Their sophomore album "Worship and Tribute" was released in 2002 on Warner Bros. Records. Although it received some MTV airtime, a Grammy nomination and a peak at #82 on the Billboard top 200, "Worship and Tribute" was a departure from the debut and was met with mixed reviews from fans. Since then, Glassjaw went on a long hiatus, releasing the digital-only EP "El Mark" in 2005, a release that consisted of three unused songs from the "Worship and Tribute" sessions.
In 2005, all members spare Palumbo and Beck left the band for reasons which remain unclear. It is supposed that they left involuntarily. Ex-drummer Durijah Lang and ex-bass player Manuel Ragoonanan Carrero were soon inducted back into the band, so there was once again a functional lineup for playing shows. Indeed, the new four-piece Glassjaw played a handful of shows in Summer 2005. A new album was apparently in the works for a release in 2007, but never surfaced.
Daryl Palumbo also fronts electronic pop-rock band Head Automatica, and ex-Glassjaw drummer Larry Gorman also played for them; however, Gorman is no longer a member of the band for unknown reasons.
Ex-guitarist Todd Weinstock now plays in the similarly-styled band Men, Women, & Children.
After a two-year hiatus, the band played three shows in 2005, two at the now-defunct The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY, with proceeds going to charity, and a spot on The Used's tour at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
After some mysterious updates on their website, the 2007 Glassjaw tour had gone and ended, already hitting up spots including yet another venue in Farmingdale, NY, playing 2 shows in one day at The Crazy Donkey.
In an interview with Palumbo in the July, 2006 issue of AP magazine, he stated that the band were in the process of writing and recording new material for the next album, which they hoped to release in 2007. Palumbo hinted that there could be a unifying concept behind the album. In November, 2007, in the first Glassjaw interview in years, Beck revealed they had written "about eleven good songs -- seven i love, and four to six half-baked ideas we need to finish".
In an interview with Kerrang!, Palumbo stated that the new album should be released by "The end of this year or early 2009...I hope." Details emerged from The Grixer in May, 2008 that the album was "awaiting vocals" and "should be wrapped up and completed in the coming months". In a May, 2008 interview with Verse One magazine, Beck said: "Right now I’d just be happy to finish up this record. I’m sure if it’s not a giant pile of shit, we’d love to play it live. Exact dates, plans, don’t know yet." In a June, 2008 interview conducted by Glassjaw.net, Beck stated, "As far as I am personally concerned, there will be a release well before the end of the year."
On August 6–8, 2010, the band released a 7" vinyl single for "All Good Junkies Go to Heaven" spraypainted green and pink on either side of the vinyl at the UK's Hevy Fest. This is the first official Glassjaw release since 2005's El Mark EP[/album. On August 8, 2010 via MerchDirect, "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" became available for purchase. Within hours of availability, the vinyl had sold out. Shortly thereafter, in addition to the launch of the single, a "one-take" live video of their 2008 song "You Think You're (John Fucking Lennon)" was posted on the official Glassjaw website. On September 8, Glassjaw announced the release of another vinyl single for release on September 9, 2010 for the song "Jesus Glue", as well as a digital download for "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" in various formats. On September 23, GlassJaw posted a video for the song, "Stars", a reworked version of "Star Above my Bed", a fan favorite. As they did with "Junkies" and "Jesus Glue," October 10 saw the release of yet another vinyl, "Natural Born Farmer" and the digital release of "Jesus Glue."
At 11:11AM on January 11, glassjaw.com began streaming a studio recording of "Gold". The website's background was changed to a live band photo with the text "coloring book, the extended play. available exclusively at venue. gratis." After the first concert on their 2011 tour, February 13, 2011, the new EP Coloring Book was given away free to each fan that attended the concert. Glassjaw played two shows in the UK, at the London HMV Forum (March 30) and the Cardiff Solus (March 31), with support from Napalm Death and also headlined Soundfest (June 10), playing alongside other artists such as Brother Ali, Del the Funky Homosapien and If He Dies He Dies. The band also played the Radio 1 / NME Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival in August 2011.
