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)
INTRODUCTION
Glass Candy Lyrics
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You're doing good
Work that body,
Come on
And push, push, push it to the limit ladys.
Keep smiling,
& breathe. Inhale
And you're done,
good job, good job.
Ok, so, until we meet again next week ladys,
I have one thing I want you to be thinking of:
Rhythm.
What do we always say about rhythm?
"It can't be bought, it can only be found"
Yes yes, okay. Lets get to know the drummers to which we march people.
Our world, our lives, our bodies
They are constantly changing, but there's a rhythm that runs through it all.
And that's where we'll find our true selves.
We live in a universe of transformations,
But a heavenly beat is a constant.
So keep on dancing, and
What do we say when we wanna get in touch with our everlasting souls?
HIT IT DJ!
The lyrics to Glass Candy's song, Introduction, are spoken and delivered in a motivational tone, similar to what one might hear in a workout class or a dance studio. The first set of lyrics encourages the listener to keep pushing themselves physically while the second set reminds them to focus on their breathing. The instructor then congratulates the listener on a job well done, but not before emphasizing the importance of rhythm in their daily lives. The lyrics suggest that despite the constant changes and transformations of the world around us, we can find our true selves by connecting to the steady beat that underlies everything.
The song seems to be a call to action, encouraging listeners to get up and dance or move their bodies in some way. However, the message is not just about physical movement, but also about connecting to a deeper, more spiritual rhythm that underlies everything. The idea that rhythm cannot be bought but must be found suggests that this connection is something that comes from within, rather than from outside sources. By encouraging listeners to get in touch with their everlasting souls through dancing and the rhythm of the music, the song suggests that there is a deeper meaning to our existence that we can tap into through movement and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep going
Continue with your current efforts, don't give up.
You're doing good
You're performing well, keep up the good work.
Work that body,
Use your body to perform the action required or desired.
Come on
Encouragement to motivate and inspire action.
And push, push, push it to the limit ladys.
Exert maximum effort to reach your full potential or goal.
Keep smiling,
Maintain a positive and cheerful demeanor.
& breathe. Inhale
Take in air through your nostrils to fill your lungs.
And exhale, fwoosh.
Push air out of your lungs through your mouth in a forceful manner.
And you're done,
The task or activity is finished.
good job, good job.
Well done, you've performed admirably.
Ok, so, until we meet again next week ladys,
We'll see each other again in the next week for our next meeting or session.
I have one thing I want you to be thinking of:
The artist has one important idea they want to convey.
Rhythm.
The repeated pattern of movement or sound.
What do we always say about rhythm?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question to emphasize the importance of rhythm.
"It can't be bought, it can only be found"
Rhythm is not something that can be purchased or created, it is inherent and exists naturally.
Yes yes, okay. Lets get to know the drummers to which we march people.
Acknowledging the statement, and then proceeding to focus on the drummers who set the rhythm for the group.
Our world, our lives, our bodies
Everything we experience or are a part of.
They are constantly changing, but there's a rhythm that runs through it all.
Despite the continuous evolution and change, there is always a set routine or structure that exists.
And that's where we'll find our true selves.
By understanding and adhering to the rhythm, we can find our authentic selves.
We live in a universe of transformations,
Our world is constantly evolving and changing.
But a heavenly beat is a constant.
Despite everything else changing, the rhythm remains a constant.
So keep on dancing, and
Continue moving to the rhythm or flow of life.
What do we say when we wanna get in touch with our everlasting souls?
Another rhetorical question to promote introspection and personal growth.
HIT IT DJ!
Begin playing music to dance or move to.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.