Adultery was released in 2006 through Rotten Records, as their 6th studio album (5th, if you don't include the extremely limited release of Erotic Massage and their live album, The City is Alive Tonight). Baltimore’s Dog Fashion Disco call it “Movie Metal” and have not only outdone themselves, but have created a concept record to fold, spindle, and mutilate all of the aural senses. Adultery delves into the life of an ordinary suburban family man and walks you through his folding to his own dark demons. Lock Quentin Tarantino, Charles Bukowski and Humphrey Bogart in a room with guitars, drums and a few bottles of Absinthe and what you would find closely resembles the genius of Adultery.
Dog Fashion Disco released a statement on their myspace on the 5th Of December 2006, stating that they were calling the end of their run. Their "final" show was played on January 13, 2007, although since then they have "reunited" on multiple occasions for Polkadot Cadaver shows to play some songs.
Todd Smith, Jasan Stepp and John Ensminger of Dog Fashion Disco moved onto their project Polkadot Cadaver, and have released one album and have another one in the works thus far. The style of Polkadot Cadaver is similar to DFD in many ways.
In 2014, DFD decided that being broken up was dumb, and started an Indiegogo campaign to raise money for a new album. The fans ponied up in a big way, and the band raised just over $85,000. With that amount of money being raised, DFD are able to record 2 albums, make a big budget video, and do a small tour of the U.K., for the first time in a long while. The new album, Sweet Nothings, is being released July 22nd, 2014 via Rotten Records.
Their latest album is 'Experiments in Embryos', released July 7th, 2018, through RazorToWrist is available through the Apple music, Spotify, Amazon, and iTunes.
Leper Friend
Dog Fashion Disco Lyrics
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Bodies hang to drain and drip
So submit and let's pretend
You're not a hollow charlatan
Velcro whores they fill the streets
Infecting everyone they meet
The hourglass is karma's curse
Laser beams and cattle prods
Sacrifices for the gods
Divinities orgasmic hymns
Will fuck you with prosthetic limbs
Ulcerations form, they know
Soon will lose fingers and toes
Swollen ends, bloody gauze
Curse us all
I've watched you suffer
For so long it seems
Somehow I look the other way
I've watched you fall apart
Like my leper friend
Somehow I look the other way
An outcast deprived of festal joy
Prostration, it seems is here to stay
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon the throne
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon
The cure for clinical depression is a lobotomy
The cure for clinical depression is a lobotomy
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon the throne
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon the throne
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon the throne
My limbless friend will die alone
A torso of flesh upon the throne
I've watched you fall apart
Like my leper friend
Somehow I look the other way
I've watched you suffer
For so long it seems
Somehow I look the other way
Leper, leper friend (x3)
The lyrics to Dog Fashion Disco's song "Leper Friend" explore the themes of societal pressures, superficiality, and the consequences of neglecting those in need. The song paints a bleak picture of a world where appearances and temporary pleasures take precedence over empathy and compassion. The first verse describes individuals who sacrifice their dignity in pursuit of physical beauty and fleeting pleasures. The use of "Velcro whores" suggests that these individuals are easily manipulated and controlled by society's standards. The mention of an "hourglass" and "each grain of sand's a universe" speaks to the idea that time and life are precious and should not be wasted on superficial pursuits.
The second verse takes a darker turn, with references to "laser beams and cattle prods" and "sacrifices for the gods." These lines suggest that society's obsession with pleasure and appearance comes at a cost and may require individuals to engage in dangerous and harmful behaviors. The use of "prosthetic limbs" implies that even the most intimate acts are performative and lacking in genuine emotion.
