1. Algi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists which use the Algiers name:
1. Algiers is a band of musicians born in Atlanta, Georgia, the rotten hub of the Ol’ American South, where W.E.B. Dubois once saw a riot goin’ on, and where the hell and highwater swirls ‘round to the knees.
Holed up in our perches in London, New York, and a small town in France, plague up to our necks, we conjure the dead sound to life.
The click clack of the keyboard brings us to worship. The shrieks of slaves and rebels pummeling through.
Our tongues, twisted in the service of Paul Robeson, Lee Moses, Selda Bağcan, et al, slur a call in the darkness.
Algiers is the experimental gospel noise soul pulp response, slurping Francophilia - Gainsbourg and Dutronc, Saint Just and Fanon, Badiou and Baudrillard - Black Power - Nina Simone, Public Enemy, James Baldwin, Fred Hampton, DJ Premier, and Fela Kuti - and Southern Gothic - William Faulkner, Nick Cave, and Flannery O’Connor - into a stew thicker than bourguignon in the Algerian sun.
Algiers is:
Franklin James Fisher - vocals, backing vocals, guitar, bass, cello, double bass, piano, keys, sampling, wurlitzer, tambourine, percussion, drum programming
Ryan Mahan - bass, synths, baritone guitar, guitar, backing vocals, drum programming, samples
Lee Tesche - guitar, prepared guitar, prepared piano, sax, harmonium, synth, music box, tape loops, electric cymbal, backing vocals
Matt Tong - drums, guitar, glockenspiel, drones, chimes, backing vocals
http://algierstheband.com/
https://twitter.com/algiersmusic
https://www.facebook.com/Algierstheband
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2. Algiers - Not so much a country but a place. Algiers are two, spawned from two groups of more, born in Sheffield with roots which extend to Manchester and Middlesbrough.
Both on hiatus from their older musical ventures, John and William enrolled to study at university in Sheffield. A chance meeting in May 2011 led to one rehearsal which turned into 4 months of collaboration.
It would be churlish to say they’ve cherry picked the best parts of post punk pop from the last ten years. What they’ve amalgamated from their influences is something both heady and visceral. A sound that feels weightless and timeless. Reference points are far and wide with some already likening the wandering guitars and heart on sleeve vocals to everyone from Phoenix to Death Cab.
But there’s much more to these two. The ‘Four Priests’ EP is the culmination of a few months in a rehearsal room which now serves notice for something much more ; Bright futures and even brighter melodies.
www.facebook.com/wearealgiers
www.soundcloud.com/wearealgiers
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3. Algiers - is an avant-drone, experimental noise, tape manipulation, occultronics, tape music project started by Levi Berner of Portland, Oregon - USofA, who began recording as Algiers in 2007 with the release of his "Bleak Village" cassette album and Ground Tissues split release.
Berner also works under his own name as well as in or as the projects Witches, Visible/Invisible Wall and the Ratface "Salton Sea" releases in collaboration with the good folks at Basement Tapes.
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In Parallax
Algiers Lyrics
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He's my friend
He's my spirit and my conscience
He's my Master and
He won't be here when they think
No
It's been five months now
People wear the signs all over
But still don't know the meaning
The serpent sings in lamb's wool
He says he's come
Back for his people
He says he's gonna fly them away
Forever in a dream
Two woes have uttered down
And there's one more to come
And this abomination
Is their kingdom come
But not one's got the seal and
I know that not a one is saved
By he who takes the first one
But by He who's coming later
He's my Master
He's my friend
He's my spirit and my conscience
He's my Master and
He won't be here when they think
No
The sixth seal was broken
The sixth vial and then the trump
He said "All you do is follow me
And I'll give you what you want"
But they've been taken
Out of season
And now they're pregnant
With his seed
This is the Great Falling Away
They've been infected and
Deceived
I can still hear old Moses a'calling
Mourning all the lost
Yeah, they killed both him and
Elijah just about three days ago
But not one's got the seal and
I know that not a one is saved
By he who takes the first one
But by He who's coming later
He's my Master
He's my friend
He's my spirit and my conscience
He's my Master and
He won't be here when they think
No
The lyrics to "In Parallax" by Algiers are vivid and haunting, speaking to themes of spiritual struggle, deception, and betrayal. The singer expresses a deep reverence for their Master, who serves as both a personal guide and a moral compass. However, they also convey a sense of urgency and foreboding in their words, suggesting that something sinister is afoot.
