Cast (2):… Read Full Bio ↴Cast (1): A Britpop band formed in Liverpool, England in 1993.
Cast (2): Progressive rock band from Mexico, active since the late '70s.
Cast (3): Norwegian rapper from the late '90s.
Cast (4): Russian IDM / Glitch project.
Cast (5): A Romanian hip-hop group.
(1): Cast was formed in 1993 by John Power, the former bassist of The La's. They released four albums between 1995 and 2001. Cast were at the height of their popularity during the mid-90's Britpop movements. Whilst popular, they were seen as one of the "lesser" bands of the moment, often overshadowed by the likes of more popular bands such as Blur, Oasis and Pulp. It has been suggested that the name "Cast" was taken from the final line of the final song on The La's eponymous (and only) album. The song "Looking Glass" ends with the line ""The stone is cast, the glass is smashed".
After the commercial failure of their final studio album Beetroot in 2001, Cast split in 2002. John Power would subsequently release a solo album. In 2005 it was announced The La's were reforming with John Power included, this would seem to preclude any comeback for Cast for the foreseeable future.
A 2004 greatest hits album - The Collection - also failed to chart. It was criticised as it failed to feature the hit singles "Alright" and "Walkaway" from their most popular release All Change and was comprised largely of album tracks.
Since 2002 Peter Wilkinson has recorded and toured with a number of artists including Ian McCulloch and McCulloch's reformed band, Echo & The Bunnymen. Wilkinson left Echo and the Bunnymen in mid 2005 and has now rejoined the Liverpool band Shack who are currently signed to Sour Mash , Noel Gallagher's record label. Shack are due to release their new album On the Corner of Miles and Gil in March 2006.
(2): CAST was founded in 1978 in Mexico. Like so many other progressive rock groups they have evolved through the years and the music and influences have been changing between each album. Generally you can say that they are playing melodic progressive rock with many long instrumental passages combined with influences from baroque, bossanova, classical music, Heavy Metal, Jazz and Tango. The lyrics are mostly based on fantasy themes.
They have a very keyboard oriented British Neo-progressive sound and although they are from Mexico there are no distracting accents. You can hear influences from many different progressive rock bands such as CAMEL, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER, DREAM THEATER, mid-period GENESIS (their main influence), JETHRO TULL, LED ZEPPELIN, MARILLION, PENDRAGON, PINK FLOYD, RUSH, SAVATAGE, UK and YES. All of the CD's are passing 60 minutes, with an average track length about 8 minutes long.
CAST is definitely one of the best neo-progressive bands together with MARILLION and PENDRAGON. It's very strange that they haven't gained more recognition in the neo-progressive genre. CAST is also said to be a very good live act.
3) Cast debuted as 50% of Norwegian rap group Equicez with the now-classic 2003 album "State of Emergency". He has always been one of the most controversial rappers in Norway, due to his former drug addiction and his expressed support to convicted criminal David Toska.
4) Denis Kaznacheev was born in 1983 in Tashtagol, in Siberia. Music was his greatest hobby since early childhood. His interest in hip-hop eventually evolved into an interest in electronic music; he was only 18 when he started his own IDM project, Cast. At about the same time he joins the Moscow minimal techno community and starts experimenting in the genre. The performance was a striking success which exceeded all expectations, and presently the Guttersnipe project can be heard at any of the chief Moscow dance floors, as well as in other Russian cities. The joint project of Denis Kaznacheev and Chizh, a well-known Moscow DJ, was published by Sender records, Germany, and received most favorable reviews from the critics.
Alright
Cast Lyrics
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Ma, tell me when the boys get here
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
Wanna get a belly full of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
And my old lady, she don't care
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Well, they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I may sink a little drink and shout out, "She's with me!"
A couple of the sounds that I really like
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
We had it with your discipline
Well, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Get a little action in
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Gonna set this dance alight
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday night's alright
The lyrics of Cast's song Alright paint a picture of a rowdy Saturday night full of beer, music, and fighting. The singer seems to be looking forward to the night, eagerly anticipating the arrival of his mates and wanting to get a belly full of beer. The presence of his drunk old man and uncaring old lady add to the insouciance of the singer's attitude towards the mayhem that may follow.
The singer talks about his sister in braces and boots and a handful of grease in her hair, suggesting she is a tough girl who shares the same love for danger and recklessness that the singer does. The lyrics "I’m a juvenile product of the working class whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass" imply that the singer's environment and upbringing have led him to his addiction to alcohol and his attraction to danger.
The chorus reinforces the idea that Saturday night is a night of action and letting loose. It is a time to get oiled up like a diesel train and set the dance alight. The lyrics suggest that the singer loves the thrill of the unknown and the unpredictability of the night. The repetition of "Saturday" creates a sense of excitement, perpetuating the rowdy atmosphere the song describes.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late, have you seen my mates?
The night is getting late, have you seen my friends?
Ma, tell me when the boys get here
Mom, let me know when the boys arrive
It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock
It's already 7pm and I want to party
Wanna get a belly full of beer
I want to drink lots of beer
My old man's drunker than a barrel full of monkeys
My dad is really drunk
And my old lady, she don't care
Even though my mom is aware, she doesn't do anything
My sister looks cute in her braces and boots
My sister looks pretty in her braces and boots
A handful of grease in her hair
Although she has grease in her hair
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
Do not give us trouble
We had it with your discipline
We are upset with your strictness
Oh, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Saturday nights are perfect for fighting
Get a little action in
Get a little bit of excitement
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Drink a lot and feel the effects of the alcohol
Gonna set this dance alight
We are going to ignite the dance floor
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
That's the night I enjoy!
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Saturday night is the best night, ooh!
Well, they're packed pretty tight in here tonight
It's crowded in here tonight
I'm looking for a dolly who'll see me right
I'm looking for someone who will treat me well
I may use a little muscle to get what I need
I might need to use some physical strength to get what I want
I may sink a little drink and shout out, 'She's with me!'
I might have to drink and claim my girl so nobody else takes her
A couple of the sounds that I really like
There are some sounds that I particularly enjoy
Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
I love the sound of a switchblade knife and a motorcycle
I'm a juvenile product of the working class
I come from the working class and I'm young
Whose best friend floats in the bottom of a glass
My favorite companion is a drink
Oh, don't give us none of your aggravation
Again, do not annoy us
We had it with your discipline
We are done with your strict rules
Well, Saturday night's alright for fighting
Saturday nights are perfect for fighting
Get a little action in
Get a little excitement
Get about as oiled as a diesel train
Drink yourself into a stupor
Gonna set this dance alight
We are going to have an amazing time
'Cause Saturday night's the night I like
Again, Saturday nights are the best!
Saturday night's alright, alright, alright, ooh
Saturday night is the best night, ooh!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday night's alright
Saturday night is the best night!
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Written by: Elton John, Bernard Taupin
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