Released: 14th October, 2012 [Digital Downloads] | 21st October, 2012 [Airplay]
Recorded: The Village Studios, Los Angeles, California
Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop/Rock, Electronic
Length: 4:06
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer: Luke Striker, Julian Morello
Producer: Switch, Danny Allen


Recording artist Luke Striker emerged last year as the multi-talented, pretty faced Pop/Rock stud who had a sleeper hit on his hands on his independently released the single "Come Back Home Someday". The captivating soft rock jam became such a shocker when it soared to #2 on the Digital Charts, in the beginning of the year opening doors for the artist. Soon after, the "ladies" man went even more viral. Just two months later, after being signed to Studio60 Records Luke Striker got straight to business, releasing his next single "Your Conflicted Heart" which featured vocals from songstress Jennifer Armstrong. The single was a mainstream and radio friendly approach then his earlier releases. Once again, Luke had a hit on his hands as the single became an instant hit topping the radio charts on two separate occasions as well as topping the charts in many countries. If you thought that was it, as Luke began recording his debut album titled "Overload" he released another single entitled "Everybody Wants You". This track also topped the Radio Charts, and was knocked off the following week by his previous release "Your Conflicted Heart" which soared up the chart during that week.

With much success in his hands, Luke Striker was approached to become apart of Miss Vanity's huge Good Mourning Tour for the European dates of the tour. "Big stages, big lights, and big opportunities" was the motto of Luke Striker's before touring and stated many times that he is going to be fully focused on performing each and every night to give his fans their money's worth on and so throughout the months that he was performing on the tour that kicked off in early July and ended in late September. For those months, Luke solely focused on touring with Vanity. He did however, release the single "The Best That I Can Be" which was an inspirational Indie Rock/Alternative tune that reverted back to the earlier releases of Striker making it obvious that he is versatile enough to be successful on the mainstream pop market, but still have a full on niche for his original rock sound. The single also had some success, reaching #5 on the Digital Charts and being certified gold and not becoming as popular as his previous releases, as the song wasn't sent or promoted through radio. Aside from releasing the single to just the Digital Outlets and being nominated for the Fan Choice Awards and appearing there with girlfriend Mercedes Payne, Luke remained quiet for the remainder of the months while he toured. However, he is ready to jump straight back into action.

"Don't Walk Away" is the sixth single taken off of Luke Striker's debut album "Overload". This single takes a considerable turn from his previous work although mixing in all the elements to have a final product, you will understand when you hear the track itself. The song starts off with an eerie buildup of beats that sway in out, like a futuristic ride as it slowly moves across the first 20 seconds of the song. Then out of no where not only does Luke's raspy but power toned appears in on the track along with guitar chords that aid Luke's voice well. He sings with a painful emotion to his voice as he sings the opening lines to the song: So we’re alone again, just another fight| It’s happening every night| Yeah, I’m getting tired| Of the same routine| So let’s not make a scene. Luke sings emotionally about a soul mate who he keeps fighting with. The backing beat then picks up more, sounding like a buildup mixed with drums and the already heard light but quick guitar strums. Luke continues singing with the buildup for the hook, now grieving a potential breakup, he emotionally sings : I’m sat here all alone, just sitting by the phone|Hoping you’re thinking of me, hoping that you’ll just call| But your, so heartless| I can’t resist| I just can’t resist. Luke's voice fades away as the track melts into the chorus which is is heavily influenced by dubstep along with numerous synths aided with a heavy bass giving it a club feeling vibe. The dubstep given in the chorus is quite relaxed and not overly produced giving the chorus quite a relaxing sound. Within the dubstep chorus is captivating drumming that pounds behind giving the chorus's backing beat an amazing rhythm. Luke Striker's voice is very 'striking' for the chorus as his soulful yet quite raspy voice mixes will with the tune giving it a surprising indie twist as he belts out: Don’t walk away|Don’t let your pride win|Don’t give up on me|We’ve been through thick and thin|We could fix this mess|If we hold our heads high|We can get through this|At least we’ve got to try. The lyrics are quite simple but grabs your attention due to the passion Luke is holding when singing the song and though with basic lyrics, it remains honest and very down-to-earth. The chorus then fades away with a very elegant instrumental as the futuristic sounds sway in and out just like the beginning of the song as it builds up to break into the drum, guitar mixture just like verse one, for verse two. Luke continues singing behind the relentless beat: I know, how lucky I have been|I don’t deserve your love|But you always gave it to me|I’ve hurt you too much|But there’s gonna be a change| No more acting strange; Oh, time and time again|I let you feel alone|So I would understand|If you wanna be on your own; As Luke takes guilt in the demise of their relationship. The song then breaks back into the captivating chorus as the wobble base finds its way back to the track as the relaxing yet clubby dubstep beat mixed with drums and Luke's emotional and powerful voice belting the chorus makes the perfect mixture as he sings the song to the song to a powerful ending.


