1. As the first aspect of Cemetary went to its grave, Sundown rose from the ashes, when Mathias Lodmalm teamed up with bass-player Johnny Hagel. Hagel had played in Tiamat, another well known Swedish band. Together with drummer Christian Silver, another member of Cemetary, they started to create what was going to be Design 19, their debut album. The 19 tour followed the album, and Andreas Johansson was recruited to play the guitar.
The second release from Sundown (not counting the digi-pack version of Design 19) was Glimmer. Before this album had reached the market in 1999, some major changes had been made within the band. Most evident was the departure of Hagel, who left to later form Lithium. Andreas Karlsson took the role of playing the bass, and Herman Engström replaced Andreas Johansson on guitar. Glimmer was produced, mixed and engineered by Lodmalm and Silver, and all music and lyrics was written by Lodmalm.
The musical direction was moving further away from metal, which is the trademark for their label, Century Media. The decision to disband Sundown was made and Lodmalm reformed Cemetary under the name of Cemetary 1213 together with Christian Silver and Herman Engström.
2. Sundown was a local Macon band that was in the studio with Paul Hornsby producing in 1970. Recording did not go smoothly, since the band broke up a couple of times during the recording. Paul Hornsby brought in some buddies and wound up finishing the record using names like Bill Stewart (Capricorn Rhythm Section), Charlie Hayward (later of the Charlie Daniels Band) and Chuck Leavell on piano (later of The Allman Brothers Band and Sea Level). Paul Hornsby also played organ. The album has been compared to The Allman Brothers Band and their precursor, The Hour Glass. It's basically old school 60's rock, and at times a little country twang gives away its origin.
4. The Dutch folk duo Sundown released one self-titled album in 1970.
6. The alternative rock band Sundown from Indianapolis, IN, released a demo in 2021. They then released the full-length album Keep Moving in 2022. Their music is influenced by punk, hardcore, and garage rock.
7. The Irish rock band Sundown began releasing music in 2019. Their singles include Deal With The Devil, = Kicking Up a Storm, and Fall From Grace, among others.
8. The funk/soul artist Sundown, also known as Space Cadets, released one single, Spaced Outta Place on Parkside Records in 1981. It was reissued in 2022
Halo
Sundown Lyrics
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That glaze keeps hanging on
Dancefloor confessions
Just another hit and run
Cold winter's powder
Twist the mirrorball
The pain screams louder
For a way to end it all
This time ain't wrong
This time ain't right
Who is doing you tonight
Blinded by a flash for fantasy
(You'll see)
Your soul's discomfort
That feeling's nothing new
Your polished glamour
Let's you do the things you do
One disco biscuit
Two mascara tears
That makeup covers well
But won't keep in the fear
In "Halo" by Sundown, the lyrics describe the struggle of someone who is trapped in an endless cycle of destructive behavior. This person is obsessed with their prime, or the highest point in their life, and they cannot let go of it. They are consumed by their addiction to the dancefloor, where they confess their deepest secrets and then immediately move on to the next hit and run. In their quest for escape, they turn to drugs to numb the pain, but it only makes the screams louder.
The lyrics also portray the singer's struggle with their self-worth. They are searching for validation through their polished glamour and the things they do, but they cannot escape the discomfort that lives inside of them. They try to hide their fear behind makeup, but it still shows through. The chorus expresses confusion, as the singer cannot tell whether this time is right or wrong, and they wonder who is doing them tonight. They are blinded by their desire for fantasy, but eventually, they will see the reality of their situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Halo" paint a tragic picture of someone who is struggling with addiction and trying to escape their pain. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting caught up in the pursuit of pleasure and losing sight of what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Your prime obsession
Your main fixation
That glaze keeps hanging on
That look remains present
Dancefloor confessions
Revealing secrets on the dancefloor
Just another hit and run
Not taking responsibility for actions
Cold winter's powder
Cocaine use
Twist the mirrorball
Move the disco ball
The pain screams louder
The agony intensifies
For a way to end it all
Looking for a solution to escape
This time ain't wrong
This moment doesn't feel incorrect
This time ain't right
This moment doesn't feel right
Who is doing you tonight
Who are you with tonight
Blinded by a flash for fantasy
Temporary satisfaction is blinding
Your soul's discomfort
Discomfort of the spirit
That feeling's nothing new
Feeling of nervousness is familiar
Your polished glamour
Your slick facade
Let's you do the things you do
Allows you to act a certain way
One disco biscuit
A single pill of ecstasy
Two mascara tears
Two tears mixed with mascara
That makeup covers well
The cosmetic hides the pain
But won't keep in the fear
But can't conceal the terror
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.