Their name was inspired by an awkward conversation with a U-Haul employee who was inspecting a van that the band had rented. The U-haul employee, attempting to make polite conversation, asked the three bespectacled band members if they were brothers. They said no. He asked if they were scientists, as they looked like they could be the kind of people who wear lab coats. They told him that they were musicians, not scientists. To this day, they regret telling the truth. They are not named after the Cap'n Jazz song which bears the name.
They are a franchise of Art Rock band, Art Brut. In fact, they are Art Brut 47.
The band formed while its members attended the Claremont Colleges. Murray and Cain attended Pomona College; Michael Tapper attended Harvey Mudd College.
The band has released three self-made EPs (Bitching!, Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) and In Action). Their debut LP, With Love And Squalor was on Virgin Records, the first three singles of which were "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt", "The Great Escape" and "It's A Hit". The album takes its name from the J.D. Salinger short story "For Esme - With Love and Squalor". They have since released LP Crap Attack, which is a collection of B-Sides, covers and other rarities, and their full follow-up album, Brain Thrust Mastery which debuted in the UK on March 17,2008 reached number 11 at the UK Album charts.
On the 1st November 2007, NME reported that Michael Tapper has left We Are Scientists under amicable circumstances, and on September 18, 2007, the band announced on their website that Max Hart, a keyboardist and guitarist who has played live with them before, has joined the band temporarily. As they put it: "There's no easy answer as to how long Max will stick around. Maybe we'll grow to hate his sanctimonious ways, which for now tickle us so. Maybe he'll grow to hate our open-minded, funny, refreshing, handsome ways, thus achieving what psychologists and bookies long ago labeled impossible."
And to make things even more exciting for the band, We Are Scientists is featured in the soundtrack of the 2008 film Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, which Bishop Allen - at the time featuring former We Are Scientists drummer Michael Tapper - appears in a cameo.
According to Keith Murray's Wikipedia he was nominated for World's Sexiest Vegetarian 2007 and is predicted that he will be the new face of Louis Vuitton's spring/summer '09 collection.
The Band's 3rd effort, Barbara, was released in June of 2010 and features ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
Mucho Más
We Are Scientists Lyrics
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I been holdin' out for the right thin'
The pilot's goin' out and then
The bottom opens up
Showin' up to press the flesh
I been holdin' out for one last wish
As nice as all this promise is
I got a bit, I want more
I want more
Blood is on the symbol stand
How can I do this shit to my right hand
Surprise, surprise when once again
The bottom opens up
I got a bit, I want more
I want more
I want more
I want more
The opening lines of "Mucho Más" suggest an individual who feels like they are stuck in a rut, waiting for something more meaningful and substantial to come their way. The reference to "callin' off the signal chain" may be interpreted as disengaging or disconnecting from the usual routine or status quo, perhaps in search of a different path to follow. The next line is a declaration of the desire to hold out for something better or more suitable.
Later in the song, the lyric "showin' up to press the flesh" suggests that the individual may be attending social events or meetings hoping to fulfill a wish or find something that resonates with them. Despite the promises made and the potential opportunities available, the individual confesses that it is not enough, and that they want more.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' off the signal chain
I am disconnecting from my current path, looking for a new direction.
I been holdin' out for the right thin'
I have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to come along.
The pilot's goin' out and then
My current situation is coming to an end.
The bottom opens up
Everything is falling apart and I am being forced to start anew.
Showin' up to press the flesh
I am putting myself out there, trying to make important connections.
I been holdin' out for one last wish
I am hoping that one final chance will present itself.
As nice as all this promise is
Even though things are looking good, I am still not content.
I know it's not enough
Despite everything, I am still unsatisfied.
Blood is on the symbol stand
I have made sacrifices and am facing the consequences of my actions.
How can I do this shit to my right hand
I am questioning my own decisions and the harm they may cause.
Surprise, surprise when once again
I am not shocked when things fall apart, as it seems to be a recurring pattern in my life.
I got a bit, I want more
Even though I have achieved some success, I am still striving for greater things.
I want more
I am not content with my current achievements and am always searching for more.
I want more
I am not content with my current achievements and am always searching for more.
I want more
I am not content with my current achievements and am always searching for more.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CAIN, KEITH MURRAY, MICHAEL TAPPER
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