The Unseen formed in Boston 1993 and released the demo EP Too Young To Know...Too Reckless To Care in 1994. Two other 7" EPs followed, before the release of their debut full-length, Lower Class Crucifixion on A-F Records. Another two albums followed on the same label before they signed to BYO Records, and then, Hellcat Records. Each of their albums have sold moderately better than previous releases.
The quintet also released a best-of compilation for the European market in June 2000 titled Totally Unseen: The Best Of The Unseen, which contained two previously unreleased tracks.
For the release of their 2001 album The Anger And the Truth, "Chainsaw" re-accompanied the band in the studio to record the song No Evacuation, a song he originally wrote.
After being a member of the band for nearly ten years and writing most of the material on Lower Class Crucifixion, So This is Freedom?, and The Anger and the Truth, Paul Russo left the band after only contributing vocals to one track on their fourth album Explode. Citing differences in direction, he is now the leader of The Strings, an indie rock/folk band. He remains friends with his former bandmates.
Mark Unseen, the lead singer, formed and currently runs ADD Records. He also briefly joined the Maine street punk group A Global Threat as a second singer, and recorded the full-length What the Fuck Will Change? and Until We Die before deciding to concentrate on his duties with The Unseen.
There has been some controversy concerning the band, including allegations that in recent years they have "sold out". Most widely cited is the fact that The Unseen have produced music videos to air on commercial music video channels such as MTV2, an avenue looked-down upon in the underground streetpunk scene. The band reacted to this perception with the song "So Sick of You."
They have toured Europe, North America, Australia, Japan, and Mexico with many punk heavyweights from The Bouncing Souls and Rancid to decidedly more hardcore outfits like Hatebreed and Sick Of It All. Since the departure of Paul, the band has used many replacements on tour such as members from The Virus, Strike Anywhere, and F-Minus, however, recently, on their MySpace page The Unseen have included a fifth band member, Jonny, an ex-guitarist of A Global Threat who was in the band at the same time as Mark.
2006 also saw the release of Tripp's book So This Is Readin'?, which details the life and hardships of being in an underground band with dry comedy. It started as a lengthy band history on the band's website, but after a few amusing "chapters" he was contacted by a publishing company to release it in book form.
In May 2006, The Unseen announced on their official website that they would begin writing their sixth studio full-length album during the summer of that year. The album, titled Internal Salvation, came out on July 10, 2007. The first song released from that album is a track titled "Right Before Your Eyes". In support of the new album, the band has joined the thirteenth Warped Tour.
Fuck the KKK
The Unseen Lyrics
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Fuck Luis Farrakhan
Fuck religious hate in any way
Fuck the KKK
Fuck the KKK
Fuck their burning cross
Fuck their ugly robes
Fuck their nigger lynching patrol
Fuck the Aryan race
This world is a disgrace
Fuck the Christian Klan
Jesus was a fucking Jew
Fuck the KKK
Fuck their burning cross
Fuck their ugly robes
Fuck their nigger lynching patrol
You want niggers to pack their bags
Fuck your confederate flag
The only flag you'll see with me
Is the flag of anarchy
Fuck the KKK
The Unseen's song "Fuck the KKK" is a direct and clear criticism of Ku Klux Klan, an extremist hate group in the United States that have long been associated with hate crimes and racism. The song starts with a direct condemnation against the KKK and their actions, followed by Luis Farrakhan who is another controversial figure known for his alleged anti-Semitic and other racially charged statements. The song speaks out against any form of religious or racial intolerance and hatred, that fuels the ideology of groups like the KKK. The lyrics also attack the KKK's notorious practices, such as their burning crosses, their robes, and their lynching patrols.
The song's message of anti-hate and anti-bigotry is further emphasized through the lyrics' reference to Jesus being a Jew. The song highlights the hypocrisy of those who claim to follow Christian values yet endorse hate and racism, particularly exemplified by the Christian Klan. The lyrics suggest that the world is a disgrace for allowing such extremist groups to exist, and it is only through the rejection of their ideology that society can progress towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck the Ku Klux Klan
Strongly and passionately reject the hate-filled ideology and violent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.
Fuck Luis Farrakhan
Similarly reject the hate-filled ideology and violent actions of Luis Farrakhan, who has been criticized as anti-Semitic and anti-white.
Fuck religious hate in any way
Oppose any form of hate that is based on religion, which can lead to bigotry and violence.
Fuck the KKK
Reiterate the strong rejection of the Ku Klux Klan.
Fuck the KKK
Further emphasize the rejection of the Ku Klux Klan.
Fuck their burning cross
Denounce the Ku Klux Klan's use of the cross, which is a symbol of love and peace in Christianity, for its own hateful purposes.
Fuck their ugly robes
Condemn the Ku Klux Klan's attire, which helps hide the identities of its members and intimidate others.
Fuck their nigger lynching patrol
Strongly reject the Ku Klux Klan's history of lynching African Americans and other people of color, which is a brutal form of violence and intimidation.
Fuck the Aryan race
Reject the idea of white supremacy and the glorification of the so-called Aryan race as a justification for bigotry and violence.
This world is a disgrace
Express a deep frustration and sadness at the state of the world, which still struggles with hatred and violence towards marginalized groups.
Fuck the Christian Klan
Reject any group that perverts the teachings of Christianity to justify hate and violence towards others.
Jesus was a fucking Jew
Point out the irony that the Ku Klux Klan, which claims to uphold Christianity, would have hated Jesus Christ himself, who was Jewish.
Fuck the KKK
Repeat the strong condemnation of the Ku Klux Klan.
Fuck their burning cross
Reiterate the rejection of the Ku Klux Klan's misuse of the cross.
Fuck their ugly robes
Reemphasize the rejection of the Ku Klux Klan's intimidating attire.
Fuck their nigger lynching patrol
Further reject the Ku Klux Klan's history of brutally lynching people of color.
You want niggers to pack their bags
Point out the racist and xenophobic desire of some in society to want people of color to leave, as if they don't belong in their own country.
Fuck your confederate flag
Reject the Confederate flag, which is a symbol of slavery and racism, and is often used by the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups.
The only flag you'll see with me
Suggest that the only flag that represents freedom and justice is that of anarchism, which aims to abolish oppressive power structures.
Is the flag of anarchy
Further advocate for anarchism as the only true symbol of freedom and justice.
Fuck the KKK
End the song with a final condemnation of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Day M.
This is my new fav. Band
Splinks
Digging your choice in music Anonymous.
mattbellamymate
Nice one, Anonymous. Amusing how in one day you appear to have gained more favourites and retweets than the KKK twitter accounts have ever had XD
Sean Denizen
Well said boys
Mr raccoon
Yep
Neil Azeez
AWESOME!
Samuel Björkering
HERE IS A LIST OF SONGS YOU SHOULD FIND ON YOUTUBE! Johnny Rebel - Kajun Ku Klux Klan Johnny Rebel - Jesse showed up Johnny Rebel - Stand up and be counted No Remorse - Invisible Empire Pluton Svea - Cross of Fire Saga - Klansmen Song
Gitte S
These guys are no better.
V for Vendetta
Who u talking about
Arthur Gordon Pym.
Should be called "Unseen&unheard".