The collective's first full-length record, The Incomplete Triangle, was self-released in 2003. Spin Magazine described it as "dreamy space rock... with a psychedelic metal twist." This was followed by an EP in 2004, A Sectioned Beam. The EP was praised by Time Out New York as "an airtight example of textbook pop perfection." Both titles were reissued by Kemado Records in 2004.
Lansing-Dreiden's most recent full length was The Dividing Island, released in 2006. A music video was released for the single "A Line You Can Cross," though the band performing in the video was not Lansing-Dreiden. 2006 also saw the release of D.I. By D.D., a remix album of The Dividing Island produced by Dazzle D.
While their music itself has been met with a fairly warm reception, the group has been criticized in the musical press for self-consciously cultivating an air of obscurity. Lansing-Dreiden have responded, in turn, that they're shy.
In November 2008, they released a 3 song EP entitled Tri on their website. The EP is free for download.
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One for All
Lansing-Dreiden Lyrics
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Time can help to make these thoughts go by
We'll see them in the dawn's daylight
You can make it out this fight
And much before the sword's satisfied
You can make the whole thing right
Leaving all you despise
It's over, it's such a shame, hey, soldier
Try, your best defense is facing fights
'Cause even in the dark gray night
You can make it out this fight
And one for all, we fall by and by
You can make the whole thing right
Depending on what you decide
We'll see them in the dawn's daylight
We can help them all lose sight
And much before the sword's satisfied
You can make the whole thing right
Leaving all you despise
The lyrics of Lansing-Dreiden's song One for All seem to be about a soldier who is experiencing internal conflict and turmoil as a result of being in a war. The first line, "Soldier, it's just that way they showed you," suggests that the soldier has been conditioned by society to accept and engage in war. However, the second line, "Time can help to make these thoughts go by," implies that the soldier is struggling with their thoughts and emotions about fighting in the war, and that it will take time for them to subside.
The chorus of the song provides a message of hope and encouragement for the soldier, with lines such as "You can make it out this fight" and "You can make the whole thing right." The repetition of these lines emphasizes the idea that the soldier can overcome their struggles and find a way to make things right. The final lines of the song, "Leaving all you despise," further suggest that the soldier may be grappling with feelings of guilt or regret about their participation in the war, and that they need to leave those negative feelings behind in order to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of One for All convey a sense of struggle and conflict, but also provide a message of hope and encouragement for anyone who may be facing difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Soldier, it's just that way they showed you
Addressing a soldier, acknowledging that they were taught to accept things the way they are
Time can help to make these thoughts go by
Assuring the soldier that with time, their troubling thoughts and emotions will pass
We'll see them in the dawn's daylight
Referring to the enemy, implying that victory is approaching with the metaphorical sunrise
You can make it out this fight
Encouraging the soldier to persevere and emerge victorious from the battle
And much before the sword's satisfied
Expressing the idea that violence and conflict will never truly satisfy anyone
You can make the whole thing right
Reassuring the soldier that they have the power to make a positive impact and overcome the situation
Leaving all you despise
Encouraging the soldier to let go of their hatred and negative emotions
It's over, it's such a shame, hey, soldier
Acknowledging the end of the conflict, but lamenting the damage it has caused
Try, your best defense is facing fights
Urging the soldier to bravely confront challenges and obstacles
'Cause even in the dark gray night
Despite the darkness and difficulty of the situation
And one for all, we fall by and by
Emphasizing the importance of unity, implying that everyone will eventually suffer the consequences of the conflict
Depending on what you decide
Stressing the idea that an individual's choices and actions can have a significant impact on the outcome of events
We'll see them in the dawn's daylight
Repeating the earlier line, emphasizing that victory is approaching
We can help them all lose sight
Imagining a future where everyone can move on from the conflict and forget the pain
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric Thromas
Super album... Pourquoi est il si peu médiatisé ¿¿¿ alors qu'à longueur de journée les radios nous distillent toujours les mêmes et généralement navrantes .........
Ash Westbrook
Nice!