Fred Cole has engineered most of the band's recordings and mastered them on a mono lathe that was used for The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie."
Their early records, such as In the Graveyard, were released on the Tombstone Records label, named for the musical equipment store Fred and Toody operated at the time. Soon they caught the attention of the German label Music Maniac, and toured Europe successfully. Not until the mid-nineties did they tour the United States. Much of their following is in Europe.
A U.S. filmmaking team (Kate Fix and Jason Summers) produced a 2004 documentary, Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story, which played in independent theaters around the U.S., New Zealand, and Melbourne International Film Fest, and might be offered with the upcoming Dead Moon box set on Sub Pop Records. Dead Moon has recorded for labels such as Empty Records, but most releases are on Music Maniac abroad and Tombstone in the U.S. The Tombstone label has also provided cheap mastering and duplication for other bands, serving more as a cooperative than a promotional vehicle.
Fred and Toody are in their sixties. They currently own the Tombstone General Store in Clackamas, Oregon, and are building a shopping center nearby.
Pearl Jam often covers the song It's OK.
In December 2006 they retired:
2006-12-13 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DEAD MOON
After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!
--Fred Cole
(from http://www.subpop.com)
2007-05-18 PIERCED ARROWS
For the first time in a long time, Fred and Toody Cole were nervous. Six months after the breakup of their legendary garage-rock outfit, Dead Moon, the Coles were about to debut a new group—something they haven’t had to do for 20 years. And their new trio, Pierced Arrows, had only six practices under its belt at showtime.
http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/05/23/pierced-arrows-at-ash-street-saloon-may-18-2007/
A Fix on You
Dead Moon Lyrics
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You can't keep coming back once you walk out that door
I don't know why I take it time and again
You're like a building on fire
Rockets in the sky
The heat of the city that's burning in my eyes
I never should have fell for you
Let you do me like you do
How can you tell me in the dark of despair
That I'm the only one who ever really cared
How many times have you said it to the others
Things being said, talk going down
There's been rumors in the alley and they're gettin' uptown
I never shoulda listened to you
Every lie you tell's like the truth
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
Every time I get the courage to kiss it all goodbye
I start thinkin' 'bout the moments you keep creepin' in my life
Every time I tell you this will be the last time
The building catches fire
The rockets in the sky
The heat of the city starts burning in my eyes
I never shoulda fell for you
Let you do me like you do
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
The lyrics of "A Fix on You" by Dead Moon explore the theme of a tumultuous and unstable romantic relationship. The singer seems to be stuck in a cycle of forgiveness and betrayal with their partner, who keeps leaving but always finds a way to come back. The singer knows that this is not a healthy situation, but they can't help being drawn in by the passion and intensity of their relationship. The metaphor of a building on fire and rockets in the sky suggests that the emotions involved are overwhelming and dangerous, but also exhilarating.
The second verse introduces an element of jealousy and suspicion into the relationship. The singer questions whether their partner really cares about them or if they are just telling the same lies to other people. The reference to "rumors in the alley" suggests that their partner may be unfaithful or at least not fully committed to the relationship. Despite this, the singer is still unable to break away from the hold that their partner has on them. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer can't "get a fix" on their partner, implying that they are addicted to the thrill of the relationship but can't ever truly understand or control it.
Overall, "A Fix on You" is a powerful depiction of a relationship that is both destructive and compelling. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and emotion, capturing the intense feelings of love, betrayal, and confusion that often accompany romantic entanglements.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times have I said it before
I've warned you repeatedly
You can't keep coming back once you walk out that door
Once you leave, you can't return
I don't know why I take it time and again
I'm not sure why I keep subjecting myself to your actions
You're like a building on fire
Your presence ignites a dangerous situation
Rockets in the sky
Our relationship is explosive
The heat of the city that's burning in my eyes
I can't escape the damage you're causing
I never should have fell for you
I regret getting involved with you
Let you do me like you do
I've allowed you to treat me poorly
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
I can't get a clear understanding of who you are
How can you tell me in the dark of despair
In such a difficult situation, how can you claim to truly care?
That I'm the only one who ever really cared
That you're the only one who has ever truly loved me
How many times have you said it to the others
How many other people have you made the same claim to?
Things being said, talk going down
People are talking behind our backs
There's been rumors in the alley and they're gettin' uptown
Gossip is spreading throughout the community
I never shoulda listened to you
I was foolish to believe your lies
Every lie you tell's like the truth
Your lies are so convincing that they feel like the truth
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
I can't seem to figure out who you really are
Every time I get the courage to kiss it all goodbye
Every time I try to leave you behind
I start thinkin' 'bout the moments you keep creepin' in my life
I can't stop thinking about the times you've been a part of my life
This will be the last time
I won't give you another chance
The building catches fire
Our relationship erupts in chaos
The rockets in the sky
Our passion is intense and explosive
The heat of the city starts burning in my eyes
I can't escape the damage you've caused me
I never shoulda fell for you
I regret ever getting involved with you
Let you do me like you do
I've allowed you to treat me poorly
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
I can't figure out who you truly are
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estevao varela da rosa
For the ones who want to sing-along:
How many times have I said it before
You can't keep coming back once you walk out that door
I don't know why I take it time and again
You're like a building on fire
Rockets in the sky
The heat of the city that's burning in my eyes
I never should have fell for you
Let you do me like you do
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
How can you tell me in the dark of despair
That I'm the only one who ever really cared
How many times have you said it to the others
Things being said, talk going down
There's been rumors in the alley and they're gettin' uptown
I never shoulda listened to you
Every lie you tell's like the truth
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
Every time I get the courage to kiss it all goodbye
I start thinkin' 'bout the moments you keep creepin' in my life
Every time I tell you this will be the last time
The building catches fire
The rockets in the sky
The heat of the city starts burning in my eyes
I never shoulda fell for you
Let you do me like you do
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
Black Dragon Studios
LEGENDARY ROCK STATUS. How did this song go under the radar for so long?
estevao varela da rosa
For the ones who want to sing-along:
How many times have I said it before
You can't keep coming back once you walk out that door
I don't know why I take it time and again
You're like a building on fire
Rockets in the sky
The heat of the city that's burning in my eyes
I never should have fell for you
Let you do me like you do
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
How can you tell me in the dark of despair
That I'm the only one who ever really cared
How many times have you said it to the others
Things being said, talk going down
There's been rumors in the alley and they're gettin' uptown
I never shoulda listened to you
Every lie you tell's like the truth
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
Every time I get the courage to kiss it all goodbye
I start thinkin' 'bout the moments you keep creepin' in my life
Every time I tell you this will be the last time
The building catches fire
The rockets in the sky
The heat of the city starts burning in my eyes
I never shoulda fell for you
Let you do me like you do
And I can't, I can't get a fix on you
Pieter Zandvliet
dead moon rules
zak hutson
kings!!!! RIP blesss his soul!
Tyler The creator
Their best song
Arthur Mtz
Jamie fucking killed it on cold war
vlad7ize
muy buenosss
Dan Woo
Sick
Lee 1986
Whoaaaaa this is great
Barrel Shape
this one has a bit of a scientists/cramps vibe. I like it!