While Supuration delivers more powerful riffage and Death Metal oriented material, S.U.P. displays more dark wave/cold wave oriented influences alongside Doom Metal. In each case, the band succeeded in suggesting its own unique atmospheres, resulting of innovative and hypnotic riffage, and an ambitious blend of traditional cavernous Death Metal voices and Cold/Dark Wave vocals.
One of many particularities of this seamy band is their ritual of first writing a story in plain French, then transformating them into English lyrics from which the actual music is composed. Thus, every Supuration/S.U.P. album relates a story, inspired by the hypothetical after-death in the case of Supuration; more about Science-Fiction when the S.U.P. aspect is concerned…
It is considered one of the most influential bands of French death metal, inspiring successful French acts such as Carnival in Coal, Division Alpha,Gojira, Kalisia, ...
Chronology:
Supuration put out its first album ‘Sultry Obsession’ in 1990, autoproduced and limited to 1000 copies. In 1991, they recorded 8 tracks, that would eventually end up on various EPs, and would be compiled later on the still autoproduced ’9092’, limited to 500 copies with 3 tracks recorded in 1992, and also appeared on the ‘Obscurum per Obscurus’ compilation.
In 1992, September, Supuration signed with Reincarnate Records, leading to the release of the first full-length album ‘The Cube’ in Feb, 1993. It was followed in Apr. 1994 by a “Maxi” named ‘Still in the Sphere’, including an infamous doom-metal cover of ‘Shout’, by Tears for Fears… Meanwhile, the band was contacted for the soundtrack to the movie ‘Jacques le fataliste’, without any further distribution.
Then started an European tour side to side with Suffocation, and the first broadcast of the track ‘The Crack’, on MCM.
Fall 1994, free from its previous contracts, Supuration signs on PIAS France. In July 1995, Supuration releases its second album ‘Anomaly’, switching name to ‘Spherical Unit Provided’ (S.U.P.) for the occasion. They begin touring France co-headlining with Coroner. In April 1996, the maxi ‘Transfer’ was released, containing various tracks from ‘Anomaly’ reprocessed into acoustic/ electro / demo versions.
In 1996, the contract with PIAS records expired, allowing to sign with Holy Records. Then began a great collaboration, eventually leading to three more albums:
‘Room Seven’ (1997), the vision of an autistic person through his dreams
‘Chronophobia’(1999), the coldest album, which unveils the story of twins separated at birth through time and space. A deadly countdown which will bring them together forever. The band claims that it isn’t a pessimistic way of seeing life, but merely an original fiction via a claustrophobic musical experience.
‘Angelus’ (2002), well received in both the international and national press. It questions the origin of Man and his religions.
Holy Records also released a « live » Album, ‘To Live Alone’(2001), two re-releases of ‘The Cube’(1998), and ‘Anomaly’ (2000).
This successful career led to a series of concerts throughout Europe with Anathema from Dec. 1999 to Jan. 2000, then in France with Gloomy Grim and Division Alpha in April.
In May 2002, the band made a second attempt at an original soundtrack, for the short movie ‘Insanity’, by Fabrice Lambot. It was shown in various international festivals. (Buenos Aires, Belgrade, London, Toronto …) and was released in Jan. 2003.
From 2002 to June 2003, they performed many concerts and festivals, becoming an emblematic figure of French Metal which still seduces and surprise album after album.
At the end of 2003, the group takes back its former identity, Supuration, to write a worthy follow-up to the extremely renowned ‘The Cube’ …: ‘Incubation’.
‘Incubation’ plunges both the band and their fans in nostalgia, the ideal moment to re-release ‘90-92’, with a DVD as bonus in 2004, and mark the end of a cycle. Time has come for Supuration to let S.U.P. reappear: S.U.P. proposes ‘Imago’, at the perfect time to see the chrysalis turn into a stunning Butterfly … A long-awaited rebirth !
In 2007, S.U.P. delivers its last release to date: a live DVD ‘Traces Part 1’, with a number of previously released tracks, and covers (notably from Division Alpha).
In 2008, the band released a new album, Hegemony.
