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1. London-based disc jockeys Justin Langlands and Dave Henley first met in 1986, at the peak of the house scene. Under the moniker Blood Brothers they became stalwarts of the genre. Pressure Drop was born with the singles Feeling Good (Big World, 1990), Back To Back (Big World, 1990), Trancefusion (Big World, 1990).
The style changed with the album Upset (Boombastic, 1992), one of the precursors of trip-hop, the praxis (guest singers, guest rappers, guest horn sections) if not the sound (You're Mine).
The singles Everything'll Be Alright Tomorrow, Big Noise and Unify led to Front Row (Marlboro, 1993), a much more subdued statement of work.
The Eps Tearing The Silence (Hard Hands, 1995) and Up Against The Wall (Wall Of Sound, 1995) were more daring with their dark and jazzy backgrounds.
The album Dusk (Cafe Del Mar, 1996)
A platoon of friends plays saxophone, flute, trumpet, harmonica, clarinet on Elusive (Hard Hands, 1997). Unfortunately the choice of singers (Anita Jarrett, Constantine Wier and Martin Fishley) is not the best. My Friend, Got To Be For Real , Silently Bad Minded expertly mix dub, exotica, bebop and Ennio Morricone.
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Punk band formed in Bolton, UK in 1983. Released 2 singles on Liverpool indie label Probe Plus. Mark Hodgekiss (aka Hoddy, vocals), David Ball (bass), David Austin (drums), Tony Turner (guitar) and Warren Peacock (guitar). Second single "Daddy, buy me a rifle" also appeared on the 1985 compilation "Jobs For The Boys".
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A dub-punk band from Oldham, North Manchester.
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A reggae-dub band from Melbourne, Australia. Popular in the pub-scene in Melbourne in the 1970s and 1980s, Pressure Drop recently reformed and released an album called aLIVE 2011, available here. Guitarist Bill Mitchell is a macroeconomist and is now a well-known, iconoclastic blogger.
Members:
Blaise De Silva – Keyboards
Peter Leerson – Bass and Vocals
Bill Mitchell – Guitar
Keith Pereira – Drums and Percussion
Kelvin Speldewinde – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Vanessa Speldewinde – Vocals and Percussion
Spirit shine
Pressure Drop Lyrics
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Submerging beyond the day
Am I losing my way
Shadows in the night
Leave loneliness on me
Every moments meaning areleft behind
Shattered memories
Fall away from me
Look and you shall find
Let your spirit shine
And expand your mind
In "Spirit Shine," Pressure Drop speaks about the struggle of losing direction in life and feeling lost in the darkness of one's mind. The lyrics explore the possibility of finding meaning in life and availing oneself to the mystical and spiritual aspects of existence. The song begins with the artist's confession of grappling with his internal struggles and losing his way. He's caught in the grip of emotional turmoil and feels overwhelmed by the pressures of life. The line "Shadows in the night leave loneliness on me" is evocative of feelings of isolation and despair. The lyrics attempt to untangle the enigmatic quality of life, looking for purpose and meaning beyond mundane routines.
The subsequent lines in the song are an affirmation of faith and hope, suggesting that there are solutions to the darkness that engulfs us. The artist implores the listener to believe in themselves and keep pursuing their aspirations. He assures us that every moment has hidden meaning and that we should be diligent in finding it. In the end, the song encourages us to let our spirits shine and expand our minds, to remain open to new experiences and to seek higher truths beyond surface-level mundane existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts of my dark reflection
I am reflecting on my negative thoughts and emotions that are casting a shadow over me.
Submerging beyond the day
I am sinking deeper into my thoughts and emotions which are overpowering me.
Am I losing my way
I am unsure of my direction in life and whether my current path is the right one.
Shadows in the night
The darkness of the night mirrors the darkness within me, which is manifested in my thoughts and emotions.
Leave loneliness on me
I am consumed by loneliness and feel abandoned by those around me.
Every moments meaning areleft behind
I am stuck living in the past and unable to move forward, causing every present moment to lose its significance.
Shattered memories
My past is full of painful memories that continue to haunt me and affect my present and future.
Fall away from me
I am trying to let go of my painful memories and move forward with my life.
Can our dream be made reality
I am hopeful that my aspirations and goals can be achieved and become a reality.
Look and you shall find
I am urging myself to seek out new opportunities and paths, because they may lead to a brighter future.
Let your spirit shine
I am reminding myself to tap into my inner strength and positivity, and let it shine through.
And expand your mind
I am encouraging myself to keep an open mind, to learn and understand new things and perspectives.
Contributed by Ian F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.