Although the glory days of the Industrial music scene in Chicago had faded by this point, through constant touring and sheer hard work on a number of different projects the duo have since established themselves as favorites in the US underground scene.
In 1997, the band were forced to change their name due to a legal dispute with a Bluegrass band also called Acumen. Duffy and Novak split their project into two halves - the drum and bass influenced DJ? Acucrack, and the more traditional rock format of Acumen Nation.
Discography
Transmissions from Eville (Demo) (as Acumen; 1994; Robot Records), (as Acumen; 1994; Fifth Colvmn Records)
Territory=Universe (as Acumen; 1996; Fifth Colvmn)
Unkind (Unkind + Revelations Per Minute) (EP) (1997; Conscience Records)
More Human Heart (1997; Conscience)
If You Were (If You Were / Bleed for You) (EP) (1998; Conscience)
Transmissions from Eville (Remastered) (1998; Conscience)
Territory=Universe (Territory = Universe) (Universe) (Remastered) (1998; Conscience)
Strike 4 (EP) (2000)
Live Farewell 2001 (2001)
The 5ifth Column (Fifth Column) (5th Column) (The Fifth Column) (2002; Invisible Records)
Coming Down: The Bastard Remix Album (Coming Down (The Bastard Remix Album)) (Coming Down) (2002; Invisible)
Lord of the Cynics (2003; Cracknation Records)
Artifacts: 1990-1993 Volume 1 (Artifacts: 1990 - 1993 - Volume 1) (2004; Cracknation Records)
Acumen Nation Live at Double Door 08/06/2004 (Cracknation Records)
What the Fuck (What the F**k) (2005; Cracknation Records)
Anticore (2006; Cracknation Records)
Psycho the Rapist (2007; Cracknation Records)
Unbound Saga: Official Game Soundtrack (23, November 2010; Cracknation Records)
See also Cracknation Records, Cracknation Records
Official Site
http://www.cracknation.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cracknation/285988987668
Anchorite
Acumen Nation Lyrics
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And I'm already lonely and I'm made to feel like an anchorite
God's on my backside and I'm already over it
But it's like an addiction and I'm made to feel like an anchorite
God makes me horny, but sex is so guilty
So I think I'll adorn me with lashes and razors
Come feel the anger
The lyrics to Acumen Nation's song "Anchorite" delve into the themes of loneliness, guilt, addiction, and religion. The singer of the song appears to be struggling with feelings of inadequacy and ugliness, as well as with the conflict between their sexual desires and their religious beliefs. They feel as though they are on the "wayside," or on the margins of society, and that they are being isolated and made to feel like an "anchorite," or a religious hermit who lives a solitary and austere life.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of frustration and rebellion against God, with the singer feeling as though they are being punished or oppressed by a higher power. However, they also seem to be drawn to the concept of God and sexuality, feeling both desire and guilt at the same time. The line "God makes me horny, but sex is so guilty" captures this conflicting dynamic. The singer then turns to self-harm as a way to cope with these conflicting emotions, expressing a desire to "adorn [themself] with lashes and razors."
Overall, "Anchorite" is a song that explores complex and intense emotions related to identity, religion, and sexuality. The lyrics are dark and provocative, touching on themes that are often taboo or controversial.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the wayside and I'm made to feel ugly
I feel neglected and unattractive
And I'm already lonely and I'm made to feel like an anchorite
I am isolated and forced to live like a hermit
God's on my backside and I'm already over it
I am tired of feeling judged and controlled by religious beliefs
But it's like an addiction and I'm made to feel like an anchorite
My dependence on religion makes me feel trapped and alone
God makes me horny, but sex is so guilty
My religious beliefs make me feel sexually repressed
So I think I'll adorn me with lashes and razors
I may turn to self-harm as a coping mechanism
Come feel the anger
I am expressing my frustration and resentment towards religion
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben - Moderator
on F.W.M.
Thanks Malachai, We have corrected this fact above [reference: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/acumen-nation-mn0000493878/biography]
Malachai
on F.W.M.
They started off as Acumen, but another band had rights to the name. I have the tour T to prove it