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
Superstition Aimed At One's Skull
Soilent Green Lyrics
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A second guess
Sink into the feeding of essence to the vultures of another yesterday
Save us from indolence, save us from this fate
A black cat tradition damned to the genetics of our parents' ways
Half dead, on your way out
Sent back to these days of heresy
Look at these things that they've tried to do to me
Roll her over when you're done
Son, don't let them see when you reach for the gun
Turning backs on father time
A problem with consistent faith
Never to count for your prayers
Attributed to these backward ways
A desire that has lost the edge
The solution to the end of our kind
Painted into that corner of the mind
Smoking gun theory put to the test
Prophecies that will seal this final guess
The only battle faced is accepting fate
Nevertheless a final trait
Only hoping to have been on the winning end of the wishbone again
Disgruntled attitudes adored
Affliction of the victim clause
Never listen to your own advice
Back to those days of negligence
Time to clear the shame from your face and call it a day
Wipe the blame from your lips and crawl back to your demeaning ways
An adult crusade against the ways they acted when they were young
Feeling sore from this lack of respect
As your soul is waged for a final bet
Will you take that plaque from earlier goals that you have achieved
And place it on the dashboard of that wrecked high school dream?
Empty-handed in the peak of deception
Hating the exact things we do ourselves
Cited for these words of the last regard
The depraved have let their ideas out again.
The lyrics to Soilent Green's song "Superstition Aimed at One's Skull" deal with the idea of being trapped in a cycle of negativity and superstition, passed down from generation to generation. The singer feels sentenced to a life of always watching their back and second-guessing themselves, while also feeling like they are being devoured by others' vulturous behavior. They plead to be saved from this fate and the backward ways of their ancestors.
The lyrics also touch on themes of violence and rebellion. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance of fate, but also a desire to fight back against oppressive forces. The phrase "roll her over when you're done" can be interpreted as a call to take revenge on those who have wronged the singer, while the lines "never listen to your own advice" and "back to those days of negligence" suggest a rejection of the past and a need to move forward.
Overall, the song is a bleak commentary on the human condition, with Soilent Green's signature mix of sludge metal and grindcore serving as a fittingly harsh backdrop.
Line by Line Meaning
Sentenced to this lifelong sequence of watching your back
Condemned to a lifetime of paranoia and fear of betrayal.
A second guess
A constant questioning of others' motives and intentions.
Sink into the feeding of essence to the vultures of another yesterday
Being consumed by the past and its regrets, while others take advantage of it.
Save us from indolence, save us from this fate
A plea for help to prevent a future of apathy and misfortune.
A black cat tradition damned to the genetics of our parents' ways
Inherited superstitions and beliefs that bring misfortune like a black cat.
Half dead, on your way out
Almost lifeless and dying, with no escape from the situation.
Sent back to these days of heresy
Forced to relive a time of radical or unconventional beliefs and practices.
Look at these things that they've tried to do to me
Reflecting on the ways others have mistreated and wronged them.
Every supple opinion counts
Each person's view or stance matters and can make a difference.
Roll her over when you're done
Treating someone as a disposable object, especially in a sexual encounter.
Son, don't let them see when you reach for the gun
Hiding intentions of violence or revenge from others.
Turning backs on father time
Rejecting the inevitability of aging and the passing of time.
A problem with consistent faith
Struggling to maintain a steadfast belief or conviction.
Never to count for your prayers
Feeling as though prayers or pleas for help will never be answered or fulfilled.
Attributed to these backward ways
Blaming outdated or antiquated beliefs or behaviors for current problems.
A desire that has lost the edge
Feeling like a once-strong desire or drive has been dulled or diminished over time.
The solution to the end of our kind
The key to preventing the extinction of humanity.
Painted into that corner of the mind
Trapping oneself in a limited or narrow way of thinking or perspective.
Smoking gun theory put to the test
The idea of a clear and obvious explanation or proof being challenged or questioned.
Prophecies that will seal this final guess
Predictions or expectations that will ultimately determine the outcome.
The only battle faced is accepting fate
The only struggle or obstacle left to overcome is accepting an unavoidable outcome.
Nevertheless a final trait
Regardless of everything else, there is one last defining quality or characteristic.
Only hoping to have been on the winning end of the wishbone again
Wishing for good luck or a fortunate outcome after experiencing setbacks or failures.
Disgruntled attitudes adored
Negative or unhappy attitudes being emphasized or celebrated.
Affliction of the victim clause
A tendency to portray oneself as a victim or to be excessively sympathetic towards victims.
Never listen to your own advice
Ignoring or disregarding one's own wisdom or guidance.
Back to those days of negligence
Returning to a time of carelessness or neglect of one's responsibilities.
Time to clear the shame from your face and call it a day
Acknowledging the embarrassment of a situation and ending it.
Wipe the blame from your lips and crawl back to your demeaning ways
Refusing to accept responsibility for one's actions and repeating past mistakes.
An adult crusade against the ways they acted when they were young
Making an effort to correct or make up for past mistakes or immaturity.
Feeling sore from this lack of respect
Feeling hurt or offended by a perceived lack of consideration or regard from others.
As your soul is waged for a final bet
As one's very being is risked or gambled on a last chance for success or redemption.
Will you take that plaque from earlier goals that you have achieved
Will you cling to past accomplishments in the face of current struggles or failures.
And place it on the dashboard of that wrecked high school dream?
And use those old achievements as a futile attempt to compensate for unrealized hopes and goals.
Empty-handed in the peak of deception
Coming up empty-handed, with nothing to show for oneself, despite achieving peak levels of deceit or manipulation.
Hating the exact things we do ourselves
Feeling animosity or disgust towards others for behaviors or traits that one is guilty of as well.
Cited for these words of the last regard
Being judged or condemned for the final words or actions of one's life.
The depraved have let their ideas out again.
The morally corrupt or wicked have expressed their harmful or dangerous beliefs once more.
Contributed by Mia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.