Veruca Salt is an alternative rock group from Chicago, Illinois, USA formed… Read Full Bio ↴Veruca Salt is an alternative rock group from Chicago, Illinois, USA formed in 1993. The band consists of Louise Post (vocals, guitar), Nina Gordon (vocals, guitar), Steve Lack (bass) and Gordon's brother Jim Shapiro (drums). The band has released five albums: "American Thighs" (1994), "Eight Arms to Hold You" (1997), "Resolver" (2000), "IV" (2006) and "Ghost Notes" (2015).
Veruca Salt was formed alongside the friendship of Louise Post and Nina Gordon. Introduced by Gordon's good friend, actress Lili Taylor, Gordon and Post quickly bonded and formed what is now known as Veruca Salt. Originally, the band was an Indigo Girls-inspired acoustic act, but the women quickly realized this wasn't their sound. They quickly enlisted bass player Steve Lack and eventually Gordon's brother Jim Shapiro joined as a drummer, even though he originally was just drumming as a favor to his sister.
Veruca Salt released a self-funded demo tape and shopped it to labels, and began to play a handful of small club shows. The buzz around the band grew furiously, and after only a few live gigs, the band was signed to Minty Fresh Records and began recording with producer Brad Wood. At the time Brad was popular due to having recently produced Liz Phair's critically acclaimed Exile in Guyville.
The band released an orange 7" single for the song "Seether" to radio. "Seether" was a bratty, distorted alt-rocker about an angry and misunderstood woman. Compared to the rest of Veruca Salt's material, "Seether" was very pop, so much so that Gordon said that when she wrote it, she didn't think the rest of the band would like it. They sent "Seether" to radio, as it was the most radio-friendly song they had written and the reaction was unexpectedly positive. Unfortunately, the album wasn't complete and they found themselves rushing to complete the album, before "Seether" lost its radio momentum. It ended up peaking at #8 on the Modern Rock charts.
Geffen Records signed the band after an intense label bidding war and American Thighs was released October 25, 1994. It peaked on the Billboard Top 100 at 69 and was certified Gold. The follow-up single "All Hail Me" failed to chart Top 40 on Modern Rock, and the last single from the album, "Number One Blind", written by Gordon, did better than the previous single at 20 on Modern Rock chart, but nowhere near as well as "Seether". Gordon and Post were unhappy with the song's video, and it was pulled after airing fewer than five times on MTV.
To support this album, Veruca Salt opened for such acts as Hole, Live and PJ Harvey, as well as their own headlining club tour.
The band released an EP in 1996 titled Blow It Out Your Ass It's Veruca Salt to tide fans over until their next album.
After touring for American Thighs, Gordon and Post entered the studio with Bob Rock to record their second album. They were inspired to work with Bob after hearing Metallica's "Enter Sandman" on the loud-system before a Veruca Salt concert at an outdoor music festival.
Eight Arms to Hold You, which was released February 11, 1997 on Geffen Records, proved to be a difficult and dividing album. Some fans of American Thighs were disappointed by the polished, hard-rock and distinctively Bob Rock production, in comparison to the laidback indie buzz-bin vibe of American Thighs. The new album garnered mixed reviews from music critics as well. Band members have since admitted that this album was difficult for the band, and the recording process was extremely tense. However, Eight Arms to Hold You sold well due to the success of the first single "Volcano Girls", written by Gordon. It was a catchy, power-pop tantrum that matched "Seether"'s success, peaking at #8 on the Modern Rock charts. This album, however, didn't have longevity, and despite peaking higher (Billboard Top 100 at 55) than American Thighs, sales dropped off drastically when the second single "Shutterbug" failed to chart despite a high budget video and Saturday Night Live performance, as well as other promotion. Three more singles were sent to radio ("The Morning Sad", "Straight" and "Benjamin") but none of them did well enough to warrant a video. However, the Gordon-penned "Benjamin" was released internationally as the third and last commercial single from the album despite having no video and no promotion. "Benjamin" also failed to chart. Shapiro left the band soon after the release of Eight Arms and was replaced by Stacy Jones (of Letters to Cleo and now American Hi-Fi). Jones toured with the band on the Eight Arms tour, but never recorded with them.
Veruca Salt toured extensively for Eight Arms to Hold You, opening for Bush as well as a lengthy international headlining club tour.
