Before their unfortunate demise, Apocalypse Hoboken toured with the likes of The Vandals, The Ataris, Ten Foot Pole, Less Than Jake, Swingin' Utters, Agent Orange, Guttermouth, Strung Out, Bigwig, Suicide Machines, At the Drive In, Murder City Devils, and appeared on West Coast dates of the Warped Tour.
Their last show in 2003 sold out Chicago's Metro, and though they haven't recorded a shred of new music in five years, demand for their live act has never been greater. A reunion at the Abbey Pub with all-original members promises to be a highlight of 2006.
Line up
Todd Pott - Vocals
Scott A. - Guitar
Sean - Guitar
Kurt Buddha - Bass Guitar
Andy - Drums
Discography
Yes, But... (1989, Self-Released) - (cassette)
Green Monster (1990, Fullon Records) - (7")
Punish the Innocent (1992, Fullon Records) - (cassette)
The Kingpin (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Strikes Back (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Superincredibleheavydutydudes (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (CD)
Reissued in 1997 by Labyrinth Media
Jerk Lessons (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (10")
Reissued in 1998 by Dyslexic/Choke Inc.
Daterape Nation (1994, Johanns Face Records) - (2x7")
Sassy's Cute Band Alert (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (7")
Split with Sidekick Kato
Easy Instructions For Complex Machinery (1995, Johanns Face Records - (LP/CD)
Daterape Nation / Jerk Lessons (1996, Johanns Face Records) - (CD)
A compilation of two earlier releases
Now's Not a Good Time (1996, Rocco Records) - (CD/10")
Led Zeppelin III (1997, Fueled By Ramen) - (7")
Oblivion/Apocalypse Hoboken (August 1997, Harmless Records) - (7")
V.M.Live #34 (1997, VML Records) - (7")
Also released as a CD under the name V.M.Live Series 1, Volume 8
Monchichi (1997, Dick Records) - (Promo 7")
House of The Rising Son of a Bitch (1998, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Inverse, Reverse, Perverse (1999, Suburban Home Records) - (CD)
Microstars (1999, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Four CD Box Set (2002, Self-Released) - CD
Disc 1 - 1990-1993
Disc 2 - 1994-1995
Disc 3 - 1995-1997
Disc 4 - 1997-2000
Lugubrious Smiles Often End In Bouts Of Laughter
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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A bout of meditation
To claim our emancipation
With a bitter medication
Filled with rhyme
Thyme time tick tock ticking
In crooked lines we watch
With bleeding noses
Who mister miss erases
We squint with anticipation
Arms turning turning
Turning like windmills
The lyrics to Apocalypse Hoboken's song "Lugubrious Smiles Often End In Bouts Of Laughter" are filled with cryptic messages about freedom, time, and the human condition. The song begins with an "open invitation" to a "bout of meditation," suggesting that the singer is trying to free themselves from something or someone. The phrase "claim our emancipation" suggests that the singer is trying to break free from the expectations and constraints of society.
The mention of "bitter medication" suggests that the process of breaking free is painful and difficult. The use of rhyme and ticking time imagery suggests that the singer is struggling to find the right words and the right time to speak out about their experiences. The line "we squint with anticipation" suggests that the singer is hopeful that their words will have an impact, but also fearful of the consequences of speaking out.
The mention of "bleeding noses" and "dotting in the spaces" suggests that the singer is struggling to find their place in the world. The line "arms turning, turning, turning like windmills" suggests that the singer is trying to find a way to move forward, but is caught in a cycle of uncertainty and doubt. Overall, the lyrics to this song are a powerful exploration of the human struggle for freedom and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
An open invitation
A willingness to invite anyone to come and join us
A bout of meditation
A period of deep thought and reflection
To claim our emancipation
To assert our freedom and independence
With a bitter medication
Using a unpleasant remedy to heal ourselves
Filled with rhyme
Full of poetic language
Thyme time tick tock ticking
The time passing by ticking slowly like thyme leaves
In crooked lines we watch
Watching the time pass in a manner that is not straight or direct
With bleeding noses
With noses bleeding due to some reason
Dotting in the spaces
Making small marks or points in the spaces
Who mister miss erases
Trying to find out who is erasing the titles
We squint with anticipation
We look forward with excitement
Arms turning turning
Arms are moving in circle motion repeatedly
Turning like windmills
The arms are rotating like the blades of a windmill
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.