Line-up:
Ludovic Loez : Guitars/Vocals
Fabrice Loez : Guitars/Vocals
Thierry Berger : Drums
Frederic Fievez : Bass (live only) (also plays in Division Alpha)
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External Links:
http://www.myspace.com/supuration
http://www.supuration.com/
Shadows
S.U.P. Lyrics
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My shadows, they follow you like im the accomplice
Lost all of your dreams, the night is heartless
My shadows the follow you, my shadows the follow you in the darkness
On a daily basis i struggle with my mental state
And it fucks me up cause i cant back the desicions that i make
See I got the devil on my shoulder
And I, feel him getting closer
I can feel him taking over
On a daily basis i struggle with my mental state
And it fucks me up cause i cant back the desicions that i make
See I got the devil on my shoulder
And I, feel him getting closer
So I, guess I’m not a loner
I can feel him taking over
See i got a shadow overlooking me
And its mentally cooking me
Cause everything that im tryna be
Is the deffinition of a perfect me
My visions blurry, but im tryna see
The future thats in front of me
So i reach inside my brain
It’ll make me go insane
Cause im the only one to blame
And i’ll never be the same
I feel so fucking lame
Like life is just a game
Cause people keep on failing me
Now its getting really clear to see
That no matter where i’ll be
The shadow will just follow me
On a daily basis i struggle with my mental state
And it fucks me up cause i cant back the desicions that i make
See I got the devil on my shoulder
And I, feel him getting closer
So I, guess I’m not a loner
I can feel him taking over
Feel me in the dark, in the darkness
My shadows, they follow you like im the accomplice
Lost all of your dreams, the night is heartless
My shadows the follow you, my shadows the follow you in the darkness
On a daily basis i struggle with my mental state
And it fucks me up cause i cant back the desicions that i make
See I got the devil on my shoulder
And I, feel him getting closer
So I, guess I’m not a loner
I can feel him taking over
Feel me in the dark, in the darkness
My shadows, they follow you like im the accomplice
Lost all of your dreams, the night is heartless
My shadows the follow you, my shadows the follow you in the darkness
The song "Shadows" by S.U.P. is a raw and emotional depiction of the struggles faced by the artist as they battle with their own mental state. The lyrics describe the feeling of being followed by shadows, which represent the inner demons and negative thoughts that haunt the artist. The haunting presence of these shadows is likened to that of an accomplice or a follower, serving to accentuate the feeling of being trapped or pursued.
The song speaks to the inner turmoil and sense of helplessness felt by the artist in the face of their struggles. The line "On a daily basis, I struggle with my mental state, and it fucks me up cause I can't back the decisions that I make" captures the sense of being at the mercy of one's own emotions and anxieties, unable to control or rationalize them. The presence of the devil on the artist's shoulder is a metaphor for the relentless nature of these negative thoughts and how they can take over.
The lyrics are dark and introspective, providing a glimpse into the artist's innermost thoughts and feelings. The repetition of certain phrases, such as "in the darkness" and "I can feel him taking over," serves to emphasize the sense of repetition and hopelessness that can come with mental health struggles. This song is a powerful reminder of the importance of acknowledging and addressing one's own mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel me in the dark, in the darkness
I am present with you in the darkness, unseen but felt
My shadows, they follow you like im the accomplice
My inner struggles and insecurities follow you, making me feel complicit in causing your pain
Lost all of your dreams, the night is heartless
You have lost faith in your aspirations and the darkness of the night feels cold and cruel
On a daily basis i struggle with my mental state
Every day, I battle with my own thoughts and emotions
And it fucks me up cause i cant back the desicions that i make
My inability to stand behind my decisions affects me deeply
See I got the devil on my shoulder
I am haunted by negative influences and temptations
And I, feel him getting closer
I sense those harmful influences growing stronger
So I, guess I’m not a loner
I realize I am not alone in my struggle
I can feel him taking over
I fear that those negative influences are becoming too powerful
See i got a shadow overlooking me
My insecurities and doubts loom over me constantly
And its mentally cooking me
The pressure and stress are taking a toll on my mental health
Cause everything that im tryna be
I am striving to become the best version of myself
Is the deffinition of a perfect me
My idea of perfection feels unattainable
My visions blurry, but im tryna see
My goals are unclear, but I am still striving to achieve them
The future thats in front of me
I am uncertain about what lies ahead
So i reach inside my brain
I struggle to find clarity within my own mind
It’ll make me go insane
The mental strain is debilitating
Cause im the only one to blame
I hold myself responsible for my struggles
And i’ll never be the same
I fear that I may never fully recover from my inner turmoil
I feel so fucking lame
I feel ashamed and embarrassed about my struggles
Like life is just a game
I feel as though life is arbitrary and meaningless
Cause people keep on failing me
I feel let down and unsupported by those around me
Now its getting really clear to see
It is becoming increasingly evident to me
That no matter where i’ll be
Wherever I go, my inner struggles will follow me
The shadow will just follow me
The weight of my insecurities and doubts will always be present with me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Niklas Undhjem
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