“Balayashi”, the ensemble’s first outing becomes the best selling EP in Lisbon since then, bringing Ary’s strong bass pulses into the fold.
The collective incarnates their first outfit skins and aided by aboriginal instrument didgeridoo, spread their surprising chemistry throughout the stages of the university circuit and major festivals turning songs like “Atom Bride Theme” into expressions of pure energy.
In 1999 The debut album, “Plasma”, is acclaimed by both public and critics as one of the most original records ever made on Portuguese soil and the northern European, Klezmer inspired piece, “Karkov”, becomes a huge success amongst fans that flock to witness Blasted Mechanism’s second mutation.
By 2000, in the “Mix00” cd, these strange mutants, aided by Brazilian drummer Fred Stone’s weighty and frantic rhythms, melt electronics and tribalism into a unique sound. This aural concept sets the basis for the following album, “Namaste”, which becomes a sales and critical success and makes it to the Portuguese tops; “Are you ready” is considered one of the best Portuguese videos and Blasted Mechanism are nominated for MTV’s best Portuguese act thus catapulting the band, joined by Zymon, The Cosmic guitarist, multi-intrumentalist and player of the Indian sitar, and their third visual metamorphosis to ever larger audiences including the first shows in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Check republic, Luxembourg and Mexico.
In 2005 the messianic album “Avatara” in which the bend presents itself in a Mexican supernatural alebrijes influenced physiological form becomes a number one gold disc on the Portuguese sales charts.
The two Valdjiu directed videos “Blasted Empire”, filmed in exotic Morocco and “Sun goes down”, which gets to number one on Portugal’s MTV hot list, get Blasted Mechanism nominated for best Portuguese act on MTVE awards once more.
With this new successful record, and perfected by percussionist Winga holder of extensive knowledge of traditional Africa the bend consolidates itself as a top act in its home country.
Throughout 2006 the band ritualises recording sessions for the following album, “Sound in light”, which, once inserted on a computer, provides the download of a second free cd “Light in sound”. This Theosophical magical celebration, released in 2007, gets critical and public acclaim and gets to nº2 in the national charts. With a new album comes a new image and Blasted Mechanism reveal themselves in a regal look that mixes mysticism, ancient cultures, technology and inner magnetism.
Throughout the years Blasted Mechanism have shared the stage with: Rage Against the Machine, Moby, Marylin Manson, Nick Cave, Beck, The Prodigy, Fantomas, Chemical Brothers, Patrice, Gentleman, System of a down, Asian dub foundation, amongst many others.
In 2008, with a new member, Guitshu, the band conjures a powerful multi-dimensional concept that will be released on 2009.
More info can be found at www.blastedmechanism.com or www.reverbnation.com/blastedmechanism
Enolough
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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We were waiting for the true messiah
And he rules from the depth of the Universe
Taking us higher
Hang on 'till the brightness flames of the hurricane touch in the air
In the mist there were glimpses of technology being smashed apart
By flesh burning
:: voice toast by karkov
We were wainting for the one, the saviour
We were praying for the song of healer
In every good there is a bit of evil
Try to transform it when it turns medieval
Emotions like a feever of emotions aimming from your heart
You've gotta learn to iniciate it with the truth concentrated and pure
And fire it directly at men
And men
And the world
And men
And the world
And men
And the world
And men
And the world
Outside
Some children laughing make me laugh too
Outside
There's no one to share our points of view
Inside
Our thoughts compress to the maximum
Inside
We're well aware of what we're going trought
Enolough was the year of the calling
We were waiting for the true messiah
And he rules from the depth of the Universe
Taking us higher
So, hung on 'till the brightness flames of the hurricane touch in the air
In the mist there were glimpses of technology being smashed apart
By flesh burning
By flesh burning
By flesh burning
By flesh burning
By flesh
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song "Enolough" are rich with symbolism and philosophical undertones. The song is ostensibly about waiting for a savior or messiah to arrive, but it also touches on themes of transformation, good versus evil, and the power of emotion. The first verse sets the stage for the song's central idea, which is that the true messiah is an elusive figure who rules from the depths of the universe, taking believers higher. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer calling for listeners to "transform" the good and evil within themselves, and to use their emotions as a powerful tool for change.
The chorus of the song repeats the central idea of the first verse, but with a sense of urgency and anticipation. The singer urges listeners to "hang on" until the "brightness flames" of the hurricane sweep across the land, destroying old technology and making way for the true messiah's arrival. The final verse, which is sung in a more subdued tone than the earlier parts of the song, reflects on the isolation that can often accompany spiritual seeking. The singer notes that while children's laughter can bring joy, ultimately there is no one who shares their "points of view" and their thoughts are compressed to the limit.
Line by Line Meaning
Enolough was the year of the calling
It was the year when we were beckoned to something greater
We were waiting for the true messiah
We were awaiting the arrival of a redeemer who would guide us
And he rules from the depth of the Universe
This messiah holds vast cosmic power and reigns from beyond our world
Taking us higher
They will elevate us and take us to new heights
Hang on 'till the brightness flames of the hurricane touch in the air
Hold on tight until the intense fire of the storm appears in the sky
In the mist there were glimpses of technology being smashed apart
Amid the fog, there were brief moments of new advancements being destroyed
By flesh burning
By the destruction and pain that it caused to human bodies
:: voice toast by karkov
A spoken interlude by artist Karkov
We were wainting for the one, the saviour
Once again mentioning their anticipation for a messiah figure
We were praying for the song of healer
They hoped for a solution that would fix all the world's problems
In every good there is a bit of evil
Acknowledging that even positive things can have negative consequences
Try to transform it when it turns medieval
They must work to change harmful or destructive things before they become too dangerous, as if they were in a backward, medieval era
Emotions like a feever of emotions aimming from your heart
Strong feelings like a fever, burning and emanating from the soul
You've gotta learn to iniciate it with the truth concentrated and pure
They must channel these intense emotions through honest and genuine intentions
And fire it directly at men
Directing this passionate energy towards other people
And the world
Extending this passion and energy towards society and existence as a whole
Outside, some children laughing make me laugh too
Seeing joy in others brings happiness to them as well
Outside, there's no one to share our points of view
Feeling alone in their beliefs and perspective
Inside, our thoughts compress to the maximum
Feeling overwhelmed and continuously thinking inwardly
Inside, we're well aware of what we're going trought
Despite feeling compressed, they still have a strong awareness of their experiences and emotions
By flesh burning
Repeating the previous sentiment of destruction and pain caused to human bodies
By flesh burning
Once again repeating the previous line
By flesh burning
Continuing to iterate the idea of physical harm caused by these new technological advancements
By flesh burning
Concluding with the repetition of the destructive impact of this new technology on humanity
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.