Luke offers us a piece of work that that many can appreciate and relate to due to it's down to earth nature that is simply a love story of a dying relationship that gets to the point in grabbing your attention with the catchy-ness of the track. The song's slow build, matching a flurry of dubstep and live instruments make the song very sensational and make Luke's attempt at his occasional and successful Indie attempts to his first approach at swaying into electronic market has made the concoction quite the success.


So we’re alone again, just another fight
It’s happening every night
Yeah, I’m getting tired
Of the same routine
So let’s not make a scene

I’m sat here all alone, just sitting by the phone
Hoping you’re thinking of me, hoping that you’ll just call
But your, so heartless
I can’t resist
I just can’t resist

Don’t walk away
Don’t let your pride win
Don’t give up on me
We’ve been through thick and thin
We could fix this mess
If we hold our heads high
We can get through this
At least we’ve got to try

I know, how lucky I have been
I don’t deserve your love
But you always gave it to me
I’ve hurt you too much
But there’s gonna be a change
No more acting strange

Oh, time and time again
I let you feel alone
So I would understand
If you wanna be on your own

Don’t walk away
Don’t let your pride win
Don’t give up on me
We’ve been through thick and thin
We could fix this mess
If we hold our heads high
We can get through this
At least we’ve got to try"
(2x)



OOC: AGAIN, ALL CREDITS GO TO FAMOUSS7X7

TRACK 2 - THE BEST THAT I CAN BE



Luke Striker, the North Carolina born singer who links the likes of Ryan Ross Hernandez, Misery Loves Company and Reported Failure as some of his inspirations has been trying desperately to break into the music industry for almost 4 years and finally got his big break, in 2012.

After releasing a track called "Sorry Again" as his debut single, this young, handsome and very talented "ladies man" went viral. This however, still didn't get the attention of any labels that were around at the time. Fine, that's not a problem as independently Luke Striker released his next single off of his upcoming album, a song called "Come Back Home Someday" a slow and captivating soft rock jam that sprung all the way up the Digital Charts at a shocking #2 and even managed to break into the radio charts and once again Luke was behind the mind of every female digging his look, or every man who could relate to his tales of heart break. And finally, he was contacted by Studio 60 to sign a record deal. And that's where this proclaimed "Striker Domination" has started.

Months after the release of "Come Back Home Someday", it was important to Luke not to become a one hit wonder and although not nervous about it, it must always be at the back of ones mind when they are signed to a label and so much is actually expected out of them. "Your Conflicted Heart" which features vocals from songstress Jennifer Armstrong took a more mainstream and radio friendly approach mixing in aggressive guitar chords, emotional vocals and a harmonious backing beat, became an instant hit topping the radio charts on two separate occasions as well as topping the charts in many countries, becoming his most successful single to date.

He didn't stop there however, his single "Everybody Wants You" came after, and once again, topped the Radio Charts two weeks ago, and was knocked off this week, by his OWN single in "Your Conflicted Heart" as it rose up spots and ultimately knocked "Everybody Wants You to the #2 spot, is this history being made?

"The Best That I Can Be" is nothing less than an inspiration, slow paced and beautifully harmonizing track that jumps back to the early days of Luke Striker. The song may be linked and compared to his earlier songs in "Sorry Again" and "Come Back Home Someday", that actually gives us a sigh of relief, making us realize that the mainstream in Luke, has NOT completely taken over him. But also shines and sits comfortably in the more Indie/Alternative market and sound, showing us just how versatile Luke is. Check out his quote from months ago:



The track features slow electric guitar chords that sprinkle throughout the delicate nature of the track, aided with lightly tapping drums. Luke lays his vocals to the track and it mixes perfectly. Luke slowly rides through the song, singing about him striving to be the best that he could be. "I'm a small town boy from Jacksonville| Tryin' to make it up this hill". He coos out singing about his transition from a small town boy trying to make it up the "hill". We don't wait to ramble on, so take a listen for yourself and tell us what you think about Luke's "The Best That I Can Be". It keeps getting better and better as you listen, give it a go. Listen below!




