Their signature song is Gorecki, from their eponymous debut album and it was inspired by Henryk Górecki's Third Symphony, the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. Other essential songs are Cotton Wool, God Bless, B Line, Gabriel, Sweet, and Wonder.
To date, the band has released six studio albums: Lamb (1996), Fear of Fours (1999), What Sound (2001), Between Darkness And Wonder (2003), 5 (2011) and Backspace Unwind (2014). In 2003 they also issued a compilation entitled Best Kept Secrets.
In February 2005, Lamb announced that they would pursue their own solo projects, ending their collaboration for now. Their last concerts were in Paradiso, Amsterdam, and these shows appear in the DVD 'Lamb Live at the Paradiso' which was released in 2011.
Lou Rhodes released her first solo album Beloved One (2006) which received a Mercury nomination. This was followed by Bloom (2007), and One Good Thing (2010). Lou also branched out and became an author, with children's books The Phlunk (2013) and The Phlunk's Worldwide Symphony (2014 Strata Books).
Producer Andy Barlow focused on his band Hoof and a project called Luna Seeds with vocalist–songwriter Carrie Tree, and produced the Fink album Distance and Time. In 2013 Barlow's debut solo album as LOWB, Leap and the Net Will Appear was re-released on a new label, Distiller Records. Andy continued to work as a producer, working with Bristol band The Ramona Flowers on their album Dismantle and Rebuild (2014) which he also co-wrote. Most recently, he produced and mixed David Gray's new album Mutineers (2014).
The hiatus ended in 2009 when Lamb reunited and started performing again. Lamb returned to the studio the following year to record their fifth studio album 5 which was released in 2011. They also released their first live album in 2011 Live at Koko and the long-awaited DVD Lamb Lamb Live at the Paradiso.
In October 2014, the band released a new album Backspace Unwind, followed by a single 'We Fall in Love' (subsequently voted "Best Chillout/Lounge Track" at the International Dance Music Awards 2015). They began a tour in 2014 which included the UK and Europe. The tour continued into 2015 with shows and festivals in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
There are other artists with the same name:
(2) A group formed by Barbara Mauritz and Bob Swanson in San Francisco in the late 1960s. This group disbanded in 1972. The minor San Francisco group Lamb tend to be remembered only for their appearance on the Fillmore: The Last Days concert album, where they were one of several non-star artists on a set dominated by bigger names like the Grateful Dead, Santana, and Boz Scaggs. The band did actually put out three albums in the early '70s, however, and were quite an interesting group. Not only were they not readily comparable to other acts on the San Francisco rock circuit, but it's debatable whether they could be fairly categorized as a rock band at all. Their music blended jazz, folk, singer/songwriter pop, gospel, and even some classical and avant-garde influences. Certainly the dominant figure was singer Barbara Mauritz, whose bluesy and earthy vocals had considerable resonance, but which could also traverse the band's frequently mystical, poetic lyrics with much delicacy and nuance. Reminiscent in spots of such varied artists as Tim Buckley, Judy Collins (in her art-song phase), David Ackles, and Savage Rose (in that band's most gospel-soaked period), their records were ultimately idiosyncratic enough to defy ready comparison to anyone. And they were, too, ultimately too inaccessible to make much commercial impact, despite plenty of tracks of considerable power, beauty, and enigma.
Lamb were formed by the duo of Texan singer Mauritz and multi-instrumentalist (though primarily guitarist) Bob Swanson. The two (writing both separately and together) was responsible for the band's material. They attracted attention in San Francisco when they opened for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young for a few nights at Winterland in November 1969. Impresario Bill Graham became their manager, and producer David Rubinson, who had worked with notable groups such as Santana and Moby Grape, acted in that capacity for their first record. Their debut album on the Fillmore label, A Sign of Change, was perhaps their most uncompromising and experimental, relying largely on jazz-folk acoustic arrangements and spotlighting Mauritz's impressive voice on impressionistic, dream-like lyrics. They moved over to Warner Bros (while retaining Rubinson as executive producer) for the follow-up, Cross Between, which moved toward slightly more mainstream rock arrangements and a more pronounced gospel feel on several tracks. Yet others were throwbacks to the first album in their obscure but enchanting poesy, sometimes owing more to a classical-influenced art song tradition than conventional pop music.
