The current members are Chris Barron (lead vocals), Anthony Krizan (guitar and vocals), Aaron Comess (drums) and Mark White (bass). The history of the Spin Doctors can be traced back to the late 80s in New York City, originally as a band called Trucking Company, which included Canadian guitarist Eric Schenkman, John Popper, and later Chris Barron. Barron was John Popper's Princeton, New Jersey high school friend. Popper left this side project to focus on his main gig with rock group Blues Traveler full time. With a name change to Spin Doctors, as well as the addition of Aaron Comess and Mark White, the classic lineup was in place by the spring of 1989.
Recorded from August to December 1990 at both the famous Power Station studio in NYC as well as the RPM Studios, NYC and ACME Recording Studios Inc. in Mamaroneck, NY, the band released 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' on August 20, 1991. Experiencing a slow burn of sorts in terms of success over the next few years, the band released the singles "Jimmy Olsen's Blues", "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)", "Two Princes", and "What Time Is It?", managing serious chart success in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their sound incorporated shades of contemporary college rock and underground power pop as well as more indie and blues rock styles.
'Turn It Upside Down' (1994) was not as successful as 'Kryptonite', although it did sell a million copies. Its second single, "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast", was a modest hit (#48 on the pop chart). Shortly after the release of Turn It Upside Down, original guitarist Eric Schenkman left the band, citing both musical and personal differences. He was replaced by Anthony Krizan. Fans feared, for good reasons, that the group had somewhat stalled creatively.
The follow-up, You've Got to Believe in Something (1996), sold poorly and the band lost its record contract. Guitarist Krizan also left the band following its release, for reasons that remain relatively unknown. He was replaced by Eran Tabid. Also during this time, Ivan Neville joined the band on keyboards. In 1998, the band signed to Uptown/Universal and released Here Comes the Bride in 1999. During the recording of Here Comes The Bride, Mark White left the band. The bass tracks on the album were finished by original band member Aaron Comess.
During the tour supporting Here Comes The Bride, Chris Barron lost his voice due to a rare form of vocal cord paralysis. Keyboardist Ivan Neville took over vocal duties for a few dates, but the band eventually cancelled the remainder of its tour, crippling sales of the album. Chris' voice came back in late 2000, where he began performing with his band Chris Barron and the Give Daddy Five.
The Spin Doctors remained stagnant until 2001, when the closing of the famous New York City club Wetlands brought the original four members back together. The band started playing one-offs and eventually recorded an album, Nice Talking To Me, released on September 13, 2005. So far, the album has yet to be met with much commercial success. They have also made a guest appearance on the children's book and its accompanying album by Children's Author/Artist Sandra Boynton singing "Tantrum".
Indifférence
Spin Doctors Lyrics
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They wait to be told
They never stop talking
The way you talk to me
You give me the blues
I feel like walking
Expression's at the story's gate
Share your thoughts, do they walk away?
Tall grass, dragons, and moutain songs
Break the thread of indifference
They'll suck the wind right from your soul
To never listen to the voice of memory
Is to die waiting for nothing
I'd rather kiss the empty blue
Than to stay here waiting forever on you
On a trip in theis place called time
Where no one lives, no one can find
Quiet streams of life gone by
Roll down the face of lovers
And in the early morning tears
We cry
Into each other
Sew the thread of indifference
It rolls on and on and on
To never listen to the voice of memory
Is to die waiting for nothing
In Spin Doctors’ song “Indifference,” the lyrics describe a person who is indifferent to life, seeking nothing and doing nothing without being told to do so. They are constantly talking but their words do not hold any weight in comparison to the singer’s experiences. The way they talk gives the singer blues, making them want to walk away. The singer is stuck with this sense of indifference and the inability to express their experiences to others leads to frustration.
The lyrics also depict the power of sharing one’s thoughts and experiences, breaking the thread of indifference. To not listen to the voice of memory is to die waiting for nothing. The singer would rather be alone than wait forever on the indifferent person. The song then transitions to a more reflective tone, describing how time moves on and life passes by. In the silence of the morning tears, people can connect with each other, stitching the thread of indifference together.
Overall, “Indifference” is a commentary on the dangers of being indifferent to life and the importance of sharing one’s experiences to connect with others. It depicts the frustration of not being heard and the desire for transcendence through storytelling.
Line by Line Meaning
Indifferent minds seek nothing
People who lack interest or concern in anything are not driven to explore or achieve anything
They wait to be told
They do not act on their own, but rely on others or fate to tell them what to do
They never stop talking
Even though they have nothing to say or nothing interesting to contribute to a conversation, they still chatter incessantly
The way you talk to me
The tone or manner in which you communicate with me is making me feel unhappy, like I have the blues
You give me the blues
Your actions or words are causing me to feel unhappy or downhearted
I feel like walking
I feel like leaving or distancing myself from this situation or relationship
Expression's at the story's gate
Emotion or creativity is something that one must access or unlock in order to be able to tell a story
Share your thoughts, do they walk away?
When you open up and share your opinions, do people ignore or dismiss them?
Revealing tales of kids and pawns
Sharing stories about the innocence or vulnerability of children and pawns (i.e. people who are used or manipulated for others' purposes) can be revealing or enlightening
Tall grass, dragons, and moutain songs
Stories or experiences involving symbols of strength or majesty (such as tall grass or dragons) can evoke feelings of inspiration or admiration, as can songs about mountains and nature
Break the thread of indifference
End the pattern of apathy or lack of concern that is preventing you from feeling or experiencing life
They'll suck the wind right from your soul
People who exude indifference can suck the life or energy out of those around them, leaving them feeling drained or depleted
To never listen to the voice of memory
Failing to remember or recall past experiences or lessons can cause one to feel lost or confused, and miss opportunities for growth or change
Is to die waiting for nothing
Living one's life in a state of endless waiting or apathy is like being dead, as there is no purpose or direction to one's existence
I'd rather kiss the empty blue
It would be preferable to experience nothing at all rather than remain in a state of indifference
Than to stay here waiting forever on you
It is better to move on and seek new experiences or relationships than to continue waiting for something that may never come
On a trip in theis place called time
As we journey through life, time is both a companion and an adversary
Where no one lives, no one can find
In the hypothetical, intangible space of eternity, nothing exists and nothing can be found or sought after
Quiet streams of life gone by
The gentle, unassuming moments of one's existence can fade away and be forgotten amidst the clamor of daily life
Roll down the face of lovers
Tears of joy or sadness can flow down the face of those who have loved and lost
And in the early morning tears
The first tears of the day, shed upon waking or mourning, can convey a sense of fresh grief or loneliness
We cry
We express our emotions through tears, whether of joy or sadness
Into each other
We find solace and comfort in sharing our tears and emotions with others
Sew the thread of indifference
Take action to counteract and overcome the indifference that threatens to stifle and paralyze you
It rolls on and on and on
The pattern of apathy or inaction can persist and continue indefinitely unless one takes steps to break it
To never listen to the voice of memory
Failing to remember or recall past experiences or lessons can cause one to feel lost or confused, and miss opportunities for growth or change
Is to die waiting for nothing
Living one's life in a state of endless waiting or apathy is like being dead, as there is no purpose or direction to one's existence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC SCHENKMAN, LINDA KELLY
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