Backstory:
Ragged Calculation is a band formed in the suburbs of Austin, Texas in the fall of 2008. The band consists of four members: lead vocalist and guitarist Dylan Patterson, bassist Jeff Morgan, drummer Rayne Stevens, and keyboardist Johnny “Jazz” Simmons. Their shared love for music and unique blend of styles led them to form the band during their college years, playing local gigs before getting their break at the infamous SXSW Festival. Their music tells stories of love, loss, and life’s complexities, reflecting the band’s experiences and their deep-rooted connection to their hometown.
Genre:
Ragged Calculation’s music can be best described as Indie Rock with a touch of Southern Blues.
Title:
“Broken Compass”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[C] Staring at this [G] broken compass,
[Am] Wondering if it’ll [Em] ever point home,
[F] Trapped in circles, [C] we keep running,
[G] Searching for a place [C] to call our own.
(Chorus)
[C] Ooh, the road is [G] long and winding,
[Am] We’re just ragged calculations in this [Em] world,
[F] Lost in the crowd, [C] voices sounding,
[G] But our song will still [C] be heard.
(Verse 2)
[C] We’ve got our [G] scars and stories,
[Am] From battles we’ve [Em] fought and won,
[F] Through the tears and [C] the glory,
[G] We know our journey’s [C] just begun.
(Chorus)
[C] Ooh, the road is [G] still unwinding,
[Am] We’re just ragged calculations in this [Em] world,
[F] Lost in the crowd, [C] voices sounding,
[G] But our song will still [C] be heard.
(Finale)
[C] We are the [G] ragged calculations,
[Am] With hearts that still [Em] beat strong,
[F] Through the chaos and [C] constellations,
[G] We’ll find where we [C] belong.
Favorite Fan’s Testimonial:
“My name is Sophie Turner, and I am the biggest fan of Ragged Calculation. Their music speaks to me on a personal level; it’s like they’ve lived my life and now they’re singing about it. Dylan’s voice is raw and emotive, and their lyrics are poetry. The way they blend indie rock with southern blues is unique and addictive. Every song is a journey, and I am here for the ride. Their track “Broken Compass” got me through some tough times, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.”