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/
Point of No Return
Dead Moon Lyrics
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I used to feel that I could fall and still get on
You've got a way about you girl I don't understand
How you can turn a crowd and still care who I am
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
I used to press my eyes into the looking glass
It always seemed to see the future from the past
You need to take a look into this strangers eyes
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
Within a race for courage the clouds were breaking down
We left nothing behind and nowhere to turn around
I had to hold you close just to make it through the night
And we closed our eyes to all the things that might
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
The lyrics of Dead Moon's song "Point of No Return" express a sense of adventure and willingness to take risks, but also a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The singer describes a time when he felt invincible and believed he could handle anything, but also admits that he doesn't understand the ways of the person he's with. The chorus expresses a commitment to standing by that person even when things get difficult, using the metaphor of walking through fire to the point of no return.
The second verse continues to explore the theme of uncertainty, suggesting that the future is not always clear and that it's important to be mindful of the present moment. The line "Your only halfway there before you realize / You need to take a look into this strangers eyes" implies that even when we think we have it all figured out, there may be more to discover about ourselves and others. The final verse depicts a desperate situation in which the only way to survive is to cling to each other, even if it means ignoring the dangers that lie ahead.
Overall, "Point of No Return" is a song about the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating uncertain terrain. It suggests that even when we feel lost or vulnerable, we can find strength in our connection to others and our willingness to take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to ride the world thinking I could do no wrong
I used to believe that I was invincible and could never make a mistake, that nothing could stop me from achieving what I wanted.
I used to feel that I could fall and still get on
I used to have an unwavering confidence that even if I failed, I would bounce back and continue on my path.
You've got a way about you girl I don't understand
How you can turn a crowd and still care who I am
You have a charisma and magnetism that I find both intriguing and puzzling. How is it that you can command a room and yet still be interested in me as an individual?
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
I am willing to go through anything and everything with you, even if it means reaching a point where there's no turning back.
I used to press my eyes into the looking glass
It always seemed to see the future from the past
I used to spend a lot of time thinking about what's ahead, but no matter how much I thought, it felt like I was always just seeing a distorted version of what I'd already experienced.
Your only halfway there before you realize
You need to take a look into this strangers eyes
Sometimes it takes going halfway through a journey to realize that you need to take a closer look at the people around you, even if they're strangers, in order to truly understand them.
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
I am willing to go through anything and everything with you, even if it means reaching a point where there's no turning back.
Within a race for courage the clouds were breaking down
We left nothing behind and nowhere to turn around
In a moment when we needed courage the most, it felt like the sky was falling. In that moment, we made a decision to move forward and not look back, no matter how scary it might be.
I had to hold you close just to make it through the night
And we closed our eyes to all the things that might
There were things that we were afraid of, but we chose to face them together. Sometimes it's easier to take on fear when you have someone else to hold onto.
[chorus]
I'll walk the fire with you 'till the point of no return
I am willing to go through anything and everything with you, even if it means reaching a point where there's no turning back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lewis A. Martinee
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