The culmination of worC (Aurélien Perreira) and Eggeh (Igor Omodei) projects, their style is inspired by Meshuggah's polyrhythmic structure and muted guitar tones. The EP "8", the band's first release, is available as a free download in its entirety from the band's official website. Their first full-length album, Februus, released on October 31, 2011.
Consisting of ten main tracks and three additional ambient pieces on a second CD, Februus' blend of Meshuggah-style rhythms with the atmospherics of Jesu and ambient undertones of Rosetta has garnered much respect from the metal community. Each track flows seamlessly into the next, making the album into a singlular monolithic concept.
UES formed after the split of Longchat with Igor Omodei and Benoit Friedrich.
Current lineup:
Matthieu Romarin on vocals
Jean Ferry on drums
Benoit Friedrich on bass
Jérôme Colombelli on guitars
Aurélien Perreira on guitars and ambiences
Igor Omodei on guitars and production
Buds
Uneven Structure Lyrics
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Lifting matter through the bonds
Sentience of knowledge
Healing the scars of innocence
I rationally straighten the surroundings, theorise the randomness
Scraping the surface, infinite bandings are exposed
Hypnotised by the vertigiousness of things to come
I break the ropes of whiteness out and burst into buds
A chess-like game where all pieces are mine
Buds, sprouts
Boundless in cognition
Escalating the tower of Babel
The coiled design mesmerises me
Am I taking this for the promised land?
Bemused by this opportunity
The fragile balance is lost
Too soon to dive in, too late to scarper
I glimpse the agressive vastness of this mental fluctuation
Essence is corrupted by vice emanating out of knowledge
And that unbeatable volition of tasting to ultimate perfection collapses
Magnifying the shadow of failure toward the ramparts of sageness
Now is the moment where my reign begins
The lyrics to Uneven Structure's song Buds are full of metaphors and imagery that are open to interpretation. At its core, the song seems to be about the pursuit of knowledge and the power it brings, but also about the potential dangers of going too far. The opening lines describe a "stream" that is "lifting matter through the bonds," suggesting the idea of something moving freely from one place to another. This could be a metaphor for the way knowledge spreads and grows, not bound by physical barriers.
The second line, "sentience of knowledge," is interesting because it suggests that knowledge itself has a consciousness, or at least the potential to affect our own consciousness. The idea of "healing the scars of innocence" could be interpreted as the idea that as we gain knowledge, we realise the harsh realities of the world, but we also learn how to cope with and overcome these difficulties.
The next lines describe the singer's attempt to make sense of the randomness of the world, but as they "scrape the surface," they begin to see the patterns and connections that exist. The singer is "hypnotised" by the possibilities that lie ahead, and they "burst into buds," suggesting the idea of growth and expansion.
The song continues with more imagery of growth and evolution, and the singer seems to revel in their newfound power and knowledge. They feel like they are playing a "chess-like game where all pieces are mine," suggesting the idea of complete control. However, the final lines of the song suggest that this control may be more fragile than the singer realizes, and that their "reign" may not last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
A stream, a motion
Movement that flows like a stream
Lifting matter through the bonds
Moving matter by breaking down the chemical bonds
Sentience of knowledge
Awareness gained through knowledge
Healing the scars of innocence
Correcting the damage caused by inexperience
I rationally straighten the surroundings, theorise the randomness
Making sense of the chaotic surroundings through logic and theories
Scraping the surface, infinite bandings are exposed
Revealing an infinite number of patterns by examining the surface
Hypnotised by the vertigiousness of things to come
Mesmerized by the limitless possibilities of the future
I break the ropes of whiteness out and burst into buds
Breaking free from conformity to become unique and new
Getting closer to a well-defined path
Approaching a clear direction for the future
A chess-like game where all pieces are mine
A strategic game where the player controls all aspects
Buds, sprouts
Growing and developing into something new
Boundless in cognition
Limitless in understanding and knowledge
Escalating the tower of Babel
Reaching great heights of communication and connection
The coiled design mesmerises me
The complex and intricate design fascinates me
Am I taking this for the promised land?
Wondering if this path leads to a better future
Bemused by this opportunity
Surprised and confused by the chance presented
The fragile balance is lost
The delicate equilibrium is destroyed
Too soon to dive in, too late to scarper
It is neither the right time to begin nor to withdraw
I glimpse the agressive vastness of this mental fluctuation
I perceive the overwhelming and unstable nature of my thoughts
Essence is corrupted by vice emanating out of knowledge
Knowledge can have a negative influence on the essence of a person
And that unbeatable volition of tasting to ultimate perfection collapses
The desire to achieve perfection ultimately fails
Magnifying the shadow of failure toward the ramparts of sageness
Increasing the possibility of failure in the pursuit of wisdom
Now is the moment where my reign begins
Taking control and starting to lead at this very moment
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
N C
One of those rare times when the visuals match the mood and emotion created by the music perfectly. The intent is CLEAR.
GoofyOldWizard
Still one of the most played albums in the past few years for me...
lilinux
I bought this album the other day, I still cant stop listening to it. They really put a lot of effort into this record it blew my mind away.
heyjubie
Those lyrics doe :D inspiring stuff! Bursting into buds over here!
Twelve Monkeys
This is brilliant... There first album is unreal
Nik Nagel
the vocals in the last bit are but pure passion. goosebumps every time. 10 years later.
Argu
Breathtaking music... Can't wait to hear their new stuff called La Partition <3
Mr Dee
This song is amazing.
Rasmus Yde
Creepy and beautiful song! Made me shiver the first time I heard it! :D
01birdeater
Just loving that intro