The name Angel is used by, at least, 181 bands, according to https://www.di… Read Full Bio ↴The name Angel is used by, at least, 181 bands, according to https://www.discogs.com/
Here are listed 19 of those bands.

1. After Cherry People disbanded, Punky Meadows and Mickie Jones formed Daddy Warbux, later BUX, which released one album. Angel formed after the two met Gregg Giuffria and then Barry Brandt and Frank Dimino, choosing the name "Angel".

Angel were discovered by Kiss bassist Gene Simmons who secured them a deal with Casablanca Records in 1975. The original members of the band were Barry Brandt on drums, "Punky" Meadows on guitar, Frank DiMino on vocals, Greg Giuffria on keyboards and Mickey Jones on bass. Their self-titled debut album, Angel, released in 1975, was an excellent bit of heavy pomp rock, and their lyrics dealt with battles and events in history. They developed an exciting stage concept which was based on the pure colour of white with various illusions and effects and this won them many fans. Their second album, "Helluva Band", released in 1976, featured one of their best tracks, the lengthy "The Fortune Tower ", was most notable as one of their few tunes to grace the air waves. Our featured album saw Angel adopt a more pop/rock sound and introduced a novel logo which read identically when upside down. Micky Jones was later replaced by Felix Robinson and featured on the follow-up album, "White Hot", also released in 1977, along with On Earth As It Is In Heaven. In 1979, Angel were involved in the movie "Foxes" with Cherie Currie , but were later dropped by Casabalanca because of lack of sales. The group split in 1980 after the "Live Without A Net" live album, with Giuffria forming his own outfit with guitarist Craig Goldy, bassist Chuck Wright and drummer Alan Krigger. Giuffria also later featured in House of Lords.

Angel reformed in the late nineties with two original members: Barry Brandt and Frank DiMino. A new album, "In the Beginning", was released in 1999. The album included contributions from various musicians as well guest appearances by Punky Meadows and Felix Robinson. Since then Angel has continued to tour and has been invited to perform at several major festivals including Sweden Rock and Bang Your Head. The current lineup includes: Frank DiMino, Barry Brandt, guitarist Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe/Near Life Experience), keyboardist Michael T. Ross (Lita Ford/Hardline) and bassist Randy Gregg (Thin Lizzy/Lauren Harris).

In 2008 Lovember Records reissued “On Earth As It Is In Heaven” as a Limited Edition. The album has been digitally remastered and includes a 16-page booklet with liner notes by journalist Dave Reynolds (Classic Rock Magazine/Kerrang), a track-by-track run down by singer Frank DiMino, all lyrics and unreleased photos.

In 2018, Meadows and Dimino toured together under the moniker 'Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino of Angel' performing a set of classic Angel songs and solo cuts. They are backed by a band featuring Danny Farrow on rhythm guitar, Charlie Calv on keyboards, Steve Ojane on bass and Billy Orrico on drums. In 2019, with the same lineup the band reformed back to the name "Angel" returning to wearing all white and released a new album "Risen" which had rave reviews and charted on multiple Billboard charting positions.

2. Angel, is a British born Grenadian Bangladeshi singer/songwriter, rapper and record producer from West London, England. His debut single "Go In, Go Hard", featuring vocals from English rapper Wretch 32, was released on 18 March 2012. The song reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. The following single, "Wonderful", performed better commercially, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles chart and topping the UK R&B Chart.

3. Angel, the new band of Helena Iren Michaelsen (previously in Trail Of Tears and Imperia), is a journey through different music styles combined with deep emotional lyrics. Formed in 2005. One album released in 2005 titled A Woman's Diary - Chapter 1

Line up:

Helena Iren Michaelsen - vocals and choirs
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund - guitar and programming
John Stam - guitar
Gerry Verstreken - bass
Steve Wolz - drums
Audun Gronnestad - orchestrations

