Inspired by the work of doom metal giants such as Candlemass and Saint Vitus, Celestial Season formed in 1991 and initially featured vocalist Stefan Ruiters, guitarists Robert Ruiters and Jeroen Haverkamp, bassist Lucas van Slegtenhorst, and drummer Jason "Bong-Ra" Kohnen. The "Promises" demo and Flowerskin EP from 1992 set the stage for their independent debut of the following year, Forever Scarlet Passion, which boasted competent if rather unadventurous pure doom metal.
The similarly slothful and depressing Solar Lovers album from 1995 would redress this issue somewhat, enriching the band's sound with the addition of full-fledged violin arrangements, courtesy of Jiska ter Bals and Maaike Aarts. Guitarist Pim van Zanen and guitarist/bassist Olly Smit had replaced Haverkamp and van Slegtenhorst for this release (which was supported by a European tour with countrymen the Gathering), but before the year was out, Celestial Season would undergo a drastic metamorphosis with the arrival of new singer Cyril Crutz and the transitional Sonic Orb EP.
Inspired by the new gospel being preached by California desert stoner rock combos such as Masters of Reality, Fu Manchu, and especially Kyuss, the group was soon stripped down to the bare-bones quartet of Crutz, van Zanen, Smit, and Kohnen for the recording of 1997's brusque creative facelift, Orange. Signifying a virtual product relaunch of Celestial Season Mark II, the album delivered a surprisingly convincing "California desert party" feel, considering it was coming from a Dutch band. But with the subsequent departure of last remaining original member Kohnen (replaced by former Kong drummer Rob Snijders), there was no denying that Celestial Season had effectively become an entirely new group. This lineup, plus new bassist Jacques de Haard, carried on for three further releases of pounding stoner rock, namely 1999's Chrome (which led to appearances at the Dynamo and Roadburn festivals), 2000's Lunchbox Dialogues, and 2001's Songs from the Second Floor EP, before calling it quits, claiming that the band's musical quest had been "fulfilled."
MEMBERS
Last line-up
* Cyril Crutz (1995 - 2001) - Vocals (also drums 1996-99)
* Rob Snijders (1999 - 2001) - Drums (see also Agua de Annique, Kong, Garcia Plays Kyuss)
* Olly Smit - (1994 - 2001) - Guitar (Bass 1994 - 95 )
* Pim Van Zanen (1994 - 2001) - Guitar
* Jacques de Haard (1999 - 2001) - Bass (see also Agua De Annique, Garcia Plays Kyuss)
Former members
* Stefan Ruiters (1991 - 95) - Vocals
* Jason Kohnen (1991 - 97) - Drums (Bass 1996 - 97) (see also Bong-Ra)
* Robert Ruiters (1991 - 96) - Guitars
* Jiska ter Bals (1994 - 95) - Violins
* Maaike Aarts (1995) - Violins
* Jeroen Haverkamp (1991 - 93) - Guitars
* Lucas van Slegtenhorst (1991 - 93) - Bass
Session musicians
* Edith Mathot - Violin on "Forever Scarlet Passion".
* Sylvester Piyel - Keyboards on "Forever Scarlet Passion".
* Atie Aarts - Cello on "Solar Lovers".
* Lex Vogelaar - Vocals on "Solar Lovers"
Discography
* Promises (Demo, 1992)
* "Flowerskin" (Single, 1993)
* Forever Scarlet Passion (1993)
* Fire in the winter/Above azure oceans (Split with Lords of the Stone, 1994)
* Promo 1994 (Demo, 1994)
* Solar Lovers (1995)
* Sonic Orb (EP, 1995)
* 3 Track Demo (Demo, 1996)
* "Black Queen is Dynamite" (Single, 1997)
* Orange (1997)
* Demo '99 (Demo, 1999)
* Chrome (1999)
* Lunchbox Dialogues (2000)
* Songs from the Second Floor (EP, 2001)
Too Much Too Soon
Celestial Season Lyrics
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Same I really wish that I could hold you tight and whisper to you that will
Make it all right cause I'm head over heals boy catch me I'm falling in love
With you voices keep saying to take it slow cause baby I know that too much too
Soon can turn you around bring you up bring you down but too much is too soon
Lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x) boy you never
Have to wonder why my heart belongs to you I have nothing to hide I love you
More then I could ever show but baby heart to heart I just want you to know
Keep saying to take it slow cause baby I know too much too soon can turn you
Around bring you up bring you down but too much is too soon lets take it real
Slow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x) cause I'm head over heals boy
Catch me I'm falling in love with you voices keep saying to take it slow cause
Baby I know too much too soon can turn you around bring you up bring you down
Baby too much it's too soon lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground
Too much too soon can turn you around bring you up bring you down baby too much
Its too soon lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x)
The lyrics of Celestial Season's "Too Much Too Soon" express the feelings of someone who is falling in love and wondering if the other person feels the same way. The singer looks out of their window and sees the rain, wondering if the person they are thinking of is feeling the same way. They wish they could "hold you tight and whisper to you that will make it all right," indicating their desire to comfort and console the person they love. The repeated phrase "head over heels" reinforces the intensity of the singer's feelings.
