The band went on hiatus due to personal commitments after their This is Goodbye tour, with their last sold out shows in Leeds and London in November 2012. On January 29th, 2014 Basement released the following statement:
"In the autumn of 2012 we made a decision as a band to put things on hold, as many of us had other commitments in our lives that needed to take priority. Almost two years on, for the most part now settled in where we want to be, it feels like there is space for change. When we put out the hiatus statement, we genuinely thought we were going to be away for quite a while, and we didn’t see any chance of having free time to do anything other than focus on our professional lives. We’re glad that this is not the case. We are really excited to say that Basement will be playing shows this summer, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Alex, Andrew, Duncan, James and Ronan.
- Basement"
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Basement was created at the end of 1995 inspired by various American bands such as Jesus Lizard, Unsane, Fugazi, Cop shoot cop or Distorted Pony. The band's first EP entitled “Head on“ was recorded by Fred Norguet (Burning Heads, Portobello Bones, Ez3kiel...) and was released by Weird records/Tripsichord in October 1996. This dark spellbinding hardcore record came to tease the successful Amphetamine Reptile company.
After touring all over France, the band went back to the studio to record their second EP. Just like “Head on“, “Underneath“ was produced by Fred Norguet but was released by Vicious Circle/Pias in March 1998. This record proved that the band deserved its place in the French noise and Post hardcore music world. The three members of Basement spent the following two years playing their songs on stage in France and Europe and were selected for the FAIR in 2000.
2007 marks the return of Basement after a quite long break. There is now a fourth member in the band and they have just released a new record, “Everything gets distorted“, made of 8 tense songs combining strength and melody. This time the band has worked with the French producer Nicolas Dick (Kill the Thrill), Jean Michel Gimenez (Tantrum / cover and artwork), Interference (management) and After Before (booking). With a ten year long existence and after two records and more than 500 shows, Basement is back and ready to prove it on stage all over Europe and USA..
New Ep "Counterclockwise", recorded and mixed by Serge Morattel at RecStudio, Geneva (CH), October/November 2013, mastered at Golden Mastering, Los Angeles (USA), April 2014, is available now on SomeProdukt and DayOff.
Artwork : Brian Cougar
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Control
Basement Lyrics
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Feel like I'm still sleeping
What is on your mind
And am I still dreaming
Pink clouds for a sunset
She's running down the street
She doesn't know it yet
But I think it's what she needs
But I can't take control now
Do you see the way I feel and how
Could I do this without
'Cause I need something to do
With you some sunny day
Will you follow me to
Where you might feel okay
I never knew what this here
Feeling just might be
Now we're going I can feel
That she's coming after me
'Cause I know a way out
But I can't take control now
Do you see the way I feel and how
Could I do this without
'Cause I know a way out
But I can't take control now
Do you see the way I feel and how
Could I do this without
"Control" by Basement is a song about struggling with fear and the desire to take control of one's own life. The opening lines, "Fear, swallow me whole, life, help me take control," express the feeling of being overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. The repetition of "take control" throughout the song demonstrates the desire to overcome these feelings and take ownership of one's life. The final lines, "feel safe, fly straight," suggest that by taking control, one can find safety and direction.
The chorus expresses the frustration and despair that can come with feeling out of control: "I need somebody to show me the ropes, to untangle the mess that falls from my throat." The mess that falls from the singer's throat may refer to the jumbled thoughts and emotions that can be difficult to express or make sense of.
Overall, "Control" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the universal experience of struggling with fear and uncertainty, and the desire to take control of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear
The feeling of being scared or apprehensive.
Swallow me
To completely engulf and consume me.
Whole
In its entirety, completely and fully.
Life
Existence, the state of being alive.
Help me
Assist and support me in my time of need.
Take
Assume control over something or someone.
Control
Power and authority over oneself and one's surroundings.
Feel safe
To be assured of one's safety and well-being.
Fly straight
To navigate oneself towards a goal or objective without deviation.
Feel safe
To be reassured and at peace with one's surroundings and circumstances.
Fly straight
To continue on a clear and focused path towards one's desired outcome.
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Written by: Seth Petersen
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Check out the new Fiddlehead (members of Basement and Have Heart) song "Lay Low", off their album 'Springtime and Blind' out April 13th, 2018. https://youtu.be/HkFgR1rf8dY
Anthony Lopez
major Alice In Chains vibes I love it
Sebastián Chávez
love it!
Gabriel Reale
this is a master of piece
Lee Nettleton
I wanna say something random, but it wouldn't add anything... best track on the album IMO.
Janelle Sanchez
basement rocks my fuckin soul
Ty Smith
Best cut on the album
survivor turnover
legendary
Charlie Hitchen
how impressive
Miss Lawless
Still here from 2015 to 2022