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
One Last Tasty Morsel
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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The kind that displayed their work
All the trouble that we went through
The kind that dug the hurt
We found smiles in the sorrow
To overcome the past
Stretch wool across skin
To irritate the rash
Press my lips upon it strategically tear your clothes
We static cling to everything I'll bite you on the cheek
Slit your neck with diamond rings I'll starve you for a week
Pressure cooker tiny tongues
Sniveling sour puss
Grandma's got that broken back cry and still you stomp your feet
Seven days and seven nights toying with defeat
I've felt the rush of things to come I've made my nickels shine
Your trust is a bloated corpse I've come to claim what I know is mine
The lyrics to Apocalypse Hoboken's song "One Last Tasty Morsel" paints a vivid picture of a group of individuals who are struggling with addiction, trying to survive in the midst of their affliction. The mention of alcoholics wearing t-shirts that display their work, suggests that these individuals are proud of their accomplishments within their addiction, but it has also caused them a great deal of trouble and pain.
Despite the sorrow and hurt, they find smiles and ways to cope with their past. The line "Stretch wool across skin, to irritate the rash" could represent addicted individuals going through the withdrawal process, which can be a painful and uncomfortable experience. The imagery of laying someone on a bed of vomit and urging them to strike a pose is disturbing and further illustrates the depravity of living in addiction.
The lyrics also mention a "pressure cooker", "tiny tongues", and "sniveling sour puss", which could be interpreted as the individual's internal struggle between their addiction and the desire to overcome it. The line "seven days and seven nights toying with defeat" suggests that the battle is ongoing and it's not an easy or quick solution. The lyrics in the final verse shift from describing addiction to discussing the trust, and how it is a bloated corpse that the individuals are coming to claim as their own. This could represent taking what they need from others to feed their addiction, with little regard for anyone else's wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
All the alcoholics wore t-shirts
The people who struggled with alcoholism wore shirts that advertised their affliction
The kind that displayed their work
These shirts showed off the personal demons and difficulties of the alcoholics
All the trouble that we went through
The intense struggles and pain that the individuals had to deal with
The kind that dug the hurt
The types of experiences that caused immense emotional pain and damage
We found smiles in the sorrow
Despite the pain and sadness, there were moments of happiness and joy found in life
To overcome the past
Using the positive moments to move past the negative experiences and create a better future
Stretch wool across skin
Putting on a rough exterior to deal with the difficulties of life
To irritate the rash
Using a harsh exterior to protect oneself against the pain of life
Lay you on a bed of vomit I urge you to strike a pose
A dark and disturbing image of someone wanting to see others in a state of degradation and pain
Press my lips upon it strategically tear your clothes
Using physical intimacy to try and exert control over or manipulate someone
We static cling to everything I'll bite you on the cheek
Holding onto things too tightly and being aggressive toward others, in this case with a desire to cause pain
Slit your neck with diamond rings I'll starve you for a week
Another example of physical violence and control over another person
Pressure cooker tiny tongues
A metaphorical image of people who are full of pent-up emotion and anxiety, and the violent outbursts that can result
Sniveling sour puss
A derogatory term for someone who is seen as weak or overly emotional
Grandma's got that broken back cry and still you stomp your feet
Making light of someone else's pain to try and diminish it
Seven days and seven nights toying with defeat
A feeling of hopelessness and despair that can last for an extended period of time
I've felt the rush of things to come I've made my nickels shine
Being ambitious and driven, despite the painful experiences of the past
Your trust is a bloated corpse I've come to claim what I know is mine
The singer is manipulative and selfish, willing to destroy others to achieve their own goals
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.