1) Mineral formed in 1994 and like other young bands, they toured constantly, virtually living in their van. The band's first release, the 7 inch "Gloria"/"Parking Lot" 7", was released on Audio Concept by Kerry McDonald from Christie Front Drive (the record was later re-released by Caulfield Records). Through a few rabid fans, that 7" found its way into the hands of crank! and Mineral later decided to release their records on the label.
Their first full length The Power of Failing, was recorded in 6 days in October 1995, followed by a split 7 inch with Jimmy Eat World and Sense Field shortly after when the three bands hit the road together. Since then, Mineral has released another 7 inch ("February"/"MD") on Caulfield and songs on various compilations.
Mineral released their second full length, EndSerenading in 1998 with Mark Trombino at Big Fish Studios in Encinitas, California.
Shortly after completing recording for "EndSerenading", the four members of Mineral decided to go their separate ways. Chris Simpson and Jeremy Gomez formed the Gloria Record. Gabriel Wiley and Scott McCarver were briefly in a band called Imbroco. Gabe is now in Pop Unknown. Scott was last spotted in Austin but as far as we know he doesn't have a steady rock gig these days.
The Gloria Record have split up and Chris Simpson is working on a solo project called Zookeeper.
2) Mineral is a rock band from Armenia with a career spanning over two decades. Their most recent release has been "The Donkey", which was released in 2007.
3) The name Mineral was also used by a band fronted by David Wildman in Boston in the 1980s.
4) A french / Irish band, with Craig Walker from the band ARCHIVE ... see more http://www.mineralofficial.com/
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Mineral Lyrics
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The song "M.D." by Mineral is a beautiful and emotional piece that tells the story of a deep and meaningful relationship between two brothers. The lyrics start with the singer driving through the sun and fear to meet his brother and his girlfriend with a hopeful heart and a promise in his head. The singer is excited to see his brother and meet his girlfriend, reflecting on the love they shared as children who held out their other hand and said "I have a brother." The singer then reminisces about a moment from their childhood when his brother, at just three years old, told others what the singer wanted, showing the deep level of understanding and caring they have shared from a young age.
The chorus of the song talks about an incident during Halloween when the singer's brother dressed up as Robin and the singer as Batman, with everyone else laughing at them for having it wrong because the brother was taller. However, this didn't affect their love for each other as brothers. The song then ends with the singer acknowledging the beauty of his brother's girlfriend and blessing the couple with all the love he can send, making it clear that he will always see his brother as not just a sibling, but also a friend and superior.
Overall, the song "M.D." is a touching tribute to the bond between two brothers, with the lyrics painting a vivid picture of their connection, history, and love for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I drove all day through sun and fear to see you and to meet her with a hope stained heart and this promise in my head
I overcame difficult obstacles to come see you and meet her, hoping that things will turn out well, and with a promise that I made to myself in mind.
and it's good to know we haven't outgrown the love we shared as children who would gladly hold out their other hand and say 'i have a brother'
It's comforting to see that we still share the same love we had as kids, willing to hold out our other hand and say 'I have a brother.'
and when you were just three years old and i was still a baby (who spoke in tongues that noone else could understand) you told them what i wanted
When you were three and I was even younger, you were still able to understand what I wanted, even though I was unable to fully communicate my needs to others.
remember halloween when you were robin and i was batman and everybody laughed at us and said we had it wrong cause you were the taller one
Remember that Halloween when we dressed up as Robin and Batman, and everyone teased us for getting it wrong because you were taller than me.
she's beautiful and i know that you'll be happy so take this as my blessing wrapped up with all the love that i can send
She's a beautiful person, and I know that you'll be happy with her, so please accept this as my blessing with all the love that I can give.
cause you are my brother my friend and my superior till the end.
You are not only my brother, but also my friend and my superior in many ways, and I'll always be here for you until the end.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.