Although the lineup had a fair amount of material recorded, the EP would end up being their only document. After touring extensively for the EP, the lineup disbanded, with Mike Myers going to drum for The String and Return. Epley, however, decided to recruit a new lineup under the same name, and brought in bassist Eric Abert of Ring, Cicada, and drummer Chris Metcalf to work out new material. The difference is striking - Metcalf's drumming couldn't be further from Myers, laying out metric layers of relentless percussion that when combined with Abert's bass comes closer to Helmet than anything else. For all of the heaviness, though, the songs themselves are prone to developing a shimmering beauty with layers of guitar and processed vocals cascading against the rhythm section, and "Suburban Hymns" goes deeper into the more emotional territory suggested on "Flat End."
"Suburban Hymns" was released on DeSoto Records in August 2005. The band toured the US, Spain, Portugal, and Japan to promote the album. While in Spain and Portugal the band released a split EP with tour mates Nueva Vulcano. The band also released a Japanese-only issue of "Suburban Hymns" that included an extra track ("Coda").
In October 2006 "The Magician" EP was released and the band embarked upon a new tour of the US and Canada in support of the album. "The Magician" is the logical outgrowth of "Suburban Hymns," striking in its dreamlike psychedelic heaviness and strongly reminiscent of '90s shoegaze.
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Houdini
The Life and Times Lyrics
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When did i lose the way light of day
When did i lose the way lose the day
I have found light of day light of day light of day light of day light of day light of day
The lyrics to "Houdini" by The Life and Times evoke a sense of confusion and lostness. The repetition of the phrase "When did I lose the way" highlights the singer's sense of disorientation and his/her desire for direction. There is also a contrast between the darkness of "losing the way" and the lightness of "light of day." The singer seems to have had a moment of realization that has shown him/her the "light of day," or some kind of clarity or hope. The repetition of "light of day" at the end of the song further emphasizes this sense of newfound understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
When did i lose the way lose the day
At what point did I lose my path and direction in life causing me to lose sight of the day and its opportunities?
When did i lose the way light of day
When did I lose my way and become lost in darkness and confusion, losing sight of the light of hope and possibility?
When did i lose the way lose the day
When did I lose my ability to navigate through life and lost the day's potential for progress and growth?
I have found light of day light of day light of day light of day light of day light of day
I have now rediscovered my focus and purpose, as I am now seeing the light of hope and possibility shining through my life once again.
Contributed by Savannah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.