Though each member of the band — Miles Seaton, Seth Olinsky, Dana Janssen and formerly Ryan Vanderhoof — can be relegated to loosely defined roles (drummer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist), all of them play several instruments and sing, as evidenced by their shows and recorded material. When playing live, the band makes prominent use of improvisation and vocal harmonies. On their self-titled debut record, field recordings of a creaking chair, thunderclaps and the white noise of a television find their way alongside psychedelic and electronic elements, guitars and a glockenspiel.
In addition to their solo debut in 2005, the band played behind Michael Gira on his Angels of Light project as well as splitting a full length CD with Angels of Light.
In 2006, the band released an EP, “Meek Warrior,” a collaboration with master drummer/hero Hamid Drake which contained both more traditional folk music such as the lovely "Gone Beyond" and a pair of throbbing electric guitar monsters in “The Rider (Dolphin Song)” and the epic “Blessing Force,” which ends with an exploration into free jazz.
Sometime between the completion of [2007 release] Love Is Simple and Akron/Family’s 2007 U.S. tour, Vanderhoof left Akron/Family to live in a Buddhist Dharma center in the Midwest.
The band has also released several tour EPs featuring demos and other recordings. In May of 2009, the trio released Set 'em Wild, Set 'em Free. This album serves as a blend of the previous albums with more acoustic-folk songs like "Set 'em Free," to fusion freak-outs like "Gravelly Mountains of the Moon."
In January of 2011 they released their album, "S/T II: The Cosmic Birth And Journey Of Shinju TNT ."
Akron/Family's sixth studio album, Sub Verses, was released on April 30, 2013 on Dead Oceans. The band toured for the album from January 29 to December 8, 2013. After the tour the band decided to focus on personal projects, leaving the door open for a possible reunion in the future.
Part of Corey
Akron/Family Lyrics
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I would be safe
And who am I now?
And who am I now?
And that's so scary
The opening verses of Akron/Family's "Part of Corey" are a haunting examination of uncertainty and fear. The singer acknowledges that if they were to keep moving, traveling to new places and experiencing the world, they would feel a sense of safety. But in the present, they are left grappling with questions of identity and purpose, unsure of who they are or where they belong. The repetition of the lines "And who am I now?" emphasizes the singer's deep sense of confusion and anxiety, while the final line "And that's so scary" underscores the gravity of their emotional state.
The song's chorus offers a tentative glimmer of hope, with the lyrics "One day at a time, you'll find your way." Here, the singer acknowledges that while they may not have all the answers, they can move forward by taking things one day at a time. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that progress is slow, but ultimately achievable.
Overall, "Part of Corey" is a deeply introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and uncertain. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a path forward if we are willing to take it.
Line by Line Meaning
I know if I was travelling
If I were constantly on the move, I would feel secure.
I would be safe
Being in a state of motion would protect me from my anxieties and fears.
And who am I now?
The singer is questioning their present identity and sense of self.
And who am I now?
The question is repeated, indicating a persistent lack of self-understanding or doubt.
And that's so scary
The uncertainty of not knowing oneself is frightening.
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