Tom and Pat first combined skills in 1998 and were quickly identified as a quality DJ/Producer duo by Adam Freeland who signed them to his Marine Parade label. Since then each of their releases has in turn distinguished Evil Nine as innovators who refuse to blend into any scene. For them the music has to go beyond being merely 'fat'. Deriving their musical flavour from multiple influences - hip-hop, punk, electro, dancehall, post punk, garage rock, techno and krautrock just to name a few - they create an original minimalism packed with emotive ability.
Evil Nine's attitude is epitomised in their remix of ILS' "Music", a track you might recognise from the Carling advert which initially irritated purists, excited the open-minded and incited the masses to mosh and pogo at the discotheque. Other remix success has been had with krautrock band Pet, U.N.K.L.E, Moby, Timo Maas, Santos, Future Funk Squad, Will Saul and Freeland.
"Crooked ft. Aesop Rock", Evil Nine's third single from their debut album You Can Be Special Too has become established as a timeless classic and typifies their sound - a sonic contrast of uplifting and melancholic with the backdrop of raw dirty sounds and a nod to nostalgia (animated video available here). Its successor "Pearlshot ft. Juice Aleem" is testament to their ongoing ability to tweak the dance music and hip-hop format.
Collaborations have included work with Aesop Rock (Definitive Jux), Juice Aleem (New Flesh/Shadowless) and Toastie Taylor (New Flesh) for the album You Can Be Special Too. Intended for both club and home listening it reflects Pat and Tom's heavy hip-hop and rock influences, as well as their aim to soulfully resonate with wider appeal.
With Tom on turntables and Pat on Laptop, shows have drawn crowds of up to 7,000 in the USA, Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, China and many more. They are residents at the renowned Fabric nightclub in London and have recently released a "Fabric Live" compilation for the club to critical acclaim which displays their ability to mash up styles and keep things fresh.
Their love of branching out rather than playing it safe has led to extremes of rejection or adoration from the public and press, but that's the way they like it. Evil Nine aren't afraid of getting up a few noses by attempting something different if it spawns progress and keeps their ever-evolving style fresh. Reactions to the second single from the album, the energetic "Restless" were extremely positive. The ragga vocals and rocking guitars have struck a chord with those bored of formulaic dance tracks, quite simply it sounds like nothing else. Radio support in the United Kingdom has come from Zane Lowe, Pete Tong, Annie Nightingale, Steve Lamac, John Peel, XFM and Kiss.
Even if Tom and Pat are two likeable blokes and not a menacing crew as their name suggests, as The Independent newspapaer has observed, when they combine their talents and their shared musical vision as Evil Nine they "rock like the proverbial bastard".
In 2008 Evil Nine released "THEY LIVE!" their full length follow up to "You Can Be Special Too".
Several of Evil Nine's tracks have been used by such artists as The Crystal Method, and James Lavelle of UNKLE. The track Hired Goons, taken from their debut album, was recently used in the Xbox 360 game, "Test Drive Unlimited", released in 2006.
2010 saw Evil Nine launch their own record label, FOR LOVERS, on which they have so far released 3 singles. They are also rumoured to be working on an album for 2011.
We Have the Energy
Evil Nine Lyrics
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Without love
No more slogan!
No more excuses!
No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!
We have the power!
We have the energy!
Let's get together and wreck shit!
Without love
No more slogan!
No more excuses!
No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!
We have the power!
We have the resources!
We have the energy!
Let's get together and wreck shit!
Without love
Without love
Without love
Without love
Without love
No more slogan!
No more excuses!
No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!
We have the power!
We have the resources!
We have the energy!
Let's get together and wreck shit!
The lyrics of the song We Have the Energy by Evil Nine convey a message of empowerment and rebellion. The repetition of the phrase "Without love" hints at the idea that love is not necessary for people to come together and cause change. Rather, the song urges people to rely on their power, resources and energy to take action and wreak havoc.
The repeated lines "No more slogan! No more excuses! No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!" could be interpreted as a criticism of ineffective activism that relies on cliched phrases and empty promises. Instead, the song advocates for a more direct and forceful approach to achieving change.
The lines "Let's get together and wreck shit!" could be seen as a call to arms, urging listeners to unite and take action, without waiting for a leader or a cause to rally around.
Overall, the lyrics of We Have the Energy convey a sense of urgency and an uncompromising attitude towards achieving change. It encourages listeners to be bold and unafraid to challenge established power structures.
Line by Line Meaning
Without love
An expression of the absence of affection, compassion, and benevolence.
No more slogan!
A demand to stop using empty and meaningless phrases.
No more excuses!
A call to take responsibility and stop justifying failures.
No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!
A rebuke against disregarding the reality and exposing one's vulnerability.
We have the power!
An assertion of the ability to effect change and influence events.
We have the resources!
An affirmation of the available means and assets to accomplish goals.
We have the energy!
An avowal of the strength, enthusiasm, and determination to act.
Let's get together and wreck shit!
An exhortation to unite and cause destruction to the existing order.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jennifer Grove
Urban Dictionary top definition:
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TOP DEFINITION
church.
one word expression to show approval of a situation.
word must be used by itself though, similar to "good", "cool.", "perfect", "awesome." and "sweet." and can not be used in the middle of a sentence
signals the end of the conversation. once the word is used properly, the conversation will almost always end/change topics. if it does not, then chances are you are not using the word properly.
Wrong way:
Person A: Did you see the game last night?!
Person B: Yea! Lebron was so church man.
Person A: What did you just say?
Correct way:
(someone knocks on your hotel room door at 4:02 am and wakes you from a drunken coma. looking through your peephole, you see a man, similar in appearance to a Beatles cover artist straight out of 1967, who is more intoxicated and roughed up than you have ever been. You open the door to find him holding a $5 bill looking at you)
Hotel occupant: Uhh, whats up man?
Intoxicated Man: Do you have a lighter? Ill give you $5.
Hotel Occupant: (reaches for $0.50 bic) Deal.
(Drunken man shakes it and listens for fluid, then lights it.)
Intoxicated Man: "Church."
(To his satisfaction, he gives a drunken thumbs up as he begins to walk away.)
end of conversation. never saw the man again.
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by sandpapercondom
January 08, 2010
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DaCoup **
Guys this entire album "You Can Be Special Too" is a masterpiece and must listen every track on that album is is a whirlwind of break beat bliss, unfortunately Tom and Patrick haven't released anything like it since ... So its truly their absolute best work IMO and i'm praying for the day that they release more tunes like these ...
bigby1976
This track just never stops speaking to me!
Prisma Sevilla
No more slogan!
No more excuses!
No more blinding our eyes and baring our asses to the world!
We have the power!
We have the resources!
We have the energy!
Let's get together and wreck shit!
Troma
Holy shit I have not listened to Evil Nine in like 12 years? So glad when I randomly fall into an older song I haven't heard in forever. I used to travel greyhound a lot and this album helped during those long ass rides.
Sean Burke - breaks / house
One of the sickest peaks I've ever heard..been listening to this to get pumped for years..
Thribbulous
Proper jaw-grinding tune. Loving Evil Nine...
Joel Thorpe
How have I not heard this before? Serious tune!!
Volgmor Dabrel
We have the power, We have the resources, We have the energy!
wendy mckee
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!
Kza Kulenga
When you reach level 5 Noteriety with The Westside Rollerz