(1)… Read Full Bio ↴The band name The Dark currently refers to more than one artist;
(1)The Dark formed in 1978 by Phil Langham (bass), Jim Kane (drums), John Flannagan (vocals) and Billy O'Neil (guitar). Original line-up rehearsed for some time, then early 1979 saw the joining of guitarist Andy Riff (ex-Rotting Klits/The Suspects and a former Menace roadie)- that is when everything started. The band rehearsed in The Mitre pub in Islington, London, and there they met Noel Martin, ex-Menace drummer, who offered to be their manager.
Noel made a deal with Fresh Records and The Dark's first 45 "My Friends/John Wayne" came out in summer of 1979, and the band supported The Ruts, The Vibrators and Menace to ensure it's promotion. But then, O'Neil and Flannagan left the band. Though Den Perdicou (ex-The Limit) joined as a new guitarist, finding a fitting vocalist was proving to be a very diffcult task. So, along with Andy Riff's suggestion, Phil Langham combined his bassist duties with being a lead singer, and being the band's manager. The new line-up released "Hawaii Five O/Don't Look Now" single in 1980.
The band made a lot appearances in 1980/1981 at The Music Machine, The Marquee, 100 Club, The Clarendon, Hope & Anchor, 101 Club, The Lyceum and The Pied Bull. Early 1981 saw The Dark's another 45, "Einstein's Brain/Muzak" - it was also the last to feature Perdicoe; Jim Bryson (ex-Demon Preacher) became his replacement, and he debuted on the "On The Wires/Shattered Glass" single, which was produced by the band themselves for the first time. The Dark spent the rest of 1981 recording their debut LP "Chemical Warfare". To coincide with the LP's release, the band also released the single "The Masque/War Zone", with the A side being one of their most recognized tracks.
In early 1982 Bryson was kicked from the band, and the drummer Jim Kane left to join The Satellites. That time Noel Martin occasionally filled in the positon of the drummer, though another ex-Demon Preacher member, Razzle took the drumming duties on a full time basis. With Langham moving to vocals only, Charlie Casey (ex-Menace) took the bass, and that was The Dark's final line-up; they recorded their last gig as a mini-LP "The Living End" at 100 Club on 29th June 1982.
(2)The Dark was a mid-90's band from Eugene, Oregon. Featuring the songs of lead singer Olen Kent, the group featured an eclectic blend of gothic, country, grunge, heavy metal, and folk elements. They were a great live band, featuring two percussionists, bass, guitars, and the occasional trombone. The band released one CD, "Alfred". After 7 years, and a few personnel changes, they quietly disbanded.
(3) The DARK - early 90`s EBM duo from Bratislava, Slovakia (former Czechoslovakia).
From their myspace site: THE DARK started their musical life in 1990 in Czechoslovakia - Bratislava (from 1993 only Slovak Republic). 2 core members have been PLEASURE MASTER and ANGELS DELIGHT - brains of this electronic body music and industrial unit.At that time they were inspirated by the E.B.M. scene of the 80ies. DARK released 3 demotapes on their own distribution and one official album (first and last) - CLEAR. Live performances could have been seen many music club in Slovakia and Czech Republic in years 1991 - 1995 .After 12 years of silence P.M. and A.D. working on new album.
http://www.myspace.com/thedarkelectronicbodymusic
(4) The Dark was a Cleveland, Ohio based hardcore band. Where formed in 81' and realesed "Scream intill we die' that same year. The where dissolved in 1984.
(5) The Dark were a Washington, DC area power pop / post punk band led by guitarist/singer/songwriters Sarah Burke and Meridith Hardy. The group released a four song 7" EP on Limp Records in 1980 and had two songs on the Limp 1981 compilation LP "Connected."
(6) The Dark is a punk band from Los Angeles Featuring members of Condition and Tuberculosis
Taste
The Dark Lyrics
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Your sleeping dreams awake as nightmares
You fly across the sky on bloody wings of love
Trying not to fall into a sea of sadness
A taste of fear
Moonlight turns to dust when all is said and done
Now all love is lost before it has begun
Drowning in your tears suffocation's near
The lyrics to The Dark's song Taste are haunting and evocative, portraying the agony of a broken heart. The opening lines, "Moonlight burns your skin when you try to sleep," immediately set a desolate and eerie mood. The use of the moonlight as a symbol for the lover's pain and inability to find rest makes this an effective metaphor. The next line, "Your sleeping dreams awake as nightmares," indicates that the lover is tormented not only while awake, but even in the supposed safety of sleep.
The next pair of lines is striking in its imagery: "You fly across the sky on bloody wings of love / Trying not to fall into a sea of sadness." The juxtaposition of the beauty of flying with the violent and gruesome image of bloody wings is powerful. The lover is attempting to hold onto love, but it is a difficult and treacherous journey. The sea of sadness looms below, ready to swallow the lover up in despair.
The chorus repeats the refrain of "A taste of fear," driving home the sense of terror and uncertainty within the lover. The final lines of the song continue the theme of drowning and suffocation, as the lover struggles to breathe and finds only the bitter taste of dead love.
Overall, Taste is a haunting and poignant portrayal of heartbreak and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight burns your skin when you try to sleep
The singer describes the pain and discomfort that the moonlight causes when they try to sleep.
Your sleeping dreams awake as nightmares
The singer implies that they have nightmares when they do sleep, which is an extension of their previous line suggesting that they have trouble sleeping due to the moonlight.
You fly across the sky on bloody wings of love
The singer compares the feeling of being in love to bloody wings, which implies that love can be painful or come with a cost, but also that it lets the singer soar or feel free.
Trying not to fall into a sea of sadness
The artist recognizes that love can also lead to sadness or depression and that they are trying to avoid this.
A taste of fear
The artist describes that the feeling of fear is present, but only as a small taste or hint, not as an overwhelming emotion.
Moonlight turns to dust when all is said and done
The singer suggests that the passing of time changes things, including the way we perceive things, such as the moonlight, which can go from painful to nonexistent.
Now all love is lost before it has begun
The singer reflects on the fleeting nature of love and how sometimes it feels like it has ended before it has even really started.
Drowning in your tears suffocation's near
The artist compares the sadness and pain that comes with love and its eventual end to drowning, which can lead to suffocation, again emphasizing the strong emotional impact love can have.
Breathing your dead love like a taste of fear
The artist suggests that the aftermath of love can still be felt as dead or gone, but also still present, like a lingering taste of fear, again emphasizing the lasting emotional impact of love.
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Huge missed opportunity to have Cotton Candy Randy just silently sitting behind them the entire episode
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I had the same thought
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It would complet this episode
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Same thought
Mella Mostess
God no!!!
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Tricksters
link hitting the cabinet 3 times in a row had me cackling
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Joshua Donovan
Yes. Sooo fricken funny i 100 percent agree
Nicholas Tarbox
I dont know who came up with this batshit insane idea for an episode...but its a got that spark of creativity that makes this show so entertaining. please do more episodes in the dark