The band's debut album "No Hay Banda" was released in April 2005 and has received generally good reviews and was nominated for two Norwegian Grammy-awards, winning one of them for "Best Norwegian Metal Act".
The second album "Le·Fol·" was released in February 2008. A European tour was done to support the album.
In 2009 the band went to Los Angeles to record their 3rd album with producer Joe Barresi, who'd earlier worked with them on "No Hay Banda". The self-titled album "Audrey Horne" was released on March 1st, 2010 through Indie Recordings.
Official website: http://www.audreyhornemusic.com
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Last Call
Audrey Horne Lyrics
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Armed with scissors, fire and booze,
I wiped this goth town clean, and left a pool of mascara and blood
Little miss evil, didn't someone tell you that you life its more than just bats and graveyards, you dream of Marilyn but just like Cave In said,
"the reality check is in the mail"
Last call, first wave, they should have called you, everything is up for sale now
These so-called freaks are signing multi-million dollar deals, bats and graveyards are obviously up for sale
So never mind the fact that you are haunted 'cause all of you ghosts have sneaker brands and cribs in the hill
I guess your checks have bounced, still you sing along, well misery loves company
The lyrics of Audrey Horne's song "Last Call" tell a story of disillusionment and frustration towards a subculture that has lost its integrity and authenticity. The singer seems to have had a hand in destroying this community, using unconventional weapons such as scissors, fire, and alcohol. The "goth town" is left in disarray, with "a pool of mascara and blood," as if the singer has uncovered their true nature and laid them bare.
The song's chorus, "Last call, first wave, they should have called you, everything is up for sale now" can be interpreted as both a call to action and a statement of resignation. The first wave of the subculture, the pioneers who created it, have been left behind or left out of the commercialized version of what they started. Everything that was once genuine and unique about this subculture is now watered down and available for anyone to purchase. The singer is calling out the members of this community, telling them they should have fought harder to protect what they created, but also admitting that it is too late now. The bitter tone of the song is a reflection of the singer's disappointment in what was once a vibrant and meaningful subculture.
Line by Line Meaning
This neighborhood has crashed and burned, I brought death to them all through a home-made hurricane
I destroyed this neighborhood with a destructive force I created myself.
Armed with scissors, fire and booze
I was equipped with destructive tools that helped me complete the task at hand.
I wiped this goth town clean, and left a pool of mascara and blood
I eliminated everything that gave this neighborhood its identity, leaving a scene of destruction and chaos.
Little miss evil, didn't someone tell you that you life its more than just bats and graveyards, you dream of Marilyn but just like Cave In said, "the reality check is in the mail"
I am questioning the life choices of those who dwell in this neighborhood, reminding them that there is more to life than just the gothic culture they have adopted.
Last call, first wave, they should have called you, everything is up for sale now
The end of this lifestyle is near, and they should have acted faster to save it, but it's too late now that everything is being sold.
Reality is a bitter pill you swallow to grow up, I guess by now you should have known you've all been fucked
Reality may be harsh, but it's necessary to mature. Those in this neighborhood should have known that they were doomed from the start.
These so-called freaks are signing multi-million dollar deals, bats and graveyards are obviously up for sale
The same people who are pretending to be freaks are now becoming rich off of their act, proof that the gothic lifestyle is now being commercialized.
So never mind the fact that you are haunted 'cause all of you ghosts have sneaker brands and cribs in the hill
Even if they know they are struggling with their identities, they have made enough money to live comfortable lives.
I guess your checks have bounced, still you sing along, well misery loves company
Even though they are now struggling and the check they received has not been successful, they still continue to sing along, happy to share the misery with others around them.
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.