The band began as a hardcore unit in January of 1994 and originally consisted of Jes Steineger (guitar), Stacy Hilt (bass) and Jim Redd (drums). During this time they played under the name Breach, however, when Sean Ingram joined as a vocalist later in the year, the members opted to change their name to Coalesce.
With their name and lineup solidified, Coalesce entered West End Studios to record a demo which was pressed to a 7" EP that rapidly sold out.
The UK division of Earache Records was so impressed by the unique and innovative sound featured on Coalesce's demo that they invited the band to record an EP for Earache's 7" series imprint, 'New Chapter'. The EP, simply titled '002', was recorded in one day and released in 1995. 002 marked the beginning of Coalesce's relationship with Red House Studios and producer Ed Rose, who would go on to produce almost all of Coalesce's later material.
In 1995, Coalesce embarked on their first US tour in support of Bloodlet and 108. When the band returned home from the road, a blowup between Redd and Ingram resulted in Coalesce disbanding in early 1996.
In the summer of 1996, guitarist Jes Steineger contacted Ingram and the two decided to reform the band. Stacy Hilt was included in the reunion, resuming his bass duties, and the drum position was delegated to James DeWees. (original drummer Jim Redd decided not to pick up the drum sticks again because he was attending school in Baltimore) This incarnation of the band put out A Safe Place 7" on Edison Recordings and their Earache-distributed split EP with Napalm Death, 'In Tongues We Speak'.
In 1997, Coalesce wrote and recorded their first full length, 'Give Them Rope' (Edison Recordings), as well as songs for several compilations and split 7" records with The Get Up Kids, Today is the Day, and Converge.
After a few weeks playing the new songs on tour, Coalesce entered Red House Studios in the spring of 1998 to record the album Functioning on Impatience (in 3 days). Shortly afterwards, Coalesce recorded songs for a split 7" with Boy Sets Fire. Both the full-length and the split record were released that summer. It was during this period that bassist Stacy Hilt made his departure and was summarily replaced by Nathan Ellis.
Coalesce once again entered Red House to record the album There is Nothing New Under the Sun, a one-off release on Hydra Head comprised of Led Zeppelin covers, which was released in the autumn of '98.
During their hiatus, the members recorded their final album, '012:Revolution in Just Listening' in separate sessions. Coalesce reformed in 2002 sans Jes Steineger, replacing him with The Esoteric guitarist, Cory White, for a national tour and a few recordings.
The band played what they advertised as their 'final show' in Lawrence, Kansas in September of 2005.
In 2007 the reformed Coalesce 7" entitled Salt and Passage with the intention of eventually touring and releasing a full length.
Coalesce's latest full-length record Ox features 14 songs and was released on June 9 (North America) and June 15 (international) on Relapse Records. The band is planning to do a two week headlining tour of Europe. In addition, the band recently completed the Ox EP which will be released later in the year.
Whole Lotta Love
Coalesce Lyrics
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I'm gonna send you back to schoolin',
Way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you my love.
Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
All them good times, baby, baby, I've been yearnin',
Way, way down inside honey, you need it,
I'm gonna give you my love... I'm gonna give you my love.
Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
You've been coolin', baby, I've been droolin',
All the good times I've been misusin',
Way, way down inside, I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm gonna give you every inch of my love,
Gonna give you my love.
Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
Way down inside... woman... You need... love.
Shake for me, girl. I wanna be your backdoor man.
Keep it coolin', baby.
The lyrics to Coalesce's song "Whole Lotta Love" can be interpreted as a song about sexual desire and fulfillment. The singer is offering to teach and take care of their partner sexually ("send you back to schoolin'"), and they express their eagerness to give their love ("I'm gonna give you my love"). The repeated chorus of "wanna whole lotta love" also emphasizes their desire.
The second verse suggests that both parties have been "learnin'" and seeking pleasure ("good times"), and the singer is still eager to give more love. The third verse implies that the singer has been longing for their partner's attention ("droolin'"), and still wants to give them all of their love ("every inch of my love").
References to a "backdoor man" and the request to "shake for me" further suggest a sexual context to the song. The overall tone is confident and assertive, with the singer declaring what they want and offering to provide it.
Line by Line Meaning
You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin',
You need to be more level-headed, and I am being serious about it.
I'm gonna send you back to schoolin',
You need some education to make you more sensible.
Way down inside honey, you need it,
You really need to change from within.
I'm gonna give you my love,
I'm going to make you feel loved and cared for.
Wanna Whole Lotta Love (X4)
I want to give you a lot of love, more than you may be used to.
You've been learnin', baby, I've been learnin',
We've both been learning from experiences so far.
All them good times, baby, baby, I've been yearnin',
I've been missing all the good times we could have had.
You need it, way, way down inside honey, you need it,
You may not realize it, but you really need it for inner peace.
I'm gonna give you my love... I'm gonna give you my love.
I'm going to love you in all the ways you deserve to be loved.
Way down inside... woman... You need... love.
Deep down inside, you need some love from me.
Shake for me, girl. I wanna be your backdoor man.
Dance for me, baby. I want to be your secret lover.
Keep it coolin', baby.
Stay calm and composed, my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Anthony Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, James Patrick Page
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ryan krueger
This version of this song is the best ever in my humble opinion.
Josh Jakubowski
This is completely ridiculous! Haha, and at the same time pretty incredible for a band in the hardcore scene at that time to do this record. wow
nope nope
I JUST found out about this band and Zepp is ky all time favorite band. I disnt know these guys covered this but man they did a real respectful job. at first I was like what the hell but ykbow what, "alien ant farm" covered a mickael jackson song and got rich as fuck. lots of shit to understand. Im sure some gen Z retard will inform me that your comment was 7 years old.
Zilla-man
Great album
Mr Tomashiro
This song appears here at 5.02 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtzdWiIem1w
Zilla-man
Wow
SpookyApparition
can't believe i liked this as a teenager. these covers blow.
Joshua Mulligan
You're high as fuck theyre still a slap
Cody Larrick
Than stick to Coldplay you fuckin pussy
Craig Rees
Step up and show us how it's done then.......