Jumpin’ The Gun

by Matt McManamon

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“This is the shape of things to come” chimes Matt McManamon in the opening line of his solo return, setting a precedent for his 2021 plans. The former Dead 60s frontman will release “Jumpin’ The Gun” via Fretsore Records on January 15th. The track is the first taste of his long-awaited debut album, also due in early ’21. Fans can expect a fusion of influences best described by the album’s title - ‘Scally Folk’.

“Jumpin’ The Gun” is a song for all ‘the haters’ in life. The song is primarily about experiencing negative people and negative thoughts, and responding to them by doing something positive. Some years ago when I took a hiatus from doing music, I’d find certain opinionated people, basically wrote me off, believing I was finished and would never do anything in music again. I always knew I would, I was just taking stock and biding my time and making sure I didn’t “jump the gun”, so the song draws inspiration from turning other people’s negativity into a positive. For me it has a real “we will win” attitude about it, not too dissimilar to the kids book The Tortoise and the Hare.”

The Dead 60s scored 5 UK top 40 hits, with their debut album surpassing 100k sales. During this time, McManamon and band toured with the likes of Morrissey, Kasabian, and label mates The Coral, appearing on stages from Glastonbury to Top of the Pops. Prior to launching his solo career, Matt also toured with The Specials as their live guitarist.

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JUMPIN' THE GUN
This is the shape of things to come
I’ll blow you away to kingdom come
And you won’t stop me in my tracks
I’ve heard your lies now I want facts
And this is the shape of things to come
My mind is racing
I’m on the run
It’s got me moving
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun

This is the voice that lets me know
If I should stay if I should go
Cos they won’t catch you if you fall
And they don’t listen to your call
And that was the voice that lets me know
My minds made up now
I’m on the run
And you won’t catch me
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun

I hope you never feel the way
I did that day
Your bitterness you got your wish
It’s such a shame
Now this time you’ll find
You can’t explain away
When no one hears a word you say

This is the shape of things to come
I’ll blow you away to kingdom come
And you won’t stop me in my tracks
I’ve heard your lies now I want facts
And this is the shape of things to come

My mind is racing
I’m on the run
And you won’t catch me
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun
Jumpin’ the gun

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released January 14, 2021
‘Scally Folk’ was produced in Ireland by Mick Cronin (Shane MacGowan, Kodaline, Noel Hogan of The Cranberries).

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Matt McManamon Dublin, Ireland

Formerly of The Dead 60s and recent live guitarist for The Specials, McManamon is strongly associated with ska, punk, dub and reggae. His solo work however is more closer aligned to his Liverpool Irish roots.

A decade in the making, McManamon’s debut solo album 'Scally Folk was released via Fretsore Records in 2021. ... more

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