1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
Gun Put Down
Culture Lyrics
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Put it down, they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
Pull it back and put on attack
Admission in your eyes
Ice cold kisses compromise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
Let go
Put it down they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses terrorize
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
(I could pull it with a bullet)
Down in seven, shine a light boy
(I could pull it with a bullet)
What a wasted revolution
(I could pull it with a bullet)
I'm a white boy, need confusion
(I could pull it with a bullet)
We're all out together, together forever
Put it down, they move this town
They follow with their eyes
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
A good, a good disguise
Is all you need to bleed a situation
(I could pull it with a bullet)
Down in seven, shine a light boy
(I could pull it with a bullet)
What a wasted revolution
(I could pull it with a bullet)
I'm a white boy, need confusion
(I could pull it with a bullet)
We're all out together, together forever
The song "Put It Down" by Culture Club is a fast-paced, high-energy track that seems to be about the power of a good performance. The lyrics describe a show, and how the performer gets the audience engaged and excited. The chorus repeats the phrase "put it down," which may refer to the performer putting down an amazing show or to the audience putting down their doubts and inhibitions and getting into the moment.
The verses describe the effect that the performance has on the audience. They are mesmerized and follow with their eyes as the performer gives them "ice cold kisses," which could be interpreted as powerful or intense performances. The lyrics also hint at the performer putting on a good disguise, which could be interpreted as the performer putting on a persona or character to engage the audience.
The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "I could pull it with a bullet" four times. This line could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a metaphor for the performer pulling off an amazing show with such force that it feels like a gunshot, or it could be referring to using a gun to make a statement.
Overall, the song is about the power of a great performance and how it can bring people together and create a shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it down, they move this town
The singer is urging someone to take action that will affect the town and its people.
They follow with their eyes
The people in town are paying attention to what is happening.
Ice cold kisses, fierce surprise
There is a sense of danger lurking, even in the seemingly innocent moments.
A good, a good disguise
All it takes to manipulate a situation is to appear trustworthy.
Is all you need to bleed a situation
Once you gain people's trust, you can easily exploit their vulnerabilities.
You know
The singer is addressing someone who is aware of how things work in this town.
Pull it back and put on attack
If you want to make a significant impact, you need to be strategic and aggressive.
Admission in your eyes
If you're honest with yourself, you'll see that your actions have consequences.
Ice cold kisses compromise
Even when you're trying to do the right thing, you might have to make difficult sacrifices.
Let go
The artist is telling someone to stop holding back and make a move.
(I could pull it with a bullet)
The singer is acknowledging that violence is an option, but not necessarily the best one.
Down in seven, shine a light boy
The artist is suggesting a way to take action that will reveal the truth.
What a wasted revolution
The singer laments that previous attempts to change things were unsuccessful.
I'm a white boy, need confusion
The singer is acknowledging their privilege and expressing a desire to subvert it.
We're all out together, together forever
The singer is calling for unity and solidarity in the face of a common struggle.
Ice cold kisses terrorize
The sense of danger mentioned earlier has escalated to something truly frightening.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, JONATHAN AUBREY MOSS, MICHAEL EMILE CRAIG, ROY HAY
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