Before recording any full length albums, Radiohead found their demo tape and invited them to be part of the US tour for The Bends. After that, they moved from Birmingham, Alabama to Los Angeles, California to record their first album. Several band mates suffered from substance abuse and homelessness after moving from Alabama.
Their first album, self-titled, drew from these experiences and unfortunately received little recognition or sales. The subsequent album Villa Elaine caused them to be praised as "the next big thing". Villa Elaine was recorded when the band was living in an apartment of the same name in Hollywood. Remy Zero's third album The Golden Hum was also received well. A 30 second clip of the song "Save Me" from The Golden Hum was used as the theme song for WB's Smallville. Remy Zero's music has also been on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic radio show. Most recently Remy Zero's song "Fair" from Villa Elaine was used in the film Garden State, and "Prophecy", also from Villa Ellaine was used in The Last Kiss. In 2003 Jeffrey Cain, Cedric Lemoyne, and Gregory Slay formed The Engine Room and wrote the theme song to the television show Nip/Tuck titled "A Perfect Lie" which was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Remy Zero broke up after making The Golden Hum and many of its members have joined new bands. Shelby and Cinjun Tate have created Spartan Fidelity, Jeffrey Cain has formed Isidore with Steve Kilbey of The Church and recorded a solo album under the name Dead Snares,Gregory Slay has recorded multiple albums as Sleepwell, and Cedric Lemoyne has collaborated with Orenda Fink of Azure Ray on an album set for release in early 2009.
In 2006 there was reason to believe, from their MySpace posting, that the group was attempting to reform. However, as of Summer 2007, the Remy Zero MySpace page showed the following statement: "The story so far: We formed in Birmingham, AL in 1989. We took a break in 2003. We thought momentarily that we might start making music again, but now... who knows. We'll keep you posted here on whatever we're doing - together or separately - as much as we can. Stay tuned...". The Remy Zero website now has the following message:
"The five of us thank all of you who have listened, & had faith in us.
These years as Remy Zero have given birth to music and friendships that will hopefully live on past this moment. We will take the inspiration, lessons, and spirits we have encountered as each of us moves forward into new territories. Remy Zero has been put to rest.
thank you again
peace,
cedric, cinjun, jeffrey, gregory, shelby".
On Tuesday May 22, 2007 Jeffrey Cain's solo album Dead Snares Speak the Language was released, featuring performances with fellow Remy Zero members Cedric LeMoyne, Gregory Slay and Leslie Van Trease. A limited edition release on 180 gram vinyl was made available through SoundIsidore Recordings.
Glorious
Remy Zero Lyrics
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All sense of the game is long gone
Mouth twisted up and lips like coal
Tired of spinning, you get anything you want
We don't have to be lovers
We don't have to be friends for no one
Black souls in the desert
Back down to the Glorious #1
My prints all over the smoking gun
Back down to the Glorious #1
All lines to the living are now undone
Back down to the Glorious #1
Her fingers felt like a fire
Her skin's shifting, the words are so clear
Left a burning desire
One flash will get you anything you want
Back down to the Glorious #1
My prints all over the smoking gun
Back down to the Glorious #1
All lines to the living are now undone
Back down to the Glorious #1
Back down to the Glorious #1
My prints all over the smoking gun
Back down to the Glorious #1
All lines to the living are now undone
Back down to the Glorious #1
The lyrics of Remy Zero's song Glorious #1 seem to be about a person who feels lost and out of control. They feel as though they are alone in a never-ending traffic jam and have no idea what direction to go in. The weariness of life is apparent in their twisted mouth and coal-like lips. However, despite the weariness, they continue to spin and get anything they want, even at the expense of their soul.
The person in the song recognizes that they don't have to be anyone's friend or lover, which could be interpreted as their sense of isolation. The mention of black souls in the desert creates a bleak picture of this person's surroundings. This could symbolize how they feel about their life, as though it is a desolate wasteland. The chorus repeatedly mentions "glorious #1," which could be interpreted to mean that they are returning to a place of power or a place where they feel in control, perhaps a reference to the self.
The singer also mentions a woman with fiery fingers and clear words. She leaves a burning desire that cannot be denied. This could represent the possibility of a relationship or a desire for something more fulfilling. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing this "glorious #1" that the person is returning to. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of fatigue and uncertainty, but also a desire for control and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone in the traffic
Feeling isolated and stuck in a situation with no progress
All sense of the game is long gone
The understanding of how things should work has disappeared
Mouth twisted up and lips like coal
Physically showing frustration and negativity
Tired of spinning, you get anything you want
Exhausted from trying and willing to do anything to achieve success
We don't have to be lovers
A connection is not necessarily romantic
We don't have to be friends for no one
There doesn't have to be a relationship for appearance's sake
Black souls in the desert
Feeling lost and hopeless
Heads spinning, you get anything you want
Feeling disoriented but willing to do whatever it takes to succeed
Back down to the Glorious #1
Referring to the beginning or the original source
My prints all over the smoking gun
The individual is connected to a situation, especially a criminal act
All lines to the living are now undone
Connections to the living are lost or broken
Her fingers felt like a fire
Touch was intense and passionate
Her skin's shifting, the words are so clear
Sensations are so strong they are almost tangible
Left a burning desire
Created a strong and lasting longing
One flash will get you anything you want
A quick and bold action can bring success
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUGUST CINJUN TATE, CEDRIC LEMOYNE, CINJUN TATE, GREGORY SLAY, GREGORY SCOTT SLAY, JEFFREY CAIN, JEFFREY CAIN THOMPSON, SHELBY TATE
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