The new album was recorded with Jagz Kooner, a British producer whose services were previously called upon by the likes of Primal Scream, Kasabian, New Order and Reverend & The Makers. Kooner, a one time member of Sabres of Paradise and a prolific dj and remixer in his own right, heard a Mintzkov demo at his manager’s office and was drawn to the “undercurrent of Krautrock” in their music. In the studio he basically tried to emphasize the anthemic qualities in Mintzkov’s songs. His advice was: “If you have a great chorus, then don’t hide it at the tail end of a track”. Still the band regularly caused him to raise his eyebrows. The 5/4 signature of ‘The Simple Future’ or the downright weird structure of ‘Roadbuilding’ caught him slightly off balance.
Gradually a lack of understanding made way for admiration. One thing to remember about Mintzkov is their songs need some getting used to. And to give him credit, Jagz Kooner made some very useful suggestions during the recording process. Although ‘Opening Fire’ originally presented itself as a fairly abstract, epic tune, he managed to uncover the concise pop song that lay dormant in it. He also convinced the band that ‘Gemini’, the quiet track that closes off the album, worked better in its stripped down guise than with layered instrumentation.
Another of Mintzkov’s principal assets is the gorgeous sounding harmony of Bosschaerts’ singing with bass player Lies Lorquet. The latter can also be heard as a guest vocalist on the latest albums by dEUS and The Go Find.
Philip Bosschaerts’ lyrics are no linear stories. Instead you could compare them to a carefully woven tapestry of images and metaphors. But as you listen to ‘Rising Sun, Setting Sun’, it does not take long before certain themes start rising to the surface. The singer, who recently celebrated his thirtieth birthday, seems to be obsessed with the passing of time and crossing borders. There is also a huge amount of acceptance and resignation in the songs. “You shouldn’t waste any time or energy on things in life you cannot change anyway”, Bosschaerts says.
The artwork of the album was made by Kati Heck, a German visual artist currently living in Antwerp whose work can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. She made some drawings for the booklet and authorized the band to reproduce her painting ‘Fratzenpleite’ on the cover of ‘Rising Sun, Setting Sun’.
Mintzkov is:
Philip Bosschaerts : Vocals & Guitar
Lies Lorquet: Bass & Vocals
Pascal Oorts: Keyboards
Daan Scheltjens: Guitar
Min Chull Vansteenkiste: Drums
Mimosa
Mintzkov Lyrics
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for a while i have heared
until death do us part
it will stay and i will try
to be nice from the start
just for once i'll hold on
until it dies but for now
it still bites and it is out
though i speak what i pronounce
some old verse i learned by heart
there's a line i can't forget
something stupid i once said
needless to say it still fits
every space that i admit
there's a place now i am sure
where it's good where it is warm
to hold on
mimosa decided
to show me while blinded
now i'm catching a cold
left by you on its own
i can't dream but i can try
how to deal with overdrive
close enough but closing in
to lose your touch, to start again
from the top, i don't care
if the cool keeps up i'm not aware
and i'm not home
mimosa decided
to show me while blinded
The lyrics of "Mimosa" by Mintzkov seem to convey a sense of enduring coldness and emotional distance in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that this coldness will persist for a while, and they will try to be kind and patient despite the biting nature of it. They are holding on, waiting for the coldness to eventually fade away. The mention of speaking what they pronounce and an old verse they learned by heart implies a certain rehearsed and insincere nature to their words. They admit to having said something stupid in the past that still lingers in their mind and affects their current situation. However, they have found a place where it feels good and warm, a place they can hold on to and find comfort.
The presence of "mimosa" in the lyrics is interesting as it seems to symbolize a turning point or revelation in the relationship. Mimosa is a plant known for its delicate flowers and sensitive leaves that fold when touched. The line "mimosa decided to show me while blinded" suggests that the singer is being enlightened or shown something important by this mimosa, even though they are blind to it. It could represent a moment of clarity or realization despite the emotional challenges they are facing.
Line by Line Meaning
this cold will keep up
The emotional distance between us will persist
for a while i have heard
I've been aware of this for some time
until death do us part
It will last until the end of our relationship
it will stay and i will try
I will make an effort to endure it
to be nice from the start
To maintain a pleasant demeanor despite the circumstances
just for once i'll hold on
I'll try to persevere this time
until it dies but for now
Until the coldness subsides, however, currently
it still bites and it is out
The emotional pain is still present and affecting me
and moving on
Persistently progressing forward
though i speak what i pronounce
Even though I express my true feelings
some old verse i learned by heart
Recalling an old poem I memorized
there's a line i can't forget
There's a statement that still lingers in my mind
something stupid i once said
Regretting a foolish remark I made in the past
needless to say it still fits
Unnecessary to mention, it still applies
every space that i admit
In every area of my life
there's a place now i am sure
Now I'm certain there's a specific spot
where it's good where it is warm
Where it feels comfortable and welcoming
to hold on
To hold onto hope and continue trying
mimosa decided
Suddenly, a realization occurred
to show me while blinded
To reveal something to me when I couldn't clearly see it
now i'm catching a cold
Now I'm experiencing the same emotional distance
left by you on its own
Caused by your own actions, without my influence
i can't dream but i can try
I can't envision a positive outcome but I can make an effort
how to deal with overdrive
How to cope with an overwhelming situation
close enough but closing in
In close proximity, but gradually nearing
to lose your touch, to start again
To no longer feel connected and to begin anew
from the top, i don't care
Starting over, I have no concern
if the cool keeps up i'm not aware
If the emotional distance persists, I won't be aware
and i'm not home
I don't feel a sense of belonging or comfort
mimosa decided
Suddenly, a realization occurred
to show me while blinded
To reveal something to me when I couldn't clearly see it
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