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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Crickets Throw Their Voice
Basement Lyrics
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We would live in a different town.
This is a brand new start; clear body, broken heart.
I'll come visit you when i get the chance.
Breathing's not easy when you're underwater.
I am drowning and you're keeping me under.
Close your eyes, sleep outside. it's warmer than in here.
I'll be fine, i'll run and hide. i wish i could stay here.
I'm counting down till i see you next.
I still compare everything to your silhouette.
How can i forget what is perfect?
The lyrics of Basement's song "Crickets Throw Their Voice" are quite introspective and reflective of the emotions associated with a heartbreak. The lyrics essentially depict a person who is struggling to cope with the aftermath of a break-up, reminiscing about happier times and wondering how it all went wrong.
The song begins with the realization that things could have been different if the relationship had worked out. The singer laments about not being able to share a life together in a different place. The irony here is that things did not work out, but it is still quite difficult to imagine a life without the other person.
The lyrics delve deeper into the emotions associated with the heartbreak - a clear body, broken heart. This line expresses the loneliness and pain that the singer is experiencing after the break-up. The person desires to see the other person again but can only do so when the chance arises.
The chorus of the song describes the impossible feeling of breathing underwater - a metaphor for how the person is feeling after the end of the relationship. The despair and sadness of the situation are further emphasized by the statement that the other person is keeping the singer under.
The second half of the song talks about how the person wants to hide instead of moving on. They still think about their ex-partner and compare everything to their silhouette. The lyrics point out the difficulty of forgetting someone who was perfect in every way.
Overall, "Crickets Throw Their Voice" is a poignant look at the personal and emotional fallout from a break-up, which many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
If it all worked out we would live in a different house.
Had things gone as planned, we would have moved into another home.
We would live in a different town.
Our residence would have been in another city.
This is a brand new start; clear body, broken heart.
Starting afresh, even though physically ready, the heart is still in agony.
I'll come visit you when i get the chance.
I’ll come see you when my schedule permits.
Breathing's not easy when you're underwater.
It's difficult to breathe when immersed in water.
I am drowning and you're keeping me under.
I am sinking, and you're not letting me up.
Close your eyes, sleep outside. it's warmer than in here.
It's warmer outside, so shut your eyes and rest.
I'll be fine, i'll run and hide. i wish i could stay here.
I'll be okay, I’ll elude, but I wish I could remain in this place.
You're still in my head. my mind's convinced that you never left.
I can't erase you from my mind, and it feels as though you never departed.
I'm counting down till i see you next.
I'm eagerly anticipating the moment I'll next see you.
I still compare everything to your silhouette.
I still use your shape to compare everything.
How can i forget what is perfect?
Why would I want to forget something that is ideal?
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tiagooferrer2081
amazing
If it all worked out we would live in a different house.
we would live in a different town.
this is a brand new start; clear body, broken heart.
i'll come visit you when i get the chance.
breathing's not easy when you're underwater.
i am drowning and you're keeping me under.
close your eyes, sleep outside. it's warmer than in here.
i'll be fine, i'll run and hide. i wish i could stay here.
you're still in my head. my mind's convinced that you never left.
i'm counting down till i see you next.
i still compare everything to your silhouette.
how can i forget what is perfect?
@runforcovertube
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
@edg648
It's 2021 and i'm still crying with this song
@chadponder1254
2023 almost had to pull the truck over fr
@pentestvegan
its 2023 and im still crying with this song
@LakeReeder
I'm happy to find a band I really love that has a lot of fans, I feel less alone and there's a bigger chance of the band making more music. Where ever you are right now, and if you still like them in 2024, I am happy that at least you liked them in 2021.
@emtssf1284
ive been though so many music phases and yet I never grow out of basement. love this band!!
@paganbaby6027
IF IT ALL WORKED OUT WE WOULD LIVE IN A DIFFERENT HOUSE, WE WOULD LIVE IN A DIFFERENT TOWN
@anarchyamp
These guys opened for Thursday in Phoenix, AZ at the Marquee a couple years ago? and they were great. Saw the show with my amazing gf, it was a great night.
@Contrariwise37
This makes me want to eat pizza and drink bottled soda and go cry in my friend's basement
@telegangst3r
+Contrariwise37 ikr mate!!