Lamb went yet further toward gospel-rockish material on their third and final album, Bring Out the Sun, which was their most mainstream outing, though hardly mainstream overall, with a couple of tracks again giving vent to their more experimental jazz-folk-classical side. The LP was co-billed to Lamb and Barbara Mauritz, though Swanson was still involved as a composer and instrumentalist on much of the material. Whether or not this co-billing was intended as a transition from Lamb to a solo career, Mauritz was soon recording as a solo, putting out Music Box for Columbia. Her solo career didn't take off, however, although she continued to perform and write (composing the music for many commercials). In the mid-'80s, Bob Swanson returned full-time to photography. The Lamb founded by Swanson and Mauritz, incidentally, had no relation to either the Christian rock band Lamb that began to record later in the '70s, or the drum'n'bass duo Lamb that began recording in the late '90s.
(3) A demoscene musician, active from early 1990s till early 2000s, known for composing many chiptunes, as well as themed collection-album called Autumn Leaf.
(4) A messianic Jewish pop music group formed in 1972 by Joel Chernoff and Rick "Levi" Coghill. This group has recorded as recently as 2005 (with Ted Pearce replacing Rick Coghill).
(5) A Japanese duo from Tokyo, formed in 1999. Kudo sings, Nakamura does everything else. They make pretty, light-hearted, chilled-out pop.
(6) A Japanese rockband who regularly do shows in Tokyo, Japan. They're known for their melodic, emotional, and exciting sound with twin guitars, and bass and drums. Lamb's music has taken on elements from post-rock, math-rock, and pop.
Their first EP, MEME, was released in April of 2020.
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Lamb Lyrics
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It's so afraid, it's so all alone
I feel the fates weave my golden thread
Golden and glowin' one alone
All my gloom on the loom
Oh, lover, won't you hold me in your hands?
I'm a little worried, I am all that I have
I don't wanna die, wanna be understood
All my gloom, and all my doom
Oh, Mama, won't you decode my dream?
I took the baby from your arms to dry her little tears
And when I moved the hair out of her eyes, I saw that she was me
And you cooed, "My oldest one, won't you soothe your ancient soul?
It's so afraid, it's so all alone"
Oh, lover, won't you hold me in your hands?
I'm a little worried I am all that I have
And I want to be good and I long to be loved
I wanna live, can you understand?
I am fightin' a villain inside of my head
It wants the crown, it wants the title to my soul
I'll be ripe for the rotting when I finally go
Where there ain't no more me left to console
Oh, my death, won't you spare me today?
Today, I'll feel the sun, today, I'll swim the lake
I'll make somethin' real if today you let me wait
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Somethin' real, make somethin' real
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Take, take all my gloom
Soothe my soul
Soothe my ancient soul
Soothe, soothe, soothe my soul
Soothe, soothe, soothe my soul
Soothe my soul
Soothe, soothe, soothe
The lyrics of Lamb's song [Untitled] delve into themes of vulnerability, seeking solace, and the desire for understanding and connection. The opening lines address a higher power, with the singer longing for their tired soul to be soothed and for their fears and loneliness to be comforted. They feel as if the fates are weaving their life, their destiny, and they are alone in bearing the weight of their struggles.
The second verse shifts the focus to a lover, someone the singer is pleading to hold them in their hands. They express their worries and acknowledge that they are all they have. They yearn to be loved and understood, and they confess their desire to live and fight against the internal villain that resides within their mind. They fear that this darkness may eventually consume them, leaving no part of them left to console.
The third verse takes a different direction as the singer turns to their mother, seeking guidance and understanding through the decoding of a dream. In the dream, they envision themselves as a baby, taken from their mother's arms in order to care for themselves. The realization that they are one and the same brings a sense of connection and a plea to their mother to soothe their ancient soul, which is ultimately afraid and alone.
Finally, the song ends with a plea to death, asking for a reprieve and the opportunity to experience the joys of life. The desire to create something real and meaningful is expressed, with the hope that if given the chance, they can make a tangible impact. The repetitions of "soothe my soul" throughout the song emphasize the need for comfort and understanding in order to truly live and find peace.
Overall, the lyrics of [Untitled] touch upon themes of existential angst, longing for connection and purpose, and the constant battle between light and dark within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, creator, won't you soothe my tired soul?
