch more song ideas floating around in his head and just needs to put them on paper and then add music. Here's the song titles he's working on so far: Misunderstood, Astral Travel, Josephine Lombard and a bunch more. Look forward to what Lionel and Wayne have up their sleeves as well!

Stay tuned for the next action-packed installment of "The Remedials Record Report" appropriately entitled: Episode Two!

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