In Fall of 2002, with the help of friend Tim Yeung on session drums, they entered Legion Studios to begin recording. Almost a year later “…And Time Begins” was released on Unique Leader Records, artwork by Dan Seagrave. The album had production issues but still managed to forge a very solid fan base in the death metal scene. The band went through a dry period of playing no shows due to the lack of a drummer. Bassist Derek Boyer got the chance of a lifetime and was offered a full time position with death metal legends Suffocation. That left Decrepit Birth with out a drummer or bassist.
During 2004, bassist Risha Eryavec stepped in and not long after that, drummer KC Howard of Odius Mortem officially joined the band as well. For the next couple years the new lineup played many shows, fests and one North American tour. In 2007 the band took a break and began writing full time for the new album. They went through some lineup changes and also dealt with personal issues related to a past member. This conflicted the band, and brought about a spiritual overhaul. The result was a change in direction and sound. The new music was becoming influenced by melodic and progressive compositions. The sound was more mature and catchy, while still maintaining the brutality Decrepit Birth is known for.
In Spring of 2007 Decrepit Birth entered Castle Ultimate Studios with engineer Zack Ohren to begin recording for the sophomore album. In January 2008 the highly anticipated album “Diminishing Between Worlds” was released again through Unique Leader Records. During that same month of January, Decrepit Birth embarked upon their biggest tour yet, opening for The Black Dahlia Murder, 3 Inches of Blood, and Hate Eternal. With the addition of a second guitarist, Dan Eggers and bassist, Joel Horner (both of Odius Mortem) to replace Risha so he could focus on his family and job, the brand new line up played night after night of sold out shows through out the United States. Now with a new album freshly released, Decrepit Birth was able to catch the attention of Nuclear Blast Records, which was a label the band really wanted to work with for years. After negotiations, they happily signed on with Nuclear Blast in Spring of 2008.
Over the course of 2008 and 2009, the band toured in support of "Diminishing Between Worlds". They played on the 2009 Summer Slaughter Tour along with Ensiferum, Suffocation, Necrophagist and more. After a fall tour with Vader the band began to prepare in enter the studio to record their third album, "Polarity". In early 2010 drums were tracked at Sharkbite Studios and Matt Sotelo recorded the guitars at his own studio. In May it was announced that drummer KC Howard and live guitarist Dan Eggers would leaving the band. The band recruited ex-Abigail Williams drummer Sam "Samus" Paulicelli and guitarist Chase Fraser (ex-Animosity and currently Son of Aurelius) as live members for the 2010 Summer Slaughter Tour. "Polarity" is set to be released July 27th, 2010 on Nuclear Blast.
Polarity
Decrepit Birth Lyrics
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Reflection of time and space
Inside of dimension
Dualities evolving from a
Single-cell universe within the molecule
Within this dimension
Of my creation
In the blinding light of darkness
Constant fluctuation
Two suns born
Born of the atom
Symbiotic opposition
Recreation of life changing
Individual...sovereignty
Absorb the other...fusion
Conception of time's vibration collapses within
Ancient forces of opposition
Eternal balances of existence
Aeons...futures...past...evolution
Internal axis of resistance
Pre-embryonic magnetic core
Creation of all worlds inside
Existence of thought
Reaches beyond...forever
Harmony achieved through unity
Within the spectral fields of light...called time
The lyrics to Decrepit Birth's Polarity are a reflection on the interconnectedness of the universe, both on a macroscopic and microscopic level. The song suggests that there are parallels between the different dimensions of time and space, and within those dimensions, there exist dualities that are constantly evolving. The singer describes the creation of their own dimension, which exists within a single-cell universe within a molecule - a clear reference to the idea of fractals.
