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The Hunger from Houston,… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named The Hunger:
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The Hunger from Houston, TX began simply enough. Like any other band, there was a garage, a few friends and some heroes: Ministry, Front 242, and The Cure. Little did the kids know that these casual gatherings would grow into a passion that would consume their rest of their lives. The seeds of creativity and self expression would quickly begin to blossom into songs and the songs demanded to be heard. Two 12" singles later and virtually overnight, The Hunger had made their first mark on the world: sold-out copies, Billboard charting and a record deal. This first taste of success through their own efforts would become their creed; that which drives The Hunger to rise above without surrender.
With the release of LEAVE ME ALONE, their first full length CD, The Hunger got their first taste of independent labels and of the dangers of putting something as precious as a dream into the hands of other people. Though the label was history at almost the same time as the release, they continued to move forward in their career by garnering airplay, Billboard charting and sales. However, the most significant result of all these successes would turn out to be the group's introduction to their next passion- live performance.
The music of The Hunger had found its soulmate...performance. Not just regular ol' performance mind you, but fiery, frenzied, passionate and, most of all, intense performance. The kind of performance that comes at you off the stage like of tidal wave of power, knocking off your feet and leaving you gasping for air. The Hunger created, by way of their all-or-nothing ideology, a complete show that would stand out in the minds of the crowd. Not just settling for great songs and amazing performances, the band took it a step further by incorporating stage props, back drops, pyrotechnics, custom hardware, intelligent lighting and the very best in sound equipment as a standards for their performances. The Hunger brought this infectious show to fans throughout the region again and again. They quickly became favorites with sold-out shows creating a fan base that was loyal and...hungry. This set the stage for the next step, another CD.
Fueled by their growing success, The Hunger self-released their second CD, GRIP, on their own label, Gut Records. The fans ate it up to the tune of 15,000 units - an amazing feat for an independent label with no experience or budget. They pulled off another almost unheard of feat by getting several songs from the CD added to over a dozen radio stations in the south. Offers came in from other small labels but the band passed, opting to continue to do things themselves.
Now a seasoned contender, The Hunger went into the ring for round three. Just as they were preparing to self-release DEVIL THUMBS A RIDE, Universal Records president, Doug Morris caught wind of what was happening and quickly swooped in. The day after he received a tape of the music, he made an offer. The band realized that signing to a major record label was inevitable if they ever wanted to make the next jump upward. Their Universal release launched them into the national spotlight with a single, "Vanishing Cream", that would climb to the #4 position on the rock charts. It would also afford the band the exposure of touring the entire country for the first time. They opted to visit each city at least twice.
Next came CINEMATIC SUPERTHUG, their 4th CD, which met with great critical acclaim. The Hunger was now well on their way. They once again took to the road, reconnecting with legions of fans and taking their music and the explosive energy of their live shows from coast to coast. They played to audiences ranging from 15 to 15,000 people, both headlining and supporting a range of artists from Deftones to Foo Fighters to Creed.
With a solid history and unwavering dedication, The Hunger's aural assault continued with their fifth release, SPACEMAN'S LAST GOODBYE. Bringing together a wide variety of influences and styles to create a unified, experimental sound, they had once again created a collection of songs that crossover and blend these styles into something unique. Refusing to pay heed to the rules of any particular genre of music, The Hunger has synthesized a signature sound that one can only attempt to label. The push of passion and pull of life experience can be heard throughout the music. From the harmonizing of brothers, vocalists and synthesists Jeff and Thomas Wilson, to the shredding guitars of Stephen Bogle, to the stout rhythms and techno beats of Max Schuldberg, this band fires on all cylinders. Cylinders that power an engine of intense songs that are melodic yet aggressive and are fueled by insightful, soulful lyrics. A combination that delivers an unbridled ride that is finally harnessed and smoothed out by way of pristine production. A sound described by many as familiar yet unique and sometimes called electro-metal.
A well-seasoned band with a national reputation of tireless promotion, great shows and an unrelenting commitment to follow where their hearts and heads lead them, THE HUNGER is now poised to assault the future with their sixth album, FINDING WHO WE ARE!
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The Hunger is a relatively new hardcore band from the north of the Netherlands. Their sound can be best described as extremely heavy hardcore with a rocking twist. Influenced by bands as integrity, Ringworm, Cursed, Converge, Entombed and much, much more, you surely can get an idea.
The Hunger recorded six songs with Nico van Montfort (www.myspace.com/xpzsound) a few weeks ago. Currently the songs are in the process of mixing and mastering.
Shield Recordings will release the new recordings as well on CD as on vinyl (it will be a 10” or 12”). More info about the release and release date will follow as soon as possible.
For now you can check out one of the new recordings on myspace and start to get as stoked as we are: http://www.myspace.com/thehungernl
Undone
The Hunger Lyrics
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Time roll back
For her sake
Get back her smiling face
For the years it will take
She may break
She'll come undone
She'll come undone
Sorrow creeps
She'll come undone
Who's to blame
She'll come undone
Life will never be the same
There's a hole in her life
A son has disappeared
She asks why
How can God
Reach out his hand
Carve a hole in, hole in, hole
Into her life
She'll come undone
If she weeps
She'll come undone
Sorrow creeps
She'll come undone
Who's to blame
She'll come undone
Life will never be the same
So do you think you're the only
One
Who can feel bonds breaking
Come undone
The Hunger's song Undone is a heart-wrenching portrayal of grief and loss. The lyrics depict a mother who has lost her son and the devastating impact it has had on her life. The song starts with the singer wishing she could turn back time for the mother's sake and restore the smile on her face. However, the reality is that the loss is irreversible and will continue to haunt her for years to come. The chorus "She'll come undone, if she weeps, sorrow creeps" presents the idea that the mother is struggling to hold herself together and is falling apart as she mourns her son's absence. She feels helpless, lost and blames God for carving a hole in her life. She is struggling to reconcile herself to the fact that her life will never be the same again.
The lyrics are particularly poignant as they encapsulate the feelings of those who have experienced a similar loss. The painful and overwhelming feeling of loss, the anger, the sorrow, and the struggle to come to terms with it all are all beautifully portrayed through the lyrics. The song also has a message of hope, telling audiences that they are not alone in their pain and that many others feel the same.
Line by Line Meaning
If, I could make
Expressing a desire to change the past
Time roll back
Wishing to turn back time
For her sake
Wanting to do something for someone else
Get back her smiling face
Wanting someone to be happy again
For the years it will take
Knowing that it will take a long time to heal
She may break
Recognizing the possibility of someone falling apart
She'll come undone
Suggesting that someone will fall apart emotionally
If she weeps
Implying that crying could lead to a breakdown
Sorrow creeps
Recognizing the gradual and insidious nature of sadness
Who's to blame
Questioning why something bad happened
Life will never be the same
Acknowledging that a tragedy changes everything
There's a hole in her life
Describing the feeling of emptiness
A son has disappeared
Explaining why someone is grieving
She asks why
Showing someone's desperate need for answers
How can God
Questioning the actions of a higher power
Reach out his hand
Wondering how something bad could happen with a loving God present
Carve a hole in, hole in, hole
Repeating the imagery of loss and emptiness
So do you think you're the only
Challenging the listener's assumptions
One
Emphasizing the singularity of pain
Who can feel bonds breaking
Encouraging empathy towards others
Come undone
Reiterating the theme of emotional collapse
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MANSION FOOD PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS LEE WILSON, JEFFERY STEEN WILSON, MAX SCHULDBERG, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER ALBRITTON, STEPHEN C. BOGLE
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