Brooklyn's Nick Chiericozzi, Chris Hansell, and Mark Perro formed the Men as a scuzzy post-punk trio in 2008. Before recruiting drummer Rich Samis, they self-released the albums We Are the Men and Immaculada, as well as a few tapes. The band recorded in Python Patrol studio for its Sacred Bones debut, Leave Home, which was released in 2011. They returned the following March with Open Your Heart (their first album to include Samis as well as bassist Kevin Faulkner), expanding their musical palette to meld country, psych, and surf influences with their caustic, aggressive rock.
Their fourth album, New Moon, as well as their Campfire Songs EP, arrived in 2013; by this point, engineer Ben Greenberg (Hubble, Zs) had begun his brief tenure in the band. The Men continued their musical evolution, as well as their prolific streak, with their fifth album, Tomorrow's Hits, which found them moving further away from their hardcore roots toward the earnest blue-collar rock of artists like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. In 2016, the group revisited its noisy, more experimental side with the self-released Devil Music. Returning to Sacred Bones in 2018, the Men released Drift, their most eclectic album yet. Also that year, the group gathered tracks from early releases as well as previously unreleased material on the collection Hated: 2008-2011. 2020's Mercy was influenced by styles ranging from country to '80s arena rock. New York City, released by Fuzz Club Records in 2023, was a return to noisy, abrasive rock & roll.
Biography by Jason Lymangrover
There are other artists with the same name:
2. The Human League used the pseudonym to release the Chic-influenced single I Don't Depend On You in 1979, following pressure from their label to justify their large advance signing fee. The track resurfaced in 2003 with the re-release of Travelogue.
3. The Men is a Vietnamese pop music duo – Lê Hoàng and Tiến Dũng. Tiến Dũng rose to fame in the early 2000s as member of boy band Weboys. He left Weboys after his contract with Wepro Company was over in 3/2009. Hoàng used to be member of boy band B.O.M, he also left his band just a few months before The Men was formed.
4. 'The Men' are a Mod / R&B band from Sweden.
5. 'The Men' were an early 1990s Southern California rock group best known for the track "Church Of Logic, Sin, & Love." Two members of the group were, ironically, female.
6. 'The Men' were the psychedelic backup band for Shin Jung-hyun (신중현) during the early 70s. Their most notable album was 'It's A Lie' (거짓말이야), which included a blistering 20-minute rendition of the title track. They also appeared on a split LP with Jang Hyeon (장현).
Without a Face
The Men Lyrics
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Comes aware but he never breakes alone
To love is a common one, here he loves the way you are
Get rest and stop, I want to stop
And he s happy, it s true, there s nothing you can do
He s happy, it s true, there s nothing you can do
Tell me what you thought
A sad man without a face thinking about a memory day
And that is more, everyone seems star
And he s happy, it s true, there s nothing you can do
The one you can t lost, he s happy, it s true
Everybody gets something to prove
Tell me what you thought
And he s happy, it s true, there s nothing you can do
The one you can t lost,
Everybody gets something to prove.
The lyrics to The Men's song Without a Face are cryptic and open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that the singer is a happy, unbreakable liar who loves someone for who they are but is haunted by a sad memory. The refrain of "he's happy, it's true, there's nothing you can do" implies a sense of invincibility or resignation, as if the singer is untouchable even in their vulnerability. The line "everybody gets something to prove" suggests a kind of existential struggle, a desire to validate one's existence or justify past actions.
One interesting aspect of the song is the contrast between the upbeat, almost danceable melody and the melancholic lyrics. The repeated refrain of "he's happy, it's true" takes on a sinister tone as the song progresses, hinting at the singer's internal turmoil. Another intriguing element is the ambiguity of the phrase "a sad man without a face thinking about a memory day." Is the man literally faceless, or is this a metaphor for feeling disconnected from one's own emotions? What is the significance of the "memory day"? These questions are left unanswered but add to the song's enigmatic allure.
Line by Line Meaning
He s telling lies, he never waits,
The subject of the song is dishonest and unreliable, constantly making false claims and never following through on promises.
Comes aware but he never breakes alone
The individual in question may seem self-aware, but they rely heavily on others to navigate their way through life's challenges.
To love is a common one, here he loves the way you are
Despite his many flaws, this person has a common desire for love and acceptance, particularly in the way others view him.
Get rest and stop, I want to stop
The singer is urging this person to take a break and reflect on their behavior, likely out of concern for their well-being and the well-being of those around them.
And he s happy, it s true, there s nothing you can do
Despite their negative traits, this person finds happiness in life and there's little that can be done to change that.
Tell me what you thought
The singer may be attempting to engage in a conversation with the subject, trying to bring about self-reflection and awareness in the person's actions.
A sad man without a face thinking about a memory day
The subject of the song may be experiencing some sort of regret or nostalgia that's causing them to act out in undesirable ways.
And that is more, everyone seems star
The reference to shining stars may indicate that despite their insecurities and behavior, this person craves attention and validation from others.
The one you can t lost, he s happy, it s true
Despite whatever flaws this person may have, they possess traits that make them endearing to others and help to bring them happiness.
Everybody gets something to prove
The singer is pointing out that everyone has insecurities and wants to prove themselves in some way, and this person is no exception.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
aNewHorizonAbove
with a band name like that, i was hoping it'd be an all girl band
hombreazu1
Shame about that harmonica....