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
Out
Made Out Of Babies Lyrics
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The lyrics to the Made Out Of Babies song Out can be interpreted in multiple ways, but one possible interpretation is that the singer is struggling with mental illness, possibly bipolar disorder, and the lyrics describe the manic and depressive phases of the illness. The first line, "It's been a long time Creepy spine Bottled Mind", indicates a state of unease and tension, with the spine symbolizing the physical manifestation of anxiety and the bottled mind representing the bottled up thoughts and emotions that are difficult to express. The next line, "I can't sit still Waiting until You see what I did", suggests a sense of anticipation and grandiosity, where the singer is eager to show off their accomplishments or creations. The line "You Kiss Right Now" could be interpreted as a reference to an impulsive or reckless behavior during mania, where the singer is acting on their impulses without considering the consequences.
The next stanza, "We sing and scream it seems our dreams are spools of string and pigs with wings You see I'm gumming up", could be interpreted as a reference to the chaotic and confused thoughts that occur during mania, where the mind jumps from one idea to another without any coherence. The pigs with wings can symbolize the delusions and grandiose thoughts that often occur during mania, where the singer may believe they are capable of achieving impossible feats. The line "My belly is full of babies with eggs" could be interpreted as a reference to the depressive phase of the illness, where the singer feels overwhelmed and burdened with emotions that they cannot express or release. The last line, "No words that rhyme No song tonight", could be interpreted as a reference to the difficulty in communicating and expressing oneself during depressive episodes, where the singer feels stuck and unable to find the words or melody to convey their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time
It has been a significant period since we last communicated or saw each other.
Creepy spine
An unsettling feeling in my back that makes me uncomfortable.
Bottled Mind
My thoughts and emotions are held within myself, causing me to feel stuck and stagnant.
I can't sit still
My inability to relax and stay calm is preventing me from being at ease.
Waiting until
I am anticipating and looking forward to a specific event or moment in time.
You see what I did
I want to showcase and receive acknowledgement for my actions or accomplishments.
You Kiss Right Now
A sudden and unexpected display of physical affection is occurring at this moment.
We sing and scream it seems our dreams are spools of string and pigs with wings
Our aspirations and hopes may seem illogical or impossible, represented metaphorically by tangled string and flying pigs.
You see I'm gumming up
I am hindering or obstructing progress or movement.
My belly is full of babies with eggs
My inner self is filled with potential and creativity that is waiting to be nurtured and developed.
And now you know what's wrong
I have revealed the underlying issue or problem that is causing distress or unease.
I know that I told you once before the lens
I have previously shared my perspective or thoughts on a particular matter.
We sing and sweat and burn and break and move
We are actively engaging in intense physical activity and expressing ourselves through music and movement.
No words that rhyme
I struggle to find fitting or appropriate vocabulary or expressions.
No song tonight
I am lacking inspiration or motivation to create or perform music.
Contributed by Savannah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.