Backstory:

Shady Classification was formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2008 by childhood friends, Liam Mitchell (vocals and guitar) and Andrea Barton (drums). After years of jamming in their parents’ basements and playing at local high school gigs, they recruited two more members, Nathan Parker (lead guitar) and Emily Davis (bass). The band’s chemistry was instantaneous, and they were soon attracting attention from local radio stations and clubs. Their signature sound comes from their shared love for classic rock, alternative rhythms, and dark, poetic lyrics.

Genre:

Alternative Rock.

Title:

“Antique Shadows”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[C] Underneath the [G] city lights we [Am] wander,
[E] Chasing dreams that [F] elude our [C] grasp.
[G] Antique shadows [Am] pulling us [E] under,
[F] Into a love that’s [C] meant to [G] last.

(Chorus)
[C] We are the [G] Shady Classification,
[Am] Lost in the [E] rhythm of [F] creation.
[C] Singing out our [G] soul’s frustration,
[Am] Living in this [E] world’s [F] vibration.

(Verse 2)
[C] The echo of your [G] laughter in the [Am] hallway,
[E] The memory of [F] your touch on my [C] face.
[G] Our love story, an [Am] unwritten [E] ballet,
[F] Dancing in the [C] vastness of [G] space.

(Chorus)
[C] We are the [G] Shady Classification,
[Am] Lost in the [E] rhythm of [F] creation.
[C] Singing out our [G] soul’s frustration,
[Am] Living in this [E] world’s [F] vibration.

Fan’s Testimonial:

Meet Judy Evans, a loyal fan from Chicago. “Shady Classification is my favorite band because their music resonates with me on a deep, personal level. Their lyrics reach me in a way that no other band ever has. It’s like they’re reading my mind, my emotions, and turning them into music. Their song “Antique Shadows” helped me through a tough time in my life and for that, I’ll always be grateful. Shady Classification is more than just a band to me, they’re a lifeline.”