In 2007, the band announced the release of a career-spanning retrospective called "Don't look back", to be accompanied by a tour. Following the completion of that tour in late August 2008, the group entered an indefinite hiatus.
The brothers Wingenfelder reformed as Wingenfelder & Wingenfelder and have released three albums and a b-sides album, with plans record a fourth in 2017. Rainer Schumann released a solo album under the name Schumann. Christof Stein formed Wohnraumhelden and has released three albums under that name.
In 2016, the band reformed for their 30th anniversary, and released a new track. Additional new tracks were included in the band's new retrospective "30 - The Ultimate Best Of Collection."
Discography (albums):
1989 - Fury in the Slaughterhouse
1990 - Jau!
1991 - Hook a Hey
1992 - Pure Live! (Live)
1992 - Mono
1995 - The Hearing and the Sense of Balance
1997 - Brilliant Thieves
1998 - Nowhere...fast!
1998 - Super Fury: The Best of Fury In The Slaughterhouse
2000 - Home Inside
2002 - The Color Fury
2002 - Monochrome (Live)
2004 - Nimby
2005 - Acoustic Grand Cru Classé (Acoustic)
2006 - Every Heart Is a Revolutionary Cell
2008 - Don't look back
2008 - Farewell & Goodbye - Tour 2008 (live)
2017 - 30 - The Ultimate Best Of Collection
Related side projects: Driftland, Wingenfelder, Little Red Riding Hood, Thorsten Wingenfelder, Wingenfelder & Wingenfelder, Wohnraumhelden, Schumann, Kuersche & Members of Fury In The Slaughterhouse.
Bangkok
Fury In The Slaughterhouse Lyrics
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"hey sucker let me outa here!"
"hey, man!"
Bangkok on a sunny day
The rain has washed the blood away
Thousand of veins left in the streets
On the sheets of the hotels
And the cheap rooms
Of the cheap whores
Under palm trees
Under palm trees
My brain is running in circles now
I gotta cure the pain somehow
There's a coloured cloud in front of sun
And a face is trying to cheat me
And to take away the fun
And the killer troupes of the dea
Have just brought my friend away
In the stuff that dreams are made of
In the stuff that dreams are made of
Stuff that dreams are made of
Hey, hey, hey!
Stuff that dreams are made of
Stuff that dreams are made of
Hey, hey, hey!
Stuff
Stuff that dreams
Are made of...
The lyrics of Fury in the Slaughterhouse's "Bangkok" describe the aftermath of a violent incident, presumably set in the city of Bangkok. The first few lines paint an image of a sunny day in the city, where the previous night's bloodshed was washed away by the rain. However, the memories of the violence still linger, represented by the red spots on the hotel sheets and the cheap rooms which are often associated with prostitution. The singer's mind is tormented as he seeks relief from the pain he's feeling. The chorus emphasizes the prevalence of drugs, which are often associated with the underground culture of the city.
The second half of the song introduces another layer of complexity, hinting at a personal tragedy. The singer's friend is taken away by the "killer troupes of the dea," which could be interpreted as the US Drug Enforcement Administration or a fictional drug cartel. The use of the word "dreams" in the last few lines of the song is also significant, bringing up the concept of escapism or wishing for a different reality. Overall, the lyrics of "Bangkok" seem to suggest a wide range of themes such as violence, addiction, and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
gotcha!
Acknowledging that the listener has been successfully caught by the song.
hey sucker let me outa here!
Desperately requesting to leave the current situation.
hey, man!
A casual greeting directed towards anyone nearby.
Bangkok on a sunny day
Setting the scene for the location and time of day.
The rain has washed the blood away
Implying there has been violence in Bangkok prior to this day.
Thousand of veins left in the streets
Referring to a large number of people who have suffered in Bangkok.
But I can't wash away the red points
Acknowledging the inability to forget or erase the memories of this violence.
On the sheets of the hotels
Suggesting that tourists may be unaware of the harsh realities in Bangkok.
And the cheap rooms
Hinting at the exploitation of people in poverty-stricken areas.
Of the cheap whores
Highlighting the further exploitation of women in these areas.
Under palm trees
Describing the exotic landscape of Bangkok.
My brain is running in circles now
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the conflicting experiences in Bangkok.
I gotta cure the pain somehow
Desiring to find a solution to alleviate the emotional distress felt in Bangkok.
There's a coloured cloud in front of sun
Metaphorically representing hopelessness and despair in the city.
And a face is trying to cheat me
Feeling deceived by someone or something in Bangkok.
And to take away the fun
Diminishing the ability to enjoy life in the city.
And the killer troupes of the dea
Referencing law enforcement agencies and the perpetuation of violence.
Have just brought my friend away
Suggesting the injustice and unfairness experienced by those in Bangkok.
In the stuff that dreams are made of
Questioning the elusive and fantastical nature of hope in Bangkok.
In the stuff that dreams are made of
Repeating the previous line to emphasize its significance.
Stuff that dreams are made of
Using a shortened version to evoke a sense of mystery and uncertainty.
Stuff that dreams
Further shortening the phrase for emphasis.
Are made of...
Trailing off and leaving the listener with an incomplete thought, much like the confusion and uncertainty felt in Bangkok.
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