Their debut release Voltage and Violets came out in 1986 on Mordam Records. Since that album there have been five others before this new one. Then after six albums Victims Family disbanded in 1994 or so it seemed. In 1996 Ralph Spight and Larry Boothroyd continued playing together under their new moniker Saturn's Flea Collar releasing a single and an album on Alternative Tentacles. Then they recruited a new drummer and formed The Hellworms and released Crowd Repellent in 1998.
With the departure of Hellworms drummer, Ralph and Larry decided to revive the VICTIM'S FAMILY name as an umbrella under which to play both old and new material from all three bands. After months of frustrating drummer auditions, David Gleza (ex-of My Name) was recruited and the trio began writing and Apocalicious was recorded.
Apocalicious features all new songs and shows the band branching out adventurously into areas they have explored since their inception such as punk, math rock, progressive and jazz-core. Living up to the album's title, Apocalicious breaks new ground without disappointing.
Yeah!
Victims Family Lyrics
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Vis-a-vis the gluttony and the greed and the need for
power.
The irony is killing me I can't believe the audacity.
This facsimile of humanity covers up it's insanity
by making history easy to read but hard to believe.
YEAH!
In the song, Yeah! by Victims Family, the lyrics delve into the dark and sinister side of human history. The first line, "All of history is a litany of tyrrany and treachery," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that throughout human history, people have been oppressed and abused by those in power, and these people have no qualms about using treachery and deceit to retain their hold over others. The song points out the irony of humanity's desire for power and control, and how it often leads to our downfall as a species.
The second line, "Vis-a-vis the gluttony and the greed and the need for power," highlights the reasons behind human oppression. The lust for power and the greed for resources often lead people to exploit others for their own benefit. The third line, "The irony is killing me I can't believe the audacity," expresses the artist's frustration at the audacity of those in power who continue to oppress others. The final lines, "This facsimile of humanity covers up it's insanity by making history easy to read but hard to believe. YEAH!" suggests that history is often manipulated to paint a flattering picture of those in power, but the truth is much darker and difficult to accept.
Line by Line Meaning
All of history is a litany of tyrrany and treachery.
Throughout time, there have been numerous examples of oppressive and deceitful behavior.
Vis-a-vis the gluttony and the greed and the need for power.
This can be attributed to the excessive desire for material wealth and control over others.
The irony is killing me I can't believe the audacity.
It is ironic how people can engage in such immoral behavior yet still believe themselves to be morally superior.
This facsimile of humanity covers up it's insanity by making history easy to read but hard to believe.
Society attempts to hide the craziness of human nature by presenting a simplified version of history that fails to capture the depth and complexity of past events.
YEAH!
This sentiment is expressed as a form of protest, a way to assert that we refuse to accept the status quo and will actively work for change.
Contributed by Christian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Van Eric Saballo
Its either the PD is covering something up, someone “high” is pushing back, or they do not know how to investigate. Such a disgrace.
Ihayt Fukkingsocialmedia
BINGO
Justin Shades
Possibly a ring. That may include higher ups!
lynne tait
Think you have it in one, definitely a cover up
Glory Dancer
Why is there such complacency in the police department there? This is inexcusable!
Michelle UandMeGod
yeah that last few seconds of this video clip showing the officer so casually asking a grieving parent what would this accomplish anyway? Picking up all that evidence! Wow! Something is really fishy about this police department acting like this!
Little Boston s'klallam
This LE office need to be looked into
Mac Chicken
I know! And so many cases are getting dismissed to it’s getting ridiculous.
Steven Alexander
Detectives are one of those career fields that Hollywood overhypes. I'm not saying there aren't amazing detectives out there. However, I keep finding these stories in True Crime where real-life detectives are subpar.
collinsfriend1
They signed up for free donuts and coffee and getting out of traffic tickets- and building inspectors passing their "home improvements."