Nina Gordon left Veruca Salt in early 1998 amid rumors of stolen boyfriends and physical altercations with bandmate Louise Post. Post, now the only original band member, recruited a new band, consisting of Stephen Fitzpatrick (guitar), Suzanne Sokol (bass) and Jimmy Madla (drums), and continued to record and perform under the Veruca Salt moniker. The new band signed with Beyond Records. The first album with the new lineup was 2000's Resolver.
December 2002 saw the release of both Resolver and lead single "Born Entertainer", in Australia through Embryo Records / MGM. Following the release of "Born Entertainer" Embryo Records / MGM released the single "Officially Dead" which contained newly recorded tracks as well as a remix of 'the Same Person. The band toured Australia, including the "Splendour in the Grass" festival alongside bands such as Placebo and Coldplay. 'Yeah Man' was released as a radio only single.
After planning to take some time to step away from the music industry the band once again toured and performed at some festival shows in Australia. The tour took in the capital cities as well as performances at both the "Falls Festival" and the newly created Southbound festival in Perth. The band completed the 2 week tour and upon arrival back in the United States performed a show at the iconic "Viper Room". The band debuted the tracks 'Blissful Queen' and 'Circular Trend' live, both would end up on the album "IV"
2005 saw another couple of line-up changes with Sokol and Madla leaving, being replaced by Solomon Snyder on bass and Michael Miley on drums for the recording of the EP Lords of Sounds and Lesser Things (LOSALT). The band then went on tour as Post, Fitzpatrick, drummer Kellii Scott and bassist Nicole Fiorentino. LOSALT was released and sold independently at the bands shows and via the website and included six new songs. The title of the EP is an extract from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. This preluded the full length album, "IV", released September 2006 and accompanied by a US tour. The lead single "So Weird" was released to radio at the end of October 2006.
They recorded a cover of Neil Young's song "Burned" for a 2007 Breast Cancer Benefit album due for release in October 2007. The band became inactive sometime after that, announcing in 2012 that they had entered an indefinite hiatus.
In 2013, the original lineup of the band reunited. In 2014, the band released the single "The Museum of Broken Relationships." and went on a tour of the United States and Australia. The band's first album in nine years, "Ghost Notes", was released in July 2015.
Veruca Salt was formed alongside the friendship of Louise Post and Nina Gordon. Introduced by Gordon's good friend, actress Lili Taylor, Gordon and Post quickly bonded and formed what is now known as Veruca Salt. Originally, the band was an Indigo Girls-inspired acoustic act, but the women quickly realized this wasn't their sound. They quickly enlisted bass player Steve Lack and eventually Gordon's brother Jim Shapiro joined as a drummer, even though he originally was just drumming as a favor to his sister.
Veruca Salt released a self-funded demo tape and shopped it to labels, and began to play a handful of small club shows. The buzz around the band grew furiously, and after only a few live gigs, the band was signed to Minty Fresh Records and began recording with producer Brad Wood. At the time Brad was popular due to having recently produced Liz Phair's critically acclaimed Exile in Guyville.
The band released an orange 7" single for the song "Seether" to radio. "Seether" was a bratty, distorted alt-rocker about an angry and misunderstood woman. Compared to the rest of Veruca Salt's material, "Seether" was very pop, so much so that Gordon said that when she wrote it, she didn't think the rest of the band would like it. They sent "Seether" to radio, as it was the most radio-friendly song they had written and the reaction was unexpectedly positive. Unfortunately, the album wasn't complete and they found themselves rushing to complete the album, before "Seether" lost its radio momentum. It ended up peaking at #8 on the Modern Rock charts.
Geffen Records signed the band after an intense label bidding war and American Thighs was released October 25, 1994. It peaked on the Billboard Top 100 at 69 and was certified Gold. The follow-up single "All Hail Me" failed to chart Top 40 on Modern Rock, and the last single from the album, "Number One Blind", written by Gordon, did better than the previous single at 20 on Modern Rock chart, but nowhere near as well as "Seether". Gordon and Post were unhappy with the song's video, and it was pulled after airing fewer than five times on MTV.
To support this album, Veruca Salt opened for such acts as Hole, Live and PJ Harvey, as well as their own headlining club tour.
The band released an EP in 1996 titled Blow It Out Your Ass It's Veruca Salt to tide fans over until their next album.
After touring for American Thighs, Gordon and Post entered the studio with Bob Rock to record their second album. They were inspired to work with Bob after hearing Metallica's "Enter Sandman" on the loud-system before a Veruca Salt concert at an outdoor music festival.
