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/
Running Out of Time
Dead Moon Lyrics
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We just try to get by
No use in having a plan
They'll only cut up you sky
You can't open their eyes
Once you give in to the lie
Baby, I know we're running out of time
There's been so many i know
We used to feel like that a long, long time ago
We ain't really so different
We're all walking the line
And baby, we too are running out of time
We ain't the first to be braced
And we won't be the last
By the moment we'd stop
It's already gone past
We've been living a thrill
In the blink of an eye
But baby, we too are running out of time
Dead Moon's song "Running Out of Time" discusses the inevitability of time and how it affects one's decisions and life experiences. The first verse begins by stating that there are no mysteries in life, and that people are simply trying to get by. There is no point in having a plan because it will be disrupted by the powers that be. The lyrics suggest that even when faced with the truth, people refuse to acknowledge it and continue on their path. The singer acknowledges that the world is running out of time.
The second verse describes the human condition and how everyone is walking the same path towards the end of life. The lyrics mention having seen many people come and go and how they too were once in the same position- young and free, full of life. The phrase "we're all walking the line" suggests that we are all moving towards the same inevitable conclusion. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing that we are running out of time, and that we need to appreciate the present moment while we still have it.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that life is fleeting and that it is important to enjoy it while it lasts, as the present moment is all that really matters. The song's instrumentation is raw and unpolished, complementing the message about the fleeting nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no mystery here
This situation is not a mystery or complicated.
We just try to get by
We are just making an effort to survive in this world.
No use in having a plan
It is not worth having a plan because it will inevitably be destroyed.
They'll only cut up your sky
Others will only bring you down and demolish your aspirations.
You can't open their eyes
You cannot make others see or understand the truth.
Once you give in to the lie
Once you become complacent with a false reality or belief,
Baby, I know we're running out of time
We are quickly running out of time and must act fast.
We've seen them come and go
We have witnessed others come and go before us.
There's been so many I know
There have been countless individuals we have encountered.
We used to feel like that a long, long time ago
There was a point in the past we could relate to those people.
We ain't really so different
Ultimately, we all share very similar experiences.
We're all walking the line
We are all traversing our own paths through life.
And baby, we too are running out of time
Just like those we have seen before, we too are quickly losing time.
We ain't the first to be braced
We are not the first individuals to face adversity.
And we won't be the last
We will not be the final ones to encounter such struggles.
By the moment we'd stop
If we were to halt and reflect on our situation,
It's already gone past
It would already be too late to make changes.
We've been living a thrill
We have been living a life full of excitement and unpredictability.
In the blink of an eye
In a very brief amount of time,
But baby, we too are running out of time
We must be aware that our time is limited and rapidly dwindling.
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Written by: TIMMY THOMAS
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Dimitris Kapellakis
There ain't no mystery here
We just try to get by
No use in having a plan
They'll only cut up you sky
You can't open their eyes
Once you give in to the lie
Baby, I know we're running out of time
We've seen them come and go
There's been so many i know
We used to feel like that a long, long time ago
We ain't really so different
We're all walking the line
And baby, we too are running out of time
We ain't the first to be braced
And we won't be the last
By the moment we'd stop
It's already gone past
We've been living a thrill
In the blink of an eye
But baby, we too are running out of time
Michael Popso
RIP Fred! You're one of the realest of all time
Zeth Huckabay
Sorry the masses will never realize how much this band influenced a whole genre (grunge) of music.
Miltiadis Grecos
Very beautifull track
c5
dead moon put words to music explaining stuff I thought was impossible to explain.
Rebus Forever Reviews
I wish this sound was the mainstream for rock, the fringes would be wild.
Tyler Stewart
So underrated. Like a lost generation on LSD
razor sharpe
Wish I could have seen this band !
elizabeth rock
Qe buenaza rola;-)
FCskumsters
you make being lovesick almost romantic, thank you
Dimitris Kapellakis
There ain't no mystery here
We just try to get by
No use in having a plan
They'll only cut up you sky
You can't open their eyes
Once you give in to the lie
Baby, I know we're running out of time
We've seen them come and go
There's been so many i know
We used to feel like that a long, long time ago
We ain't really so different
We're all walking the line
And baby, we too are running out of time
We ain't the first to be braced
And we won't be the last
By the moment we'd stop
It's already gone past
We've been living a thrill
In the blink of an eye
But baby, we too are running out of time