They have released 8 EPs/singles, two full length albums (Concrete Igloo, Yolk Of The Golden Egg), and a remix album (Sacrificial).
"Doing to the humble pop stage what hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans".
- Less Common
"I've not once seen a performance where they didn't put the other bands on the bill to shame"
- NME
"Personally, I'm quite prepared to be slightly alarmed in the name of such a good cause... "
- Drowned in Sound
"The boundless energy of Axl Rose with the compelling singularity of Kate Bush"
- i-D
"It's music like this that makes me wish i knew how to dance like Napoleon Dynamite."
- Artrocker
"Modern scream crossbreeds of colourised fifties rock'n'roll and tribalized dance beats"
- Plan B
"Blending music and performance art into one beautiful listening experience."
- Discorder
"Music to dance to, or to see in a blurry sunrise after trashing your friend's new flat"
- One Week to Live
2010
Dandi Wind Lyrics
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There was a room but what a joke: that's what i get; on the dole.
Kicked in the face and i'm on skid row.
Blinded by the sun cuz i got no blinds
Still you want a damage deposit.
When i'm drinking rust our of the faucet?!
Make way : prosperity.
Make way : mediocrity.
Make way for blah blah blah
Make way make way for shangri-la.
Make way : it's path to growth!
Make way : there's room for most!
Make way : for 2010.
Make way make way make way again!Make way : for peace of mind
Make way : for a piece of shit!
We're headed for 2010
Make way make way make way again!
When i came back later that same day.
The rent was more than you said i'd pay
Cat shit all over the floor.
Human shit smeared on the door.
Power out on a daily basis.
Dirt piled up in the empty spaces.
The rent i read in the paper.
Peeled away like wallpaper.
The lyrics of Dandi Wind's song "2010" depict a harsh and unforgiving reality for a person struggling to make ends meet. The opening lines describe the first encounter with a landlord, who quickly proves to be unreliable and manipulative. The singer finds themselves in dire straits, kicked around by life and forced to live in squalor. The line "Blinded by the sun cuz i got no blinds" is particularly poignant, highlighting the small but essential struggles that can make life unbearable without proper resources.
Next, the lyrics delve into the contrast between the empty promises of "prosperity" and the mundane routine of "mediocrity." The repeated refrain of "Make way" begs for attention and recognition, highlighting the singer's sense of being ignored by society. The lines "Make way: for blah blah blah / Make way make way for shangri-la" speak to the overwhelming sense of cynicism and emptiness felt by many people, who hear grandiose promises but see little change in their lives.
The final lines of the song describe the aftermath of the disastrous living situation: cat and human waste, power outages, and a rent increase that was never communicated properly. The singer's frustration is palpable, and the repetition of the phrase "make way" takes on a bitter, ironic tone.
Overall, "2010" is a powerful critique of the broken promises of modern society, and the harsh reality faced by many who lack proper resources or support.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time we met and we spoke.
This line refers to the first time the singer met someone else and spoke with them.
There was a room but what a joke: that's what i get; on the dole.
The singer is disappointed with the room they were given and feels frustrated with their current situation of being unemployed.
Kicked in the face and i'm on skid row.
The singer has faced violence and is now struggling financially in a rough part of town.
Blinded by the sun cuz i got no blinds
The artist's living conditions are poor, as they don't even have blinds to shield them from the sun's glare.
Repulsed by faith and i see all kinds.
The artist is disgusted by religion and is exposed to various types of it in their current environment.
Still you want a damage deposit.
Despite the poor living conditions, the landlord still expects a damage deposit from the singer.
When i'm drinking rust our of the faucet?!
The singer's access to clean water is limited, as they are forced to drink water with rust in it from the faucet.
Make way : prosperity.
This line suggests that a new era of prosperity is coming.
Make way : mediocrity.
However, the artist also feels that there will be a lot of mediocrity in this new era.
Make way for blah blah blah
The artist dismisses the hype surrounding this new era as empty talk.
Make way make way for shangri-la.
Despite their skepticism, the singer hopes that this new era will bring about a utopian paradise.
Make way : it's path to growth!
The artist also acknowledges that this new era could bring about growth and change.
Make way : there's room for most!
They also believe that there will be opportunities for many people in this new era.
Make way : for 2010.
This line marks new beginnings, as the singer welcomes in the year 2010.
Make way make way make way again!
The singer emphasizes the importance of moving forward and letting go of the past.
Make way : for peace of mind
The artist hopes that the new era will bring about peace of mind and contentment for everyone.
Make way : for a piece of shit!
However, the artist also acknowledges that not everyone will benefit from this new era and that some may be worse off.
We're headed for 2010
This line emphasizes the forward momentum of time and the inevitability of change.
When i came back later that same day.
The singer is reflecting on a past event in which they left the room and returned later that day.
The rent was more than you said i'd pay
They discover that the rent for their room has unexpectedly increased.
Cat shit all over the floor.
The room is in disarray, with cat feces littered throughout the space.
Human shit smeared on the door.
The room is even further disgusting, with human excrement smeared on the door.
Power out on a daily basis.
The singers have to deal with frequent power outages.
Dirt piled up in the empty spaces.
The room is cluttered and poorly maintained, with dirt piled up in empty spaces.
The rent i read in the paper.
The singer originally found out about the room's rental price through a printed advertisement.
Peeled away like wallpaper.
The price that the singer originally read has been revealed to be false or inaccurate.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.