Eight Arms to Hold You, which was released February 11, 1997 on Geffen Records, proved to be a difficult and dividing album. Some fans of American Thighs were disappointed by the polished, hard-rock and distinctively Bob Rock production, in comparison to the laidback indie buzz-bin vibe of American Thighs. The new album garnered mixed reviews from music critics as well. Band members have since admitted that this album was difficult for the band, and the recording process was extremely tense. However, Eight Arms to Hold You sold well due to the success of the first single "Volcano Girls", written by Gordon. It was a catchy, power-pop tantrum that matched "Seether"'s success, peaking at #8 on the Modern Rock charts. This album, however, didn't have longevity, and despite peaking higher (Billboard Top 100 at 55) than American Thighs, sales dropped off drastically when the second single "Shutterbug" failed to chart despite a high budget video and Saturday Night Live performance, as well as other promotion. Three more singles were sent to radio ("The Morning Sad", "Straight" and "Benjamin") but none of them did well enough to warrant a video. However, the Gordon-penned "Benjamin" was released internationally as the third and last commercial single from the album despite having no video and no promotion. "Benjamin" also failed to chart. Shapiro left the band soon after the release of Eight Arms and was replaced by Stacy Jones (of Letters to Cleo and now American Hi-Fi). Jones toured with the band on the Eight Arms tour, but never recorded with them.
Veruca Salt toured extensively for Eight Arms to Hold You, opening for Bush as well as a lengthy international headlining club tour.
Nina Gordon left Veruca Salt in early 1998 amid rumors of stolen boyfriends and physical altercations with bandmate Louise Post. Post, now the only original band member, recruited a new band, consisting of Stephen Fitzpatrick (guitar), Suzanne Sokol (bass) and Jimmy Madla (drums), and continued to record and perform under the Veruca Salt moniker. The new band signed with Beyond Records. The first album with the new lineup was 2000's Resolver.
December 2002 saw the release of both Resolver and lead single "Born Entertainer", in Australia through Embryo Records / MGM. Following the release of "Born Entertainer" Embryo Records / MGM released the single "Officially Dead" which contained newly recorded tracks as well as a remix of 'the Same Person. The band toured Australia, including the "Splendour in the Grass" festival alongside bands such as Placebo and Coldplay. 'Yeah Man' was released as a radio only single.
After planning to take some time to step away from the music industry the band once again toured and performed at some festival shows in Australia. The tour took in the capital cities as well as performances at both the "Falls Festival" and the newly created Southbound festival in Perth. The band completed the 2 week tour and upon arrival back in the United States performed a show at the iconic "Viper Room". The band debuted the tracks 'Blissful Queen' and 'Circular Trend' live, both would end up on the album "IV"
2005 saw another couple of line-up changes with Sokol and Madla leaving, being replaced by Solomon Snyder on bass and Michael Miley on drums for the recording of the EP Lords of Sounds and Lesser Things (LOSALT). The band then went on tour as Post, Fitzpatrick, drummer Kellii Scott and bassist Nicole Fiorentino. LOSALT was released and sold independently at the bands shows and via the website and included six new songs. The title of the EP is an extract from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. This preluded the full length album, "IV", released September 2006 and accompanied by a US tour. The lead single "So Weird" was released to radio at the end of October 2006.
They recorded a cover of Neil Young's song "Burned" for a 2007 Breast Cancer Benefit album due for release in October 2007. The band became inactive sometime after that, announcing in 2012 that they had entered an indefinite hiatus.
