1. Hansel originates from BOSTO… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists called Hansel.
1. Hansel originates from BOSTON.
HANSEL
Lorentzian Lineshaper
Label: D-Trash Records
"This was a tough CD to review, and even a tougher one to listen to, which is probably why I liked it so much."
Hansel is Alan Fux (vocals, samples, arrangements, orchestrations) and M.X. Lopex (samples, sequences, programming).
Hansel is also a clash of genres and a study of the thermodynamics of disparate sounds traversing against the grain. Pranksters and poets, Hansel is what Suicide would be today if modern computer technology was available.
Little things on the CD become the crux, like the glitchcore rendition of Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker", or a sample of strings, which, I believe, were taken from W.A. Mozart's "Requiem" mass on "Cypress Millwood".
Articulated throughout the CD is the notion of a chronic collision of molecules and galaxies, best evident on the punch and duck sequence of "Hookwormz" and "The Uncertainty Principle", but also in the "advanced technologies developed by monkeys" lyrics expressed on the latter track.
The track most resembling accessibility, "We Are Important", collapses into the manic flyswatter infestation of "Zlotnik" and a broader pattern develops, which can only be ascertained if one is willing to sift through the chaotic data streams and listen to the many paths of sound to reach an independent conclusion.
Michael Casano
2. Hansel is a Hard Rock/Glam band from Newcastle, Australia
Band Members
Damo - Lead singer
Tim - Bass
Adam - Lead Guitar
Weasle - Rhythm Guitar/Keys
Blake - Drums
Five dudes bound by an oath of rock 'n' roll. They roam the wastelands of standard, boring, paper dry, modern Brit pop bands, leaving them in their wake with their big hair, big anthem, hard hitting, glam rock style.
Glowing like a beacon in the cold dark night.
Hansel is just so hot rite now.
The Death of Allen Steele
Hansel Lyrics
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Everybody knows how you ripped the go-getters off,
With your hand held keyboards,
And your goofy shit.
Everybody knows that we did that before you.
You were wearing co jack's wig,
You fucking stuffed pigs,
Enjoy it before we kill you, bitch.
You were wearing co jack's wig,
You fucking stuffed pigs you were playing Joe's BC rich.
Enjoy it before we kill you, bitch.
'Cause Reggie and, and the full effect,
Nice accordion.
Why don't you try to get your own ideas?
Now you're pissing your pants.
You thought we'd be silent forever.
Everybody knows how we're gonna kill you someday.
You were wearing co jack's wig,
You fucking stuffed pigs,
You were playing Joe's BC Rich.
Enjoy it before we kill you, bitch.
You were wearing co jack's wig,
You fucking stuffed pigs you were playing Joe's BC rich.
Enjoy it before we kill you, bitch.
We were small, but that's how we wanted it.
Allen Steele decided to die,
You didn't kill anyone.
You won't be singing harmonies,
With your mouthes stuffed with shit.
The next thing co jukebox smashes on stage will be your fucking face.
Are you fucking dead?
Are you fucking dead yet?
Are you fucking dead?
Are you fucking dead yet?
Are you fucking dead?
Are you fucking dead yet?
Are you fucking dead?
Are you fucking dead yet?
The Death of Allen Steele is a song by Hansel, and the lyrics are essentially a call-out to someone who has plagiarized their work. The song begins by accusing the individual of ripping off the go-getters with their hand-held keyboards and goofy music. The singer stresses that they were the ones who did it before--the implication being that the accused stole their ideas. The lyrics then turn personal, with the singer mocking the accused's performance, outfit, and equipment, before threatening to kill the person.
The song seems to embody a feeling of being robbed of a creative idea or piece of work. The use of insult-laden lyrics highlights the anger and bitterness towards the accused plagiarizer. The song also touches upon the idea of revenge and the eventual downfall of the plagiarizer.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause Reggie and, and the full effect,
Reggie and the Full Effect are the ones singing this song.
Everybody knows how you ripped the go-getters off,
Allen Steele has cheated people before.
With your hand held keyboards,
Allen Steele used to use handheld, portable keyboards.
And your goofy shit.
Allen Steele's music is considered foolish or ridiculous.
Everybody knows that we did that before you.
Reggie and the Full Effect have already done what Allen Steele is doing.
You were wearing co jack's wig,
Allen Steele was wearing a wig that belonged to someone named Co Jack.
You fucking stuffed pigs,
Allen Steele is being insulted or accused of unpleasant behavior (this phrase is particularly vulgar and harsh).
You were playing Joe's BC Rich.
Allen Steele was playing a guitar that belonged to someone named Joe and was made by the BC Rich company.
Enjoy it before we kill you, bitch.
This line is a threat towards Allen Steele.
Nice accordion.
This is a sarcastic comment directed at Allen Steele's music.
Why don't you try to get your own ideas?
Reggie and the Full Effect believe that Allen Steele is copying their style.
Now you're pissing your pants.
This is another insult towards Allen Steele, implying that he is afraid.
You thought we'd be silent forever.
Allen Steele might have believed that Reggie and the Full Effect would not take action against him.
Everybody knows how we're gonna kill you someday.
This is another threat towards Allen Steele.
We were small, but that's how we wanted it.
Reggie and the Full Effect preferred being a small, independent band.
Allen Steele decided to die,
This is another threat or statement of aggression towards Allen Steele.
You didn't kill anyone.
Reggie and the Full Effect are saying that they didn't harm anyone, unlike Allen Steele (who, according to them, has ripped people off).
You won't be singing harmonies,
This line suggests that Allen Steele won't be making music anymore (either because he will be dead or because his career will have ended).
With your mouthes stuffed with shit.
This line is another insult directed at Allen Steele.
The next thing co jukebox smashes on stage will be your fucking face.
This is another aggressive line directed at Allen Steele.
Are you fucking dead?
This line is repeated several times, suggesting that Reggie and the Full Effect are eager for Allen Steele to go away or be eliminated.
Are you fucking dead yet?
This line is also repeated several times, reinforcing the aggressive and threatening tone of the song.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.