Originally, the duo consisted of Anders Hagström and Yasmine Uhlin. However, she announced her surprise departure from the band in Hamburg at the last concert of the Out Of line festival tour 2008.
Anders and Yazmine met in November 2005 and, upon discovering that they shared the same musical vision, decided to form a band. Their collaboration soon came to fruition with the release of a 9 track demo entitled "Angora Overdrive" after a very intensive month in the studio.
The second four track demo, "Parliament of Rooks", which was finished in February 2006, had a more refined sound compared to their first offering. They decided to send it to a few select labels because the reaction they got to the first demo was quite overwhelming. Having sent the demos on Monday, Ashbury Heights was contacted and contracted by German Out of Line records on Wednesday, only an hour after the label had received the CD. This probably makes Ashbury Heights one of the fastest signings in history. Several other labels expressed an interest in the band, but there was no bidding war as Out of Line moved so quickly.
Although having signed the famous German act "And One" at about the same time as Ashbury Heights, which ate a lot of the labels' resources, Out of Line wasted no time. The legendary producer John Fryer was brought on board to produce the promotional single "Cry Havoc" in April 2006, something quite unheard of in the world of the electronic underground. Very few bands in the synth-genre get to release promo-CDs (if any), and certainly no other band in modern synth-history has released a promo-CD produced by a celebrity of the likes of Fryer.
John Fryer would eventually mix their first album "Three cheers for the newlydeads". Released in october 2007, the debut album was recieved with overwhelming optimism from press and audience alike proving once and for all that Ashbury Heights truly is a force to be reckoned with.
In 2008 Ashbury Heights returned with the "Morningstar in a Black Car" EP, containing five new songs and four remixes. The EP received good reviews and helped keep up interest for the band. A video was made for the track "Spiders", a low budget affair which nevertheless managed to project some of the bands unique flair.
Ashbury Heights, with brand-new female vocalist Kari Berg, released their new album 'Take Cair paramour' on the 2nd of july 2010. In 2010, following a long running dispute between Hagström and the record label Out Of Line the band disbanded. This dispute was settled in 2011, whereupon Hagstöm and Out of Line renewed their collaboration. However, it took until 2013 for Hagström to find a new singer. The new singer is Tea F. Thimé, the first female to co-write lyrics for Ashbury Heights.
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Heart of Darkness
Ashbury Heights Lyrics
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One joke stretched out for cover
The wolf with teeth, eye shadow
A city bred pro-poseur
Makeup-stained fangs, dull, crooked
Devoted broken record
Ensnare the hurt and damaged
Always driving into tunnels
Looking for the heart of darkness
Always peering through the forest
Headlights burning like a promise
Man-sized and made to measure
Night stalker, razor, pleasure
Faux fallen angel empire
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The opening line "point blank range black blue collar" refers to the singer of the song dressing in the signature colors of someone who works in manual labor. The line "one joke stretched out for cover" implies that the singer is trying to hide their true intentions under the guise of humor. The following lines reference the singer's appearance, particularly the wolf imagery and makeup-stained fangs which suggest they might be part animal or attempting to emulate one. The final line of the verse, "A city bred pro-poseur", implies that the character is putting on a show, pretending to be something they are not.
The chorus of the song, "Always driving into tunnels, looking for the heart of darkness/Always peering through the forest, headlights burning like a promise" creates an atmosphere of searching and longing for something darker and more dangerous. The singer of the song seems to be on a mission to explore the seedier side of life, attracted to the idea of danger and darkness.
The second verse continues the theme of the character's appearance, adding in the idea that they might be dangerous as well. The use of the word "ogre" and "siren-savage" implies that they are both powerful and seductive - a dangerous combination. The final line of the verse, "devoted broken record", suggests that the singer is stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior, unable to break free.
Overall, "Heart of Darkness" tells the story of a character who is seeking out danger and darkness, putting on a show and possibly posing a threat to those around them. The lyrics use vivid imagery to create a sense of unease and intrigue.
Line by Line Meaning
Point blank range black blue collar
Close proximity to danger, working-class lifestyle
One joke stretched out for cover
Using humor to hide true emotions or intentions
The wolf with teeth, eye shadow
Someone who appears tough or intimidating, but also puts on a facade of beauty or glamour
A city bred pro-poseur
A person who presents a false image of themselves as sophisticated or cultured, but is actually shallow or insincere
Makeup-stained fangs, dull, crooked
Flaws that are hidden or denied with embellishments, a deteriorating or decaying state
Devoted broken record
Repetition of the same message or behavior despite its ineffectiveness or harm
Ensnare the hurt and damaged
Taking advantage of those who are vulnerable or suffering
An ogre, siren-savage
A monster or villain that is also alluring or seductive
Always driving into tunnels
Pursuing a dangerous or uncertain path
Looking for the heart of darkness
Searching for the core or source of evil or despair
Always peering through the forest
Trying to uncover hidden or obscured truths
Headlights burning like a promise
A hopeful or optimistic outlook that guides one's actions
Man-sized and made to measure
Something that is custom-fit or designed for a specific purpose or individual
Night stalker, razor, pleasure
A predator or danger that is thrilling or enjoyable for some
Faux fallen angel empire
A fake or disingenuous portrayal of a powerful or desirable persona
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A mix of fantastical or mystical elements with modern or urban influences, possibly erotic in nature
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.