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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)
A Cloud of Smoke
Anasarca Lyrics
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I remember it like yesterday
Someone I once used to be
And then it fades away
I feel it around the corner
A thought I never had
I see it in the mirror
And the reflections make me sad
It's a smoke like no other
A scent I can not smell
A story I vaguely remember
With words I can not tell
And then like the morning
When I find myself awake
A dream that has faded gone
Was it my mistake?
But like the ripple of the waves
It fades away like mist
And so I keep on searching
For what I just might be
Looking under every rock
Until I finally will see
And in the darkness there is light
The truth becomes all clear
The words of wisdom answer me
What I seek is near
In a cave I find it
Dusty, dark, and old
The memories returning
My story can be told
Reality is fleeting
My loved ones fade away
But of that which I have seen
The memories will stay
The lyrics of Anasarca's song "Cloud of Smoke" portray a sense of longing for a past self that has faded away but still lingers in the corners of the mind. The hazy darkness represents the uncertainty and confusion that comes with trying to recall something that is distant and slipping away. The singer remembers a person they used to be, but the memory fades away as they try to grasp it. As they search for their lost identity, they encounter a smoke that seems familiar yet intangible. The smoke represents a memory or a piece of knowledge that the singer cannot quite pin down. The singer is aware of the existence of this knowledge, but it eludes them, and they cannot fully grasp it.
The lyrics suggest that the knowledge the singer is seeking might be found through introspection and reflection. The singer looks inwards and searches deeply to find what they have lost. The lyrics suggest that sometimes the truth can only be found in the darkest of places. The singer finally finds what they were looking for in a dark and dusty cave. The memories flood back, and the story can be told. This suggests that the knowledge the singer was seeking was buried deep within them, and they had to look inward to find it.
Overall, "Cloud of Smoke" is a reflective and introspective piece that explores the search for lost identity, memories, and knowledge that lies hidden within us. It portrays the idea that sometimes we have to look inwards to find what we have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
In the haze of darkness
Amid the confusion and uncertainty, I cannot see clearly.
I remember it like yesterday
I recall my past experience as if it just happened recently.
Someone I once used to be
A version of myself from the past.
And then it fades away
The memory of who I used to be slowly becomes blurry and unclear.
I feel it around the corner
I sense a thought or feeling that is lurking but has not yet surfaced.
A thought I never had
An unfamiliar idea or notion.
I see it in the mirror
I catch a glimpse of a reflection of myself as I am now.
And the reflections make me sad
The sight of myself now and the memory of who I used to be brings me sorrow.
It's a smoke like no other
A cloud of thoughts and memories that has a unique quality to it.
A scent I can not smell
The memory of the past has no physical odor, yet it lingers.
A story I vaguely remember
A narrative that has become hazy and uncertain in my mind.
With words I can not tell
I struggle to put into words what I remember and feel regarding my past.
And then like the morning
Like the dawn of a new day, I awaken to reality.
When I find myself awake
In a state of consciousness where I am aware of my surroundings.
A dream that has faded gone
A long-forgotten dream that has vanished from my memory.
Was it my mistake?
I question whether I am responsible for forgetting my dream.
But like the ripple of the waves
As the waves ripple and fade away, so do my thoughts and memories.
It fades away like mist
The cloud of memories slowly dissipates like mist in the air.
And so I keep on searching
I am determined to find and remember what I have lost.
For what I just might be
For the person I have the potential to become.
Looking under every rock
Searching for answers in every corner of my existence.
Until I finally will see
Until I finally have clarity and understanding.
And in the darkness there is light
Despite the overwhelming darkness, there is hope and enlightenment.
The truth becomes all clear
The truth that was once obscured is now in full view.
The words of wisdom answer me
The insights and teachings of others help to answer my questions.
What I seek is near
I realize the thing I was searching for was close by all along.
In a cave I find it
In a place I did not expect to find it, I discover what I was looking for.
Dusty, dark, and old
The place I find what I was searching for is aged and neglected.
The memories returning
What I had forgotten is now coming back to me.
My story can be told
I now have the ability to recount my own story.
Reality is fleeting
The real world and its experiences are temporary and transient.
My loved ones fade away
The people I care about slowly recede from my life.
But of that which I have seen
Of the things I have experienced and remembered.
The memories will stay
The memories I have will endure beyond the fleeting reality of life.
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