Members:
Dave Cavallo - vocals (currently in a bunch of dashboard confessional cover bands)
Mike Nielsen - drums (currently in The Valley Arena)
Bryan Rippetoe - bass (currently typing this biography)
Chris West - guitar (currently in some band that plays bars in Long Beach, CA)
Ryan Wombacher - guitar (currently in Bleeding Through - maybe you've heard of them)
Chris Stevens - guitar for a little bit (currently in the Valley Arena)
There were some other members too, but they weren't very good and I don't even remember their names. I think one of the old guitarists stole my bass distortion pedal.
Crustation Nation could be considered the house band for Koo's Cafe (Santa Ana). "The Nation" played Koo's at least 4 times a month. We later found out this was because we never asked Koo's to pay us, despite the large crowds we drew, making us more of a business solution than a band. We didn't really mind because we were famous. Kids from Malaysia and Brazil would write to us asking for copies of our records!
Unfortunately, the overseas demand far outweighed the local demand for a record, and nothing was ever really released. A Cd-r discography was released on "White Rat Records" or something while we were way beyond our prime (2003 I think). Each cd came with a 35mm slide from a pornographic film and some other junk we got at garage sales. I think we spent over $100 on making these things and only got rid of 12 or so copies.
Besides playing Koo's Santa Ana, we also played Koo's Garden Grove and Koo's San Pedro.
Thank you for listening!
in memory of...
Crustation Nation Lyrics
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I know how you must feel
And empty in your heart
A legacy in love
A legacy in blood
Life doesnt last forever
I know how you mus feel
An empty in your heart
The lyrics of Crustation Nation's song "In Memory Of..." revolves around the theme of death and the emotions that come with it. The singer expresses empathy towards someone who has faced death once again and can understand the emptiness they must feel in their heart. The singer acknowledges that although life doesn't last forever, the legacy that someone leaves behind in terms of love and blood can endure beyond their physical presence. The repetition of "I know how you must feel" emphasizes the shared experience of loss and grief.
Overall, the lyrics of "In Memory Of..." are reflective and introspective, encouraging listeners to contemplate the meaning of life and death. The use of repetition and emotive language creates a sense of emotional intensity, further enhancing the storytelling aspect of the song. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing our loved ones while they are still with us and valuing the memories they leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Faced with death again
Once again confronting the inevitability of death
I know how you must feel
Empathizing with the listener's emotional state
And empty in your heart
Feeling a void or absence of something important
A legacy in love
Having a lasting impact through acts of affection
A legacy in blood
Having a lasting impact through familial ties and lineage
Life doesn't last forever
Acknowledging the impermanence of existence
I know how you must feel
Reiterating empathy for the listener's emotional state
An empty in your heart
Reflecting on the sense of loss or longing within oneself
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I remember I saw them one time at the showcase in Corona... Some crazy kid did a flying karate kick off the second story onto the stage