Their sound has been compared to artists as diverse as Jeff Buckley, The Birthday Party, The Smiths, and Joy Division. Their live shows have become famed for their emotional intensity and Finn's often scarily possessed stage presence and his unique singing voice.
They released their debut album, The Runaway Found, in Spain late in 2003. The first single from the album, Lavinia, was released through Rough Trade on November 24, 2003. They released the album globally in January 2004 with a different track listing. It went gold worldwide the following year.
The original lineup of The Veils (which included Oli Drake, Ben Woollacott and Adam Kinsella) disbanded in late 2004, and Andrews returned to New Zealand in order to find a new lineup. He spent the New Zealand summer rehearsing with high school classmates Liam Gerrard (keyboards) and Sophia Burn (bass), and the trio returned to London early 2005. There they got connected to Dan Raishbrook (Guitar) and Henning Dietz (drums). However Liam Gerrard left the band half way into their American tour in 2007.
The group recorded their second album Nux Vomica at Underbelly Studios in Los Angeles, with producer Nick Launay, and the album was released September 18, 2006. The album features string arrangements by ex-Lounge Lizard and long time Lou Reed collaborator Jane Scarpontoni. Nux Vomica featured on 9 critics' Best Of The Year lists in 2006.
In the 16 months following the release of Nux Vomica The Veils played over 250 shows across 15 countries and during the U.S. leg of the tour it was announced that keyboardist Liam Gerrard would leave the band to return home to New Zealand due to personal reasons. The Veils carried on as a four piece and, whilst living out of a classic car garage in Oklahoma City, started recording new demos between playing shows on the east and west coasts of the America. By mid-2008 they were back to London to begin work on their third album with producer Graham Sutton. The recording sessions at West Point Studios lasted only three weeks and at the end of the summer the album was done and ready to be mixed. In March 2009 they began touring the new songs in Europe and America with new drummer Raife Burchell (of Jetplane Landing), after Henning Dietz' defection. Sun Gangs was released on April 6 2009 and was featured in many websites top albums of 2009.
The band spent the summer of 2010 working on new material. On December 6 it was announced that a new 7 song EP entitled Troubles of the Brain is set to be released on January 24, and that the band had left Rough Trade after almost 9 years and started their own label, Pitch Beast Records. The EP is produced by Finn Andrews and Bernard Butler and was recorded at Finn's home studio in London.
In mid 2012 The Veils threatened legal action on UK hardcore band Veils due to the similarity in name. This forced Veils to alter the spelling of their name to Vales.
The Veils released their next album in april 2013 titled , ‘Time Stays, We Go’ in April 2013. Three years later Total Depravity (2016) saw the daylight.
In 2016 David Lynch revealed that Finn would appear in the new series of Twin Peaks due to air early 2017.
In 2023 The Veils released ...And Out of the Void Came Love after a long struggle with songwriting that only came together after the birth of Andrews' first child. The COVID pandemic had seen the departure of longtime members Dietz and Burn (who had been the longest continuous presence in the band after Andrews) and the arrival of Tiny Ruins bassist Cass Basil.
Jesus For The Jugular
The Veils Lyrics
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They hold your soul once you sign the deed
Would the sun still rise if there's no one 'round?
Would the fox be as quick if he hadn't his hound?