The chorus reveals the singer's guilt and apathy towards a friend who is suffering--possibly due to societal pressures--and is consequently "falling apart" like a "leper." The use of "limbless friend" and "torso of flesh upon the throne" highlights the friend's desperation and isolation. The final repetition of "leper, leper friend" serves as a haunting reminder of the consequences of neglecting those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty faces, pretty hip
Attractive people fill the world
Bodies hang to drain and drip
Human bodies are left to decompose
So submit and let's pretend
People choose to conform to societal norms
You're not a hollow charlatan
Despite conforming, one can still retain their true self
Velcro whores they fill the streets
Promiscuous individuals are all around us
Infecting everyone they meet
Their behavior spreads like a disease
The hourglass is karma's curse
Time is a punishment for our actions and decisions
Each grain of sand's a universe
The smallest things can have a huge impact
Laser beams and cattle prods
Tools of torture and control
Sacrifices for the gods
People give up their own lives for religious beliefs
Divinities orgasmic hymns
Religious ecstasy is sexual in nature
Will fuck you with prosthetic limbs
Religious entities can still cause pain and harm
Ulcerations form, they know
Sickness and disease are prevalent and expected
Soon will lose fingers and toes
The body will eventually fall apart
Swollen ends, bloody gauze
Injury is common and often goes untreated
Curse us all
We are all destined for suffering
I've watched you suffer
The artist has observed someone's pain and struggles
For so long it seems
It has been happening for a significant amount of time
Somehow I look the other way
The singer has chosen to ignore it
I've watched you fall apart
The artist has seen someone deteriorate
Like my leper friend
Comparing the person to someone with leprosy
An outcast deprived of festal joy
The person is ostracized from social gatherings and happiness
Prostration, it seems is here to stay
The individual will always be in a humble, subservient position
My limbless friend will die alone
The person the artist is referring to will die without anyone there for them
A torso of flesh upon the throne
Their body will be a twisted monument to their suffering
The cure for clinical depression is a lobotomy
Making people brain dead is seen as a solution to mental illness
Leper, leper friend (x3)
Repeating the comparison of the person to a leper
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE RAYSHA LOCKE, BILLY STEELE, CARRIE HARRINGTON, GARY HINES, LEVI SEACER JR, LEVI, JR. SEACER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
oneWHOdied gaming
The most underrated band ever! Keep killing it guys.
eldaderino
Heck yea man saw these guys when I was round 14 or 15 I been 2 a lot of shows some big name bands dog fashion disco was up there with the best of em only knew couple of songs but boy did they put on a show 4 my dumb emo teen self lol
gambakufu
Still the best band on earth. Sound is incredible here.
Don Missit
this sounds SOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL
Morgue Original Music
I discovered DFD randomly when I was around 14, now almost 35 and you guys still have my heart! Never stop!
Calebvr
Discovered them about the Same time. Saw them 3 or 4 times since. First show was at a dark, run down venue called Zakks Coffee House
Morgue Original Music
@Calebvr as I live in europe I doubt I'll ever see them live, they don't seem to tour outside the US much
Calebvr
@Morgue Original Music how did you come across them being from another country? I came from a little small town and there was only 1 close live music venue around our area (Zakks Coffee House) it was a pretty run down venue but nevertheless it was a spot where bands could come to play. Just happened to get lucky one weekend and they were the only band performing. We actually had to wait around for more to show up before they started lol. Like I said it was in the middle of nowhere. After that I signed up for a street team member and would always hit up shows in larger venues when they showed up. I think the largest show was when they opened for System of a Down.. I knew they would be opening so my friends and I all loaded up and saw them open. I felt very proud of the boys! To come from the hole in the wall /middle of nowhere venue where i was first introduced to them, to seeing them in a 2-3k packed out venue was an awesome sight. Going back to that small run down venue i guess the saying is true, there is no show too small. I know for a fact that they picked up at least 7 or 10 new fans that night. Pretty much the entire group that was with me.
Morgue Original Music
@Calebvr A friend of a friend gave him/us a burned CD with a bunch of music videos on it. I didn't know it at the time but all the bands would become some of my favourites: DFD, Atari Teenage Riot, Will Haven, Mindless self indulgence... Obscure stuff, especially in the early 2000s.. How that guy discovered them, I have no idea
Calebvr
@Morgue Original Music very good combination of bands your friend shared with you. What part of Europe are you from? I’m in North Carolina in the US.