In 2005 they released their debut album, Hold Your Colour. Critically, the album was well-received in both the United Kingdom and Australia. In addition, it was one of the biggest selling Drum and Bass releases of all time. Pendulum have also collaborated with Freestylers, releasing the single "Fasten Your Seatbelt". MC $pyda and DJ Tenor Fly also feature as vocalists on "Tarantula".
Pendulum's sound is typically heavy beats accompanied by low, buzzing bass lines, overlaid with synthesized leads. As of their second album, In Silico, further experiments with sound are evident with many more elements from rock and typical electronic music being incorporated into their music. "In Silico" is Pendulum's first album for Warner Bros. Records via the bands Ear Storm imprint.
Their track "Vault" was played by almost every DJ and was declared by annual Knowledge Drum’n’bass Awards as The Best Track of the Year. They have also created many remixes, including a remix of Voodoo People by The Prodigy.
The band's third album "Immersion" was released on 24th May 2010, entering the UK album charts at #1 at the end of that week.
In 2011, members Swire and McGrillen started their side project, Knife Party, as a way to create different kinds of electronic music. It has since become their primary focus, however they have not ruled out the possibility of new Pendulum material in the future.
Their official website can be found at www.pendulum.com.
2. A Black Metal band from France. Their debut album Les Fragments du Chaos was released in 2012 by Hass Weg Productions.
3. A group from Melbourne who were distributed by Viscous Vinyl and MDS, both labels also based in Melbourne. They released one album called "3 Knocks" which featured the track "Coma" for which an ARIA Music Award was won for "Best Dance Release" in 1997.
4. There is also a Trip-hop group from the UK going by the name who released an album titled "Creature Feature" in 1997 on Cup Of Tea Records.
5. Pendulum was a Belgian band, founded by Serge Demol. Their debut single was called "It's a Beautiful Day". It was released in 1970 and became a hit. Two more singles were released in 1971 and 1974, but weren't successful.
6. Justin Wolthers, from Australia. One of the legendary Bloody Fist Records early members producing hardcore-techno and doomcore. Also goes under the alias De-Koder.
7. Pendulum was progressive rock from Indonesia. The first album release in 2003, Hypnotize, by taking the listener from chunky guitar solos onto light riffs and inspirational lyrics. With only one song featuring vocals (Ulah Manusia feat. Ipang), these four former music students build on a chemistry developed over years at school and playing in various bands based in Jakarta. Their speed and precision stand out on each track without robbing the music of its soul.
There are:
Michael (Drums) Influences Led Zeppelin, Terry Bozio, Casiopea
Turi (Guitar) Influences Rush, Journey, Van Halen, Racer X, Earl Klugh, Enya
Rifki (Guitar) Influences Dokken, Paul Gilbert, Night Ranger, Dream Theatre
Adit (Bass) Influences Jaco Pastorius, Level 42, Magellan
Their album can reach at:
http://www.equinoxdmd.com/pendulum/default.htm
Through the Loop
Pendulum Lyrics
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Which direction we are going,
There's no knowing where we're rowing,
Or which way the river's flowing,
Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?
Not a speck of light is showing so the danger must be growing,
Are the fires of hell A-glowing? Is the grisly reaper mowing?
And they're certainly not showing, any signs that they are slowing!
Whoa
There's no earthly way of knowing,
Which direction we are going,
There's no knowing where we're rowing,
Or which way the river's flowing,
Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?
The lyrics to Pendulum's "Through the Loop" express a sense of uncertainty and danger as the singer tries to navigate through an unknown territory. The first verse sets the tone, as it highlights the confusion and lack of clarity that the singer is experiencing: "There's no earthly way of knowing, which direction we are going." He doesn't know which way to go, nor what is happening around him: "Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?" The lack of light adds to the danger, as it's not clear what's ahead, and the situation seems to be getting worse: "Not a speck of light is showing so the danger must be growing, are the fires of hell a-glowing? Is the grisly reaper mowing?"
Despite this uncertainty and danger, the singer chooses to keep going, as he sees no other option, and maybe even a sense of adventure in trying to navigate through the unknown: "YES! The danger must be growing, for the rowers keep on rowing, and they're certainly not showing, any signs that they are slowing!" This sense of determination, mixed with fear, is expressed in the repetition of the chorus: "there's no earthly way of knowing, which direction we are going, there's no knowing where we're rowing, or which way the river's flowing, is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?"
Overall, Through the Loop expresses the human struggle of trying to navigate through uncertainty, with a mix of fear and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no earthly way of knowing,
It's impossible to know for sure,
Which direction we are going,
The path we're on is unclear,
There's no knowing where we're rowing,
Our destination is unknown,
Or which way the river's flowing,
The situation is uncertain and constantly changing,
Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is a hurricane a-blowing?
There are many variables at play that we can't control,
Not a speck of light is showing so the danger must be growing,
The lack of clarity and visibility makes the situation more dangerous,
Are the fires of hell A-glowing? Is the grisly reaper mowing?
It's unclear what other dangers may be lurking,
YES! The danger must be growing, for the rowers keep on rowing,
Despite the danger, we must keep moving forward,
And they're certainly not showing, any signs that they are slowing!
We must push forward with determination and perseverance!
Whoa
This is a moment to pause and reflect on the gravity of the situation.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: GARETH THOMAS MCGRILLEN, ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON
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Mason Bruner
14 years later and Pendulum still hasn't put out a song that goes harder than this, god damn
Wolfgang V̈an-Über
Driver is a strong candidate
oruga
Propane NIghtmares:
Shand Tastic
The vault.
xak3pp
@Shand Tasticbut. not pendulum
gitsurfer27
This is one of the most energetic songs I've ever heard, all these years later it still gets me AMPED UP!!. Anyone have any suggestions of others like this?
ayykozelkin
Diesel boy - barrier break
Clara Handley
I'm not even a fan of pendulum, but i heard from someone that Willy Wonks's hell-scary boat song is in this, so i listened to it. Epic. I might start listening to pendulum :)
babysealsareyummy
This song is the perfect representation of what it feels like the moment you realize you accidentally took too many edibles.
Koen Metekohy
One of the most underrated songs on this album.