Sophisticated rock forged with head-banging riffs, lyrics that speak to the masses and melodies that resonate in your soul. This depicts the elusive sound of Metro-Detroit's up and coming band - Morrow's Memory.
The band initiated as a musical void that needed to be filled. The journey started with bandmates Zach Novak (Drums) and Joe Wolford (Lead Guitar) seeking the finest musicians of greater Detroit. Over the course of six months, contact with over thirty local musicians and nearly a dozen auditions, as of late September of 2009, the ideal lineup was complete. Additional members included Tony Fitchett (Lead Vocals), Brian Sasanas (Vocals and Guitar), Scott Sarnia (Bass), and Mike Fritz (Keyboard).
Throughout the search for musicians, the band began writing a diverse arrangement of songs. With each new member, a unique element was added into the mold of the Morrow's Memory sound. The resulting style has been described as mainstream hard rock with hints of alternative and progressive rock. Though their sound is unique, they easily fit the format of most radio stations that feature new rock.
"Morrow's Memory" derives from the concept that the future will inevitably become the past. Their lyrics often revolve around common life themes, providing a foundation for the listener to relate to the music. It's real music, with real lyrics, written by real people. It's as simple as that.
The band began performing live shows in 2010 in front of packed, enthusiastic audiences, often ending with the crowd repeatedly chanting for an encore. They have played all over Michigan with both local and national acts, and are currently seeking exposure in other areas as well. They recently finished their debut album “Moving Forward” (recorded at Minx Recording Studio in Farmington, MI), which was released in July of 2011 and they are currently promoting it heavily. Be sure to keep visiting Morrow's Memory on the web to keep updated with any other ventures that the band decides to pursue.
"Six passionate men, a crowded venue, and one great show. Morrow's Memory rocked the stage as if they owned it. They killed their high-energy set with the presence of seasoned professionals. With all the determination of a pack of wild animals, Morrow's Memory is ready to claw their way to the top of the music industry's food chain!"
- Jordan Sarah Weatherhead, Detroit Live Magazine
"Morrow's Memory is the complete musical package. Great songs, catchy lyrics, and a live set that will melt the skin right off your face! Expect to see big things from these guys very soon!"
- Phil Kukawinski - 89X Homeboy Show Producer/TapDetroit.com Music Director
"Morrow’s Memory, with the release of their debut album, 'Moving Forward', demonstrate that they can be sweet, ferocious and aggressive, as and when needed. You realize that this band ain’t ever going down without a fight. It’s a rallying cry that permeates much of the rest of the album. And that’s exactly what you need, to make it in rock n’ roll music."
- Rick Jamm, JamSphere Indie Magazine
"The angst-infused, rifftastic 'Abandoned', the rather slower but wondrous 'Taken' and the bombastic, harmony-laden 'Let You Down' in the first half of the album combined with the dynamic 'Fall In Line', the initially understated 'Hero In The Dark' and the previously praised title track underpin an album where there is not a single filler."
- Paul Jerome Smith, Fireworks Magazine
"All I Can Say Is WOW... Morrow's Memorys music is all around AMAZING!! Love the tunes!! Everyone needs to have Morrow's Memory on their playlist NOW!!"
- HellBilly, RockstarsGlued.com
"Punch in the face combination of vocals, heavy guitar, and head banging rhythm!"
- Todd Wales, GuitaristNation.com
"Fist-pumping hard rock and alternative grooves, combined with sophisticated prog metal elements. They are clearly quality musicians keen to push progressive music out of a nerdy ghetto."
- Prog Magazine
"MM has put together a very strong album. They’re clearly gunning for the spotlight and with singles like these, they are likely to achieve that."
- Jeff Higgins, GrooveSandwich.com
"I usually need a second or third listen before I can get into a rock song, but these guys had my attention early. Their instrumentation and song structure are really captivating, plus the lyrics and mix are really clean as well."
- James, GreatestPlaylist.com
"There is a real classic influence in their music, pulled right into the 21st century. Their excellent style of playing certainly takes all the boxes when it comes to producing the finest hard rock in my book!"
- DJ Beerman, Top Rock Radio
"Tantalizing and powerful, Morrow’s Memory are tomorrow’s reality…and this one is certainly memorable."
- Dave Attrill, Metalliville.co.uk
"In terms of evoking emotions with their music, the band scores high marks at nearly every turn...Morrow’s Memory has a polished sound and is well worth checking out."
- Wolf, Mountain Weekly News
"Moving Forward' is an excellent release and Morrow's Memory is a band worthy of wider popularity!"
- Artur Chachlowski, Maly Leksykon Wielkich Zespolow
"Anyone who is interested in a band that combines the best of prog, modern and melodic rock and sounding original at the same time, this is a band to check out asap"
- Strutter Magazine
"Groundbreaking music style! Powerful vocals! Awesome melodies! It kicks f'n a$$!"
- Sean Johnson, Lucid Impulse
"Album Highlights are ‘Let You Down’ and ‘ Hero In The Dark’ which both have great melodies and classic choruses, but all ten track here are well worth a listen. All in all then, this is a good debut which should give the band a good grounding to build on for the future."
- David Wilson, GetReadyToRock.me.uk
ABANDONED
I lie awake at night and wonder
What did I do to you
What makes you think that I deserve this
And how do I get through
[Chorus]
That you have abandoned me for the last time
There’s nothing that you can do
Don’t tell me that everything will be fine
There is no believing you
You try to thumb through all the pages
There’s always a point you miss
I ignored the flaw at first but now I know
There is no ignoring this
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Lowering my self esteem
Is your new specialty
Being awake in a dream
Is the only escape for me
You have abandoned me for the last time
There’s nothing that you can do
Don’t tell me that everything will be fine
There is no believing...
