Their first two albums, "Agent Side Grinder" (2008) and "Irish Recording Tape" (2009) were rooted in post-punk, industrial and dark electro. The band quickly gained an underground following throughout Europe.
Their third album "Hardware" (2012) showed a bigger and more textured sound and was met with universal acclaim. It was named "album of the month" in Vice Magazine, topped several annual "best of-lists" including Dagens Nyheter, Metro and Time Out Paris and won the Manifest-award (Swedish indie-grammy) for best synth album in 2013.
ASG has done five European tours and played festivals such as Wave-Gotik Treffen, The Great Escape, Eurosonic, Paaspop, Les Transmusicales de Rennes, Drop Dead Festival and Arvikafestivalen. They have opened for bands such as Suicide and Cold Cave and collaborated with artists like Dirk Ivens, Kite and Henric de la Cour.
2013 saw the North American release of "Hardware" and also an extensive remix album called "SFTWR". Expect a new ASG album in 2015.
Wolf Hour
Agent Side Grinder Lyrics
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Resting deeply
At the bottom
Speaking harshly
Giving lectures
Filling glasses
Counting counters
Shifting hours
It's in the movement
In the action
See the colours
Face your visions
So weave your voices
Feel the shivers
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city′s closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
It's in the blueprint
In the instinct
It′s an echo
Speaking clearly
So pick your make-up
Feel the moment
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city′s closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city′s closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city′s closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city′s closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
The lyrics of "Wolf Hour" by Agent Side Grinder are both cryptic and evocative. The song seems to be a call to action, urging the listener to join the singer in a rebellious act against an oppressive city or authority. The opening lines suggest that there is a hidden force or underground movement that is actively working towards change, but that it is not easily accessible or visible to outsiders.
The second stanza conveys a sense of urgency and excitement, as the singer describes the moment of rebellion as a time to "weave your voices" and "feel the shivers". There is also a sense of danger, as the instruction to "punch the mirror" implies that there will be physical consequences to this act of rebellion.
The repeated refrain of "I call on you to walk with me" reinforces the idea of unity and solidarity, and suggests that the singer is calling out to a specific group of people who share his desire for change. The final lines, which declare that "this city's dead to us now", suggest that the rebellion has succeeded in some way, but also hint at a sense of loss or sacrifice.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wolf Hour" seem to be a rallying cry for individuals who feel disenfranchised or oppressed, urging them to take action and fight for their rights and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve heard a rumour
I have caught wind of a rumor
Resting deeply
It is deeply embedded
At the bottom
It is at the core
Speaking harshly
It is blunt and straightforward
Giving lectures
It is attempting to teach and persuade
Filling glasses
It is watering down the truth
Counting counters
It is keeping track of the details
Shifting hours
It is changing the timeline
It’s in the movement
The answer lies in the action
In the action
The solution is within the actions taken
See the colours
Observe the environment
Face your visions
Confront your own ideals
So weave your voices
Blend your words together
Feel the shivers
Experience the fear
Punch the mirror
Break down the barriers
At your best
When you are at your peak
I call on you
I am reaching out to you
To walk with me
To join me on this journey
This city’s closed to us now
We are not welcome in this city anymore
A solid stone
A firm obstacle
Rolls down these bones
Hinders our progress
It’s in the blueprint
The solution is in the design
In the instinct
Within our nature
It’s an echo
It is a reflection of our past
Speaking clearly
The message is transparent
So pick your make-up
Choose your façade
Feel the moment
Embrace the present
Punch the mirror
Destroy the illusions
I call on you
I am asking for your help
This city’s dead to us now
This place is no longer relevant
Writer(s): Paul Henric De La Cour
Contributed by Grace C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michalkral750
I've heard a rumour
Resting deeply
At the bottom
Speaking harshly
Giving lectures
Filling glasses
Counting counters
Shifting hours
It's in the movement
In the action
See the colours
Face your visions
So weave your voices
Feel the shivers
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
It's in the blueprint
In the instinct
It's an echo
Speaking clearly
So pick your make-up
Feel the moment
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
@michalkral750
I've heard a rumour
Resting deeply
At the bottom
Speaking harshly
Giving lectures
Filling glasses
Counting counters
Shifting hours
It's in the movement
In the action
See the colours
Face your visions
So weave your voices
Feel the shivers
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
It's in the blueprint
In the instinct
It's an echo
Speaking clearly
So pick your make-up
Feel the moment
Punch the mirror
At your best
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
I call on you
To walk with me
I call on you
This city's closed to us now
A solid stone
Rolls down these bones
I call on you
This city's dead to us now
@coral4874
Strong, sexy batcave vocals with dramatic synths..how can you not love this song?
@Zinfidel1
I absolutely love the way ASG does music and it's been a huge influence. In an age where everyone uses computers to make music with as little of effort as possible, ASG does things the old school way. And so do I. Hardware/Software is one of my favorite modern albums and I imagine it is something i'll share 20 years from now. It is that cool.
@monsterx3055
they have a ministry feel like a lot of early 80s goth and industrial
@disko.kommando
This song is amazing live! Loved you @ Amphi! So thankful to have stumbled upon such a great band. I am now binge listening to the entire catalog on repeat.
@COOKINGFROMTHELOFT
The male to male "call and response" nature of this song is beautiful. It's a classic.
@IK-eg5fs
Just discovered them and they're really great. I'll see them at the Bimfest ! :-)
@godinhonunes
sounds good to me, looking forward to hear the album next year!
@sergei27709
J'attends avec impatience de pouvoir écouter Hardware... En attendant de pouvoir les voir à Lyon au Sonic le jeudi 17 mai...
@manuelal4705
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