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/
Evil Eye
Dead Moon Lyrics
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There ain't nothing that I won't do
I'll buy you clothes and ruby rings
But it takes money to get those things
So I lie and I cheat
I rob and I steal
I try to hate you woman, but I never will
My woman's got an evil eye
I am so weak, I must admit
Got love bad but I can't quit
Bought you a cadillac with all the frills
I bought you that, you want more still
Work all day, work all night
Oh, little baby, you trest me right
Bought you a house high on the hill
I bought you that, you want more still
The lyrics to Dead Moon's song Evil Eye tell the story of a man who is completely besotted with his lover. He is so addicted to her that he is willing to do absolutely anything for her. He will go to any lengths to keep her happy and satisfied, even if it means lying, cheating, stealing, or robbing. He acknowledges that his love for her is all-consuming, but no matter how hard he tries to hate her, he never will. He knows deep down that his love for her is a force that cannot be reckoned with.
The man is completely infatuated with his lover and he cannot resist her. He has given her everything he possibly can, including clothes, ruby rings, a Cadillac, a house on a hill, and more. He is weak because he cannot quit his love for her, even though he knows it is not good for him. Ultimately, the song is about the power of love, and how it can make people do things they never thought possible.
Overall, the lyrics to Evil Eye are a powerful testament to the power of love, and how it can make people do things they never thought possible. The song is a classic example of the blues genre, and it's easy to see why it has become such a beloved track among fans of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I am so bad because of you
I blame you for my misdeeds and my immoral conduct.
There ain't nothing that I won't do
I am willing to do anything to keep you happy.
I'll buy you clothes and ruby rings
I'll shower you with material possessions to show my love.
But it takes money to get those things
I realize that my love is often tied to my ability to provide you with expensive items.
So I lie and I cheat
I am willing to resort to dishonesty and disloyalty to maintain your affection.
I rob and I steal
I am even willing to commit criminal acts to keep you satisfied.
I try to hate you woman, but I never will
Despite your negative impact on my life, I cannot bring myself to stop loving you.
Love won't die, no matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts, I cannot extinguish the love I have for you.
My woman's got an evil eye
Your gaze has an ominous power over me.
I am so weak, I must admit
I am unable to resist your allure and power.
Got love bad but I can't quit
I am in love with you but I cannot leave you even though I know I should.
Bought you a cadillac with all the frills
I have already given you an extravagant gift, but it seems to have only made you more demanding.
I bought you that, you want more still
My efforts to please you are never enough.
Work all day, work all night
I am willing to work tirelessly to make you happy.
Oh, little baby, you treat me right
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, you treat me with kindness and respect.
Bought you a house high on the hill
I have already given you a luxurious home, but you are still not satisfied.
I bought you that, you want more still
Your desire for more material possessions is insatiable.
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