The name "Younger Brother" is inspired by an indigenous Colombian tribe called The Kogi, for whom the band wrote their first song. The Kogi refer to themselves as "Elder Brothers" and the people of western civilisations as "Younger Brothers."
The debut album A Flock of Bleeps released on Posford's Twisted Records in 2003 has taken on cult status in the underground electronica scenes around the world. The duo has since then been drawing crowds in the thousands from London to Tokyo, New York to Australia.
Their second album, The Last Days Of Gravity was released in October 2007 on Twisted Records.
This album narrowly missed out on a mercury prize nomination in 2008 when it was voted 19th( the top 12 are nominated)
Since the release of The Last Days Of Gravity the band have been touring the world with a five piece band. At the moment it comprises Ru Campbell on vocals, Marc Brownstein on Bass, Tommy Hamilton on guitar and Joe Russo on Drums.
In November 2008 the full band convened at Assault and Battery studios in north London, UK, to commence recording of their third album. By recording with a full band Younger brother have propelled their music to a new level. The fruits of this recording session should be revealed by summer 2009 followed by extensive touring of the US and the world.
Official website: http://youngerbrother.co.uk/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/youngerbrothertwisted
Evil & Harm
Younger Brother Lyrics
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They've taken so much. They've taken the guardians of the sun and the stars, the world will go black.
The lyrics "Evil & Harm" by Younger Brother paint a picture of a violent, oppressive ruler who is seeking to exert their power over their subjects. The opening lines, which describe the singer's intent to make war on his enemies in every way possible, set the tone for the rest of the song. The use of the phrase "with the help of God" shows that the singer sees themselves as justified in their actions and believes that they have the backing of a higher power.
The next lines, in which the singer speaks of subjecting their enemies to the "yoke and obedience of the church", show the extent to which they are willing to go in order to exert control over others. The use of the word "peasants" to describe their enemies shows a disdain for those who are seen as lower-class or less powerful.
The final lines of the song, which speak of the sun and stars being taken away and the world going black, provide a powerful image of the devastating effects that such actions would have on the world. It is clear that the singer's actions are not just harmful to their enemies, but to the wider world as well.
Overall, "Evil & Harm" is a haunting portrayal of a ruthless leader willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their power and control over others.
Line by Line Meaning
I assure you, that with the help of God, I will let war on you in every place and in every way that I can.
I promise to wage war against you in every possible way with God's aid.
And I will subject you to the yoke and obedience of the church.
You will be made subservient to the church and its authority.
And I will take you peasants and women and your children and I will make them slaves.
I will enslave your families and all who are deemed to be of lower status.
And I will do you all the evils and harms which I can.
I will inflict every conceivable form of evil and harm upon you.
They've taken so much.
The oppressors have taken an excessive amount from the people.
They've taken the guardians of the sun and the stars, the world will go black.
The oppressors have taken those who protect the celestial bodies, causing the world to be plunged into darkness.
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
3fourteen
This track is the true essence of Younger Brother
macMan Manny
Full agreement. At first I couldn't remember the name "younger Brother". But this song...it stays with you from the first 4 bars.
Dj Palox
Evil & Harm...a perfect tune of what is it about, in a veeery psychedelic way. A Flock of Bleeps is one of the most extraordinary albums ever written. Thank you to the genius, thank you Twisted Music :)
elfinarcher84
Simon Posford is a musical/technical genuis. Sad I had to be the 1st review here. Listen through a good sound system and thanks to the uploader for a good quallity upload. The tube amp and Grado's respect this.
KaleidoPod
Good to see some new stuff from Simon. Loving the acoustics in this song!
Dora Yaşar
Younger Brother is how the Kogi people of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia call the foreign civilizations. Kogi believe that Sierra is the Heart of The World and they are the Elder Brothers, children of The Great Mother who care for her, while the Younger Brothers are her children weakening her by plundering and exploiting the Earth. The title of this song is a reference to a quote of Rodrigo de Bastidas during the founding of Santa Marta, a Colombian city on the foothill of Sierra where conquistadors first came in contact with Tairone culture of which the Kogi are descendants. In his speech, De Bastidas pledges that "he will do them(the natives) all the evils and harms which he can", at which the song hints with its title. This is simply a wonderful piece of music with an ancient and meaningful story behind.
I strongly recommend that anyone interested watch the BBC documentary "From the Heart of the World: The Elder Brothers' Warning" to see how a wise and peaceful community is the Kogi.
wearnetrouble
Dora Yaşar dropping major knowledge and significance, thank you sir.
Polish Lass
I loved your explanation. Thank you!
RMallon
Happy New Year! I've been listening to Younger Brother all morning. Damn they're good.
UK is a 3rd world
Loving it