In the Meantime
Helmet
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Earth tone suits you So give it a smile If I could hold your feet down Get to know for awhile To make due is a promise Hard to keep without help Never taught to look in I'm too concerned with my health Help me spread right, ash is Cow fertilized Come down in a feed town Strength to minimize Hold it In the meantime
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Written by: PAGE NYE HAMILTON
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27 facts about this song
Release Details"In The Meantime" is a song by the American alternative metal band Helmet. It was released in 1992 as a part of their album "Meantime".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 68 on the UK Singles Chart and was a minor hit in the US.
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Music VideoIn the music video of "In the Meantime", the band members are seen playing their instruments and performing the song in a darkly lit room.
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CompositionIt's one of Helmet's unique compositions, displaying their signature sound that fuses heavy metal with elements of jazz and noise rock.
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Genre and Album Success"In The Meantime" is known to fall under the Alternative Metal genre. The album “Meantime,” from which the song belongs, is Helmet's most successful album and received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America in 1994.
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Impact on Other BandsBands such as Pantera and Tool have cited Helmet and their work on tracks like 'In the Meantime' as a major influence on their music.
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Commercial Usage"In The Meantime" has been used in popular culture in various forms. The song was featured in the film The Crow: City of Angels and the TV show Beavis and Butt-Head.
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LyricsThe song does not have a traditionally structured lyrical content. Rather, it focuses on expressing emotion through intense instrumentation and vocal delivery.
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Music Style and ArrangementThe song is known for its high-intensity music, dominated by thick, heavy guitar riffs and urgent drums.
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Guitar EffectOne distinctive feature of "In the Meantime" and several other Helmet songs is the use of a guitar effect called dropped D tuning. This technique allows the guitar to produce a heavier, deeper sound.
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Band's Landmark Work"In The Meantime" is widely considered to be the song that launched Helmet into mainstream recognition. It's often categorized as one of their landmark works.
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Record Label"In the Meantime" was released under the Interscope Records label, which has housed several other successful artists and bands.
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Song Classification"In the Meantime" is a single by American alternative metal band Helmet from their second album, "Meantime."
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Album ReleaseThe song was released in 1992 as part of the band's breakthrough album, which also has the same name.
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Influential SoundThe band is recognized for influencing the sound of many successful rock bands, including Korn and Deftones.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at No. 68 on the German Singles Chart in 1992.
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Artwork"In the Meantime" album's cover features a man in a blue suit against a red background, which became one of the iconic images of 90s alternative music.
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GrammysThe album "Meantime" received a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
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Signature Sound"In the Meantime" captures the band's signature combination of heavy metal, hardcore punk and noise rock.
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Line-upThe song features Page Hamilton on vocals and guitar, Peter Mengede also on guitar, Henry Bogdan on bass and John Stanier on drums.
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VideoThe music video for "In the Meantime" received substantial airplay on MTV during the early 90s.
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Re-issueIn 2017, the "Meantime" album was reissued on Record Store Day with bonus tracks, including a live version of "In the Meantime."
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Game Appearance"In the Meantime" was featured in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," playing on the fictional radio station Radio X.
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Live PerformancesDespite numerous line-up changes, "In the Meantime" has remained a staple in Helmet's live performances.
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LegacyThe song's powerful dynamics, characterized by alternating soft/loud sections, have been considered innovative and widely influential in the music industry.
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Guitar TonePage Hamilton's distinctive drop D guitar tuning in this song greatly contributed to the heavy sound that Helmet is known for.
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Pop Culture"In the Meantime" has been used in various television shows and films, including the movie "The Jerky Boys" and the TV show "Supernatural."
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