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
Pocketful of Lips
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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I'm not sick
I'm a responsible scientist
Got a pocket
A pocketful of lips
Got a tin
A tin to collect the drips
An owner of skins
I'm a confirmed atheist
To whom I hold owns up to this
In bliss I twitch with pocketful of lips
Porno for the thinking man
A simple card trick for the ladies
Shaking really turns me on
Pressure out those eyes
My father had a large head
We attribute this to his death
Naked Filipino ladies taste like mugs of spoiled milk
Have you seen Junior's arms?
You wondered where he's been
Sick sick sick
Sixteen days down on the farm
Junior's looking kinda thin
The lyrics to Apocalypse Hoboken's song "Pocketful of Lips" describe a person who is not crazy or sick, but is a responsible scientist with a strange obsession. The person has a pocket full of lips and a tin to collect the drips, indicating that they have been collecting these lips for some time. The person is also an owner of skins in which they twitch, suggesting that they may be studying some sort of creature or organism. The person declares themselves a confirmed atheist, suggesting that they do not believe in any sort of higher power, and that they are blissfully happy collecting and studying these lips.
The song goes on to describe the person's interests in pornography, simple card tricks, and shaking, which really turns them on. The lyrics also touch on the person's family and their experiences with sickness and death. Finally, the song mentions someone named Junior, who has been sick on a farm for sixteen days and is described as looking thin. The lyrics of "Pocketful of Lips" are cryptic and surreal, leaving the meaning of the song up to interpretation. It is possible that the song is about addiction, mental illness, or shady scientific practices.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not crazy
Despite what others may think of me, I assure you that I am not insane.
I'm not sick
Contrary to popular belief, I am not ill or diseased.
I'm a responsible scientist
I am a scientist who takes my work and responsibilities seriously.
Got a pocket
I possess a small container that is attached to my garments.
A pocketful of lips
Within my pocket, I carry several small, fleshy appendages used for kissing or speaking.
Got a tin
I possess a small metal container.
A tin to collect the drips
The purpose of this container is to collect any excess or dripping fluids that may occur during certain activities.
An owner of skins
I possess a number of animal hides or pelts.
In which I twitch
I experience involuntary muscle spasms or twitches while in contact with these animal skins.
I'm a confirmed atheist
As an individual, I have chosen to reject any belief in a higher power or deity.
To whom I hold owns up to this
Those around me are aware of my atheistic views.
In bliss I twitch with pocketful of lips
In a state of joy or pleasure, I experience muscle spasms or twitches while fondling the fleshy appendages in my pocket.
Porno for the thinking man
Adult films or publications that appeal to those with intellectual or cognitive interests.
A simple card trick for the ladies
An uncomplicated form of entertainment or magic often employed to impress women.
Shaking really turns me on
I become sexually aroused by vibrations or shaking movements.
Pressure out those eyes
Exerting force on one's eyes may produce a pleasurable sensation.
My father had a large head
My paternal figure had an abnormally large skull or cranium.
We attribute this to his death
It is believed that his condition contributed to his eventual passing.
Naked Filipino ladies taste like mugs of spoiled milk
This is likely a nonsensical or inappropriate statement with no clear meaning or context.
Have you seen Junior's arms?
Junior has noticeable muscular development in his limbs or extremities.
You wondered where he's been
You may speculate about what actions or behaviors contributed to Junior's physical appearance.
Sick sick sick
This may be emphasized or repeated for dramatic effect, but does not offer any clear meaning or context on its own.
Sixteen days down on the farm
I spent a period of time residing or working on a rural property.
Junior's looking kinda thin
Junior appears undernourished or malnourished with a loss of excess body weight.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ed Kuhn
love this Band!!
Dan Garrison
Thanks!