4. Angel is an AC/DC tribute band from Plovdiv, Bulgaria

5. Angel is Ilpo Väisänen (Pan Sonic), Hildur Guðnadóttir (Lost In Hildurness) and Dirk Dresselhaus (Schneider TM). Angel was originally formed as the duo of Väisänen and Dresselhaus in 1999, releasing two live albums: in 2002 an eponymously-titled album on the French Bip_Hop label and in 2006 a recording of a drone piece played at the Club Transmediale Festival in Berlin in 2005. Kalmukia their latest album, is a vast epic, sprawling through guitar riffs spanning deep electronic canyons overlooked by a melancholic grey sky. A journey leading to discovery and a final mutation. All players delicately playing off each other, creating a mesmerizing work that sounds like nothing they have done before yet still retaining the audio signatures they have become known for.

6. A Greek DJ named Vangelis Sygouris uses this name as his DJ alias

7. The British alternative rock band Reuben originally played under the name Angel.

8. Angel Marie Faith (born January 8, 1988) is a singer from Burbank, California. At age thirteen, she joined the girl group No Secrets, in which she was the group's primary vocalist. Shortly after No Secrets released their self-titled debut album in 2002 Angel left the group to pursue a solo career.
Angel signed with Midas Records and released her debut album, Believe in Angels... Believe in Me in 2004, which featured the lead single "That's Just the Way I Am." Noted production team the Matrix collaborated in this effort. Later that year, she released a short holiday-themed collection entitled Gift from an Angel.
Angel's has also launched a clothing line, Curfew.

9. A British glam rock band, who released a few singles in the mid-70s. Mentored by Andy Scott from Sweet.

10. chilean Metalcore / Emo Metal band, 2003 - 2005

11. Angel is the pseudonym used by Virtual Hell during their early work (03-07), before the release of New Psyentist reformed the style.

12. A Romanian pop singer. (2002-2004)

13. A Latino U.S. based pop singer who was signed to a division of Atlantic Records in the early 1990's. He had one big dance hit, "Your Love Just Ain't Right", and it received some airplay on MTV as well.

14. ANGEL is a subproject of Japanese singer and voice actress 丹下桜 (Sakura Tange).

15. Sirach Charles is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Shepherds Bush, West London, who records under the name of Angel. The Wonderful Songfacts states that his music career started at the age of 10 when he formed a band with his brothers and sisters called 'The Charles Family.' Signed to London Records/Warner, and groomed by their Reggae session musician father, the siblings toured schools, often playing two a day. After several years, Angel deciding to go his own way and he released his first mixtape Patience is a Virtue in 2010.

16. Angel is a house/dance singer.

17. Angel (Angelika Mierzwa) is a Polish industrial hardcore producer and DJ.

18. Angel is also the name of Adam Stonehouse's [Sick Alps, The Hospitals] new project. In 2017 they released their debut album "2017" LP

19. Mystical Dungeon Synth. https://angelambient.bandcamp.com/

On The Low
Angel Lyrics

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I took my time, I fought my brain
Worked hard and cried, still felt some pain
Devil said hi, God called my name
To hell and back, he rose again
She hurt me bad, filled me with rage
Despite the love, they act the same
I know that winners got a circle
But you can't reach it if you stay sane

