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With thought-provoking lyrics and powerful instrumentals, Samiam's songs tackle themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, exploring Samiam's discography is sure to be an enriching experience. From anthems like \"[Song Title]\" to introspective tracks like \"[Song Title],\" each song offers a glimpse into the band's artistic vision. 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You see and hear each other and you're making something together. Being alone it felt silly. It was hard to pull myself away from work, my kids, and all the stuff happening around me that was real, to work on something that was just a complicated dream cloud. But I liked the songs a lot. As parts of ideas popped into my head it began to feel less impossible. It was awkward, like trying to write with my foot, but little bits at a time came together. I started to get excited and wanted to get in the studio and get it down before I forgot it all. I'm pretty stoked with how it came out. Kind of shocked really.  Lights Out is about becoming emotionally detached and creating obstacles to keep people from being close to you. Wanting to be loved but forgetting how to show it. 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The band is frequently credited as one of the earliest forerunners of emotionally heavy melodic hard rock that would become massively popular around the turn of the century with bands like AFI, Unwritten and others!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cleopatra","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50484349600075,"sku":"2022931","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_bf5951b8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727589107"},{"product_id":"trips","title":"Trips","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith the release of \u003cem\u003eTrips\u003c\/em\u003e, the influential Oakland, California, indie-punk band, Samiam returned to their signature sound, reminiscent of fan favourite albums \u003cem\u003eClumsy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAstray\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKicking off with the in-your-face track ‘80 West’, jam packed with heart-pounding drums and energetic guitars, Samiam have picked up right where they left off without missing a stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2023, Samiam would release their ninth album and remain one of the most endearing and enduring punk bands of their generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor fans of Jawbreaker, Dillinger Four, Face to Face, Lagwagon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hopeless Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Coke Bottle Green","offer_id":56372255129931,"sku":"R6065-3619","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_da990eac-5473-4a7f-b1e5-6b217aca23ac.jpg?v=1769192942"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_8c2e460b_thumbnail_4096_a6ed7226-3949-4833-bd6e-237aff6a158c.jpg?v=1727012397","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/samiam.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}