Tyger Tyger is the 5th track from the newly released studio album C.O.W.
Massive thanks to Headsticks for allowing us to include this track as part of our fundraising compilation.
This track has been donated by it's producer and is being released as part of a compilation of tunes as a fundraiser
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Formed in 2012 Headsticks have created their very own brand of Revolutionary Punk Roots Rock'n'Roll through relentless gigging which has seen their profile continually on the rise, backed by an ever increasing army of loyal and fanatical followers. Despite the current wave of uncertainty within the music industry the band have continued to shine, and are delighted to join the fold of the iconic label that is Chapter 22 Records!
Last years tour supports with New Model Army saw the band reach new levels, and this together with supports with bands as varied as The Wildhearts, Lindisfarne, Spear Of Destiny, Ferocious Dog, and Buzzcocks has underlined the band's ability to cross genres and appeal to audiences with their enthusiasm and passion infused performances built on their very own message of honesty and integrity, delivering raw social commentaries with a wry sense of humour ensuring an uplifting experience second to none!
The release of their third studio album in 2019 was greeted with simply stunning reviews from pillars of both the Punk Rock and Folk worlds, receiving plaudit after plaudit and considered 'Album Of The Year' by some publications! This, simply cementing further, the band's reputation for crowd pleasing, genre crossing, inspirational songs...many of which are now indeed covered by artists from within their scene....the highest accolade for any artist surely?
Fast becoming Festival Favourites, 2020 was to see Headsticks embark on their most comprehensive Festival Season, with performances at Beautiful Days and Rebellion (their fifth in a row there!) among an endless list of high profile bookings.....unfortunately plans were cruelly cut short due to the current pandemic. Enthusiasm for live performances has seen the band reach new audiences with their 'Live Sessions' broadcast through Social Media, and wonderful receptions have ensured that the band's fervour has not, and will not be dampened as they continue to say it like it is!
With a new single Peace + Quiet released ahead of their imminent fourth Studio album C.O.W, Headsticks look to flourish within their new Chapter 22 home, bolstered by a label sharing similar ethics, spirit, and motivation, and of course, a love for great songs! Expect further hard hitting, emotive, infectious anthems and barbed lyrics a plenty.
'Peace + Quiet'? Don't you believe it...this is a crusade, and rest assured, there will be very little of either!
lyrics
Tyger Tyger
Tyger, Tyger keep burning bright,
in the forests of this, this bitter night.
Tyger, Tyger talk to me.
Open up your heart, your soul, runs free.
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
Give to me your poisoned paw.
I'll ease the pain, those thorns withdraw.
Those toxins slow, surely subside.
You hold your head so high, with grace, with pride.
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
The darkness runs. The darkness reigns.
The darkness steals from you, it hurts and stains.
The darkness runs, brings only pain.
The darkness runs, don't run in vain.
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
When the stars threw down their spears.
And water'd heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see ?
Did he who made the lamb make thee ?
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
Tyger, Tyger, how you've earned your stripes.
Tyger, Tyger
credits
from Walk Tall for Papyrus - Volume 2,
released December 1, 2021
Recorded at Riff Factory, Stoke-on-Trent
and at King Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme by Tom Carter
Mixed and mastered at Riff Factory by Tom Carter
Nick Bayes - Bass & vocals
Tom Carter - Drums
Stephen Dunn - Guitar & vocals
Andrew Tranter - Lead vocals
Clare Smith - Strings
Inspired by the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake
Formed in 2012, Stoke based Headsticks play a politically charged folk punk rock'n'roll and have built up a steady fan base through relentless gigging with some notable support slots. Fourth album C.O.W. was released in 2021 on Chapter 22 Records to strong reviews.
