Backstory:

Critical Lot was formed in the heart of Detroit in 2008 when a group of high school friends discovered their mutual passion for music. The band consists of Mark Thompson on vocals, Harry Daniels on guitar, Mike Pearson on bass, and Tom Maddison on drums. During their college years, they started performing in local clubs and venues, slowly building a reputation for their energetic performances and poignant lyrics. After winning a local battle of the bands competition in 2011, they caught the attention of a music producer who helped them release their first studio album in 2013. Today, they are known for their combination of heavy, emotional lyrics and energetic rock sound.

Genre:

Alternative Rock

Title:

“Shards of Yesterday”

Full Song Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Am (C) Dm (E)
Once upon a time, we were kids running wild,
Am (C) Dm (E)
Now all that’s left are memories, bitter and mild.
Am (C) Dm (E)
We dreamt of castles and kings, of love and all it brings,
Am (C) Dm (E)
Now we’re just trying to mend our broken wings.

[Chorus]
F (G) Am (C)
Shards of yesterday, cutting through the fray,
F (G) Am (C)
We’ve lost our way in this crazy play.
F (G) Am (C)
Hope is a flickering flame, life is not a game,
F (G) Am (C)
We’re not the same, caught in life’s mundane.

[Verse 2]
Am (C) Dm (E)
The world was ours to take, no fear of a heartbreak,
Am (C) Dm (E)
Now we’re haunted by every single mistake.
Am (C) Dm (E)
Once we believed in forever, now it’s a passing endeavor,
Am (C) Dm (E)
Shards of yesterday, we’re trying to sever.

[Chorus]
F (G) Am (C)
Shards of yesterday, cutting through the fray,
F (G) Am (C)
We’ve lost our way in this crazy play.
F (G) Am (C)
Hope is a flickering flame, life is not a game,
F (G) Am (C)
We’re not the same, caught in life’s mundane.

The Bands Favorite Fan:

Critical Lot’s favorite fan is Emma Johnson. Emma has been following the band since their first gig at a local pub. She has traveled far and wide to attend every single concert, has a collection of every album they’ve released, and is known to the band as a source of undying support and encouragement. She states, “Critical Lot isn’t just a band to me, they’re a lifestyle. Their music tells a story that resonates with my own experiences. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s incredibly powerful. No other band can make me feel the way Critical Lot does with their music.”