The singer goes on to describe the constant fluctuation of the universe, symbolized by the creation of two suns born from the atom, in symbiotic opposition to each other. The recreation of life is described as a process of individual sovereignty, where one must absorb the other in order to achieve fusion. The concept of time as a vibration that collapses within itself is mentioned, and the eternal balancing forces of existence are acknowledged. The internal axis of resistance, pre-embryonic magnetic core, and creation of all worlds inside are all discussed as part of the cosmic dance that is existence. Finally, the singer suggests that true harmony can be achieved through unity within the spectral fields of light that we call time.
Overall, Polarity is a song that dives deep into the complexities of the universe and the interconnectedness of all things. It suggests that everything is constantly in motion, evolving and changing, and that balance and harmony can be achieved through unity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Parallels exist within
There are similarities that exist in everything
Reflection of time and space
An observation of the relationship between time and space
Inside of dimension
Within a certain set of parameters
Dualities evolving from a
Two opposing forces adapting and changing
Single-cell universe within the molecule
A self-sufficient environment within a small space
Within this dimension
Within the confines of reality
Of my creation
Of my own making
In the blinding light of darkness
In the midst of unseen chaos
I remain one/we become one
Retaining individuality while merging together
Constant fluctuation
Continuous change
Two suns born
Two opposing forces come together and are created
Born of the atom
Created from the smallest building block of matter
Symbiotic opposition
Two opposing forces that work together to create balance
Recreation of life changing
Remaking something and transforming it
Individual...sovereignty
The right to self-determination as a single entity
Absorb the other...fusion
Taking in the opposing force and merging with it
Conception of time's vibration collapses within
The idea of time being meaningless in a particular situation
Ancient forces of opposition
A set of opposing forces that have existed for a long time
Eternal balances of existence
The never-ending equilibrium of everything
Aeons...futures...past...evolution
All of time and history, including what is yet to come
Internal axis of resistance
An opposing force inside oneself
Pre-embryonic magnetic core
A central force that existed before the beginning
Creation of all worlds inside
The formation of all realities within the central force
Existence of thought
The idea that consciousness exists
Reaches beyond...forever
Extending to infinity and beyond
Harmony achieved through unity
The attainment of balance through coming together
Within the spectral fields of light...called time
Inside the realm of time and space
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gospel969
00:00 01. (A Departure Of The Sun) Ignite The Tesla Coil
06:33 02. Metatron
10:47 03. The Resonance
14:32 04. Polarity
19:00 05. Solar Impulse
21:53 06. Mirroring Dimensions
25:31 07. A Brief Odyssey In Time
26:34 08. The Quickening Of Time
29:17 09. Sea Of Memories
31:40 10. Symbiosis
36:05 11. Darkness Embrace
38:30 12. See Through Dreams
Rebekah Hirsz
The production on this album is absolute class, everything is distinct and of course, the musicianship is amazing.
Meta Data
Agreed
Gospel969
00:00 01. (A Departure Of The Sun) Ignite The Tesla Coil
06:33 02. Metatron
10:47 03. The Resonance
14:32 04. Polarity
19:00 05. Solar Impulse
21:53 06. Mirroring Dimensions
25:31 07. A Brief Odyssey In Time
26:34 08. The Quickening Of Time
29:17 09. Sea Of Memories
31:40 10. Symbiosis
36:05 11. Darkness Embrace
38:30 12. See Through Dreams
John J
These guys made death metal sound absolutely beautiful on this album.
Cwispee Chicken Tendies
This album is a metaphysical journey, few bands can elevate to that level.
Joshua Werner
This Album is amazing one of the best records to grace the earth 🌎 we live on as humans! Keep rocking Decrepit Birth! The Guitar tones on this record kick butt!
CAMILO G.
Magisterial progression of riffs, tones and changes of time implemented in this work that others have a magnificent vocal technique in the growls. An album that undoubtedly overwhelms me in the atmosphere of those melodies that go beyond the conceptual.
Ted Lakis
That beatdown @4:20 is out of this world
Insanely heavy riff and the drummer paints it up so ingeniously
sirpicksalot_
Always been my favorite section on this album
Ciclista Desquiciado
Genial, gracias por compartirlo