1. The UK g… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands that have recorded as The Smoke.
1. The UK group The Smoke consisted of Mick Rowley on vocals, Mal Luker on guitar, Zeke Lund on bass and Geoff Gill on drums. They released a handful of singles from 1967 - 1970, with their biggest hit 'My Friend Jack' reaching no. 2 in Germany and no. 45 in the UK. See The Smoke (UK).
2. The Smoke was a one-off baroque-psyche studio project headed by Los Angeles producer/musician Michael Lloyd (vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, horn and string arrangements). The other two members were Stan Ayeroff (guitars) and Steve Baim (drums). Their sole album was The Smoke (1968). http://thealwaysbluesociety.blogspot.jp/2008/03/smoke-us-1968.html
3. The singles 'Sweet Spanish' and 'Defeat Retreat' are by the Australian band The Smoke, taken from the 2009 album 'Blood Orange'. See: The Smoke (Oz)
4. The Smoke is a Finnish Depressive Black Meta/Noise-band.
Daisy Intermission
The Smoke Lyrics
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It would not become casualty
The dust in the [...] with the most mending standard of engineering manufactory
It would main the source of Excellent sounds.
The lyrics of The Smoke's song "Daisy Intermission" seem to be referencing a recording by music producer Mike Curb. The singer is suggesting that even if the recording is played on a less-than-perfect phonograph, it will still maintain a high level of quality due to Curb's excellent engineering skills. The phrase "manufactory stereo phonograph" suggests that this is a high-end or industrial-grade sound system. The use of the word "casualty" seems to imply that the recording will not suffer any loss of quality, even over time or through repeated plays.
The second and third lines contain truncated phrases, making it difficult to determine their exact meaning. However, the phrase "most mending standard of engineering manufactory" seems to suggest that the recording is of a very high quality, with the best possible engineering standards. Again, the use of the word "manufactory" implies that this is a very precise and professional process.
Line by Line Meaning
This manufactory Mike Curb recording maybe played on a manufactory stereo phonograph
This specifically crafted recording from Mike Curb could potentially be played on a stereo phonograph from the same factory where it was created.
It would not become casualty
The recording would not undergo damage or deterioration when played on the appropriate equipment.
The dust in the [...] with the most mending standard of engineering manufactory
Even the smallest particles of dust in the air would be accommodated by the superior engineering standards of the factory.
It would main the source of Excellent sounds.
The recording would maintain its exceptional sound quality since it was optimized for the equipment from the same factory.
Contributed by Vivian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.