The Disco Biscuits are also well-known for their ability to run long sets together, sometimes even playing their songs backwards, in styles referred to as "inverted" and "dyslexic." An inverted version of a song occurs when the band starts a song by playing its ending segment, followed immediately by its beginning segment and a jam that segues out of that song and into another. A dyslexic song is played the same way as an inverted one, with its main difference being that the pieces of the song are not played consecutively (e.g. ending of 1 -> 2, 3, 4, beginning of 1 -> 5). Another technique employed by the band is a fakeout, which occurs when the band plays a jam that usually leads into one song, but segues into another unexpectedly.
Due to the separation of their segments, dyslexic songs can begin on one night's show and end the next night. The nature of their setlists is both a blessing and a curse; while the myriad variations on their songs are interesting to hardcore fans of the band, it can confuse people who are not already familiar with their catalog. This forces the listener to be immediately willing to immerse themselves in the Disco Biscuits' large catalog, which can prove to be a rather overwhelming task for novices to undertake. On the other hand, many are fascinated by the game of "what song are they going to play next", and are disappointed when their ears are attuned enough to know the answers in advance.
The band has 2 rock operas as part of their catalog: the Hot Air Balloon (written by guitarist Jon Gutwillig) and the Chemical Warfare Brigade (written by bassist Marc Brownstein).
On 11/5/04 The Disco Biscuits announced that drummer Sam Altman was leaving the band to attend medical school. The band had toured only sporadically from the end of the summer of 2003 until Sammy's official departure was confirmed. The band announced that Allen Aucoin would replace Altman as the full-time drummer on 12/12/05, ending months of speculation.
In 2007, the band co-headlined the D.U.M.B. (Disco-Umphrey's McGee-Biscuits) tour with Umphrey's McGee. Bandmembers from both Umphrey's and Bisco have further more found each other in the Brain Damaged Eggmen, a Pink Floyd and Beatles coverband
Discography
* Encephalous Crime (self-released, 1996)
* Uncivilized Area (1998)
* Bisco Lives (2000)
* They Missed the Perfume (2001)
* Señor Boombox (2002)
* TranceFusion Radio Broadcast Vol. 1-4 (2003)
* Wind at Four to Fly (2006)
* Rocket 3 (2007)
* Planet Anthem (2010)
Loose Change
The Disco Biscuits Lyrics
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Is the root of all evil
Money
Makes you feel unbelievable
You know money
You can buy a half priced life
Great deal for a steal
You know money
I guess we're all whores for
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
You know that I want to take it over
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
You know that I want to take it over
Money
Makes you see the world with insect eyes
Money
Gets you trophie cars and fancy wives
You know money
You ???...??? just to see
Money
Who needs sexy when you're filthy rich
You sexy bitch
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
You know that I want to take it over
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
You know that I want to take it over
The lyrics to The Disco Biscuits's song "Loose Change" reflect upon the power of money and its effects on society. The opening lines state, “Money is the root of all evil,” which is a common saying that emphasizes how money can corrupt people and lead to negative actions. The song then goes on to describe how money can make someone feel invincible and alluring, even though it can also cause destruction and war on a larger scale.
The chorus of the song, “Loose change the kind that feels so strange, you know that I want to take it over,” implies that the singer of the song desires the small amounts of money that most people would consider insignificant. This could be interpreted as a criticism of a capitalist society that accumulates wealth at the expense of others. The lyric “Money makes you see the world with insect eyes” paints a metaphorical image of how people with money view the world and others around them as small or insignificant.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the corrupting nature of money, and how it can create a divide between those who have it and those who do not. The desire for money and the power it brings can lead to destructive behavior and unethical actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Money
Money
Is the root of all evil
Money is considered the source of all bad actions
Money
Money
Makes you feel unbelievable
Money can give you an fulfilling satisfaction
You know money
You're familiar with money
You can buy a half priced life
Money makes it possible to buy a lower-cost living
Great deal for a steal
You get a good bargain for a cheap price
You know money
You're familiar with money
Countries go to war
Nations sometimes fight against each other
I guess we're all whores for
We're all willing to do anything for money
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
Coins, notably those of small value, that give off a peculiar sensation
You know that I want to take it over
The desire to own and control it is evident
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
Coins, notably those of small value, that give off a peculiar sensation
You know that I want to take it over
The desire to own and control it is evident
Money
Money
Makes you see the world with insect eyes
Money alters the way you observe life, only seeing the minutiae rather than the big picture
Money
Money
Gets you trophie cars and fancy wives
Money allows you to obtain luxurious cars and spouses
You know money
You're familiar with money
You ???...??? just to see
Money just for the acceptance of others
Money
Money
Who needs sexy when you're filthy rich
When you're disgustingly wealthy, you don't require good looks to be attractive
You sexy bitch
Addressing a desirable individual
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
Coins, notably those of small value, that give off a peculiar sensation
You know that I want to take it over
The desire to own and control it is evident
Loose change the kind that feels so strange
Coins, notably those of small value, that give off a peculiar sensation
You know that I want to take it over
The desire to own and control it is evident
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Margot Malia Music
I know you've been around for awhile- but you are new to me. Fun instrumentation.
Borys Mądrawski
I think this style had a significant influence on the next project: Younger Brother.
Troy Mueller
PUT ON VINYL PLEASE
Jurassic Paradigm Shift
Sounds kinda like Alan Parsons.