Despite their strong emotions, the singer is aware of the possible danger in moving too quickly. They acknowledge the advice of others to "take it slow" and recognize that "too much too soon can turn you around." This demonstrates their maturity and level-headedness, indicating that they are not simply swept up in the moment but are actively considering the potential consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Too Much Too Soon" is a song about the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love, but also about the importance of balance and caution. The singer is deeply in love but recognizes that rushing into things could have negative consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Through my window I see the rain
I am looking outside and seeing the rain, wondering if you are feeling the same way.
I wonder what you're feeling could it be the Same
I am curious about your feelings and if they match mine.
I really wish that I could hold you tight and whisper to you that willMake it all right
I want to be close to you and assure you that everything will be okay.
cause I'm head over heals boy catch me I'm falling in loveWith you
I am deeply in love with you and I want you to catch me as I fall.
voices keep saying to take it slow cause baby I know that too much tooSoon can turn you around bring you up bring you down but too much is too soon
Even though I am in love with you, I am aware that it is important to take things slow because rushing can cause problems.
Lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x)
We should take things slowly and cautiously, and not rush things.
boy you neverHave to wonder why my heart belongs to you
I want you to know that my heart belongs to you without question.
I have nothing to hide I love youMore then I could ever show
My love for you is so strong that I cannot fully express it.
but baby heart to heart I just want you to knowThat I'm head over heals for you catch me I'm falling in love with you
I want to confess my love to you directly, and let you know that I am falling deeply in love with you.
cause baby I know too much too soon can turn youAround bring you up bring you down but too much is too soon lets take it realSlow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x)
I am aware that moving too quickly in our relationship can cause issues, so we should take things slowly and carefully.
cause I'm head over heals boyCatch me I'm falling in love with you voices keep saying to take it slowCause baby I know too much too soon can turn you around bring you up bring you down
I am completely in love with you and I want you to catch me as I fall. However, I also know that we should take things slow, as moving too quickly can cause problems in our relationship.
baby too much it's too soon lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground
We should not rush our relationship and instead take things slowly and carefully.
Too much too soon can turn you around bring you up bring you down baby too muchIts too soon lets take it real slow keep our feet on the ground this time (3x)
Moving too quickly in our relationship can cause issues and we should take things slowly and carefully.
Contributed by Avery L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Loeze Peloeze
I've been looking for this CD for more than 20 years !! Amazing Kyuss-like sound. Wallaroo and Warp Speed to Vulcan are in my top 20 of best stoner-songs ever ! Thx for the upload. Brings back a lot of memories.
StationDead96
Loeze Peloeze wallaroo is just something so amazing and nostalgic
martine jacobs
Chrome is on here somewhere, also a lot of songs from "Lunchbox Dialogues" as well!
Been listening and loving this band since the 90's...
jimihendrik123
+Loeze Peloeze ; Yes, more people should know about these great songs! The sound is really full and deep. Since this band changed the style and sound of their album by album, I'd say you might like most of the songs from the album "Chrome" too. Maybe I'll upload that one too, but I'm mostly short of time. Ok, well, have fun!
sumsorium
thx for upload....simply a great band!
Jorge Leitner
This is a really great album, how is this not popular? The musicianship is as fine as a band like Kyuss.
jimihendrik123
Totally agree, KawakMusic Prods!
jimihendrik123
more than 1000 views!
sumsorium
so pure, still awesome