(1) Critically acclaimed Neurotica (from Romania) was born in 1992 as an old school trash metal band. After their first release, they changed their style to alternative thrash with etno elements.
Line-up first album ‘Neurotica’:
Mihai Breazu (vocals, bass)
Horea Crişovan (guitar) (ex: Cardinal; ac: Bio Blazzaj Locatarii)
Cristian Giorgevici (guitar)
Florin Cvaşa (drums) (ac: Bio)
Line-up - second album ‘Bio’:
Mizzone (vocals, bass, sampling)
Gabriel Cherilă (guitar) (ex: Damnat; ac: Persona)
Horea Crişovan (guitar) (ex: Cardinal; ac: Bio, Blazzaj, Locatarii)
Cvaşa (drums, vocals) (ac: Bio)
Line-up - Collaborators - ‘Bio’:
Alex Perin (funk guitar, keyboards, percussion)
Mircea Ardeleanu (dulcimer)
Alin Stoianovici (accordion)
Vivien (vocals)
Lemmy (vocals)
Discography:
1994-LP-Neurotica (Vinil-Migas Real Compact & Richard Andress)
1994-LP-Neurotica (MC-Migas Real Compact & Richard Andress)
1998-LP-Bio (MC-Zone Records)
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Country Of Nobody
(2) Neurótica was formed in 1995 by Shawn Bowen and Kelly Shaefer, the latter only a couple of years removed from his prior band, the mighty prog/deathsters Atheist. They caught their first break when none other than AC/DC’s Brian Johnson caught one of their shows and was inspired to help the band out, going so far as to produce their debut album. Several years later came another break, in the form of extensive Ozzfest appearances that heightened their popularity, eventually leading to their being signed by WWE’s new Smackdown Records label for their third, and last, album. Musically, Neurotica has nothing to offer old Atheist fans, as there is no sign of death metal here. Instead, the focus is on high-energy loud hard rock, with a slight grunge influence that might remind one of a more upbeat Alice In Chains (musically, not vocally). Shaefer has a fine, gruff, forceful vocal style that suits this music perfectly. Though the album garnered some good reviews, the band decided to not to continue, and broke up somewhere around late 2002. As late as 2004 Shaefer indicated an interest to revive the band, but as of this writing he is focused on the reunited Atheist.
Kelly Shaefer - vocals
Shawn Bowen - guitars
Chris Rollo - guitars
Migwell Przybyl - bass
Jason West - drums
Former Members
Louis Polito - guitars
G.J. Bosman - drums
(3) Neurotica starts in September, 2002 in Medellin, Colombia, with Mauricio Osorio (guitars, vocals) and Camilo Buitrago (guitars), with the aim to play in a public event taking place in March of the next year.
Bass player Sebastian Restrepo and Drumer Sebastian Lotero joined the band, and grunge and alternatvie movements from the prior decade are taken in account as reference and incluences.
The live session, and self produced “Lithio” is recorded that same year, (lithio was the band’s name at the time) to be relased as a demo tape.
In 2003 the bands records “Que te trague la tierra”, an album consisting of nine songs with a heavy punk-grunge influence. The songs “Te Odio” and “Sed de poder” belong to this relase.
Early in the year 2004, the drumer retires, and the band enters a brief hiatus in wich the remaining memebers dedicate themselves to another musical projects and enrich their musical skills.
Now in 2005, having noticed a step forward after the break, and considering their new found skills and tastes, they decide to turn the direccion of the band, allowing themselves more freedom and experimenting in the creation process.
Jorge Paniagua joins the band on drums, and gives the band certain havyness the band lacked of. Now as reference and influence, they decide to take Hard Rock and Alternative Rock. This lineup of the band remains to the date.
In 2006, after a well taken period of arrangment and writting, they record the “Under The Sun” EP, this being the album that most compiles the sound and soul faithfull to that of the band.
IN september of the same year, Neurótica participates in an event called “altavoz” as the only alternative rock band.
March 2007, three years after its formation, sees the band re-mastering “Que te trague la tierra”, trying to preserve the original sound.
the band also starts its own studio “Site Carter Studio” to record its own productions, and that of peers and folks.
Members:
Mauricio Osorio (vocals, guitars.)
Juan Camilo Buitrago (guitars, vocals)
Sebastián Restrepo (bass)
Jorge Paniagua (drums)
Former Member:
Sebastián Lotero (drums)
Juan Carlos Villegas (bass)
now
Neurotica Lyrics
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the way there are many others Yell so loudly breaking down but you'll hear no
sound That's what I'm meaning Strange from the start though it just may not be
quite the same Like a ship with no water sailing across boulder seas Ripping it
up from the bottom like piranha filled waters There's no sunsets from the
diseased Since there's no meaning why would you want to believe This couldn't
leave you Reclaim all your judgments Why would you want to believe This
couldn't leave you Break my muted silent tongue flapping gums I speak Only to
such thing as no prejudice And I believe maybe someday we'll all conquer this
Maybe someday maybe someday is now
The lyrics of Neurotica's "Now" convey a sense of anger and frustration towards the world and its current state. The line "so what if it came down make a fortress hide" suggests a desire to retreat and wall oneself off from the chaos around them. However, the singer acknowledges that bleeding and suffering are not characteristics they want to embody, and they recognize that they are not alone in their struggles. The line "there are many others" shows that the singer is aware that they are part of a collective experience of pain and hardship.
As the song continues, the singer expresses their sense of isolation and alienation from the world. They feel as if they are navigating treacherous waters, and even though they have started on a journey with good intentions, things have gone awry. The line "ripping it up from the bottom like piranha filled waters" illustrates this feeling of being consumed and torn apart by the challenges they face. Despite feeling adrift, the singer remains resolute in their belief that they can overcome their struggles. The line "maybe someday is now" suggests that the time for action is at hand, and that they must work to conquer their demons and make a change in their lives.
Overall, "Now" is a powerful and poignant song that expresses the frustration and angst that many people feel in their lives. It conveys a sense of hope and determination, but also acknowledges the difficulties and challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
So what if it came down make a fortress hide
It doesn't matter if I have to hide and protect myself.
Bleeding is not me
I am not defined by my wounds or my pain.
It's just not the way there are many others
There are different ways to cope with pain and sadness.
Yell so loudly breaking down but you'll hear no sound
Sometimes we scream and cry, but no one hears us.
That's what I'm meaning
This is the message I want to convey.
Strange from the start though it just may not be quite the same
The situation is unusual and different from what I'm used to.
Like a ship with no water sailing across boulder seas
I feel lost and stranded in a difficult situation.
Ripping it up from the bottom like piranha filled waters
The situation is tearing me apart and causing me great pain.
There's no sunsets from the diseased
When we're struggling with mental illness, we may not appreciate the beauty in life.
Since there's no meaning why would you want to believe
When life feels meaningless, it's hard to have hope or believe in something.
This couldn't leave you
This situation won't just go away and leave me alone.
Reclaim all your judgments
Stop judging yourself and others for how they cope with pain.
Break my muted silent tongue flapping gums I speak
I want to express myself freely and not hold back.
Only to those who will listen without preconceived prejudice
I only want to speak to those who will hear me out without judging me in advance.
I was so wrong There's no such thing as no prejudice
We all have some biases and assumptions that affect how we see the world and others.
And I believe maybe someday we'll all conquer this
I have hope that we can all overcome our struggles and find healing.
Maybe someday maybe someday is now
Maybe now is the time for change and healing.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Reminds me of Deliverance-era Corrosion of Conformity