On february 13th, 2008, the CD Overworld was released worldwide. It was the second CD released through Spinefarm and consists of 12 tracks, including one cover (''Gimme More'' by Britney Spears). Compared to Deus Ex Machinae (MbD Records, a now defunct label) and Redeemer (Spinefarm), Overworld is a blend between the energetic SID as heard on DXM and the raw sound of Redeemer. Later in 2008 the song ''Overworld'' was featured in a hockey-commercial on the Swedish television. Two songs, ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' and ''Area 88'' were recorded and released on the band's MySpace as well as on the official Bionic Commando (2009 video game). The ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' was also featured in a promotional video.
Bionic Commando isn't the first game Machinae Supremacy got involved with. In 2004 they released the well-received and praised 28 track Jets'n'Guns Official Soundtrack, leveling up this side scrolling shooter. The album can be downloaded from their website.
The band released their fourth studio album, A View from the End of the World, on 3 November 2010. The video for the song "Force Feedback" was later released in 2011.
The fifth studio album, Rise of a Digital Nation, was released on 19 October 2012. It was featured on the controversial Swedish file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, leading to a significant increase in the band's online profile.
On 14 March 2014, vocalist Robert Stjärnström announced in the Machinae Supremacy fan Facebook group "MachinaeTribe" that "release [of the new album] won't be until August." The new album, titled Phantom Shadow, was released on 22 August 2014.
Machinae Supremacy has already made their place in history by being one of the first bands to embrace and utilize the Internet and file sharing to gain a huge fanbase without ever having signed a record contract, received airplay or any sponsored promotion. They've reached out to all corners of the world and today their site receives roughly 100,000 song downloads every month.
Machinae Supremacy was formed in summer 2000 by Robert Stjärnström, Kahl Hellmer and Jonas Rörling. The name of the band had existed even before this, but it was only a few months later the band really found the path they wanted to go. Andreas Gerdin, a long time friend of Jonas, joined on keyboards and Tobbe joined on drums. When the band parted with Tobbe in early 2002, Tomas Nilsén, old band-pal with Robert, took his place. When Kahl left for Uppsala in 2005, Johan Palovaara replaced him on bass. Palovaara was replaced by Johan Hedlund in 2007. After signing the Spinefarm deal, Andreas left the keyboards and started playing second guitar. Currently all live synthesizers come from a backing track. The latest change in line-up came about by Tomas leaving the band after 7 years of "pure win and awesome".
Official homepage: http://www.machinaesupremacy.com
Pieces
Machinae Supremacy Lyrics
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And it’s always something,
so what is wrong with you?
We find ourselves here, stuck inside
a never ending nightmare,
just trying to survive
The one way left to go is out but no one really cares
Pieces of us always in bloom,
covering the walls of empty rooms
Pieces of your soul sealed in this tomb,
by others’ influence on you
We can not go back but we’ll go through,
walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
The sum of all the pieces’ll have to do,
till we create the world anew
Fortunes are few and far between
Yet so many still believe that
one day that could be me
Misled by all these transplanted dreams
by free market values
and a just-world fallacy
Faithfully I wish to be the one to save this world from evil
but I’m only me and we need everyone for this
Pieces of us always in bloom,
covering the walls of empty rooms
Pieces of your soul sealed in this tomb,
by others’ influence on you
We can not go back but we’ll go through,
walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
The sum of all the pieces’ll have to do,
till we create the world anew
This is what they always do,
and all it takes to quiet you
is promise of a better view when you have paid your dues
All the roads away from here are blocked or burned beyond repair
The one way left to go is out but no one really cares
Pieces of us always in bloom,
covering the walls of empty rooms
Pieces of your soul sealed in this tomb,
by others’ influence on you
We can not go back but we’ll go through,
walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
The sum of all the pieces’ll have to do,
till we create the world anew
Pieces of us always in bloom,
covering the walls of empty rooms
Pieces of your soul sealed in this tomb,
by others’ influence on you
We can not go back but we’ll go through,
walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
The sum of all the pieces’ll have to do,
till we create the world anew
The song "Pieces" by Machinae Supremacy delves into the theme of feeling stuck in a never-ending nightmare and trying to survive. The first verse addresses the feeling of helplessness, asking what is wrong with the person feeling a certain way. The second verse touches on the idea of limited options and hopelessness, with all roads blocked or burned beyond repair, and no one really caring about the situation. The chorus emphasizes the idea of different pieces of people's selves being present in empty rooms, sealed in a tomb due to others' influence. The song suggests that while we cannot go back, we can walk in someone else's shoes and create a new world where we can use all the pieces available to us.
The second verse addresses the idea of people being misled by free-market values and the just-world fallacy, promoting the belief that one day the world will be saved from evil. However, the song's message is that everyone has a role to play in creating change. The bridge suggests that people are often quieted by the promise of a better view after paying one's dues. In the end, the song reiterates the idea of using all the pieces of ourselves to create a new world.
Overall, "Pieces" by Machinae Supremacy is a thought-provoking and hopeful song that encourages people to make the best of what they have and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
What you’re feeling, it’s nothing new
Your emotions are not unique and have been felt by others before
And it’s always something, so what is wrong with you?
There's always something that triggers these emotions, so why blame yourself?
We find ourselves here, stuck inside a never ending nightmare, just trying to survive
Life can feel like a never-ending struggle for survival
All the roads away from here are blocked or burned beyond repair
There doesn't seem to be any easy way out of this situation
The one way left to go is out but no one really cares
Even if we do find a way out, others may not care about our struggles
Pieces of us always in bloom, covering the walls of empty rooms
Our experiences and emotions linger and affect us, even in empty spaces
Pieces of your soul sealed in this tomb, by others’ influence on you
The opinions and actions of others can affect us deeply and leave lasting impressions on our psyche
We can not go back but we’ll go through, walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
We can't change the past, but we can try to understand others' perspectives and learn from them
The sum of all the pieces’ll have to do, till we create the world anew
We have to work with what we have and try to make the world a better place
Fortunes are few and far between
Opportunities for success and prosperity are rare
Yet so many still believe that one day that could be me
Many people hold onto hope that they will achieve success someday
Misled by all these transplanted dreams, by free market values and a just-world fallacy
Society often reinforces false beliefs about the world and the way it works, leading to disappointment and disillusionment
Faithfully I wish to be the one to save this world from evil, but I’m only me and we need everyone for this
We often desire to make a difference in the world, but it takes collective effort to make a significant impact
This is what they always do, and all it takes to quiet you is promise of a better view when you have paid your dues
People in power often promise change, but it may not come without a cost or sacrifice
Contributed by Jayce R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.