Asphalt Risin'
Fu Manchu
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I've got a full board On a frame in the yard I've got a half grown And I ain't going far With a hurst shift Gettin' me into four And a hand full I'll be needin' more Of a super sea A super sea A super sea is what I need A super sea A super sea A super sea is what I need Straight off the line I'm better every time I pulled a left lane I supercharged it fine I took a fourth try To a star at right I pushed a button for A ride into the sky With a super sea A super sea A super sea is what I need A super sea A super sea A super sea is what I need I've got a full board On a frame in the yard I've got a half grown And I ain't going far With a hurst shift Gettin' me into four And a hand full I'll be needin' more
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Written by: BRAD DAVIS, EDDIE GLASS, RUBEN ROMANO, SCOTT HILL
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Asphalt Risin'" is performed by Fu Manchu, an American stoner rock band that formed in Southern California, United States, in 1985.
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Album DataThe song is part of their sixth studio album “King of the Road", which was released in 1999.
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Band Line-UpDuring the recording of "King of the Road", the band's lineup featured Scott Hill on vocals and guitar, Brad Davis on bass, Bob Balch on lead guitar, and Brant Bjork on drums.
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Track Listing"Asphalt Risin'" is the second track on the album, following the instrumental opening track "Hell on Wheels".
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Notable FeaturesThe song is characterized by heavy, distorted guitar riffs, echoing vocals, and lyrics inspired by cars and road trips.
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Music Style"Asphalt Risin'" and several other songs by Fu Manchu helped to define the stoner rock genre, a sub-genre of alternative rock that fuses elements of heavy metal, punk rock, and psychedelic rock.
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Song ThemeLike many Fu Manchu songs, "Asphalt Risin'" contains lyrical themes related to skateboarding, science fiction, and classic cars, a reflection of the band members' interests.
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ReceptionAlthough the band and the "King of the Road" album never achieved mainstream success, they have a cult following in the stoner rock scene and "Asphalt Risin'" is considered a fan favorite.
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Live Performances"Asphalt Risin'" is a staple of Fu Manchu's live performances and is often extended with improvised solos.
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Record CompanyFu Manchu was signed to Mammoth Records at the time of the album's release. "King of the Road", including "Asphalt Risin'", was later reissued by the independent label, At The Dojo Records.
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