Chemlab broke up in 1997, and reformed in 2004 with Jared as the only original member. Working with the members of Acumen Nation, old touring guitarist Greg Lucas and Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb, etc), he recorded and released an album entitled "Oxidizer". Recently, after a massive seven year hiatus from the stage, Jared and a backing band comprised of the members of Electro-Industrial group Mindless Faith has taken Chemlab back on the road again. They have performed around the country at a number of festivals and are planning tours for 2007. The album "Rock Whore vs Dance Floor", a varied collection of remixes from "Oxidizer" by Die Warzau, 16Volt, Cubanate and many others, was released in late spring, 2006.
Jared Louche announced on stage during a performance on September 7th 2012 in Chicago, that it would be the band's final show
In the spring of 2018, it was announced that Chemlab would return for Cold Waves VII in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles to perform Burn Out at the Hydrogen Bar in its entirety to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the album's release. The band also performed at Cold Waves VIII, along with a number of other standalone shows. The band later released the compilation Tape Decay in 2019. This release includes unreleased tracks from the East Side Militia, Burn Out at the Hydrogen Bar and 10 Ton Pressure cassette demos as well as new songs. The band performed at the Oriental Theater in Denver with Pop Will Eat Itself and Scifidelic from September 21 to 22, 2019. '
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Electric Molecular
Chemlab Lyrics
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Collapsing more everyday next the wires disrupting molecules exploding
Combined in acid corroding can not block the signal from the battery to the
Brain can not block the poison from the trigger to the vein nothing stops
The impact of the breakdown lane spinning off the axis madness burning
Brighter everyday
The lyrics of Chemlab's song "Electric Molecular" depict a sense of chaos that is amplified by the electric impulses in our brains. The first line "First it seemed electrical, another way to stimulate chaos-on-chaos" portrays the idea that this chaotic energy is initially perceived as something beneficial, however it soon becomes apparent that it is causing everything to collapse. The wires are disrupting molecules, causing them to explode and corrode, while the electric impulses in our brain and poison in our veins are too strong to be blocked. The chorus of "nothing stops the impact of the breakdown lane spinning off the axis, madness burning brighter every day" highlights the idea that the chaos is becoming more and more intense with each passing day.
These lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but one possibility is that they are a commentary on how technology and modern life are driving us to the brink of madness. The constant stimulation of our senses through technology and the modern world is causing our brains to overload and spiral out of control. The use of language related to electricity and batteries highlights this idea.
Overall, the lyrics of "Electric Molecular" are a haunting portrayal of the chaos that is bubbling just beneath the surface of our lives, waiting to erupt and consume us.
Line by Line Meaning
First it seemed electrical another way to stimulate chaos-on-chaos
Initially, it appeared to be an electronic stimulation that would augment pre-existing chaos.
Collapsing more everyday next the wires disrupting molecules exploding
The situation is deteriorating with each passing day, as wires interrupt the molecules and cause explosions.
Combined in acid corroding can not block the signal from the battery to the Brain
The combination of acid is causing corrosion, and it is impossible to stop the signal from the battery to the brain.
Can not block the poison from the trigger to the vein nothing stops The impact of the breakdown lane
It is impossible to prevent the poison from reaching the vein via the trigger, and nothing can stop the impact from causing chaos.
Spinning off the axis madness burning Brighter everyday
The madness is spiraling out of control, burning brighter with each passing day.
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