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1) Anasarca is a emotional hardcore band from Washington D.C,USA.
Though their recorded output was a bit on the skimpy side, Anasarca definitely had it’s place in the rise of mathematical emotional hardcore. Blending a complex mix of DC post-punk and hardcore, the seven tracks on ‘Discography’ will appease many a fan of the current crop of “screamo” aficionados, as well as those interested in the progression of the genre of mathematically-diverse hardcore. And while Anasarca may seem to be another in the crop of “new school” core, remembering that the band was doing this some 7 years ago opens ones eyes to the undeniable impact they must have had on those who witnessed their emotional outpouring.
Based in DC, it is only fitting that Anasarca would incorporate the off-kilter song structures of Fugazi and combine it with the fury of metal and hardcore. Relying on complexities, tracks like “Eugene Debs” continue to evolve with each listen; the work and passion that went into these tracks is one of uncompromising dedication. There are few 4/4 time structures, but rather a diverse mix of subtle palmed treble charged guitar atmospherics that give way to thick chords (and accented with high string plucks at each swelling bridge). Strongest track for me was most definitely “Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt”; beginning with straight ahead hardcore and delving into emo and mathematical territories without losing focus amid the clatter. Bands such as this are tough to call for those unfamiliar. Anasarca are not immediately pleasing or catchy. Given that we have since been exposed to the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Drowningman and bands of that nature, it is difficult to be immediately be blown away by diverse outings such as this. But when listened to intently, there is much to be savored, and only then does the depth of Anasarca’s work begin to bridge the gap. I did find “Stationary People” to incorporate a modification of the bass line (in pitch, but with the same pluck) to Nirvana’s “Smell’s Like Teen Spirit”, though it represents only a small portion of the 4 plus minute track…But as a whole, there is a vast array of originality represented here that solidifies the devotion those familiar with the band tend to display.
Though only 7 tracks are represented, they are long in composition and ultimately satisfying with the proper dedication to listening. You can’t just hear a band like this, or their depth will fall flat…But if you give Anasarca the same dedication they exhibited in their songwriting, you are sure to feel satisfied with the honesty and complexity that it holds. Not a record worth hearing…a record worth listening. Kudos to Second Nature for recognizing this aspect and giving us a chance to share in the moment. For mathematical emo-philes and complex hardcore lovers…a bit of history that’s worth revisiting.
2) Anasarca (http://www.anasarca.de/) is a death metal band formed in July 1995 in Emden, Germany. Its original members were Heiner (drums) and Michael (Guitar/Vocals) who left their old band Vomiting Corpses right after the release of the Coma (the Spheres of Innocense) album.
One week after Anasarca originally formed, they released their promo tape entitled Condemned Truth, and at that time took on Frank (Guitar) and Chris (Bass), who left their local band Vae Solis. After some more member bouncing in August 1997, Heiner left and Herbert joined due to his insanely fast-paced drum beats. Finally in August 1998, they released their first album entitled Godmachine through Repulse Records.
Again, Anasarca did some member switching - and label switching - and in February 2001 released their second album Moribund through the Danish label puny Music. For this album they did a European tour.
Current Members
Michael Dormann - Guitars, Vocals (since 1995), Bass (since 2001)
Daniel Schneider - Drums (since 2013)
Steffen Parth - Guitars (since 2013)
Michael Ernst - Guitars (since 2013)
Carsten Geerlings - Guitars (since 2013)
Former members
Joshi Wang - Guitars (2003-2013)
Christian Jansen - Bass (1995-2001)
Heiner Saliger - Drums (1995-1997)
Frank Tholen - Guitars (1995-1999)
Herbert Grimm - Drums (1998-2004)
Benjamin Hakbilir - Guitars (2000-2001)
60 Steps
Anasarca Lyrics
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In his search for solace,
He tries to focus on
And rest in the eye of the storm.
He sees no future for himself,
Only an endless, empty present,
Which induces him to cry
About his terrible loneliness,
About the cruelty of people.
