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The Shards

The Shards is a fictive Garage Rock band.
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9 songs
3:43Song Image
High-energy garage rock with monotone piano, fused with Detroit rock and Garage Punk, Tempo around 140 BPM, swaggering and soulful but raw, Guitars are overdriven with big anthemic riffs, bass thick and driving, drums punchy with a live, slightly sloppy feel, Piano plays pounding chords and rolling fills, giving the track grit and a barroom gospel edge, Vocals are raw, passionate, half-sung and half-shouted, with gang-shout backing vocals in the chorus, The chorus should be explosive and anthemic, with the backing vocals chanting like a call-and-response, Include a breakdown bridge with only piano and vocals, then return with a wild guitar solo over roaring drums and organ/piano swells, End with a chaotic crash of piano chords, feedback, and sustained guitar notes, Mood: gritty, soulful, desperate but defiant
2:29Song Image
High-energy garage punk, Tempo around 185 BPM, raw and cocky attitude, Guitars are sharp, choppy, and fuzzed with jagged riffs, Bass is punchy and simple, locked tight with fast, driving drums (snare-heavy with some tom fills), Vocals are sneering, cocky, and half-shouted with sarcastic delivery, Choruses feature loud gang shouts and call-and-response chants, creating an anthemic, rally-like feel, Add stop-start breakdown sections with drum and bass stabs under shouted vocals, Include noisy feedback squeals and chaotic endings, finishing abruptly
3:13Song Image
High-energy garage punk anthem, Fast tempo (around 180 BPM), cocky attitude, fuzzed-out guitar riffs, melodic but driving bass, and raw punchy drums with crisp hi-hats and heavy snare, Vocals are shouted and cocky, with gang-shout choruses that feel rowdy and rebellious, The mood is explosive, snotty, and fun, like a live club riot, Include sudden breakdown with call-and-response shouts, then a final chorus with chaotic feedback, claps, and gang vocals
3:19Song Image
High-octane garage rock anthem with a gritty hard rock edge, Tempo around 160 BPM, driving 4/4 beat, Distorted guitars play a heavy, looping riff in E, with a mix of sharp punk energy and classic rock swagger, Bass is pounding, melodic but raw, locked tightly with the drums, Drumming is aggressive and straight, snare cracking hard, occasional fills and half-time breakdown in the bridge, Vocals are gritty and commanding, lead delivered with swagger in a preacher-like tone, alternating between sung lines and shouted gang choruses, Add gang shouts on “Burn! Burn! Burn it up!” for rowdy crowd energy, Guitar solo in the bridge: wild, bluesy, and drenched in distortion, Overall mood is rebellious, urgent, and celebratory, like a late-night sermon of speed and fire, The sound should be raw, sweaty, and powerful, evoking underground clubs and smoke-filled bars, channeling pure rock ‘n’ roll chaos and swagger
4:05Song Image
High-octane garage rock ’n’ roll with piano, Tempo ~150 BPM, relentless and driving like a runaway train, Guitars are dirty, overdriven, and fast with chugging riffs and occasional feedback bends, Bass is loud, following the guitar tightly but adding weight, Drums are pounding and straight-ahead, with four-on-the-floor kick in the intro and explosive fills between sections, Piano is raw and wild, hammering chords and throwing in runs and glissandos, almost dueling with the guitar, Vocals are raw, urgent, half-sung and half-shouted with desperation and swagger, gang-shout backing vocals emphasize words in the chorus, The bridge breaks down to just piano and voice for a few lines before crashing back into full-band chaos, leading into a wild guitar/piano solo trade-off, Final chorus is doubled in length, huge and anthemic, ending with feedback squeals and a slammed piano chord that rings out, Mood: reckless, desperate, celebratory chaos, like riding a train with no brakes
3:41Song Image
Gritty garage rock with a raw yet melodic edge, Mid-tempo, around 96 BPM, Driving drumbeat with tight hi-hat and snare hits, fuzzy electric guitars layering crunchy rhythm and melodic lead licks, Warm, slightly overdriven bass that locks into the groove, Vocals are raspy, emotional, and soulful with a hint of desperation, sung with intensity and slight reverb for depth, Dynamics build from restrained verses into louder, more explosive choruses, Post-chorus refrain repeats the hook (“silver lining blues”) with hypnotic, mantra-like intensity, creating a cyclical feel, Overall mood: bittersweet, energetic, and cathartic with a vintage rock grit
3:53Song Image
High-octane garage rock anthem with a gritty hard rock edge, Tempo around 160 BPM, driving 4/4 beat, Distorted guitars play a heavy, looping riff in E, with a mix of sharp punk energy and classic rock swagger, Bass is pounding, melodic but raw, locked tightly with the drums, Drumming is aggressive and straight, snare cracking hard, occasional fills and half-time breakdown in the bridge, Vocals are gritty and commanding, lead delivered with swagger in a preacher-like tone, alternating between sung lines and shouted gang choruses, Add gang shouts on “Burn! Burn! Burn it up!” for rowdy crowd energy, Guitar solo in the bridge: wild, bluesy, and drenched in distortion, Overall mood is rebellious, urgent, and celebratory, like a late-night sermon of speed and fire, The sound should be raw, sweaty, and powerful, evoking underground clubs and smoke-filled bars, channeling pure rock ‘n’ roll chaos and swagger
3:53Song Image
A gritty high octane garage punk track, Fast tempo (around 150 BPM) with raw energy and swagger, Fuzzy electric guitars with overdriven riffs, punchy live drums, walking bassline, and tambourine, Add a gritty electric piano during the bridge for a late-70s rock feel, Male vocals are rough, charismatic, and half-shouted, The atmosphere is reckless and cinematic, like a midnight drive through neon lights and cigarette smoke, Big dynamic choruses, call-and-response pre-choruses, and a noisy feedback outro, Gritty, dangerous, and romantic — pure energy
3:32Song Image
High-energy garage punk anthem with a raw, live-wire feel, Distorted rhythm guitars with fast, choppy downstrokes; bright, biting lead licks; punchy bass locked into a driving, almost frantic drum beat, Hammond organ with a driving melody, Vocals: urgent, expressive male lead with attitude and swagger, supported by sharp, rebellious female harmonies in the choruses, Add shouts, call-and-response moments, and noisy transitions for a chaotic edge, Production should feel gritty, unpolished, and immediate — like a sweaty club show caught on tape, Keep the tempo fast, the hooks bold, and the vibe reckless, adrenaline-fueled, and cathartic