In 2008, Miller was waiting tables at a neighborhood Brazilian restaurant, Miss Favela, where he encountered Alexis and her mother. When he mentioned he was looking for a female vocalist to work with on a musical project, Krauss' mother immediately volunteered her. After steadily gaining popularity throughout 2009, Sleigh Bells signed to M.I.A.'s label N.E.E.T. in Spring 2010.
The duo released the 7-track EP Sleigh Bells. The EP received much attention and all but the last two tracks were re-recorded for their debut album.
Sleigh Bells issued the single "Tell 'Em" as a free download in April 2010. On 11 May 2010, they released their debut full-length album entitled Treats. Amidst blown-out drum beats, fuzzed guitars and synth-pop sensibilities, Krauss balances each song with a voice that is both forceful and elegant. Four other singles supported the album: "Crown on the Ground", "Infinity Guitars", "Rill Rill" and "Riot Rhythm".
Sleigh Bells began recording songs for their second studio album in June 2011. Describing the sound of the new album, Krauss said, "It sounds really huge, so there's going to still be tons of volume".
On 15 December 2011, the band released the single "Born to Lose", followed in January 2012 by "Comeback Kid". The second album, Reign of Terror, was released on 21 February 2012. They made their network television debut on the 18 February 2012 episode of Saturday Night Live, performing the songs "Comeback Kid" and "End of the Line".
Only a few months after the release of Reign of Terror, Sleigh Bells began writing a third studio album for a possible 2013 release. Before the end of 2012, the album was said to feature more writing from Krauss and with a cleaner sound. The album, titled Bitter Rivals, was released on 8 October 2013, through Mom + Pop Music. According to Krauss, several tracks would feature dynamic acoustic riffs and R&B-ish vocals. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Krauss clarified the new style of the album, saying, "I was interested in doing something Beyoncรฉ or Janet Jackson would do, these slow-winding, sparkling melodies."
On 7 December 2015, Sleigh Bells premiered a new song titled "Champions of Unrestricted Beauty", while announcing they were finishing up their fourth studio album. The duo released the single "Rule Number One" on 7 June 2016, followed by "Hyper Dark" on 19 July 2016. On 24 August 2016, Sleigh Bells released their fourth studio album Jessica Rabbit, marking the first release on the duo's own label, Torn Clean, in partnership with Sinderlyn. The mini-album Kid Kruschev followed on 10 November 2017.
Sleigh Bells released their sixth studio album, Texis, on 10 September 2021 through Mom + Pop Music. Music videos were released for album singles "Locust Laced" and "Justine Go Genesis".
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Infinity Guitars
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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Sling set can't meet their demands
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Cowboys, Indians
Red souls, red friends
Deaf chords, dead ends
Sling set can't meet their demands
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Cowboys, Indians
Red souls, red friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Deaf chords, dead ends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Cowboys, Indians
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Red souls, red friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The lyrics to Sleigh Bells's song "Infinity Guitars" may seem nonsensical at first glance, but upon closer examination, they reveal a commentary on the music industry and its various components. The repeated phrases "Deaf chords, dead ends" and "Sling set can't meet their demands" may refer to the inability of musicians to make a substantial living on their music alone, as well as the struggle to break into mainstream success. The line "Dumb whores, best friends" could be interpreted as a critique of the objectification and exploitation of women in the industry, who are forced to play roles that require them to be sexualized and subservient.
Line by Line Meaning
Deaf chords, dead ends
Unable to hear the music being played, and the musical journey seeming to have no path or direction
Sling set can't meet their demands
An inadequate musical setup to meet the high expectations of the artist
Dumb whores, best friends
The artist is identifying with the demeaning derogatory language used to describe women as it reflects their close relationships
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The guitars have no limits and are encouraged to keep playing
Street wars, straight men
The artist is commenting on the harsh reality of city life with all its complexities and social binaries
Cowboys, Indians
The artist is referencing a simple dichotomy where sides are clearly defined and in conflict with each other
Red souls, red friends
The artist is describing intense feelings of love and passion among a tight-knit group of people
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The artist is encouraging the guitars to continue playing, taking advantage of endless potential and possibilities
Deaf chords, dead ends
Again, the reality of music with no path is emphasized
Dumb whores, best friends
While the language may be demeaning to some, the bond between the people involved is deep and strong
Infinity guitars, go 'head
As before, the artist is urging the guitars to keep playing despite any obstacles in their way
Street wars, straight men
The clash of cultures and backgrounds in an urban environment is brought front and center
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The guitars are beyond limitation, and the artist wants them to take full advantage of that
Cowboys, Indians
The artist emphasizes the binary between two groups and how they are at odds with each other
Red souls, red friends
Once again, the strong bond of passionate love within a community is highlighted
Infinity guitars, go 'head
As the song comes to an end, the artist reiterates the near-unlimited potential of the instruments in their hands
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Sydney Alexis Krauss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@virtueisdead
I finally found the song that my hipster mom listened to every day while driving us to school in 1st grade.
@lilys8272
Bildawl my dad used to play sleigh bells when i was in third grade driving me to school lmfao. i remember i tried singing comeback kid in front of my friend and she went ๐คจ
@AlexDuhx
FIRST GRADE?!?!
@FingerSpazm
Holy fuck i feel old
@MVenk
Damn I was a 19 year old when this came out
@antoguedes
How old r u? 15?
@J.S.3259
10 years later, it still sounds incredibly fresh and inspired. A wonderful album
@deonnacortez52
Jonathan Shapiro absolutely ๐ค๐ฝ
@mmukerji
As a die hard metalhead, I finally found a "heavy" indie rock record.
@danielchagas6916
Indeed I guess the same goes to The Ting Tings, we need more people like this in music nowadays.