1) A German progressi… Read Full Bio ↴At least four bands have been called Superior:
1) A German progressive metal band existing from 1992 - 2007
2) An American Progressive Hardcore Band
3) British artist Su Goodacre
4) Dutch Hardcore band
1) German progressive metal band:
Founded in 1992, Superior is one of the few bands over ten years old that still has the same line-up. A mere eight months after Superior was founded, they released their demo "Timeshift". This demo contained an early version of the song "Tomorrow's Eve", which was to be included on their first album "Behind". "Timeshift" is a documentary of the changes that Superior underwent, who are, to this day, open to all kinds of musical influences. Until the middle of 1994 the band toured mainly in southwestern Germany and the more they toured the more they were convinced that it was due time for them to release their first self-produced CD. It took them a year to work on the compositions, arrangement and the concept of the album. In 1995 they recorded "Behind" in the Roko Soundstudios, close to Frankfurt/Main. The album consists of 10 songs that are progressive heavy rock. The lyrics are about the bigotry of society, the media, politics and reflections of personal everyday-life experiences of the individual members of Superior. Due to the themes the sound is heavy and aggressive, including epic and very melodic passages. The most important elements are heavy, driving guitars, complex piano and string arrangements and the powerful voice of Michael Tangermann. When the album was completed the band signed a contract with Hamburg label L.M.P., which got in touch with various record companies. In the fall of 1996 Superior signed a contract with Modern Music/Noise, which has the rights for the entire world, excluding France, where ARCADE/C.N.R. Music takes care of the band's interests. Shortly after signing with Noise Records, Superior toured Germany supporting Virgin Steele and Angra in such well-known venues as Hamburger Markthalle, Zeche Bochum and various others. Unfortunately after the fifth show, keyboardist Jan-Marco Becker hurt his hand severely and even had to be operated on during the tour. Angra's frontman Andre Matos spontaneously offered to rehearse some of the keyboard parts and Superior was able to continue touring, even though somewhat handicapped. After the tour Superior was forced to take a prolonged break, waiting on their keyboardist to recover. They couldn't join several tours offered to them by their record company and just didn't have the chance to promote their newly released album properly. In the middle of 1997, when their keyboardist had recovered, they began touring again, starting of with a short tour through France, where they also did some unplugged sessions, once again proving their diversity of musical styles. Following this, they did several shows in Germany, while already working on the material for their new album. In the midst of getting ready to record they did a tour through France with Vanden Plas and then got ready for the pre-production of "Younique". Finally, from the middle of March through the middle of May 1998 they recorded, mixed and mastered "Younique", once again in the Roko Soundstudios. The new album was neither a duplicate of "Behind" nor was it entirely different. It was the further development of their musical style; heavy riffing, typical for SUPERIOR, diverse keyboard arrangements and sounds, very complex and individual instrumentation, acoustic guitars, sitar-sounds, brass arrangements and saxaphone solos, everything that makes rock interesting. Very diverse musical influences, ranging from Latin, Funk and Classical music all the way to Jazz were arranged in the extremely heavy and powerful sound. To sum it up, "Younique" was an album that kept on going where "behind" ended. Although most important magazines worldwide celebrated “Younique” as a milestone in progressive music, the album divided fans into two camps, one being fascinated and the other one shocked. Immediately after the album´s release Superior started to perform live again. In 1999 several great shows followed in Germany, France, Netherlands and in Belgium. Definite highlights were the concert with Angra and Stratovarius at the Parisian “Zenith”, celebrated by 5.000 fans, and their liveshow at Progpower festival in the Netherlands. Another great event `99 has been the acoustic tour through France, where Superior once again proved their receptiveness to various musical influences. In the following months Superior and Noise records agreed that the style of the band´s music just didn´t match together with the company´s politics and their strict adherence to true metal style. At the same time the musicians and their French label NTS records decided to cooperate for a further SUPERIOR-album, which turned out to be a concept album about religious fanatisism with all its consequences down to terrorism. At the time the guys didn´t know how close they would come to truth. From January 2000 until May 2001 Superior worked on lyrics and music for “ULTIMA RATIO”. The recordings at the ROKO soundstudios took the following six months. They`ve been only interrupted by the ProgPower Festivals in the Netherlands and the USA, where the band presented some of their brandnew songs, which have been welcomed enthusiastically by the audience. “ULTIMA RATIO” is less experimental than “Younique”. The arrangements are clearly structured, and the dominating characteristics are the extremely heavy guitars, beautiful piano playing combined with the great melodies coming from Michaels powerful and emotional voice. But most of all the band’s members fulfilled a dream they shared since Superior was founded: to bring a soundtrack to reality, to create a movie for the ears by composing and arranging a concept album transformable into a cinematographic thriller. “ULTIMA RATIO” is the exposure of crime, complex images, agitation and suppression as cloaked by welfare and graze.
2) An American progressive Hardcore band
Formed in Omaha, Nebraska
3) British artist Su Goodacre signed to Virgin Records in 1997
This Superior consisted of Su 'Superior' and Lee Knott (ex It bites) and released 3 singles Coma (known for its Karl Bartos (ex kraftwerk) remix), Faster Than You and Being You. An album Germ Free was recorded but remains unrelased. Their song Polaroid Millenium was featured on the The Saint soundtrack.