Let him go from me
This whole world spins with her feet off the ground
There's a bulls blooded fountain in the pit of a moan
That I'll summon an eclipse on my way to the lord
Let him go from me
Jesus for the jugular, one at a time
Ain't nobody ever gonna ever have to die
The opening lyrics of the song Jesus For The Jugular by The Veils have a theological connotation that probes the question of how one can become a preacher without mastering the Scriptures. It stresses the significance of being knowledgeable about the word of God before embarking on any divine mission. The second line implores caution and mindfulness when entering into contractual agreements that can be detrimental spiritually, personality-wise, or financially. The next two lines, "Would the sun still rise if there’s no one 'round? Would the fox be as quick if he hadn't his hound?" are rhetorical, raising the idea that everything in life exists for a reason and performs specific functions, hence the importance of having a support system. The chorus, "Let him go from me," seems to be a melancholic cry from the singer aimed at an entity he wished to dispel from his life, probably a stubborn demon or an unyielding circumstance that hindered his progress.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more profound, drawing analogies between the mysteries of the universe and the singer's predicament. The line, "This whole world spins with her feet off the ground," creates a sense of disorientation, suggesting that everything is not what it seems. The following phrase, "She'll make the stars applaud when she sits back down," could refer to a charismatic figure or someone with extraordinary abilities who commands adulation. The next line, "There's a bull's blooded fountain in the pit of a moan," seems to describe a cult, with the singer being the de facto leader who can evoke mystical experiences. The final phrase, "That I’ll summon an eclipse on my way to the Lord," draws the veil on what the singer wishes to achieve, which is a powerful spiritual epiphany that would enable him to have a divine encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you preach the word if you don't know how to read?
It's impossible to spread the gospel if you don't understand its teachings
They hold your soul once you sign the deed
Once you commit sin, you are owned by it and will face its consequences
Would the sun still rise if there's no one 'round?
The world doesn't revolve around any one person; everything continues to function even if we're not around
Would the fox be as quick if he hadn't his hound?
We all rely on something or somebody to help us achieve our goals
Let him go from me
Release yourself from the burden of sin
This whole world spins with her feet off the ground
Despite the chaos happening around us, it's important to remain grounded
She'll make the stars applaud when she sits back down
When we make positive changes in our lives, the universe takes notice
There's a bulls blooded fountain in the pit of a moan
In moments of pain and despair, there can be beauty and strength found
That I'll summon an eclipse on my way to the lord
I will overcome any obstacle in my quest to find salvation
Jesus for the jugular, one at a time
The truth will come out and justice will be served in due time
Ain't nobody ever gonna ever have to die
Death is an inevitable part of life, but we can still find hope and strength in our faith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FINN ANDREWS
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@bluesisfeeling1992
The Veils are a London-based indie/alternative band fronted by lead singer and songwriter Finn Andrews. Head of Rough Trade Records Geoff Travis has referred to Finn as "a young but maturing real artist in the vein of Nick Cave and David Bowie".
-- Nux Vomica (2005–06) --
Andrews left the UK early 2005 and embarked on a solo tour of America and Japan, eventually returning home to New Zealand where he found a new direction for the band. He spent the summer there rehearsing with high-school friends Liam Gerrard (keyboards) and Sophia Burn (bass) in Liam's bedroom, soon amassing an album's worth of material. When the trio returned to London they were joined by Dan Raishbrook (guitar) and Henning Dietz (drums), who completed the new line-up. They began recording sessions with producer Nick Launay in Los Angeles in early 2006. The resulting album 'Nux Vomica' had a darker, far heavier and more complex sound, augmented by string arrangements by ex Lounge Lizard Jane Scarpantoni, but also a newly found, highly animalistic energy. Lead singer Finn Andrews shows "rougher" and more experimental vocals on many of the songs such as 'Not Yet' and 'Jesus for the Jugular'. Two singles were released from the album: "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" (4 September 2006) and "One Night on Earth" (15 April 2007). Nux Vomica featured on 16 English and American critics' best of the year lists in 2006
@bugeanuflorin1531
Absolutely fantastic my dear friend Bluesls F 💜
@samfisk1782
This song sounds like Marilyn Manson.
@OptimusPrime51196
M obsessed with this song from so many years. Wow! What a song! Devils double here! 😘
@justme5192
Finn Andrews just has such great vocal skills, an always adored album and band!!!!
@bluesisfeeling1992
Totally agree !!
@darkheart3044
Absolute tune! This should have been used on SOA.
@thepresident7589
Say it 100x brotha
@darkheart3044
@@thepresident7589 yes pres 🙌🏼
@alphonsemucha7011
Masterpiece.