Their first release "4" appeared in summer 2007 at a canadian recording studio "Chemical Sound" in Toronto, Ontario. Supported by the internet campaign this album received good critics and inchoated successful touring in Russia. Rolling Stone pronounced eimic to be the most promising russian post-rock band.
Their second album "Automatic Movements" (also recorded at Chemical Sound studio) was released in 2009. On this album the band started to lean towards more song-oriented music, parting ways with post-rock influences which were present on their debut album.
Drummer Alexey Zotov left the band shortly after the album release, and Alexander Bykov took his place.
In 2012, EIMIC released two singles, "Parade" and "Illusion". These two releases marked a change in the band's musical style, featuring experiments with samples and more synthesizer-based sound.
Their third album "Amber" was released in 2013, сontinuing the band's style evolution. At the time of the album release, EIMIC started to label themselves as an electronic band.
The following year, the band released a single "Through Daybreak / Into the Dark", and a remix EP. There were plans for an album release later that year. However, the band went on hiatus, which was officially announced only in 2015. Later in 2015, it was announced that Philip Prem'yak has left the band.
In late 2016, EIMIC announced their return. New single "Animal Fight Club (Part1&2)" was released. Also, the band played their first show as a duo, consisting of Maxim Fyodorov and new drummer Sergey Govorun (formerly of Мои Ракеты Вверх and 7раса).
The band's fourth album "Acquired Taste" was released in 2017.
Band members:
* Maxim Fyodorov: guitar / vocal / keyboards & programming
* Sergey Govorun : drums
* Ilya Kolesnikov: art / video
Past members:
*Alexey Zotov: drums
*Philip Prem'yak: bass guitar / piano
*Alexander Bykov: drums
Debut album 4 was released in october of 2007.
Second album Automatic Movements was released in november 2009.
Third album Amber was released in april 2013.
Fourth album Acquired Taste was released in april 2017.
Official website: eimic.ru
Catch & Carry
Everything Is Made in China Lyrics
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Chosen by an error, chosen by an error (feelings collide)
Walk with confidence, walk with confidence (keeping in time)
It will come from water, it will come from water
Waterfall illusion, waterfall illusion (uptight)
End up in confusion, end up in confusion (uptight)
I don't want to go, I don't want to go (just to arrive)
Rainy morning came, rainy morning came
I'm allergic to money, I'm allergic to money
Come on rent a crowd, come on rent a crowd
I will speak it out, I will spit it out
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I'm a survivor, catch me and carry me home
The lyrics of "Catch & Carry" by Everything Is Made in China are a melancholic reflection on the feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself. The repetition of "I will slowly travel, I will slowly travel" suggests a journey into one's own psyche, a slow exploration of the self. However, this journey seems to be triggered by an error, perhaps a mistake made in one's life that led to a deeper understanding of oneself. The line "chosen by an error, chosen by an error" reinforces this idea of a necessary mistake that opened a door to self-discovery.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more fragmented and open to interpretation. The line "it will come from water, it will come from water" suggests the idea of cleansing or renewal, as if the singer is looking for a fresh start. However, the following lines "waterfall illusion, waterfall illusion" and "end up in confusion, end up in confusion" indicate that this process is not always clear and that the singer may end up feeling confused and lost once again.
The song ends on a more uplifting note, as the singer proclaims "I'm a survivor, catch me and carry me home." This line suggests a newfound confidence and strength, perhaps gained through the journey of self-discovery described earlier in the song. The singer is no longer lost but is now ready to be carried home, back to a place of security and comfort.
Overall, "Catch & Carry" is a musical representation of the emotional journey of self-discovery, with its ups and downs, moments of confusion and moments of clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
I will slowly travel, I will slowly travel (inside)
I will take my time and go on a journey to explore my inner-self
Chosen by an error, chosen by an error (feelings collide)
My emotions are mixed up and I feel like I was selected by mistake
Walk with confidence, walk with confidence (keeping in time)
I will walk with assurance and stay in step with my surroundings
It will come from water, it will come from water
My inspiration will arise from a flowing source
Waterfall illusion, waterfall illusion (uptight)
The false perception of a waterfall creates tension
End up in confusion, end up in confusion (uptight)
I will lose my way and confusion will set in due to the tension
I don't want to go, I don't want to go (just to arrive)
I do not want to solely focus on the end result without enjoying the journey
Rainy morning came, rainy morning came
A gloomy morning arrived
Better off my honey, better off my honey
I am better without the materialistic things in life
I'm allergic to money, I'm allergic to money
I have an aversion to money and the greed that often comes with it
Come on rent a crowd, come on rent a crowd
Do not follow the crowd for the sake of fitting in
I will speak it out, I will spit it out
I will express my thoughts and feelings boldly
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I have overcome many obstacles and am resilient
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I have survived tough times in the past
I'm a survivor, I'm a survivor, yeah!
I am capable of enduring difficult situations
I'm a survivor, catch me and carry me home
Despite all odds, I will make it through and be brought back to my comfort zone
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.