Free Minded
Superior Lyrics
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To be swallowed whole
Brain constipation
Intolerable overload
Periodic heavy thinker
Addicted to the truth
Sent to the head shrinker
Make sure there's not too much of mental fuel you drink in
Cause you might break the recommended speed of thinking
Free minded
Hold your head high
Not blinded
Open eyed
Wanna see it?
See the lie
Gotta look behind it
Time is money
Life's from eight to five
Money is the power
Determining your life
So if you're searching for a different situation
You oughta know sometimes there's only one occasion
So don't you Break it
Be blind
Just take it
What you find
Don't leave it
Feed your mind
You can make it
Take it don't break it - salvation's hard to find
Take it don't break it - regenerate your mind
A spoonful of spirit
Easy to digest
A mouthful of meaning
Flavoured by request
Soul food diet
Brain meal porridge light
Don't you want to try it?
Fat free state of mind
Clowns play kings
Leather office thrones
Pull your strings
Trying to break your wings
So if you're searching for a different way of living
Make up your mind and use the virtues that you're given
In the song "Free Minded," Superior talks about the struggles of being a "Periodic heavy thinker" who is "Addicted to the truth." The lyrics suggest that this type of thinking can consume a person's mind, leading to "Brain constipation" and "Intolerable overload." The song warns against consuming too much "mental fuel," as it can cause one to overthink and break the recommended speed of thinking.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to be "Free minded" and see beyond the lies and constructs of society. The lyrics suggest that time and money rule our lives, but we can break away from that by feeding our minds with meaningful content that regenerates our minds. The verse about "Soul food diet" reinforces this idea, suggesting that we need to consume content that is fulfilling and nourishing to our souls and minds.
The final verse talks about the difficulties of navigating the societal constructs put in place by those in power. It encourages listeners to make up their minds and use the virtues they have been given to find a different way of living.
Overall, "Free Minded" is a song that calls for listeners to think for themselves, seek meaningful content, and break free from the constructs of society that restrain us.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought agglomeration
When there are too many thoughts in your head that get mixed up and put together in a confusing way
To be swallowed whole
When these thoughts consume you and you can't escape from them
Brain constipation
The feeling of being mentally stuck and not being able to think clearly or creatively.
Intolerable overload
When there is too much information or stress on your mind that you cannot handle anymore
Periodic heavy thinker
Someone who thinks deeply and often, which can lead to mental exhaustion
Addicted to the truth
Being unable to accept anything other than the truth, no matter how difficult it may be
Sent to the head shrinker
Going to a therapist or psychiatrist to get help with mental problems
Bad case of sense abuse
Having your sense of reason, logic or intuition being overpowered or manipulated by someone, resulting in confusion or bad decision-making
Make sure there's not too much of mental fuel you drink in
Be careful not to take on too much information, too quickly, or too frequently, as it can lead to mental exhaustion or overload.
Cause you might break the recommended speed of thinking
Thinking too much or too fast can lead to mental exhaustion or burnout
Free minded
Being open-minded and able to think independently without the influence of others
Hold your head high
Be confident in your thoughts, ideas and beliefs
Not blinded
Seeing things clearly for what they really are, and not being easily fooled or manipulated
Open eyed
Being alert and aware of your surroundings
Wanna see it?
Do you really want to know the truth behind the lies?
See the lie
Being able to recognize deception and falsehood when it is presented to you
Gotta look behind it
To reveal the true meaning or intention behind what is being told
Time is money
The concept that the more time you spend working or being productive, the more money you can make
Life's from eight to five
A metaphor for the standard workday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Money is the power
The idea that money can give you control over your life and the lives of others
Determining your life
Money often dictates the course of one's life, for better or worse
So if you're searching for a different situation
If you are unhappy with your current circumstances or lifestyle
You oughta know sometimes there's only one occasion
Sometimes you only get one chance to create a better future
So don't you Break it
Don't let yourself be broken by adversity or challenges
Be blind
Don't ignore the truth or live in denial
Just take it
Accept reality and the challenges that come with it
What you find
Accept whatever truths or challenges you may encounter
Don't leave it
Don't run away from your problems or responsibilities
Feed your mind
Keep learning and growing intellectually
You can make it
You have the power to create a better future for yourself
Take it don't break it - salvation's hard to find
Don't let challenges prevent you from finding your salvation or inner peace
Take it don't break it - regenerate your mind
Don't let the challenges of the world break your spirit; learn and grow from them.
A spoonful of spirit
A small amount of inspiration or motivation to fuel your soul
Easy to digest
Easily understood or absorbed
A mouthful of meaning
Something that is full of significance or depth
Flavoured by request
Customizable or tailored to individual needs or preferences
Soul food diet
Food for thought that nourishes the soul or spirit
Brain meal porridge light
A light but nourishing mental diet
Don't you want to try it?
Are you curious about what this type of nourishing thought may do for you?
Fat free state of mind
Being mentally healthy and free of negativity or harmful thoughts
Clowns play kings
People who are not qualified or capable rise to positions of power
Leather office thrones
The seats of power that allow people to dominate others
Pull your strings
People or forces that manipulate or control you like a puppet
Trying to break your wings
Damaging someone's ability to fly or be independent or reach their full potential
So if you're searching for a different way of living
If you want to live a more meaningful or authentic life
Make up your mind
Decide what you want and take action towards it
And use the virtues that you're given
Utilize the qualities or values that make you a better person to achieve your goals
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Dr34dfu1
This sounds like it could have come from one of the early SMT games, great stuff
Vladimir Lee
amazing!
mbracerh
It's time for a reunion
Bruce H
This song is insane!
WTF!