GOD LIVES UNDERWATER TO RELEASE
UP OFF THE FLOOR
"Between the record company problems to my fiancé's passing, which were about a week apart, I consider it amazing that my suicide or eventual death did not follow."
- GLU singer David Reilly.
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New York, NY - On September 28, 2004, God Lives Underwater will release Up Off The Floor on Locomotive Music/Megaforce Records. Haunted by the past, yet positive about the future, GLU singer David Reilly has crafted a visionary cycle of songs that brilliantly explore the dark and bright sides of humanity.
GLU members David Reilly and Jeff Turzo grew up in Pennsylvania and began experimenting with music in high school. After making demos that fell into the hands of producer Rick Rubin, the band released their self-titled EP in 1995 and the follow-up album, Empty on Rubin's American Records. After establishing an underground following through relentless touring, the band moved to A&M Records and released 1998's Life In The So-Called Space Age . The breakout hit "From Your Mouth" established the band on alternative radio and MTV. After several tours with No Doubt, Sublime and The Deftones, GLU received critical acclaim for their uncompromising and unique sound. The band went into recording what would be Up Off The Floor sessions in 2000. After finishing the recording the band's record company, 1500/Riffage, went under, bringing GLU to its knees and holding up a highly anticipated release.
GLU's past albums were admittedly more experimental, but combining alternative elements with a modern sensibility, Up Off The Floor is a cohesive, pop-driven album with intensely emotional lyrics. "In an overall sense, Up Off The Floor is the CD that GLU wanted to make since the beginning," says singer Reilly. "But I have to say we also grew tremendously as writers and performers. It took some 'Living' to write songs like this."
Lyricist David Reilly explores the dark, fragile side of humanity and pours his heart into the hook-laden songs. He is not afraid to dig deep and see what comes out. "I put everything I had into Up Off The Floor , and I think people will connect with that," says Reilly.
"The driving impetus for the songs was quite personal. Jeff got married and I tried to get clean. So Jeff and I started out with a very positive writing perspective. My being clean lasted about 3 months and as it deteriorated, the songs became about a struggle and not any kind of victory, and then eventually about a denial and a total loss. I am happy to see this record finally released."
Locomotive Music/Megaforce Records will release Up Off The Floor by God Lives Underwater on September 28, 2004 .
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