As their playfully gruesome name suggests, Made Out of Babies are not a demure or delicate band, but a vehicle of cathartic assault; as evocative as The Jesus Lizard, as imaginative and impassioned as Björk, as disturbingly frank and unnerving as Big Black, the quartet conjures a wholly unique sense of claustrophobic fury, undermining the listener's sense of order and rationality.
Having signed to Neurot in 2005 - probably the most outright rock act to have yet done so - Made Out of Babies released their debut "Trophy" to immediate critical acclaim, with Revolver describing vocalist Julie Christmas as "Courtney Love, PJ Harvey and Karen O rolled into one whirling, wailing dervish," while Kerrang suggested that "it's not just her yelping and screaming that gets ingrained in your soul, but her whole essence.
While Christmas attracts the attention of bewitched critics, a band comprised of guitarist Brendan Tobin, bassist Cooper (Players Club) and drummer Matthew Egan generate the industrial energy behind Made Out Of Babies' churning hardcore rush, summoning a slithering pit of churning, caffeinated noise-rock reminiscent of greats like Steel Pole Bathtub, Unsane and Silverfish. Neurot has confounded expectations with the signing of Made Out Of Babies, but their superficial differences to bands commonly associated with the label belie their fundamental coherence with the Neurot ethic: to release music that challenges the mind while expressing intense passion and belief.
September 2006 saw the release of Made Out of Babies second album, "Coward". Continuing where "Trophy" left off, "Coward" was produced by Steve Albini, and manages to encapsulate the band's grinding, cathartic assault within a devastatingly efficient package. A captivating and intense record that disposes of the comforting illusions of contemporary Western society with each vicious and accurate slash, "Coward" is a stomach-churning illustration of Made Out of Babies latent force, and an indicator that they chime perfectly with the stark, awesome power for which Neurot is known.
After recently moving to The End records, their third album, "The Ruiner", was released on June 24, 2008, combining all the disconcerting sound of their last two releases with the natural evolution of their sound.
In 2012, Julie announced on her Facebook page the end of Made Out of Babies.
Members:
Julie Xmas - vocals
Brendan "Bunny" Tobin - guitars
Cooper - bass
Matthew Egan - drums
Buffalo
Made Out Of Babies Lyrics
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Not even a joke
He used ho have faces
For all of his places
Now he walks with a limp.
You can find her down a dusty road
She keeps a stutter polished for company
Ane she's been watching the same road
For fifteen years
Waiting
The sun will rise and fall,
They just want to lay down now.
So long through all these years,
No words said, and no bells sound it out.
Just one throught through all time
To make his way back to her side.
Just one throught through all time
To me
His way
To her side
To me
His way
To her side
Her side
Her side
The song "Buffalo" by Made Out Of Babies is a poignant and unsettling piece of music that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and longing. The first verse describes a man who is emotionally closed off and unwilling to share anything with anyone, not even a joke. He used to have multiple personalities, but now he walks with a limp. The image of the limp serves as a metaphor for his emotional wounds, which have left him unable to express himself fully.
The second verse introduces a woman who lives alone on a dusty road. She keeps a stutter as a companion and pretends to be deaf in one ear. It is unclear why she does this, but it suggests a desire to retreat from the world and wall herself off from other people. She has been waiting for someone to come down the road for fifteen years, suggesting that she is deeply lonely and yearning for connection.
The chorus of the song is a haunting and repetitive refrain that emphasizes the longing and desperation of the two characters. They just want to lay down now, tired and defeated by the weight of their isolation. But there is still one thought that drives them forward, one hope that sustains them--the thought of making their way back to each other's side. The repetition of the phrase "To me, his way, to her side" underscores the importance of this connection and the power it holds for both characters.
Overall, "Buffalo" is a deeply affecting song that delves into some of the most primal and universal human emotions. It is a testament to the power of music to evoke feelings of alienation and longing, and a reminder that we are all in this world searching for connection and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
He'll never tell you anything
This person is unapproachable and uncommunicative
Not even a joke
He won't even open up for something trivial
He used to have faces
He used to have many different expressions and personalities
For all of his places
He would adapt to different environments and situations
Now he walks with a limp
Due to some physical or emotional trauma, he is now damaged and vulnerable
You can find her down a dusty road
This woman is isolated and removed from civilization
She keeps a stutter polished for company
She has developed a defense mechanism to cope with loneliness and lack of social interaction
And pretends to be deaf in one ear
She avoids confrontation and unwanted attention
And she's been watching the same road
She has been stuck in the same place without any progress
For fifteen years
She has been waiting for something or someone for a long time
The sun will rise and fall
Life goes on regardless of one's struggles and pain
They just want to lay down now
The characters are exhausted and want to give up
So long through all these years
The characters have been through a lot in the past
No words said, and no bells sound it out
There has been no communication, celebration or recognition of their troubles
Just one thought through all time to make his way back to her side
One person is devoted to the other and will do anything to reunite with them
Just one thought through all time to me
The thought is so strong that it resonates with the singer
His way to her side to me, his way to her side, her side, her side
The singer wants to convey that this reunion is of utmost importance and the focus of the song
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
reverie191
i like this one from them
bobowrath sovine
I keep my stutter pollished too for "all" company and pretend to be deaf in both ears
DIGISCIENTIST
jooooooooo