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Beginnings and debut album
Engineers were signed to the Echo Records label in 2004, and the band recorded and released their first single "Home"/"New Horizons" in April 2004; both songs were re-recorded for the band's debut album the following year. The mini-album Folly arrived on 27 September 2004, preceded by the single "Come in Out of the Rain" a week prior. The mini-album also featured a cover of Tim Hardin's "If I Were a Carpenter", and the original recording of "Forgiveness". Their eponymous debut album followed in March 2005, preceded by the re-recorded Top 50 single "Forgiveness" in late February. The album was released to generally positive reviews; at Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received a generally favourable score of 81, based on 18 reviews.The album's second single was "Home", which was released in June 2005 but failed to chart. In early 2010, "Home" became the theme song for the fourth season of the United States TV series Big Love, replacing "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys which ran from season one through three.
Later in 2005, Engineers recorded a version of Tim Buckley's "Song to the Siren" for the 2005 tribute album Dream Brother: The Songs of Tim and Jeff Buckley.
Three Fact Fader
Whilst in the process of mixing their follow-up album, the band split with Echo Records and their future became uncertain. After a period of silence, bassist/guitarist Mark Peters posted a message on the band's official forum in February 2008 that the second album would be released digitally in the first half of the year, and that the band members had been working in various side-projects apart from Engineers. The digital release of the album never came to fruition. On 29 August 2008, Peters posted a new message stating that one of the tracks from the second album, titled "Sometimes I Realise", had been remixed by DJ Sasha for inclusion on his album Invol2ver.
By 2009, the band signed with Snapper Music sub-label Kscope, and their second album Three Fact Fader was released on 6 July 2009. The album was released to further critical acclaim, with Drowned in Sound awarding the album an 8 out of 10 rating, as well as 4-star reviews from Gigwise, The Skinny, and The Times.
On 1 February 2010, it was announced that Dan McBean and Andrew Sweeney had left the band, with Peters noting, "No arguments or disagreements prompted anyone to leave, but when we got back together to play after Three Fact Fader was released it was clear we had all moved on personally and professionally." Shortly thereafter, it was announced that Phipps and Peters would continue with a new line-up, and musicians Ulrich Schnauss, Daniel Land (of the band Daniel Land & The Modern Painters), and Matthew Gilbert Linley (of the band Gilbert) were added to the official line-up.
In Praise of More
Engineers' third studio album, and first album with the new line-up, entitled In Praise of More, was released by Kscope on 27 September 2010. The album was largely written and recorded by Mark Peters, with assistance from Dave Potter and Ulrich Schnauss.The album was released to generous critical acclaim; MusicOMH praised the album's "incredible melodies", SPIN magazine gave the album a 7/10 rating,and Clash Music called the album "a joy to behold" and stated that "In Praise of More has [the band] stripping back the density of previous releases, letting in a little warmth and allowing the songs [to] breathe, resulting in a broadening of their sound much to their benefit."
Come in Out of The Rain
Engineers Lyrics
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No cracks in my shell so far
There is no shame
You're in the clear so far
'Cause you said it doesn't make it so
Doesn't mean that time stands still between us
There's nothing left to know
Though your words, they have no meaning
Your awkwardness still shows
Ease it down
Come in out of the rain
To a better place
Sleaze is all you know
That with causing you pain
It's all you'll ever know
I'm not to blame
No cracks in my shell so far
There is no shame
You're in the clear so far
Every thought you think's not how it goes
Though to see the way you treat them
Explains your empty soul
Make demands of others that you control
There will always be that certain someone
Whose answer will be no
Ease it down
Come in out of the rain
To a better place
Sleaze is all you know
That with causing you pain
It's all you'll ever know
Come on in out, come on in out
Come on in out, come on in out
Ease it down
Come in out of the rain
To a better place
Sleaze is all you know
That with causing you pain
It's all you'll ever know
The song "Come in Out of the Rain" by Engineers is a contemplative track about dealing with manipulative behavior in relationships. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the other person's ulterior motives and is choosing not to engage with them. They are standing strong with "no cracks in my shell so far" and feel that "there is no shame" on their part. The person they are addressing has clearly said something to the contrary, but the singer does not believe that words are enough to make a difference or to repair bridges that have been burned. The person in question has taken something that isn't theirs and is controlling towards others. They have an "empty soul" and will never know anything beyond causing pain.
The repeated refrain of "Ease it down/ Come in out of the rain/ To a better place" suggests that the singer is encouraging the person to let go of their manipulative behavior and to join them in a more positive space. The use of the word "sleaze" emphasizes the negative, harmful nature of what the person is doing, while the description of a "better place" implies that there is something better, more positive, and more fulfilling that is achievable if they choose a different path. Ultimately, the song is a call to recognize toxic behavior and to make the decision to move away from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not to blame
I am not responsible for what happened
No cracks in my shell so far
I am still intact and resilient
There is no shame
You don't have to feel guilty
You're in the clear so far
You have not been implicated yet
'Cause you said it doesn't make it so
Just because you said it doesn't mean it's true
Doesn't mean that time stands still between us
Our relationship is still evolving despite what you said
There's nothing left to know
There is no new information to discover
What you've stolen isn't really yours
You have taken something that does not belong to you
Though your words, they have no meaning
Your words are empty and insincere
Your awkwardness still shows
You are still uncomfortable despite your words
Ease it down
Relax and take it easy
Come in out of the rain
Join me in a comfortable and safe place
To a better place
To a more positive and uplifting environment
Sleaze is all you know
You only understand dishonest and unethical behavior
That with causing you pain
That behavior will eventually hurt you
It's all you'll ever know
You will never learn to be honest and ethical
Every thought you think's not how it goes
Your thoughts are not aligned with reality
Though to see the way you treat them
Your behavior towards others reveals your true character
Explains your empty soul
Your lack of empathy and honesty stems from a deeper problem
Make demands of others that you control
You manipulate others by making unrealistic expectations
There will always be that certain someone
Eventually, you will encounter someone who won't tolerate your behavior
Whose answer will be no
That person will say no to your manipulations and demands
Come on in out, come on in out
I encourage you to join me in a more positive environment
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EricShans
Truly one of the best albums of the 2000s. Have heard it thousands of times and I don't get sick of it.
@georgewhite1972
Eric Shans I can't agree more. I have all their albums and it kills me that engineers have slipped through the net and they are not appreciated for their emotional and beautiful music.
@EricShans
George White I know. It is such a crime. Their first 2 albums and early EPs are simply out of this world. I have all of their albums too, just stunning stuff.
@bjornkarlsson7364
What a sublime piece of accessible art. 🙂
@JJ62
I’ve been fortunate enough to see
Engineers live 5 times in my life. I consider myself very lucky. Come in out of the rain is a magnificent song, and I’ve only seen it played twice. I consider myself very fortunate.
@BladeR2049
This band deserves much more
@Chameleonardodavinci
Sad to see they're still underrated to this day.
@hindskn
Bought on CD years ago. It's gotten better with age.
There's something great about this group.
@Sharithetiger
glad I stumbled onto this wonderful music!
@rayjoiner4463
An absolute quality tune of a great album.