The band consists of the members:
Kasper Eistrup (vocals & guitar)
Mads Tunebjerg (bass)
Asger Techau (drums)
Henrik Lindstrand (keyboards & guitar).
Their earlier albums were musically in the vein of Primus and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, but with their third full length album their style changed dramatically to be influenced by Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, a style often characterised by newcomers as in the same veins as Coldplay, however Kashmir has in Kasper Eistrup, an original text writer and singer, who can hardly be summarized as anything close to Chris Martin.
To this date, the band have released seven full length albums. Their latest, E.A.R. (2013). With the release of NBP, the band yet again changed direction musically to be inspired by artists such as Sonic Youth and other noise rockers.
It should be noted that there also was a Swiss band with the same name which was active between 1979 and 1982. Consisting of keyboarder Patrice Guenat and singer Henry Dubelly, they produced two albums that range between synthesizer pop and neo-progressive genres.
Another danish band in the 70s was also called Kashmir or more correctly "Jørgen Thomsen & Kashmir", but due to Spotify (Kashmir, Jørgen Thomsen tag) they will scrobble as Kashmir, despite being a backing band at least on the 1972 record they recorded:
Jørgen Thomsen was backed by prominent musicains in "Kashmir": Nils Tuxen (Savage Rose, Flemming Hansen (bass), Ken Gudman at drums and Carl Åge Isaksen on piano.
Kashmir - The Band (Urdu: کشمیر ـ دی بینڈ) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. The band consist of Bilal Ali (vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).
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The New Gold
Kashmir Lyrics
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With our holiday photos and our tickets for speed
Having kitchens installed for a family
And once in a while for making love
Look at her eyes, they're so eager and dead
As she dances for you, more than ready for bed
But it's alright on a Tuesday night
To drink up and hit it at five
It's the new gold in fact
It will keep us all intact
As long as our eyes are all closed
To the coals that we just fled
You can relax
Cause we're safe behind
Behind the Bush
We're in love we're all occupied
With our 200 lovers in a fast moving line
It's a need you cannot deny
It's something to straighten your spine
Now we know that grim reaper's on our side
We can turn to the papers and watch for the fight
Man it's warm let's just sleep outside
And see how the sky reflects our fire
It's the new gold in fact
It will keep us all intact
As long as our eyes are all closed
To the coals that we just fled
It's the new gold in fact
That can keep us all intact
As long as our eyes are all closed
To the coals that we just fled
You can relax
Cause it's far away
We're safe behind
Behind the Bush
The lyrics of Kashmir's song 'The New Gold' are a biting commentary on the consumerism and materialism that has come to dominate modern society. The first verse of the song describes a typical middle-class existence with its holiday photos, kitchen installations, and occasional love-making sessions. The woman in the song is portrayed as eager and dead, a reflection of the hollow existence many people lead in their pursuit of happiness. The line "But it's alright on a Tuesday night/ To drink up and hit it at five" suggests that alcohol and sex are the only way to escape from the monotony of everyday life.
The second verse of the song is an even darker reflection of modern society. The image of 200 lovers in a fast-moving line is a metaphor for the fleeting hookups that have become so commonplace in the hookup culture. The line "Now we know that grim reaper's on our side" suggests that people have turned to destructive behaviors in the face of an uncertain world. The reference to the Bush highlights the idea that people are willing to ignore the real problems facing them as long as they are surrounded by material comforts.
Overall, 'The New Gold' is a powerful commentary on the emptiness of modern life and the futility of consumerism. It is a wake-up call for people to examine their values and priorities and to find a way to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all prosperous and proud to be
We are all doing well financially and take pride in our status.
With our holiday photos and our tickets for speed
We have documentation of our travels and enjoyment of life.
Having kitchens installed for a family
We invest in our family homes and enjoy cooking together.
And once in a while for making love
We prioritize intimacy between partners.
Look at her eyes, they're so eager and dead
We may seem excited, but really we are lacking true passion or emotion.
As she dances for you, more than ready for bed
We engage in activities that are more sexually driven than truly passionate.
But it's alright on a Tuesday night
We can indulge in these activities without much thought or consequence.
To drink up and hit it at five
We can drink and engage in sexual activity early in the day without judgement.
It's the new gold in fact
Our privileged lifestyle is valuable to us like gold.
It will keep us all intact
Our privileged lifestyle preserves our status and happiness.
As long as our eyes are all closed
As long as we remain ignorant to global issues.
To the coals that we just fled
To the problems we just left behind.
You can relax
We can feel at ease knowing we are safe and comfortable.
Cause we're safe behind
We feel protected and secure in our current situation.
Behind the Bush
Reference to George W. Bush and his administration's policies of creating a sense of American safety through military action.
We're in love we're all occupied
We feel fulfilled and distracted by our romantic relationships.
With our 200 lovers in a fast moving line
We prioritize quantity over quality in our sexual relationships.
It's a need you cannot deny
We feel a primal urge to engage in sexual activity.
It's something to straighten your spine
It makes us feel strong and empowered.
Now we know that grim reaper's on our side
We have a false sense of security and acceptance of death.
We can turn to the papers and watch for the fight
We are coddled by our society and remain ignorant to true global issues.
Man it's warm let's just sleep outside
We prioritize leisure and pleasure over our own safety.
And see how the sky reflects our fire
We find beauty and pride in our temporary luxuries and possessions.
It's the new gold in fact
Our privileged lifestyle is valuable to us like gold.
That can keep us all intact
Our privileged lifestyle preserves our status and happiness.
As long as our eyes are all closed
As long as we remain ignorant to global issues.
To the coals that we just fled
To the problems we just left behind.
You can relax
We can feel at ease knowing we are safe and comfortable.
Cause it's far away
We are disconnected from global issues and feel distant from any danger.
We're safe behind
We feel protected and secure in our current situation.
Behind the Bush
Reference to George W. Bush and his administration's policies of creating a sense of American safety through military action.
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