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)
Wet
The Disco Biscuits Lyrics
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You keep your cool then look away.
But in the darkness you can see.
I know you want to come with me...
As if the sky were always grey,
And will I ever breathe again?
And as the tears roll down your face,
But something tells you it's not right.
A shadow flickers in the light.
A spirit guides you from the sky.
And clouds obscure what pacifies...
As if the sky were always gray,
And will I ever breathe again?
And as the tears roll down your face,
And as our bodies fly through space.
And as I drift off into sleep,
I dream reality the key.
Because now I know you from the past.
Just how long can this feeling last?
As if the sky were always gray,
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And will I ever breathe again?
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as the tears roll down your face,
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as our bodies fly through space,
You feel like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as our bodies fly through space.
As if the sky were always gray,
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And will I ever breathe again?
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as the tears roll down your face,
You look like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as our bodies fly through space,
You feel like someone I know,
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
And as our bodies fly through space.
The Disco Biscuits's song Wet is a dreamy and hypnotic track that explores the concept of euphoria and transcendence. The lyrics showcase the singer's desire to escape reality and embrace a mystical world with their lover. The song talks about the inner turmoil that the singer experiences as they struggle to differentiate between the real and the surreal. As the song progresses, the singer's perception becomes hazy, and they are unsure of where they stand.
The first verse of the song talks about the singer's desire to be with their lover. The opening lines "As if this happens every day. You keep your cool then look away. But in the darkness, you can see. I know you want to come with me" showcase the singer's confidence in their lover's feelings. However, as the song progresses, the singer starts questioning their reality. They feel that something is not right and that there is a shadow flickering in the light.
The chorus of the song is meant to be soothing, but it adds to the confusion of the singer. The lines "As if the sky were always gray, and will I ever breathe again? And as the tears roll down your face, and as our bodies fly through space" are cryptic and add to the surreal feeling of the song. The second verse of the song is about the singer's quest to find the key to their reality. The lyrics "And as I drift off into sleep, I dream reality the key. Because now I know you from the past. Just how long can this feeling last?" showcase the singer's desperation to find answers to their questions.
Line by Line Meaning
As if this happens every day.
You're trying to act cool and unbothered.
You keep your cool then look away.
You try to hide your true feelings.
But in the darkness you can see.
When the environment is calm, your true desires come out.
I know you want to come with me...
You're trying to entice someone to join you on a journey.
But something tells you it's not right.
Your instincts are telling you that something isn't quite correct.
A shadow flickers in the light.
There's something sinister lurking in the background.
A spirit guides you from the sky.
You're being helped by a higher power.
And clouds obscure what pacifies...
Something is blocking the path to inner peace.
And as I drift off into sleep,
The artist is entering a dreamlike state.
I dream reality the key.
The artist is hoping to find the truth in their dreams.
Because now I know you from the past.
The singer is realizing a connection to someone they've met before.
Just how long can this feeling last?
The artist is unsure about the longevity of this connection.
You look like someone I know,
There's a striking resemblance between the person and someone the singer has met.
Where did I meet you and where do we go?
The singer is questioning the nature and purpose of the connection.
You feel like someone I know,
The singer is feeling a sense of familiarity.
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@denverlovesmusic2881
Great music to Bang to!!!
@ultimatebluegrassplaylistc3087
Miracle juice!!
@groovyuv15
yes.
@kashmirneumann1936
How have I never listened to Disco Biscuits?! It's like Umphrey's!
@staygo1d
except that they're way way wayyyyy better
@silver-di8qp
+staygo1d wayyy wayyyy better
@rgshoey321
The disco biscuits aren't like umphs
Umphs are like the disco biscuits lol
Yah feeeel??
@jimmerseiber
Don't ever say such a thing again. Umphreys wishes they were.
@wolfpack8082
Umphrey's only exists because of Phish's hiatus