The band's second album, “A Recipe for Power”, was released in 1994. Although a period of time had passed between the first and second albums, the fans loved the new album for its blend of 80's progressive power metal, with a 90's edge, demonstrating their longevity as a band as the demand for music changed. Exxplorer continued on with their success and in 1997 was noticed by Atlantic Records producer Bruce Buchanan, who decided to work with the band on their 3rd album, “Cold Black Ugly”.
Exxplorer recently reunited and in April 2009, they were invited to perform at the Keep it True Metal Festival in Germany. What happened next was beyond belief; a massive gathering of fans that have waited for years came out to show their loyalty and see this band live once again. This show of support gave Exxplorer an immediate invitation back to Germany to perform at the Headbangers Open Air Fest in July 2009 and again went over amazingly. Exxplorer were then invited back a 3rd time, to perform as co-headliner at the 10th anniversary Swordbrothers Festival in Andernach Germany on Sept 10th 2011. This show also doubled as the European release party for their new album "Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse"
The overwhelming response has created huge demand for this new Exxplorer release and subsequent return dates to Europe are now in the works. The new Exxplorer album is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide, and for download on Itunes & CD Baby.
A tour is being planned in support of this release .
Discography
Symphonies of Steel (1984, Full-lenght)
Demo (1985, Demo)
A Recipe for Power (1994, Full-lenght)
Coldblackugly (1996, Full-lenght)
Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse (2011, Full-lenght)
City Streets
Exxplorer Lyrics
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Pigs -n- trash meeting face to face
Little gurls on their corners meet
To sell very cheap on the city streets
Wild animals watchin'
File down their teeth as they wait
For the night
Danger is near, don't you trust me!!
So get ready to fight
[Chorus:]
Nowhere to run; nowhere to hide
Why do you stay
People live -n- die on city streets
Cities full of love -n- hate
Danger lurks high and low
Drunks in the alley just masturbate
While blood in the streets still flow
Wild scavengers watching
Just waiting to get to your face
Like dogs starving for flesh
Destroying all of the human race
[Chorus]
They're dying, oh, they're dying, they're dying
The lyrics of Exxplorer's song City Streets seem to describe the brutal reality of life in inner-city areas. The first verse gives an image of overcrowded streets, filled with trash, and people from different walks of life trying to make ends meet. The second line seems to show the presence of law enforcement in these areas, also called "pigs," and their confrontations with the people living there. The little girls on the corners referred to may hint at a darker theme of prostitution, which is sometimes a way out for girls in need of money. The portrayal of wild animals and their wait for the night seem to suggest that these streets are not safe, and that danger lurks around every corner.
The chorus paints a bleak picture of the situation, with the sentiment that there is nowhere to run or hide from the dangers of life on the city streets. The cities are described as being full of love and hate, with danger lurking high and low. The line about drunks in the alley masturbating may indicate that even the most deprived individuals resort to coping mechanisms that might seem odd to others. The reference to blood flowing in the streets maintains the sense of danger, while the scavengers waiting to get to someone's face link back to the image of the wild animals in the first verse. Overall, the song paints a graphic and gritty picture of life on the city streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Masses forming in limited space
A lot of people are cramped into a small area
Pigs -n- trash meeting face to face
Police officers and garbage are physically interacting
Little gurls on their corners meet
Young girls sell things on the street corner
To sell very cheap on the city streets
The goods being sold are of little value
Wild animals watchin'
Dangerous people are observing the situation
File down their teeth as they wait
The observers are becoming more dangerous and prepared for violence
For the night
Expecting danger when it is dark outside
Danger is near, don't you trust me!!
Do not rely on me to keep you safe
The warlords are here
The most dangerous people have arrived
So get ready to fight
Prepare for physical conflict
Nowhere to run; nowhere to hide
There is no escape from the danger
Why do you stay
Questioning why someone would stay in that situation
People live -n- die on city streets
Living and dying is a common occurrence here
Cities full of love -n- hate
Cities are filled with both positive and negative emotions
Danger lurks high and low
The threat of danger can come from anywhere
Drunks in the alley just masturbate
Intoxicated people are engaging in inappropriate behavior
While blood in the streets still flow
Violence continues to happen consistently
Wild scavengers watching
Dangerous people are observing the situation
Just waiting to get to your face
They are eager to cause harm to people's faces
Like dogs starving for flesh
They are violently hungry for destruction
Destroying all of the human race
Their actions are contributing to the downfall of humanity
They're dying, oh, they're dying, they're dying
The consequences of this environment are leading to people dying
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Navarôth Ravenheart
Great, epic album.
Hail from Poland!
StroutsInk
awesome taste!
ptola
thanx mate... glad you like it!
Ronald van Oosterbos
PRACHTIG!! ... Hoorde het nummer in 1985.... Blijft goed!!
ROO TREINLAVERY
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