Glassjaw played their first and only scheduled show so far in 2012 in support of Rise Against's Endgame tour. It was the only show Glassjaw opened for them on the tour. A Day To Remember, The Menzingers, Architects, Touché Amoré, and Title Fight are also supporting selected dates. Glassjaw have been added to the Sonisphere festival line-up and will perform Worship & Tribute in its entirety during their set. However, it was announced on March 29, 2012 via Sonishere's website that the festival was cancelled due to issues in setting up the festival. As a result, the band have scheduled a date at New York's Irving Plaza to play the album in its entirety. The band have also been announced to be playing Hevy Festival 2012, alongside acts such as Converge, Rolo Tomassi and Will Haven. This will mark Glassjaw's second time playing at the festival, and the first since headlining it in 2010.
On December 1st, 2017, after 15 years, Glassjaw finally released their anticipated third LP, "Material Control".
Her Middle Name Was Boom
Glassjaw Lyrics
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And all the while
She just walked in
And "boom!" she said
In her room with her red fingernails
And a grip on the answers.
When it's home
When it's home
And I'm swollen, let's kiss.
When it's home
And we're walking, she'll lead
If she's waiting, we'll leave.
I'm so gracious.
If you touch it
It's cold.
If you drop it
It breaks.
If you hold it
It shakes.
"Boom!" she said.
My name's "I Dare".
All the while...
The lyrics to Glassjaw's "Her Middle Name Was Boom" are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song's theme is difficult to pin down, but the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and intensity that is hard to ignore. The opening lines of the song suggest that the subject of the song, presumably a woman, is capable of great power and influence. She is referred to as a savior, one who cured the "plague of the holy child." The use of the word "plague" implies a disease or a curse that was lifted by this woman. However, the lyrics also suggest that this woman is not necessarily benevolent. The phrase "and all the while, she just walked in" suggests a casual and effortless use of her power. The word "boom" is repeated several times throughout the song, giving the impression of sudden, explosive actions carried out by this woman.
The chorus of the song contrasts the urgency of the opening lines with a sense of comfort and familiarity. The phrase "when it's home and I'm broken, let's fix" suggests a willingness to work through problems together. The line "and I'm swollen, let's kiss" adds a sensuous undertone to the song. The final lines of the chorus suggest a willingness to submit to this woman's leadership but still maintain a sense of dignity by referring to oneself as "gracious."
The final verse of the song provides little clarity and adds to the overall sense of confusion. The phrase "if you touch it, it's cold" suggests an idea of unpredictability and instability. The repeated use of the word "boom" reinforces the sense of suddenness and explosiveness that characterizes the rest of the song. The final line, "my name's 'I Dare,'" suggests a sense of challenge and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
She cured the plague of the holy child
She fixed a major issue or crisis that affected a great number of people.
And all the while
During the entire time, without stopping or pausing.
She just walked in
She arrived casually or unexpectedly, without drawing too much attention to herself.
And "boom!" she said
She made a sudden, impactful statement or action that had immediate consequences.
In her room with her red fingernails
She was in a private space, likely her own bedroom, and had painted her nails a bright red color.
And a grip on the answers.
She had a strong understanding or knowledge of the issue at hand, and was able to provide solutions or insights.
When it's home
When I am in a familiar or comfortable environment.
And I'm broken, let's fix.
When I am feeling distraught or damaged, I want to actively address the issue and solve it.
And I'm swollen, let's kiss.
When I am feeling bloated or unwell, I seek comfort or affection from my partner.
And we're walking, she'll lead
When we are moving or traveling together, she takes charge or guides us in a certain direction.
If she's waiting, we'll leave.
If she is ready or eager to depart from a location, we will follow her lead and go.
I'm so gracious.
I am thankful or appreciative of what she does for me or how she treats me.
If you touch it
If you make contact with it.
It's cold.
It feels chilly or cool to the touch.
If you drop it
If you accidentally release your grip on it.
It breaks.
It shatters or fractures due to the impact of the fall.
If you hold it
If you maintain a firm grasp on it.
It shakes.
It trembles or vibrates slightly due to your movement or touch.
"Boom!" she said.
She made a loud, forceful noise or statement to indicate sudden action or impact.
My name's "I Dare".
This is my name, which implies I am bold or daring in my actions or words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BECK, PALUMBO
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