The Distillers split for the very first time in 2004, Brody and Tony have since formed a new band called Spinnerette. Ryan Sinn joined Angels & Airwaves after The Distillers split, but left A&A after two years.
Brody announced the emergence of Spinnerette, a semi-solo project in March 2007. She stated in an interview that, "Spinnerette isn't a band, it's me and whichever musicians I want to work with at the time." Spinnerette released a digital EP called Ghetto Love, via their Official Website on December 11th, 2008. On June 9th, 2009 the band made their entire debut album available for listening on their MySpace page. The album, Spinnerette, was released in the UK on June 15th, 2009. The first single was Baptized By Fire.
In November 2012, Brody Dalle announced on Twitter that she was working on a solo album, featuring Alain Johannes and Michael Shuman of Queens of the Stone Age and Shirley Manson of Garbage.
In November 2013, Dalle announced that she had signed to Caroline Records, a division of Universal Music Group, with the intention of releasing her debut solo album in early 2014. The album was produced by Alain Johannes, and features guest appearances from Shirley Manson of Garbage, Nick Valensi of the Strokes, and Warpaint's Emily Kokal. Dalle is scheduled to promote the album and support Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age on their Australia/New Zealand tour in March 2014.
In January 3rd, 2018 Brody Dalle and the band shared a short 30 second trailer video teasing new material and captioned with the words ‘THE DISTILLERS 2018’. Dalle has also changed her Facebook cover photo to The Distillers logo. During 2017 Dalle shared photos of herself at work in the studio.
In 2018, they have been touring the United States and Europe. In September 2018 they released their first EP as a band after 15 years: Man vs. Magnet, which includes a new edit of Brody Dalle's 2014 song "Blood in Gutters" as a B-side.
This new edit has a different lyrics, but it kept the chorus line "Find your weakness, kill it"
Seneca Falls
The Distillers Lyrics
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and the thing about destiny is it never ever makes mistakes
oh, Susan B. Anthony
Forever haunting me
Owned raped sold and thrown
A woman was never her own
check it out
yeah, and I want i want i want i want i want
yeah and i want i want i want i want yeah
Oh its set in 1848 in the crush of New York state
and the thing about destiny is it never ever sets you free
oh, Elizabeth Cady
Forever reminding me
I dont steal the air i breathe
Freedom rise up for me(2x)
yeah, and I want i want i want i want i want
yeah and i want i want i want i want yeah
freedom rise up for me, freedom rise up for me, yeah...
The Distillers’ song Seneca Falls is a powerful ode to the fight for women’s rights, specifically the struggles faced by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the mid-19th century. The song is set in 1848, in the midst of the women’s suffrage movement in New York State. The opening line "Oh it’s set in 1848 in the crush of New York state" sets the scene, transporting the listener back in time to a period of great social and political upheaval.
The lyrics focus on the idea of destiny, with the line "and the thing about destiny is it never ever makes mistakes." This phrase highlights the belief that these women were destined to lead the fight for women’s rights and that their advocacy was a necessary and inevitable part of history. The song features two women, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who are forever haunting and reminding the singer of the sacrifices that were made in the name of liberty. The line "A woman was never her own" speaks to the oppression of women and their lack of autonomy in a patriarchal society.
The repeated phrase "freedom rise up for me" serves as a call to action and becomes a rallying cry for those who seek justice and equality. The song is an empowering anthem that encourages people to stand up and fight for their rights, no matter the odds. The Distillers’ Seneca Falls is an excellent reminder of the importance of the work that was done by Anthony, Stanton, and other feminist activists.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh its set in 1848 in the crush of New York state
The song is set in New York State in 1848 where there was a lot of struggle for women's rights.
and the thing about destiny is it never ever makes mistakes
Destiny is a powerful force and it always has a plan, it never makes mistakes.
oh, Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was an important figure in the suffragist movement.
Forever haunting me
Susan B. Anthony's message and influence continues to affect the artist.
Owned raped sold and thrown
Women were treated as objects that could be bought, sold, and abused.
A woman was never her own
Women did not have power over themselves, their bodies, or their lives.
They cried freedom rise up for me(2x)
The oppressed call for freedom and the need for change.
check it out
The artist wants the listener to pay attention to what's happening.
yeah, and I want i want i want i want i want
The artist expresses their desire for change and equality.
oh, Elizabeth Cady
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was another important suffragist and feminist activist.
Forever reminding me
Elizabeth Cady Stanton's message and influence continues to affect the artist.
I dont steal the air i breathe
Women deserve the same basic rights and freedoms as men.
Freedom rise up for me(2x)
The artist once again calls for freedom and change.
yeah, and I want i want i want i want i want
The artist's desire for equality and freedom is strong.
yeah and i want i want i want i want yeah
The artist repeats their desire for change and equality.
freedom rise up for me, freedom rise up for me, yeah...
The song ends with a powerful call for freedom and equality.
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