The band's debut album wasn't released until 1995, when Pussysoul came out on Dwell Records. The following four albums were released by Relapse Records, until they signed with Metal Blade Records for their 2008 album, Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of Conviction.
The band have had their share of tribulations, even violence. On 26 April 2004, bassist Scott Williams was killed in an apparent murder/suicide by his roommate. Then, in September 2005, former singer Glenn Rambo was killed in Hurricane Katrina.
Coverage of the band has been positive. In 2006, Soilent Green was featured in Grindcore, Crustcore Maniacs magazine in an article about the New Orleans metal scene. In 2009, they were featured on the first episode of season four on the Adult Swim show Squidbillies, episode 41, entitled "Lerm". They performed the main title theme in a cowpunk/sludge style
Soilent Green was also featured in Rolling Stone as one of the top 25 most influential metal bands.
The band consists of
Ben Falgoust – vocals (Goatwhore)
Brian Patton – guitars (Eyehategod)
Gregg Harney – guitars (Spickle)
Tommy Buckley – drums (Crowbar)
Scott Crochet – bass (Hostile Apostle)
Former members include
Scott Williams – bass
Donovan Punch – guitars
Glen Rambo – vocals (Nuclear Crucifixion)
Ben Stout – guitars (Goatwhore)
Tony White – guitars (Paralysis)
Official site - http://www.soilent-green.com
Sticks And Stones
Soilent Green Lyrics
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Words that bleed
The closeness that rejects-
Words mean nothing
Actions all rubber band lies stretched far
Intimate words spoken while in bed
Just pillow talk for the naive head
Ideas prone to a backwards motion
An unknown cause,nothing named
A thought people state-
Contradicting this false speech
Sticks and stones made of syllables
These words will grow against you
The lyrics of Soilent Green's song "Sticks and Stones" seem to be a commentary on the power of words and actions in relationships. The opening lines speak of the paradox of touch and language, how physical closeness can be deceptive and meaningless, while words can cut deep and cause pain. The second stanza expands on this idea, describing how often we say intimate things in the heat of the moment or in the context of a relationship, yet they may not have any truth or lasting significance. The third stanza hints at a society where ideas are moving in reverse, where people contradict themselves and say things they don't mean. The final lines reinforce the idea that words can have a lasting impact, like sticks and stones that can wound the body, words can grow and hurt us.
The song seems to suggest a kind of cynicism about language and relationships, a sense that words and actions do not always match up, and that we must be careful not to trust too readily or be deceived by appearances. It's a warning against assuming that what people say or do is genuine or significant, and a call to look deeper and be more vigilant in our connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
The touch that connects-
The physical touch that creates a bond between individuals.
Words that bleed
Words that hurt emotionally, causing emotional pain.
The closeness that rejects-
Emotional closeness that leads to rejection and indifference.
Words mean nothing
Words alone carry no weight, without action to back them up.
Actions all rubber band lies stretched far
Promises that are stretched too thin, which eventually snap and break like a stretched rubber band.
Intimate words spoken while in bed
Words spoken in a vulnerable and intimate setting, which may not hold true in reality.
Just pillow talk for the naive head
Sweet nothings spoken to charm or manipulate, especially to someone who may not know any better.
Everything in names
Our world is categorized and structured based on labels or names given to different things.
Ideas prone to a backwards motion
Ideas or beliefs that are susceptible to being reversed or inverted.
An unknown cause, nothing named
The reason for something is unknown, and it has no specific name or classification.
A thought people state-
An idea that is commonly expressed.
Contradicting this false speech
The spoken words don't match the reality or true intentions, resulting in a contradiction.
Sticks and stones made of syllables
Words that can hurt or damage just like physical sticks and stones.
These words will grow against you
Negative words can take hold and grow if they are not addressed and countered with positive affirmations.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TITUS TURNER
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