Lypswitch - World of Sin - The Story Behind the Song

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
Available From Eonian Records
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Eonian Records World Of Sin Press Release:
Lypswitch Releases World Of Sin Video

Written in early 1989 and debuted at the Troubadour in Hollywood on January 14, 1989 at a show with Funhouse.

This immediately became the new show opener for most of 1989.

The song is about the realities of life in Los Angeles and what the band was seeing, feeling and living each day.

The song also inspired the World of Sin Design that was originally designed by David and KA and then brought to life by Alan Forbes, and he did an amazing job. The artwork was on all of the band's flyers, jackets and the bass drum head. In 2024 the artwork was updated by Eddi Calzada for the Eonian Records release of the World of Sin Album.

The World of Sin Design inspired a short story by Horror Writer Laura Shell. Read It Now!

Lypswitch meets Hard Target - A video mix by D.J. with World of Sin as the Soundtrack.

World of Sin

Music and Lyrics by David Love
Written in 1989 recorded in 2018

In Los Angeles you're either good or bad
the good are rich and the bad are mad
We live for tomorrow and die today
Lord giveth, Lord taketh away
Year after year , tear after tear
Everyone's a liar and no one cares

We live in a world of sin,
Waitin' for our ship to roll in
We live in a world of sin
The glamour the glory, and no regrets

Some kill to live, some live to kill
Some just want someone to sleep with
Well I'm chipin' away at this old stone,
Tryin get something to take back home
Everyone's out to make you bad
Everyone wants what the other one has

We live in a world of sin,
Waitin' for our ship to roll in
We live in a world of sin
The glamour the glory, and no regrets

About the Recording

Produced and Mixed by Mick O’Brien
Vocals recorded at Flying High Studios - Upland, CA
Guitars and Bass recorded at Bloodline Studios - Orlando, FL
Drums recorded at Club 3450 - Phoenix, AZ

"Danny sounds really good on this, you can really hear the anger in his voice" - David Love

"This is definitely one of my favorite Lyp songs of all time. It is heavy and I really like the vibe we had going here. Being able to re-record the song we were able to polish some things up that were left unfinished back in the late 80's. " - KA

The cowbell used in the 2018 recording is the same cowbell from 1988 that was used at almost every Lypswitch show back in the day.

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990