O.L.D. dispensed with Ralph's services,(replacing him with a drum machine, programmed by Jim) and embarked on a handful of low key New York shows, but as a 2- piece with drum machine, they never caught the imagination of the predominately metal crowds they played to. For the next album, 1991's "Lo Flux Tube" , the band recruited Jason Everman on bass - before joining O.L.D. , Jason was briefly in an up n coming Seattle band called Nirvana, and is in fact pictured on the front sleeve of their debut "Bleach" on Sub Pop. Jason quickly moved on, this time to Soundgarden and Mindfunk, and was replaced for the 3rd O.L.D. album, "The Musical Dimensions Of Sleastak" by Herschel Gaer. By this time O.L.D. were evolving into a 2 person studio-only project, the line up problems ensuring that live shows were non existent.
Open minded Metal and Alternative fans began to embrace the band - much like fellow Earache artist Godflesh, the drum machine was too much for traditional metallers to accept in the early 90's - however, the uniquely shimmering effects-laden guitars of Plotkin along with the intricately programmed beats found many admirers who were bored with the generic scene at the time, and even attracted attention from the more arty crowd including noted saxophonist and genre magpie, John Zorn. Plotkin became further immersed in studio technology and embarked on numerous collaborations of an Ambient nature, many with fellow Earache artist Mick Harris (Scorn, Napalm Death) whom he joined on a UK touring stint as guitarist.
Always out to challenge their audience, the band broke new ground with 1993's "Hold Onto Your Face" - Plotkin decided it would be a Remix album, which was something that only happened in dance music at the time, not rock bands, and several up and coming producers from the Hardcore Techno scene were duly let loose on the O.L.D. material. The results were nothing short of shocking .The record has historical importance, as Brooklyn's gabba-king Rob Gee and the UK's Ultraviolence, both as unknowns, made their official debut remixes on this release. Mick Harris' debut remixes is included also.
Having alienated all but the most open minded of their fans, the band returned to spectacular form for 1995's supreme "Formula" album, as O.L.D.'s final swansong on Earache, it is a true undiscovered classic, with superbly crafted trademark multi-layered guitars and mellower vocals adding up to a timeless piece of work that rewards listeners discovering it, even many years after.
Post Earache, O.L.D. fell apart but the talented Jim Plotkin continues to collaborate on countless projects, most notably Flux, Atomsmasher and doom project Khanate.
Everybody
O.L.D. Lyrics
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Anyhow, thatοΏ½οΏ½ how I feel
Wow, I feel just like a Pollyanna
I should worry, not for nothing
Everybody loves me, yes they do
And I love everybody
Since I fell in love with you
WhoοΏ½οΏ½ the most popular personality
Gee, I feel just about ten feet tall, having a ball
Guess ya might call me a Pollyanna
Everybody loves a lover
Everybody loves a lover
IοΏ½οΏ½ a lover, everybody loves me
Anyhow, thatοΏ½οΏ½ how I feel
Wow, I feel just like a Pollyanna
I should worry, not for nothing
Everybody loves me, yes they do
And I love everybody
Since I fell in love with you
Fell in love with you
Fell in love with you
The song "Everybody" by O.L.D. is a cheerful tune about feeling loved and popular. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling like a "Pollyanna," meaning overly optimistic and naive, because everyone loves them. The singer claims that they are the most popular personality and that they love everyone too. They credit their love for someone for the reason why they feel loved by everyone else. The repetition of the phrase "everybody loves me" emphasizes the singer's confidence in their likability.
However, some may argue that the song is a commentary on the concept of popularity and how it is often superficial and based on surface-level qualities rather than genuine connections. The line "I can't help thinking it's no one else but me" implies that the singer may be unaware of the fickle nature of popularity and that there may be more to human connections than just surface-level attraction.
Overall, the song "Everybody" is a catchy, upbeat tune with a positive message about feeling loved and popular, though it could also be interpreted as a commentary on the superficiality of popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm loved by everybody
The singer perceives themselves as being liked and popular.
I feel this way regardless of reality
The singer acknowledges that their feelings may not necessarily be reflective of actual public opinion.
I feel incredibly happy and optimistic
The singer feels enthusiastic and joyful about their current situation.
I have nothing to worry about
The artist feels secure and content in their current situation.
Everyone loves me, confirming my previous beliefs
The artist believes that they are loved by everyone.
I have love for everyone
The singer has a positive and inclusive attitude towards others.
My feelings of happiness are linked to my relationship with you
The singer believes that their current contentment is a result of their romantic attachment to someone.
I believe that I am the most popular person in the room
The artist thinks that they are the most liked and admired person present.
I feel extremely confident and happy, enjoying myself
The artist feels self-assured and happy, and is having a good time.
I am an optimist who believes in the best of people
The artist has a positive outlook and tends to expect positive things from others.
Everyone loves a person in love
The singer believes that people tend to be drawn to those in romantic relationships.
Everyone loves a person in love
The artist believes that people tend to be drawn to those in romantic relationships.
I'm loved by everybody
The singer perceives themselves as being liked and popular.
I feel this way regardless of reality
The singer acknowledges that their feelings may not necessarily be reflective of actual public opinion.
I feel incredibly happy and optimistic
The singer feels enthusiastic and joyful about their current situation.
I have nothing to worry about
The artist feels secure and content in their current situation.
Everyone loves me, confirming my previous beliefs
The artist believes that they are loved by everyone.
I have love for everyone
The singer has a positive and inclusive attitude towards others.
My feelings are linked to my relationship with you
The singer believes that their current contentment is a result of their romantic attachment to someone.
My feelings are linked to my relationship with you
The artist believes that their current contentment is a result of their romantic attachment to someone.
My feelings are linked to my relationship with you
The artist believes that their current contentment is a result of their romantic attachment to someone.
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@riinareel
Who's listening in 2024?!
@matthewmckee9914
Oh yeah I started driving in 1991 and remember jamming to this back in the day. Still Jamming.
@bogdancublesan711
Everybody!
@julioquezada8473
Yo
@mauromartin9805
@@bogdancublesan711x2
@user-be7tc2bd6e
I am,still a jam.
@natashaabdurahman4026
30 years later and it still sounds fresh
@timeb9300
Did you just say fresh wow haven't heard that in a bit
@najman2741
Itβs so damn fresh. This jam is still so good
@Nobody18718
It is timeless