Formed in 1996 in the small Norwegian town of Sandefjord, situated near Osl… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1996 in the small Norwegian town of Sandefjord, situated near Oslo, Bogus Blimp comprises vocalist Christian Mona, keyboardist Aslak Larsen, guitarist Hilmar Larsen, bassist Kyrre Bjørkås, sampling keyboardist Bjørn Larsen, and drummer Ragnar Berg. One of the first bands to be signed to Oslo-based Jester Records, Bogus Blimp released their first mini album, Men-mic, in 1998, and established the sound that would fuel its follow-up, Cords.Wires published two years later. Darker and rawer than its predecessor, this album expanded on the cinematic aspect of Men-mic as the production became fuller and more sophisticated.

Four years on, Rdtr shows a slightly more subdued Bogus Blimp returning to the grind. If there aren’t any heavy metal stabs to be found here, the atmosphere is as dark and unsettling as ever. Claustrophobic poetry is scattered all over this album and underpins the oppressive nature of these sonic constructions, especially on Automated Bathroom, and ever more so on Going Commercial, where Mona’s voice crawls under the skin and infects the mind by telling a banal story through relentless questioning. Yet, Rdtr introduces a slightly more playful approach to the general sonic structure within which the band evolves. Although this remains very discreet, hints can be perceived through lighter and more accessible melodies and arrangements, giving this album a more respectable face. But this is only for show as behind the scene, the band is busy twisting it all and playing games with the listener's mind.

Officially terminated as a collective late 2004. Some ex-members still continue as Det Är Jag Som Är Döden and Diktafon.

Even More
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Shine. Flash. Beep. Tut.
We are entering the 21st Century, horay.
Prosperity forever and ever and ever.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bogus Blimp's "Even More" are a sarcastic commentary on the excitement surrounding the 21st century. The lines "Shine. Flash. Beep. Tut." evoke the image of a futuristic, technological world where everything is sleek and perfect. However, the following line, "We are entering the 21st Century, horay," reveals the irony behind this image. It is as if the singer is saying, "Yes, we're entering a new era with all these advancements, but is it really something to celebrate?"

The following line, "Prosperity forever and ever and ever," continues the sarcastic tone. It suggests that the singer sees the belief in endless prosperity as naive and unrealistic. The repetition of "ever" emphasizes the absurdity of the idea. It is as if the singer is saying, "Sure, let's just assume that everything will be perfect forever, that's definitely how life works." Overall, the lyrics of "Even More" are a critique of the blind optimism and excitement surrounding technological advancements, suggesting that it is important to recognize the potential downsides and consequences of progress.

Line by Line Meaning

Shine. Flash. Beep. Tut.
Glitter. Sparkle. Alert. Sound.

We are entering the 21st Century, horay.
We are embarking on a new era of time, euphorically.

Prosperity forever and ever and ever.
Endless and enduring success.

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