In 1989 they recorded a 7" EP with world-famous Don Fury. This was initially released on 'Evac Records', but the band soon forged an alliance with New York's 'Wreck*Age' Records, and the 7" was re-released by them.
Their first full length: "Fear Love" (Wreck-Age) was released in 1990, after which they toured through Europe for 7 weeks building a strong fan base that has stayed with them ever since.
Their second full length: "Shinebox" was released in 1993 (Wreck-Age), and marked a stylistic progression, aided by the addition of drummer Pete Guinan.
By their third full length release: "Dead Man Walking" (Wreck-Age), Yuppicide had carved out a niche all their own, with songs that had elements of punk, and the power of hardcore, but a style that was solely Yuppicide!
Yuppicide's songs have consistently dealt with issues of: questioning authority, censorship, and problematic relationships. With lyrics that encompasses various characters (assassins to anorexic teenage girls), and a musical style that combines Punk, Hardcore, Oi and metal; Yuppicide has rarely walked the common NYHC path.
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In early 2010, work began on a 'complete discography', seeing how Yuppicide's material was long out of print. This coincided with the offer to play the 2010 'Black and Blue Bowl' in Manhattan, recruiting NYHC drum legend Gringo Starr (Jason Rogan) on drums. The band released the 2-CD "Anthology '88 - '98" on Dead City Records in 2010. The Anthology is every studio recording they ever made, including previously unreleased demos from 88 and 98, all remastered by Don Fury. They also released re-issues of each of their 3 12" LPs, also remastered by Don Fury with new covers by each band member. They hope to reconnect with fans who stayed loyal through the years, and create new converts to the singular sound/experience that is Yuppicide.
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Albatross
Yuppicide Lyrics
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Doing its best to way me down
And it's not getting any lighter
Every time I see that face
It's another cross to bear
And I'm just not coping any better
Our friends are choosing sides-There's nothing I can do
I'm feeling the cold shoulder- And when I try to explain
It doesn't matter what I say because no one listens an way
It's true that time heals all wounds
But leaves some ugly scars
And nothing feels right anymore
Whenever I see you
I just don't know what to do
How can so much fade away?
The lyrics of Yuppicide's song Albatross speak of a burden that the singer cannot escape from. The metaphor of an albatross around the neck represents the weight of responsibility or guilt that the singer feels. The burden, which is not getting any lighter, is due to the singer's inability to cope with the consequences of their actions. The repetition of the phrase "it's another cross to bear" emphasizes the singer's sense of being overwhelmed.
The song also touches on themes of failed relationships and the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is haunted by the memory of their ex and is unable to move on. The lyrics "I just don't know what to do / How can so much fade away?" suggest that although time has passed, the singer is still struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The sense of isolation and abandonment is heightened by the references to friends taking sides and giving the singer the cold shoulder.
Overall, the lyrics of Albatross are an honest portrayal of the emotional turmoil that follows the breakdown of a relationship. The weight of the past cannot be easily shaken off, and the singer is left feeling alone and misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
An albatross around my neck
Something that is causing me great burden, much like an albatross does to sailors
Doing its best to weigh me down
The burden is heavy and difficult to carry
And it's not getting any lighter
The burden is not decreasing or becoming easier to carry over time
Every time I see that face
Referring to a specific person or situation that causes distress
It's another cross to bear
This person or situation is just another burden to carry
And I'm just not coping any better
Despite time passing, the situation is not improving and it is having a negative impact on me
I feel like I'm on trial-Who's next to cross examine?
I feel as though I am constantly being judged and questioned
Our friends are choosing sides-There's nothing I can do
People around us are getting involved and taking sides, leaving me feeling helpless
I'm feeling the cold shoulder-And when I try to explain
I am being ignored and dismissed, even when I try to communicate my feelings
It doesn't matter what I say because no one listens anyway
My attempts to explain or make my voice heard are futile and fall on deaf ears
It's true that time heals all wounds
The idea that with time, things will get better and heal
But leaves some ugly scars
Even when things get better, the situation may leave lasting negative effects
And nothing feels right anymore
The situation or person has caused a major shift in the way I feel and perceive things
Whenever I see you
Referring to a specific person or situation that causes distress
I just don't know what to do
The situation is overwhelming and it is difficult to find a solution or course of action
How can so much fade away?
Expressing disbelief or confusion at how something or someone that was once so important or strong can now seem so insignificant or weak
Contributed by Penelope Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.