The band was founded in 1992. Rather than taking the normal route of releasing Demos, DA instead recorded a multitude of limited edition split albums, though rehearsal tapes and demos were released later on various compilation sets. Some of these have such poor sound quality that they just sound like blasts of noise, whereas later releases like The Inalienable Dreamless have very clear production which revealed the complexity of the guitar riffs.
They split up in 2003 when guitarist Rob Marton developed tinnitus from standing too close to the amp during rehearsals and live shows. They gained somewhat of a cult status post-split, and are renowned as one of the foremost art-grind bands.
The band was notable both for having no bassist and for packaging most of their full-length releases in DVD cases rather than standard CD cases, presumably to accommodate the unusually large booklets (normally with liner notes for each song longer than the lyrics).
Mind Seduction Aftermath
Discordance Axis Lyrics
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In accordance with what's required
Assigned mantelpiece, designated function
Memory pulped into the assimilation spider web
Assimilation spider web
Mind seduction aftermath
And quickly quieted.
The lyrics of Discordance Axis's song Mind Seduction Aftermath depict the loss of individuality and the conformist society that we live in where people are bound to follow in step into line after line in accordance with what's required. The assigned mantelpiece and designated function only add to the loss of individual identity. The assimilation spider web represents the societal norms and expectations that people are expected to abide by. Memory pulped into the assimilation spider web represents how the societal norms slowly engulf and erase a person's memories, experiences, and individuality itself.
The Mind Seduction Aftermath refers to the aftermath of this assimilation where a person's identity has been seduced and quickly quieted. The song essentially highlights how easily people's minds can be moulded and controlled, leading to conformity and loss of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow in step into line after line
Conform to the expected behavior or pattern, without question.
In accordance with what's required
Acting or behaving in a manner that fits the expectation of others who impose these requirements.
Assigned mantelpiece, designated function
Being given a specific role or responsibility in accordance with what is expected or deemed necessary.
Memory pulped into the assimilation spider web
The memories and experiences are broken down and rebuilt to fit the mold of the larger system, often losing their original meaning or significance in the process.
Assimilation spider web
The larger web of societal and cultural expectations that forcibly assimilates individuals into a collective identity.
Mind seduction aftermath
The aftermath of the severing of one's individuality and identity through systematic manipulation and control.
Your identity has been seduced
The unique aspects of oneself have been co-opted by a larger system, often through deception or subliminal methods.
And quickly quieted.
Leaving no room for dissent and creating a uniform homogeneity in thought and action.
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.