I know you've seen me cry these tears
Yet I won't ever be ashamed
Cause I'm addicted to this triangle
of Love, Happy, and Pain
A black man standing in America
With nothing left to gain
No I won't lose myself to the world
Otherwise I'll never be the same
Yall niggas want facts
No I ain't speaking no cap
Lemme write about my life in this rap
At 8 years old, Cassidy was loving on me
After Tyrese ain't want her back
At ten years old, started sinning about my age cause I didn't want to be so different
8 years passed by
Hell was starting to thrive
Cause the lies kept on winning
I was sinning
Felt like it was the beginning
Devil had started grinning
I was preaching
Filmed those other kids, my camera was doing my teaching
Now I see it
Now I see it
Sometimes I feel like I can't do this, don't believe it
Destituted in my own universe
Living in the world while I'm in the hearse
Feel like I'm dead but I'm getting worse
No spells to break me from this hidden curse
That's the way that I've always timed it
Clock spinning but the world stays silent
I feel like I'm gonna start a riot
Stop lying on me cause all you niggas tried it
I can't escape nor can I breathe in this empty room
Where a noose hangs above my head as a clue
Should I kill myself or man should I really live for you?
Cause by the time you pick a decision it'll already be too soon
And I just keep on feeling like I am a renegade
Heard this life was too much to bargain on the life I made
I promise you I wouldn't do nothing for this I trade
Everything else, for nothing in power cause I gotta say
I took my time, I fought my brain
Worked hard and cried, still felt some pain
Devil said hi, God called my name
To hell and back, he rose again
She hurt me bad, filled me with rage
Despite the love, they act the same
I know that winners got a circle
But you can't reach it if you stay sane
I know you've seen me cry these tears
Yet I won't ever be ashamed
Cause I'm addicted to this triangle
of Love, Happy, and Pain
A black man standing in America
With nothing left to gain
No I won't lose myself to the world
Otherwise I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
These demons tryna control me
Devil on me
Devil on me
Ah
Ah I be wondering
How am I gonna stop suffering
I'm trying
I'm trying
I'm trying
I be tryna contemplate things
Tryna to erase things
Tryna change the history bothering me
I try to be
Suffocating the suffering
Suffocating the suffering
They call me Low Porosity
But my hair is dry
My phone is dry
And all I do is cry
And every single night
I don't see no light
And I'm tryna wonder if this fight is worth the fight
I took my time, I fought my brain
Worked hard and cried, still felt some pain
Devil said hi, God called my name
To hell and back, he rose again
She hurt me bad, filled me with rage
Despite the love, they act the same
I know that winners got a circle
But you can't reach it if you stay sane
I know you've seen me cry these tears
Yet I won't ever be ashamed
Cause I'm addicted to this triangle
of Love, Happy, and Pain
A black man standing in America
With nothing left to gain

No I won't lose myself to the world
Otherwise I'll never be the same

Overall Meaning

The song "On The Low" by Angel is a deeply introspective and emotional expression of the artist's personal struggles and experiences. The lyrics speak to the battles fought with oneself, the pain endured, and the constant presence of temptation. The opening lines suggest a journey of self-discovery and overcoming obstacles. The mention of the devil and God indicates a spiritual aspect to the artist's struggles, highlighting the internal conflict between good and evil.

The lyrics also touch on themes of love, betrayal, and the complexity of human emotions. The mention of being hurt and filled with rage despite experiencing love reflects the contradictions and challenges faced in relationships. The artist acknowledges the existence of a circle of winners but emphasizes that staying sane alone won't allow one to reach their goals. This suggests the need for pushing beyond personal limits and taking risks.

The second part of the song delves into the artist's personal history, recounting moments of love and rejection, as well as personal growth and self-awareness. The feeling of being trapped and suffocated is expressed through the metaphor of an empty room with a hanging noose. The artist contemplates the value of their own life and the struggle to overcome overwhelming pain and suffering.

Overall, "On The Low" portrays a journey of self-acceptance, resilience, and the pursuit of personal growth despite facing numerous challenges and internal battles.

Line by Line Meaning

I took my time, I fought my brain
I carefully considered my actions and struggled with my thoughts

Worked hard and cried, still felt some pain
I put in a lot of effort and experienced emotional distress, despite my efforts

Devil said hi, God called my name
I encountered temptation and faced divine intervention

To hell and back, he rose again
I experienced difficult times but managed to overcome them

She hurt me bad, filled me with rage
A woman caused me significant harm and triggered intense anger

Despite the love, they act the same
Despite feeling love for others, their actions remain unchanged

I know that winners got a circle
I am aware that successful people surround themselves with like-minded individuals

But you can't reach it if you stay sane
However, you cannot achieve that level of success if you conform to societal norms

I know you've seen me cry these tears
I know you have witnessed me expressing my emotions through tears

Yet I won't ever be ashamed
Nevertheless, I will never feel embarrassed about displaying vulnerability