I'm seeking comfort and reassurance from the higher power to ease my weary spirit.
It's so afraid, it's so all alone
My soul feels frightened and isolated.
I feel the fates weave my golden thread
I sense the hands of destiny shaping the path of my life.
Golden and glowin' one alone
My singular existence shines brightly and uniquely.
All my gloom on the loom
My sadness and darkness are being crafted and transformed.
Oh, lover, won't you hold me in your hands?
I'm yearning for the affection and care of a significant other.
I'm a little worried, I am all that I have
I'm feeling anxious as I realize I am solely responsible for my well-being.
And I ache to be held and I want to be good
I long for embrace and desire to live a virtuous life.
I don't wanna die, wanna be understood
I fear death, but more than that, I crave to be truly known and comprehended.
All my gloom, and all my doom
Both my sadness and impending downfall weigh heavily on me.
Oh, Mama, won't you decode my dream?
Mother, can you help me decipher the meaning behind my dreams?
I took the baby from your arms to dry her little tears
I took on the responsibility of caring for my inner child and comforting her.
And when I moved the hair out of her eyes, I saw that she was me
Looking at my inner child, I realized that she is a reflection of my own self.
And you cooed, 'My oldest one, won't you soothe your ancient soul?
Mother, you gently urged me, the oldest version of myself, to calm and heal my timeless spirit.
It's so afraid, it's so all alone'
My ancient soul is overwhelmed with fear and loneliness.
And I want to be good and I long to be loved
I aspire to be virtuous and crave the affection and acceptance of others.
I wanna live, can you understand?
I desperately desire to truly live and be understood by others.
I am fightin' a villain inside of my head
I'm engaged in an internal battle against a sinister force within my mind.
It wants the crown, it wants the title to my soul
This villainous force seeks control and dominance over my very essence.
I'll be ripe for the rotting when I finally go
If this battle is lost, I will be left vulnerable and deteriorate.
Where there ain't no more me left to console
At that point, there will be no remaining part of me to comfort or console.
Oh, my death, won't you spare me today?
I plead with death to grant me another day of life.
Today, I'll feel the sun, today, I'll swim the lake
If given the chance, I will truly experience the warmth of the sun and the freedom of swimming in the lake.
I'll make somethin' real if today you let me wait
If death postpones its arrival, I promise to create something genuine and meaningful.
Somethin' real, make somethin' real
I yearn to bring something authentic and substantial into existence.
Take, take all my gloom
I offer my sorrow and darkness to be taken away.
Soothe my soul
Please bring comfort and solace to my spirit.
Soothe my ancient soul
Provide relief and healing to the timeless depth of my being.
Soothe, soothe, soothe my soul
Repeatedly calm and ease the turbulence within me.
Soothe, soothe, soothe my soul
Continue to bring tranquility and serenity to my troubled spirit.
Soothe my soul
Grant me soothing and peace.
Soothe, soothe, soothe
Please, kindly and gently, provide relief.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aly Spaltro
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Marcus Black
This trailer went from unnerving, funny to full blown disturbing again. I love it!
Myron Thomas
Reminds of Parasite Trailer
KTBEverlasting
I was almost thrown off by how cute it was then it got dark and I relaxed.
Ale Gea
@micha gabo No one cares
Hamilton Jones
master class in audience manipulation.
JayBeans
A24 is literally the top dog when it comes to production companies. They could have a movie about dryer lint coming out and I would be excited
JP Hicks
@Qaisar Khan A24 gives distribution opportunities to many brilliant film makers, many of whom don’t have a huge budget for filming. However, many of the best films I’ve ever seen have had a limited budget, and let me tell you that it is not the budget of a film that makes it good, but the brilliance of the film maker(s).
Tarkofski vs Tarantino
@JP Hicks Totally agree, haven't seen an A24 I haven't liked yet, when I hear an A24 horror is coming out I usually just cream my pants, can't wait for Ari Asters new movie and Robert Eggers new movie as well, Lamb also looks really good, VERY EXCITED.
Fiber Spider
Oddly enough I have seen a documentary about dryer lint. A woman made mosaic "paintings" with different colors of lint to depict 'The Last Supper' among other canonical images. Ok, I've seen weird things.
George Gershwin
A24 didn’t produce this. They just distribute it in USA.