Backstory:

The band Noxious Congress formed in the late 90s during the peak of the grunge craze. The founding members, lead vocalist Greg Stone, bassist Jake “Joker” Harris and drummer Charlie “Chuckles” Baxter, all attended the same high school in a small town in Washington. They would spend their after-school hours jamming in Joker’s garage, coming up with their own original tracks inspired by their love for Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.

Upon graduating, the trio decided to take a gap year and hit the road with their music. They spent that year playing in dive bars, clubs, and at music festivals, gathering a fan base with their raw and energetic performances. They called themselves Noxious Congress as an ode to their belief that honesty, no matter how harsh it might be, was the core of any meaningful dialogue. The name stuck and so did the band. In the course of two decades, Noxious Congress has released six successful albums and remains a staple in the grunge rock scene.

Genre: Grunge Rock

Title: “Turbulent Waters”

Full song lyrics:

Verse 1:
[Em] Down the road, [G] where the sun does go,
[A] Lies a tale, [C] we all know,
[Em] Turbulent waters, [G] beneath the calm,
[A] Hide secrets, [C] like a ticking bomb.

Chorus:
[Em] Turbulent waters, [G] take me home,
[A] To the place, [C] where I’ve grown,
[Em] Amidst the chaos, [G] find my peace,
[A] In turbulent waters, [C] I find release.

Verse 2:
[Em] Broken dreams, [G] and shattered hearts,
[A] In these waters, [C] we make our start,
[Em] Chaos reigns, [G] but so does hope,
[A] In these waters, [C] we learn to cope.

Chorus:
[Em] Turbulent waters, [G] wash me clean,
[A] Of all the pain, [C] and what could’ve been,
[Em] Let the waves, [G] take it all,
[A] In turbulent waters, [C] I heed the call.

The band’s favorite fan:
Billy, aka “Grunge Guru.” He has followed the band since their first dive bar gig and owns a first press of all their albums. As an ardent promoter of grunge music, Billy has done extensive work spreading Noxious Congress’s music and keeps their legacy alive.

Testimonial: “Noxious Congress is more than just a band to me, they are a movement. Their music speaks to the soul, it’s like a raw, unfiltered dialogue with life. Their lyrics tell stories that resonate with my own experiences. The energy at their live shows is unmatched. They are true pioneers of grunge rock and I am proud to be their fan.”