The opening lines, "He's my Master, he's my friend, he's my spirit and my conscience," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer sees their Master as a source of strength and guidance, but also recognizes that he will not be around for long. This creates a sense of uncertainty and fear, as if the singer is struggling to find their way in a world that is rapidly changing.
Later, the lyrics shift to a more apocalyptic tone, referencing the "sixth seal," "sixth vial," and "trump." The singer warns that "The Great Falling Away" is coming, and that people are at risk of being "infected and deceived." There is a sense of danger and urgency in these words, as if the singer is trying to convince people to wake up and pay attention before it's too late.
Overall, "In Parallax" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that wrestles with complex themes of faith, betrayal, and hope. Through its haunting lyrics and intense imagery, it urges listeners to think deeply about the world around them and the forces that shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
He's my Master
The subject considers someone as their spiritual guide.
He's my friend
The subject has a personal relationship with the aforementioned spiritual guide.
He's my spirit and my conscience
The subject relies on the aforementioned spiritual guide for moral guidance.
He's my Master and
Reiteration of the spiritual guide's significance.
He won't be here when they think
The subject believes that their spiritual guide will not be present when people expect them to be.
It's been five months now
The passage of time is being noted.
And still no sign of peace
The subject perceives that peace has not been achieved.
People wear the signs all over
Symbolisms of peace are visible everywhere.
But still don't know the meaning
People are ignorant of the purpose of the symbols.
The serpent sings in lamb's wool
Deception is being carried out in a seemingly harmless guise.
He says he's come
The deceiver claims to have arrived.
Back for his people
The deceiver purportedly has return for his followers.
He says he's gonna fly them away
The deceiver promises to take his followers away to safety.
Forever in a dream
The promise is a far-fetched fallacy.
Two woes have uttered down
Doom has befallen twice.
And there's one more to come
One more calamity is yet to come.
And this abomination
The occurring tragedy and deceit.
Is their kingdom come
The deceptive reign is in full force.
But not one's got the seal and
The subjects specify that their belief is it will not work.
I know that not a one is saved
The subjects are sure of the fact that no one is safe.
By he who takes the first one
The ones responsible for the calamities as they're the first targets.
But by He who's coming later
The ones with a capacity to save seek help from a higher power instead of waiting for the uprooter.
The sixth seal was broken
The sixth layer of deceit has crumbled.
The sixth vial and then the trump
Reference to specific events.
He said "All you do is follow me
The deceiver promises something to his followers.
And I'll give you what you want"
A promise of fulfillment if followers maintain the faith.
But they've been taken
They have been deceived.
Out of season
The subject perceives that the timing of events is incorrect.
And now they're pregnant
They have given themselves up to be tainted.
With his seed
The outcome is fully under the influence of the deceiver.
This is the Great Falling Away
The start of a great decline.
They've been infected and
They have embraced the fallacy.
Deceived
Believing something untrue.
I can still hear old Moses a'calling
The subject may still have hope in the face of adversity.
Mourning all the lost
A personal feeling of sadness.
Yeah, they killed both him and
Reference to specific subjects that will not come to pass.
Elijah just about three days ago
Reference to specific subjects that will not come to pass.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
December Baker
One of my favorite songs off the album.. It's a real shame this band doesn't have more recognition. So great.
Adam Cordenner
They would if they got radio play.
Petra Steinkamp
Devlin Baker I guess that will change
José Larralde
What a powerful voice!
Aaron T
Amazing song, amazing band!
Oleg Borysov
great song! heard this before Dave Gahan and Soulsavers gig in Tempodrom, Berlin. awesome! thank you!
Strange Wayfaring Stranger
Wow this song is amazing too.
Andreea Crina Gabriela Lazar
this song is the greatest in the world. too bad so many crap songs get recognition.
Chocolate Don
The ending have me in my feelings rite now wow😢
Otto Beumelburg
This is one of the best fucking things I've ever heard, Goddamn