In 2013, the original lineup of the band reunited. In 2014, the band released the single "The Museum of Broken Relationships." and went on a tour of the United States and Australia. The band's first album in nine years, "Ghost Notes", was released in July 2015.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Veruca Salt Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Backward words, he got 'em
Shut up, I'm talking
This time, you'll listen
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You drive too fast and
I smoke too much and
My heart is broken
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah
End of, stop sulking
Get out, you're walking
Too bad, I've spoken
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
Your lies, don't want 'em
Drop dead, not joking
This thing is broken
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah, yeah
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah, yeah
Drop dead
Backward words, he got 'em
Shut up, I'm talking
This time, you'll listen
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You drive too fast and
I smoke too much and
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah
End of, stop sulking
Get out, you're walking
Too bad, I've spoken
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
Your lies, don't want 'em
Drop dead, not joking
This thing is broken
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah, yeah
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh, he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah, yeah, but he's drop-dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to compromise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah, yeah, and you're drop-dead gorgeous
Yeah, yeah
Drop dead
This song is about a woman who is speaking to her ex-boyfriend and a new lover. The lyrics talk about the ex-boyfriend's tendency to lie, disguise himself, and deceive people. The first verse indicates that the new lover has faults, such as driving too fast and smoking, yet the singer forgives him when she looks at him. The second verse refers back to the ex-boyfriend and his lies, but despite his flaws, the singer admits that he is "drop-dead gorgeous." The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the new lover is still a friend of the singer's and that he is still "drop-dead gorgeous." The bridge of the song is a defiant statement by the singer, telling the new lover that he should leave and walking out of their life. However, she still forgives him and finds him attractive.
Overall, this song seems to be about the singer's struggle with her past relationship and her newfound attraction to someone who also has flaws. The lyrics suggest that the singer has learned to forgive and accept people's faults while still finding them attractive.
Line by Line Meaning
Backward words, he got 'em
He speaks in a confusing manner
Shut up, I'm talking
I want your attention, so be quiet
This time, you'll listen
I won't be ignored or dismissed
But when I look at you, you're forgiven
Despite any faults or mistakes, I still see the good in you
You drive too fast and
You take risks
I smoke too much and
I have unhealthy habits
My heart is broken
I've been hurt emotionally
You're forgiven
I choose to let go of any negative feelings towards you
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
My past romantic partner is not truthful
Oh, he does it every time
This is a consistent behavior
It's just his permanent disguise
He never shows his true self
Don't go changing every time
Stay true to yourself
Not for me to compromise
I won't demand you change for me
You're still a friend of mine
I value our platonic relationship
End of, stop sulking
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
Get out, you're walking
Leave the situation
Too bad, I've spoken
My decision is final
Your lies, don't want 'em
I won't tolerate dishonesty
Drop dead, not joking
I mean what I say
This thing is broken
Our relationship is damaged
Yeah, yeah
Reaffirming what has already been said
Drop dead
A harsh way of telling someone to go away
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@gabrielb1362
Backwords words, he got em
Shut up, I'm talking
This time, you'll listen
But when I look at you you're forgiven
You drive, too fast and
I smoke, too much and
My heart, is broken
But when I look at you you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah yeah but he's drop dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to comprimise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah yeah and you're drop dead gorgeous
Yeah - end of, stop sulking
Get out, you're walkin
Too bad, I've spoken
But when I look at you you're forgiven
Your lies, don't want em
Drop dead, not joking
This thing, is broken
But when I look at you you're forgiven
You're forgiven
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah yeah but he's drop dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to comprimise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah yeah and you're drop dead gorgeous
I know my ex-boyfriend lies
Oh he does it every time
It's just his permanent disguise
Yeah yeah but he's drop dead gorgeous
Don't go changing every time
Not for me to comprimise
You're still a friend of mine
Yeah yeah and you're drop dead gorgeous
You're forgiven
Yeah yeah
Drop dead
@user-gf6yl8jg6z
Fuck this takes me back.
I miss the 80s n 90s
It was as much the PEOPLE who made it so special as it was the MUSIC.
The people were different.
We didn't give a shit about staus and money.
( the opposite of today )
We truly lived the dream of youth.
Shout out to all the old school.
:)
@sgh1963
Just fantastic! I'm 54 now and I wish I could go back to England in the 90s when all the music was as good as this. The best years of my life!
@AndreaBorto
remember back in the '90s all the youth of europe wanted to frolic in London, no terrorism and no economic crisis, I think that decade will never return while I' m alive
@lukey1210
sgh1963 not a truer word said
@clawofeagleyeahyeah
I have been in business and this is the best of the 90s
@clawofeagleyeahyeah
Hey man ,you're still there
@clawofeagleyeahyeah
@@AndreaBorto pigs arse it won't
@kaisanderson9616
This is the most underrated banger ever. This deserves so much more.
@alexfernandohuenten1374
Yes totaly
@nunoalexandre6408
True !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@adammclaughlin845
It was pretty huge in its day and I believe was the song at the end of Scream, an iconic (for a while) horror film. Their album wasn't that good though and Saffron didn't sound good live, so they kind of fizzled out.