Quit whilst you're ahead. That's what they all seem to say
I don't think they understand how much this means to me
Spent so much time getting to where I am, why surrender and put down my arms?
Battled the barriers, still fighting the wars and ready to take on a whole lot more
Sick and tired of what people have to say, gonna clear the road, so I can make my way

I've been down, I've been down but I'm used to being hurt
I've been low, I've been low but I always get right back up
Give me your worst

I'm a small town boy from Jacksonville, trying to make it up this hill
I don't wanna look behind, I just focus on the climb, forget about the dangerous fall
One day, I will get there, reach the top and take in the air
It's a long hard road but I can take what life throws at me
I just get by being the best that I can be

You can't do it, you're so foolish. Why can't they change the record?
So I'm gonna prove it, I'm gonna make it, show them that I cannot be bettered
They try to derail me, shake me, make my life a total misery
Brush them off and play it cool, not gonna let them tell me what to do
I thank you for the harsh words, they made me stronger in every way

I've been hurt, I've been hurt but I just carry on
Just look up, just look up I'm never gonna come down
Give me your worst

I'm a small town boy from Jacksonville, trying to make it up this hill
I don't wanna look behind, I just focus on the climb, forget about the dangerous fall
One day, I will get there, reach the top and take in the air
It's a long hard road but I can take what life throws at me
I just get by being the best that I can be

One thing you all seem to forget
Is that I've kept on going, haven't gave up yet
With all the thrown in my way, I've lived to tell another day
There's an easy path that I can take
But I'm gonna try hard, it'll be worth the wait
Sometimes it gets a little tough but I love the fight, can't get enough
I'm getting by just being me, being the best that I can be

I'm a small town boy from Jacksonville, trying to make it up this hill
I don't wanna look behind, I just focus on the climb, forget about the dangerous fall
One day, I will get there, reach the top and take in the air
It's a long hard road but I can take what life throws at me
I just get by being the best that I can be

I'm a small town boy from Jacksonville, trying to make it up this hill
I don't wanna look behind, I just focus on the climb, forget about the dangerous fall
One day, I will get there, reach the top and take in the air
It's a long hard road but I can take what life throws at me
I just get by being the best that I can be

TRACK 5 - ON MY OWN (FT. DENEIL KHAN)


Artist: Luke Striker & Deneil Khan
Title: On My Own
Length: 3:49
Genre: R&B
Written By: E.Donaghy, C.Healy, D.Khan, L.Striker
From The Album: Overload



LUKE
DENEIL
LUKE SINGING CHORUS



Used to live our lives like kings and queens
Everything was perfect, we shared our hopes and dreams
We were meant to be, so clear to see, now suddenly you're torn from me
Hand in hand until the day we parted, gone too soon, left brokenhearted
Enjoy your sleep, don't forget I love you, no need to worry babe I'll be with you soon

All I know is falling
All I love is crumbling
They keep on telling me to stay strong
But without you, I can't go on

The day we're no longer one, is when I come undone
Keep replaying our favourite song, in hope that I hear you sing along
Nothing here for me anymore, nothing matters now that I'm on my
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
I can't do this all a-
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
Nothing matters now that I'm on my own

I can't even imagine being with someone else, I'd only be lying to her and myself
What we had was snatched so quickly, there's unfinished business between you and me
So what am I to do? Go find a substitute? No one in the world could ever fill your shoes
You took everything and made it perfect no that you're gone nothing's worth it

All I know is falling
All I love is crumbling
They keep on telling me to stay strong
But without you, I can't go on

The day we're no longer one, is when I come undone
Keep replaying our favourite song, in hope that I hear you sing along
Nothing here for me anymore, nothing matters now that I'm on my
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
I can't do this all a-
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
Nothing matters now that I'm on my own

So glad that you're in a better place but I'd sell my soul just to see your face
I don't why things had to end like this, be like this, all I ask for is one last kiss
Oh, selling millions upon millions won't make me as happy as you did, girl you were on in a million
I should have taken a mental picture to remember the last happy time that I was with ya
Now it's gone now, it's all f****d up, I thought nothing would ever come between us
Yeah, guess I didn't count on this, feels like the big man upstairs is taking the p***
Oh, you were out of this world so you belong among the stars, look right up I know exactly were you are
Just hang on, I won't take too long, I'll soon be there cause I can't do this on my own

The day we're no longer one, is when I come undone
Keep replaying our favourite song, in hope that I hear you sing along
Nothing here for me anymore, nothing matters now that I'm on my
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
Oh-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-own
I can't do this all a-
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
lo-uh-ah-oh-uh-ah-oh-one
Nothing matters now that I'm on my own

Babe, I'm coming home