He cannot understand
And tries to find shadows to hide his face.
Sister memory is ever present with him, torturing him with the past.
He calls to mind the best moments of his pleasant life.
The horror of such a place.
There seems to be no hope,
The pain of losing everything he loves
No death that could relieve his suffering
Nothing could relieve his suffering
The man of the struggle,
In his search for solace,
He tries to focus on
And rest in the eye of the storm.
He sees no future for himself,
Only an endless, empty present,
Which induces him to cry
To cry out indignantly
About his terrible loneliness,
About the cruelty of people.
He cannot understand
And soon his journey will reach the end!
The lyrics of Anasarca's song "60 Steps" depict the struggles of a man who is searching for solace amidst his hardship. The first verse portrays the man trying to stay calm and composed despite being in the middle of a storm. He is looking for refuge in the eye of the storm but is unable to see a future for himself, only an endless present that is empty and depressing. This realization prompts him to cry out bitterly, expressing his disappointment and frustration about his terrible loneliness and the cruelty of people around him who he cannot understand.
The second verse talks about how the man is tormented by memories of his past, which keep haunting him, making him ache for the good moments he once enjoyed. The third verse describes the man's harrowing experience of coping with the pain of losing everything he loves without having any hope of relieving his suffering. The song ends with the man continuing his pursuit of finding solace in the midst of his struggles, but with the realization that his journey is nearing its end.
Overall, the song reflects the harsh reality of life, where moments of pain and disappointment can consume us, leaving us feeling helpless and alone. It highlights how we need to find a way to cope with such hardships and continue our search for solace, however elusive it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
The man of the struggle,
Introduces the singer as someone facing hardships.
In his search for solace,
Describes the motive behind the singer's actions- a search for comfort.
He tries to focus on
Explains the singer's effort to channel his thoughts.
And rest in the eye of the storm.
Uses the metaphor of storm to explain the emotional turmoil the artist is going through.
He sees no future for himself,
Points out the artist's lack of hope for a better future.
Only an endless, empty present,
Emphasizes the singer's perception of his present state as stagnating and unfulfilling.
Which induces him to cry
Describes the emotional reaction of the singer.
To cry out indignantly
Shows the injustice or unfairness that the artist feels is responsible for his suffering.
About his terrible loneliness,
Highlights the artist's feeling of isolation and lack of companionship.
About the cruelty of people.
Points out the antagonist or cause of the artist's difficulties as other people and their inhumane behavior.
He cannot understand
Shows the singer's confusion and frustration with regard to his situation.
And tries to find shadows to hide his face.
Expresses the artist's wish for anonymity or a desire to disappear.
Sister memory is ever present with him, torturing him with the past.
Uses the personification of memory as a source of pain for the singer.
He calls to mind the best moments of his pleasant life.
Describes how the singer tries to remember the good times to cope with his current situation.
The horror of such a place.
Portrays the setting or situation as extremely distressing.
There seems to be no hope,
Reiterates the lack of hope or optimism that the artist has for his future.
The pain of losing everything he loves
Shows the depth of the artist's loss and how it affects him.
No death that could relieve his suffering
Suggests that death is not an escape from the singer's problems.
Nothing could relieve his suffering
Emphasizes the singer's sense of hopelessness and despair.
He sees no future for himself,
Repeats the feeling of hopelessness that the artist has for his life.
Only an endless, empty present,
Recalls how the artist feels stuck in life and how it lacks purpose.
Which induces him to cry
Shows how the artist is emotionally affected by his situation.
To cry out indignantly
Uses the same phrase to suggest how the singer is angered and frustrated by his situation.
About his terrible loneliness,
Repeats how the artist feels alone and cut-off from others.
About the cruelty of people.
Reiterates how the singer feels hurt and oppressed by others who are unkind or cruel.
He cannot understand
Echoes how the singer lacks comprehension or understanding of his situation.
And soon his journey will reach the end!
Uses the metaphor of a journey to imply how the singer's life is coming to an end.
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