Haujobb began distributing their music in North America via Pendragon Records.
1995 saw the departure of band mate Björn, and the lineup has consisted of Daniel and Dejan ever since. After Metropolis Records acquired Pendragon, the two musicians have been able to spread their music to a larger fanbase in North America, and have remained continuously popular in the European industrial music scene.
Over the course of their subsequent releases in the 1990s, they wove increasing amounts of drum'n'bass and IDM influence into their sound. 1999's 'NinetyNine' was a sparse, downtempo collection of ambient electronic compositions. They have since reintroduced some of the more rhythmic elements back into their sound on their more recent albums, but have continued to experiment, drawing concepts from a wide variety of musical styles.
Haujobb stated that they were ending their musical career with a final concert at Amphi Festival (Cologne) 19/07/2008, although a recent blog post (dated May 22 2009) suggests that this is no longer the case and that the band is simply taking a break from music.
Myer has several other projects of his own, including Architect, Clear Vision (initially a collaboration with Thorsten Meier) as well as a number of other short-lived electronic projects. Myer, along with Claire Voyant's Victoria Lloyd, form HMB, whilst Newt is a collaboration with Andreas Meyer of Forma Tadre. Daniel Myer and Dejan Samardzic also briefly recorded as 'Dots+Dashes'.
The most recent of Myer's side-projects is Destroid, also featuring Rinaldo Ribi Bite and Sebastian Ullmann.
In early Haujobb liner notes and credits, Daniel was listed as D. Meier, however in more recent liner notes he is listed as Daniel Myer.
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Control
Haujobb Lyrics
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Illuminates the sphere
Our acting stage
Determinates a point of view
A point of meaning
And no return, of no term
Exploding
Observable blasts and battles and beats
The ultimate list of information
Generates a maximum fear
Unconditional picture control
Overdosing quantity
Fundamental meanings
Communicated with brilliant teeth
Evoking panic matters
Caused obedience
With no return, with no term
The ultimate list of information
Generates a maximum fear
Unconditional picture control
Overdosing quantity
Exploding walls
Between your sheets
Struggling men
In comfortable seats
Observable blasts and battles and beats
Prime time screening of dying souls
The lyrics in Haujobb's "Control" describe the power of information and media in our lives. The opening lines use vivid imagery of emerald lightning to show the intensity of the media's impact. The reference to an "acting stage" represents how we are all players in this media-dominated world, and our perspective is shaped by what we see and hear. The line "determinates a point of view" emphasizes how the media shapes our beliefs and opinions, which can ultimately lead to a point of no return.
The chorus warns of the dangers of this control, as the "ultimate list of information generates maximum fear." The overwhelming amount of media can feel like an overdose, leading to a loss of control and fundamental meanings becoming lost. The lyrics also suggest that this level of control can lead to obedience, even in the face of panic-inducing events.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe the consequences of this media control, including "exploding walls between your sheets" - referring to the way that information can invade our personal lives. The "struggling men in comfortable seats" could be a reference to those in power who control the media, or to how the media can make us numb to events that should shock us. The final line, "prime time screening of dying souls," is a striking image of how the media can use even the darkest events as entertainment.
Line by Line Meaning
Blinding emerald lightning
A bright and intense light that blinds like lightning colored green.
Illuminates the sphere
The light is shining upon the world that we live in.
Our acting stage
The environment in which we live and perform.
Determinates a point of view
The environment decides how we view things and how we act.
A point of meaning
The view we settle on gives us purpose and significance.
And no return, of no term
Once we choose this path, there is no turning back or ending it.
Exploding
Erupting with force and energy.
Struggling
Fighting with obstacles and difficulties.
Observable blasts and battles and beats
These struggles and conflicts are visible and create different sounds and sensations.
The ultimate list of information
A complete and exhaustive compilation of data.
Generates a maximum fear
It creates an extreme sense of terror.
Unconditional picture control
Total manipulation of the visual environment without limitations or conditions.
Overdosing quantity
An overwhelming and excessive amount.
Fundamental meanings
The most basic and important significance.
Communicated with brilliant teeth
Expressed with sharpness and brightness.
Evoking panic matters
Provoking disturbing issues that cause fear.
Caused obedience
Creating a sense of compliance and submission.
With no return, with no term
We are now locked in this situation with no way out and no end in sight.
Exploding walls
Barriers and boundaries that previously existed are now breaking apart.
Between your sheets
Within your private and intimate space.
Struggling men
People who are fighting and trying to overcome obstacles and difficulties.
In comfortable seats
Those who have power and control but are not in direct danger.
Prime time screening of dying souls
Watching the suffering and death of others being broadcasted in a popular and widely viewed media format.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kikkirow
One of my favorite bands
TheREALDanontheMoon
Love it! I heard that sample of beeps from 'World Window', though, I hear what y'all did there. ;)
Louise Gomez
Why has this album been removed from Spotify? :(
BoyfromSevilla
To me Haujobb is the best example of a band that sounds cyberpunk like. All the other bands and copycats are too exaggerated on the harsh ebm crap or too damn cheesy.
Mario Looney
Haujobbs precise and cold ;)
Louki Sumirniy
something about this track reminds me of coil