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)
Computer Love
Glass Candy Lyrics
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Computer love
Another lonely night
Stare at the TV screen
I don't know what to do
I need a rendezvous
Computer love
I call this number
For a data date
I don't know what to do
I need a rendezvous
computer love
computer love
The song "Computer Love" by Glass Candy talks about the loneliness and isolation that technology can bring. The lyrics describe a person who spends their night staring at the TV screen, unsure of what to do with their time. They feel the need for human interaction, yet they turn to technology for help. They call a specified number for a "data date", indicating their desperate search for love and companionship.
The repetition of "computer love" in the chorus highlights the idea that technology has become a substitute for genuine human connection. It emphasizes how the obsession with technology has led to a lack of real-life romance and relationships. The lyrics are a commentary on how technology can leave individuals feeling more disconnected and lonely than ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
Computer love
Emphasizing the power of technology in intimate relationships.
Another lonely night
Feeling isolated and seeking companionship.
Stare at the TV screen
Boredom and lack of engagement in real life.
I don't know what to do
Uncertainty and confusion about how to find love and connection.
I need a rendezvous
Desire for a romantic encounter.
Computer love
Repeating and reinforcing the song's central theme.
I call this number
Attempting to use technology to facilitate a connection.
For a data date
Exploring the potential for technology to create romantic opportunities.
Computer love
Reemphasizing the power of technology in shaping the way we love and connect.
Computer love
Ending the song on a memorable and powerful note.
Contributed by Hunter P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@triplesevensix291
LOVELY STUFF! R.I.P. Florian Schneider. God bless!
@comesect
fine, il.listen to this another 30 times, thank you!
@ItaliansDoItBetterMusic
on repeat over here too xoxo
@AszelQueen
Me encanta este cover . ❤
@oscarmj7974
Soy un enamorado del beatbox. Esta versión de kraftwerk es una maravilla.
@ItaliansDoItBetterMusic
classic xo
@windowliberationbrigade1860
Kraft Candy
@postmodernrecycler
Still holds up after all this time. Shakin' my azz to the moody beat: yah boiii!
@giraffebecky
This beat just gets to me so much! I was going through such a hard time when this AFTER DARK album came out and I would listen to it SO LOUD and just cry my eyes out. ESPECIALLY to this song. The beat is so emotive. It's bringing tears into my eyes just remembering the inner pain I had back then and remembering how this music was like a drug for me. (along with certain ACTUAL drugs as well... Unfortunately...)
This version sounds A LITTLE BIT different though after 3:30 or so. But maybe I'm imagining it. It's like the tone of one track/(synth instrument) is just a bit different. and at the end as well. I feel like that is an 'homage' to "Zapp and Roger"!
@ItaliansDoItBetterMusic
music is truly medicine! yes, the album version here is a different mix from the after dark version xo