While the band's early work blended noise rock with electropop, their later work incorporates Italo disco. The band is known for evolving through the years since their original collaboration, and experimenting with various musical genres.
They have released a number of albums since the early 2000s, their most recent being 2008's Deep Gems.
Glass Candy was formed by Ida No, from Vancouver, Washington and Johnny Jewel, from Austin, Texas, in 1996. The two began working together in Portland, Oregon, just across the Columbia River from No's hometown of Vancouver, Washington. No describes their early work as "droney and weird." Their first two singles, which they self-released under the name "Glass Candy & the Shattered Theatre", were "Metal Gods" (2001) and a cover of Josie Cotton's "Johnny Are You Queer" (2002). They toured with The Convocation Of... in 2001, and released a live album that year on Vermin Scum. Their first studio album, Love Love Love, was issued on Troubleman Unlimited in 2003. A second full-length followed on Troubleman the next year. Jewel founded Italians Do It Better with Mike Simonetti as a subsidiary of Troubleman. In 2007 Glass Candy released their third album B/E/A/T/B/O/X on this label to considerable critical praise. In late 2008, a rarities, b-sides and remix album was released under the name Deep Gems. In a review of Deep Gems, Spin Magazine referred to the band as "an eccentric Portland pair" that "spook the dance floor".
Glass Candy songs were used for a Chloe runway show, as well as used by Karl Lagerfeld for the Spring/Summer '08 Chanel Haute Couture fashion show and the Fall/Winter one of '08/'09.
Recently Glass Candy's "Digital Versicolour" was used in the soundtrack to Nicolas Winding Refn's feature length film Bronson.
Current members
Ida No - vocals
Johnny Jewel (formerly known as John David V.) - drums, programming
Former members
Avalon Kalin - drums
Jimi Hey - drums
Dusty Sparkles - saxophone and drums
Discography
Smashed Candy (Vermin Scum, 2001)
Love Love Love (Troubleman Unlimited, 2003)
Life After Sundown (Troubleman Unlimited 2004)
Iko (Troubleman Unlimited, 2005)
"I Always Say Yes (12" Main)" (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
B/E/A/T/B/O/X (Italians Do It Better, 2007)
Miss Broadway (Vinyl, 12")" (Italians Do It Better, 2008)
Deep Gems (Italians Do It Better, 2008)
Animal Imagination
Glass Candy Lyrics
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Soft boundaries slipping, can slip you in
Ways that boundaries move through your fluid skin,
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
Soft boundaries slipping, can slip you in
Ways that boundaries move through your fluid skin,
Minds that used to break, the architect creates new structures,
If you want Him, call out his name, from your inner space, sacred construction,
Travellin on dry trails, through the limbic system,
Sieze this desert land and rides the fences
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
Soft boundaries slipping, can slip you in
Ways that boundaries move through your fluid skin,
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
Minds that used to pray, the architect creates new structures,
If you want Him, call out His name, from your inner space, sacred construction,
Travellin on dry trails, through the limbic system,
Sieze this desert land and ride defenses,
Harness the snake that weaves and rises,
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
Soft boundaries slipping, can slip you in
Ways that boundaries move through your fluid skin,
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
The lyrics of Glass Candy's "Animal Imagination" focus on the idea of soft boundaries and how they can be used to move and slip into someone's consciousness. The boundaries described here are not physical ones but boundaries within the mind, and how they can be manipulated or overcome. The repetition of the phrase "soft boundaries moving, can move you in" emphasizes the notion that these boundaries are not fixed but can change depending on how we approach them. The idea of fluidity is also present, as boundaries are described as moving through "your fluid skin," further emphasizing the permeable nature of the mind.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of creation and the power of the architect figure. The architect can create new structures within the mind, helping to overcome previous limitations. The mention of calling out his name from inner space and creating a sacred construction suggests a spiritual component to this idea of creation. One interesting phrase is "travelling on dry trails through the limbic system," which could be interpreted as referring to the journey through the emotional center of the brain. The overall message seems to be that we have the power to overcome our limitations and change our boundaries, but it requires a certain level of focused effort and spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft boundaries moving, can move you in
The gentle movement of boundaries has the power to pull you in
Soft boundaries slipping, can slip you in
The slight slipping of boundaries can also draw you in
Ways that boundaries move through your fluid skin,
The ways in which boundaries shift and change can affect your physical sensations
Minds that used to break, the architect creates new structures,
For those who have struggled with mental health, an architect-like figure can help rebuild their mind
If you want Him, call out his name, from your inner space, sacred construction,
To access this architect figure, you must call upon them from within yourself and create a sacred space for them to enter
Travellin on dry trails, through the limbic system,
The journey towards mental wellness can be dry and difficult, navigating through the parts of the brain responsible for emotions and memories
Sieze this desert land and rides the fences
Take control of this barren and difficult mental landscape in order to limit harm and danger
Harness the snake that weaves and rises,
Conquer the serpent-like tendencies within yourself that could lead to harm or negative thoughts
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Val3ntin3 Nightshad3
my dad introduced Glass Candy to me and my sister when we were young. We absolutely went crazy, i cant believe i still listen to Glass Candy to this very day! I love it!
Adrian Huth
such an underrated track shocked this gets no love compared to other tracks
رمزي
Glass Candy on 3/7/09 NYC was AMAZING!!! This song filled the room and was gorgeous overwhelming beauty. I love you Glass Candy so deep and deep. :::SACRED CONSTRUCTION:::
theory of mind
i love how this is a disco song about kundalini.
Doombot Service & Repair
This song is effing BOSS
buckleysit
the art looks like a psychedelic pok'e ball
DaniDaN
J'adore se son un truc de malaaaadeee !!!
kevomusica
very good.
Jack Thomas
i know! and that fact that she makes such good music only makes her hotter!
Rafael Ernesto Valdez
Nice <3