1. Heavy/doom/stoner metal … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by this name.
1. Heavy/doom/stoner metal from Stockholm Sweden
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2. Twin brothers guitarists Andy and Randy Clendenen formed the Heard with three classmates from Longview High School – Billy Hazard on organ, Bill Lewis on bass and Jack Batman (his real name!) on drums – in 1965.
All Music Guide-"The crazed ‘Exit 9’ now stands as a landmark of Texas psychedelia"
Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings-"Thanks for making such a freakin’ great record-- Holy crap! It was mind-bending!"
Shindig Magazine- “It ends with some creepy vocal intonations and a crashing fuzz- toned power chord that'll make you wanna go right back and play it again.”
Andy Brown- “Exit 9 is one of those records that burrows itself in your brain on first exposure and doesn’t strike with any less impact on any subsequent listenings.”
Lenny Kaye- “The kind of raw blast that gives garage its primal overdrive, from a band all too deserving of enshrining in the Nuggets hall of infamy...”
3. Vancouver, BC's The Heard consists of Zach W., Kevarnold, Mac Hunter, Pat Binns, Shay Faded, Kaboom, Cons, and many many more, playing music like a wet dream on acid featuring all of your best friends and childhood crushes.
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The Island
The Heard Lyrics
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You think, it’s real the nature,
I’ve seen it but truly who are you fooling
The Island of joy, the place I call home, is the island of doom.
You’ve heard the stories but never asked why,
An empty house
The Island of joy, the place I call home, is the island of doom.
The haunted island, takes your life
The haunted island, will be my guide
The island of joy, the place I call home
The haunted island takes your life
The haunted island, no one survives
The haunted island, dead fish in the sea, be my guide
No one survives
The lyrics of "The Island" by The Heard seem to portray a sense of duality and contradiction within the concept of an island that serves as both a place of joy and of doom. The opening lines suggest a mystical place where the wind never blows, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that challenges the perception of reality and nature. The questioning of one's own perception and the acknowledgment of deception hint at a deeper theme of illusion and disillusionment.
The repeated mention of the Island of joy being also the island of doom sets up a stark contrast between the positive and negative aspects of this mysterious place. The juxtaposition of joy and doom implies a complex emotional landscape where happiness and tragedy coexist in harmony or conflict. This duality could symbolize the inherent contradictions and struggles within the self or within a particular environment.
The imagery of an empty house with long-lost memories being swept to the sea evokes a sense of loss and abandonment, further deepening the melancholic undertones of the song. The juxtaposition of the idyllic island setting with haunting and eerie elements signifies a haunting presence that lingers within the island, shaping its inhabitants and their experiences.
The repeated references to the haunted island taking lives, being a guide, and harboring dead fish in the sea suggest a foreboding and fatalistic aura surrounding this place. The notion of no one surviving and the island's deadly grip on those who dare to venture there add a sense of danger and inevitability to the narrative, reinforcing the themes of mystery, deception, and darkness that permeate the song. Overall, the lyrics of "The Island" create a vivid and evocative portrait of a place that is both alluring and perilous, inviting the listener to explore the depths of its hidden meanings and contradictions.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place, where the wind never blows
In a world where stagnation and lack of change reigns.
You think, it’s real the nature, I’ve seen it but truly who are you fooling
You may believe you understand the true essence of the island, but are you truly fooling yourself?
An empty house with long lost memories, swept to the sea
Abandoned remnants of the past washed away by the relentless waves of the ocean.
The haunted island takes your life The haunted island, will be my guide
The island's ghostly presence leads to inevitable demise, yet it still serves as a guiding force.
The haunted island, no one survives
A chilling reminder that the island's treacherous reputation is well-earned and that no one emerges unscathed.
The haunted island, dead fish in the sea, be my guide
Even the lifeless ocean surrounding the island seems to echo its ominous influence as it beckons me forward.
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: ANGELA TENGGREN, IDA KATARINA STENBACKA, JANNIKE IDA INGRID LINDSTROEM, KLARA MARIA ROENNQVIST-FORS, SKINNY KANGUR
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