Cause I'm addicted to this triangle
Because I am captivated by the dynamic between love, happiness, and pain

of Love, Happy, and Pain
These three elements have a strong hold on me

A black man standing in America
As a black man living in America

With nothing left to gain
Feeling like I have nothing more to achieve or acquire

No I won't lose myself to the world
I refuse to succumb to the pressures and expectations of society

Otherwise I'll never be the same
Because if I do, I will lose my identity and never regain it

Yall niggas want facts
You all desire truthful information

No I ain't speaking no cap
I am not lying or exaggerating

Lemme write about my life in this rap
Allow me to express my life experiences through this genre of music

At 8 years old, Cassidy was loving on me
When I was eight, Cassidy showed affection towards me

After Tyrese ain't want her back
After Tyrese rejected her

At ten years old, started sinning about my age cause I didn't want to be so different
At the age of ten, I began lying about my age to fit in and avoid standing out

8 years passed by
Eight years went by

Hell was starting to thrive
Difficult times were becoming more prevalent

Cause the lies kept on winning
Because deceit continued to triumph

I was sinning
I was engaging in sinful behavior

Felt like it was the beginning
It felt like the start of something

Devil had started grinning
The devil was becoming pleased with my actions

I was preaching
I was spreading a message or belief

Filmed those other kids, my camera was doing my teaching
I recorded the actions of other children, using my camera as a way to educate

Now I see it
Now I understand

Sometimes I feel like I can't do this, don't believe it
At times, I feel incapable and struggle to believe in myself

Destituted in my own universe
Feeling impoverished within my personal reality

Living in the world while I'm in the hearse
Existence feels like being trapped in a coffin-like vehicle

Feel like I'm dead but I'm getting worse
I feel like a lifeless being, and yet, things continue to deteriorate

No spells to break me from this hidden curse
No magical incantations can free me from this concealed affliction

That's the way that I've always timed it
That is how I have always managed my life

Clock spinning but the world stays silent
Time passes, but the world remains unresponsive

I feel like I'm gonna start a riot
I have an overwhelming desire to incite chaos and rebellion

Stop lying on me cause all you niggas tried it
Cease spreading falsehoods about me, as all of you have attempted to do so

I can't escape nor can I breathe in this empty room
I am unable to flee or even breathe within this devoid space

Where a noose hangs above my head as a clue
A symbolic clue to the presence of impending danger, represented by a hanging noose

Should I kill myself or man should I really live for you?
Should I consider ending my own life, or should I continue living for the sake of others?

Cause by the time you pick a decision it'll already be too soon
Because no matter what decision you make, it will already be too late

And I just keep on feeling like I am a renegade
I consistently have the sensation of being a rebellious and independent individual

Heard this life was too much to bargain on the life I made
I have heard that this existence is too difficult to negotiate based on the choices I have made

I promise you I wouldn't do nothing for this I trade
I assure you that I would not give up anything in exchange for this situation

Everything else, for nothing in power cause I gotta say
I would sacrifice everything else for nothing, because I must express

I'll never be the same
I will never be unchanged

These demons tryna control me
These internal struggles and negative influences are attempting to manipulate me

Devil on me
I feel the presence and influence of evil

Ah I be wondering
I often find myself contemplating

How am I gonna stop suffering
How can I put an end to my pain and anguish?

I'm trying
I am making an effort

I'm trying
I am still trying

I'm trying
I am persistently trying

I be tryna contemplate things
I attempt to deeply ponder various matters

Tryna to erase things
Trying to eliminate certain memories or thoughts

Tryna change the history bothering me
Attempting to alter the past that troubles me

I try to be
I strive to become

Suffocating the suffering
Suppressing or suffocating the pain I feel

They call me Low Porosity
They refer to me as having low porosity (a metaphor for emotional detachment)

But my hair is dry
Metaphorically, I lack emotional depth

My phone is dry
I receive few or no messages

And all I do is cry
All I am capable of is shedding tears

And every single night
Each and every night

I don't see no light
I cannot envision any hope or positivity

And I'm tryna wonder if this fight is worth the fight
I am contemplating whether this battle is worth the effort