You have abandoned me for the last time
There’s nothing that you can do
Don’t tell me that everything will be fine
There is no believing you
There is no believing
You have abandoned me
Abandoned me
Abandoned me
BEHIND YOUR BEAUTY
Can someone tell me
What game are we playing
I don’t seem to know the rules
Do you just make it up
As you go along
So I’m left to be your fool
All the while
The masses stand before you
They cry out
You're beautiful
[Chorus]
Why do I love you
Your face is murder
Now I’m forced to be alone again
So here in darkness
I cry out for you
But it's clear that you’re not listening
I'm fully aware
Of your illusion
You’re hiding your weaknesses
And Since I know
That you’re a fake
Why do I fall for it
All the while
The masses crawl out to you
They don’t see what a monster you are
[Chorus]
It hides behind your eyes
You keep it where they won’t see
What kind of monster you are
Behind your beauty
[Chorus]
Why do I fall
When I know it’s a lie
Why do I fall
Every time
EVOLVE
You can only blame your failures
On everyone else so many times
Before, you start to question
If you are the problem
You must evolve, Whoa
I’ve noticed my history, my past
Repeats itself
Events stay the same
The change occurs when I behave differently
To the same recurring events
[Chorus]
The problem was me
Now I will be changing
To better my chance at feeling alive
Now I will fight
Against these habits
And realize I
Can still survive
Now I need
To be patient
And wait for the changes in me
I’ll wait
I wont allow you into my mind
You can go through the same things that I had to
[Chorus]
FALL IN LINE
This situation right from the beginning
was never really what i was planning
If you decide to heed what they are saying
then I am going to leave you standing
(Chorus)
No! Don't slow me
I've learned enough to never fall behind
No! Don't stop me
I shouldn't have to walk a fine line
If you want to just keep on pretending
as if this never was really happening
I will move on and surpass this mindless thinking
You follow them but they're all dying
(Chorus)
Fall in line, Oh!
No! Don't slow me
No! Don't stop me
Fall in line (whoa)
Fall in line (whoa)
If you decide to follow them into a certain early grave
I will leave you all behind
I will leave you all behind
HERO IN THE DARK
Sometimes it's so easy to fade into the shadows
I let it leave me empty, faded, alone
Pull me out
And see me shining
I was the hero in the dark
I fought for so long to make my mark
But that mark will fade
Away
Sometimes it's so hard to pull you from the shadows
Don’t let it leave you empty, jaded, hollow
I pull you out
They see you shining
I was the hero in the dark
I fought for so long to make my mark
Now that mark won’t fade
You will keep it alive, keep it alive, keep it alive.
Constantly fighting to keep on believing
I will continue to push through this feeling
Kill all the doubts that have constantly plagued me
The battle is won in your head
I was the hero in the dark
I fought for so long to make my mark
Now that mark won’t fade away
You will keep it alive
Keep it alive, keep it alive
LET YOU DOWN
Flat out, I work too hard at this
Calling for bliss. Never seem to get out
And I pull myself apart
Wondering why I started this... at all
Lift myself up just to fall
And break my limbs again
[Chorus]
Try as we may, we’re going nowhere, going no
We lead the same, the same struggling lives
But we’re blown in the wind, blown in the
Now that you’ve listened to me
Do I make any sense to you?
In your heart and your mind... you know
I did my best to carry you
But I was not strong… but I was not strong
Enough
[Chorus]
And all we can hear is the sound
Of our hearts crashing to the ground
My hands are shaking out of control
I’m sorry I let you down
Sorry I let you down
Ohhhh oh oh
La da da da
Let you down
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
[Chorus]
Now that you’ve listened to me
Do I make any sense to you?
I’m sorry I let you down
MOVING FORWARD
When moving forward is the hardest part
of letting go to find a new start
I try to hold on, but I know that it's gone
We have to find power on our own
You can be anything you have to be
All you need is inside of your heart and soul
[Chorus]
You will not break
although they'll try
to tear the light out of your eyes
They don’t understand
how you survive
They're scared of the burning inside
The pain is gone
along with the lies
You'll find your own way
all in good time
We have to move on , we've been down for too long
Living for the good is never wrong
You are the maker of all your own endings
For every consequence there is a cause
[Chorus]
After everything that's happened
it still creeps in
I don’t know why I think about it
I don’t want it around
This is the last time you will see me standing broken
This is the last time you will bring me to my knees
Now is the first time that I see why I don’t need you
Now is the first time that I see why this is wrong
TAKEN
The pieces are shattered now
To never return
And the form that once was
Has been left behind and you
You feel it starting again
This kind of hurt never ends
Its only shrinking away
To grow back again and
You have taken from me
What I can’t get back again
Thrown it all away
And I have to start all over now
And this was a waste of everything we built in vain
Don’t act like we never had
Anything
That wasn’t worth saving
You just gave up
And I
I never meant to restrain
This is hard to explain
You never saw the real me
It was locked away ‘cause
You have taken from me
What I can’t get back again
Thrown it all away
And I have to start all over now
And this was a waste of everything we had
And you have pushed me away
So I can’t go back again
Lied to my face
And I cannot bring it back somehow
So this was a waste of everything we built in vain
TAKE!
You take away
You take from me
THE ROAD
The road is the only place I feel any comfort at all
I’m not running away, in fact I’m chasing after something that is gone
[Chorus]
Synthetic feelings are all I have, all I know
Not even close to the real thing I choke it back, but the numbness grows
I’m so detached from this body, it's like it's not even mine
The original make has been replaced from damaged parts of my heart
[Chorus]
Oh
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
All songs written by Morrow's Memory
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