Black History Month
Death from Above 1979
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Can you remember a time when this city was A great place for architects and dilettantes A nice place for mid waves and crossing guards And on, and on Hold on children Your mother and father are leaving Do you remember a time when this pool was A great place for water wings and cannonballs A nice place for astrologists and blow up dolls And on, and on Hold on children Your best friend's parents are leaving
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Written by: Jesse Keeler, Sebastien Grainger
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Death from Above 1979" is a Canadian punk rock duo consisting of Jesse F. Keeler and Sebastien Grainger. They are known for bringing a raw, energetic sound that blends elements of punk, rock, and dance music.
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Release InformationTheir song "Black History Month" is a track from their debut album “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine", which was released in 2004.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black History Month" is quite unique. It depicts the band members playing in an all-white room with a sheet of plastic serving as a backdrop while paint is splattered all over them and their instruments.
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Song MeaningThe title "Black History Month" isn't tied to any political or cultural statement. Instead, the title is said to have come from Grainger writing the song during February (which is Black History Month in North America), and the dark and introspective nature of the song's lyrics.
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Sound and StylePart of the song's appeal is its heavy, gritty sound combined with intense drumming, fierce basslines and compelling vocals.
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Band Breakup and ReunionAfter releasing “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine" and gaining a decent following, the band broke up in 2006 due to personal and creative differences. They later reunited in 2011 to play a series of live shows and have since released new music.
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Critical ReceptionThe album was critically acclaimed and has since been recognized as a seminal album in the dance-punk genre. The song "Black History Month" in particular was praised for its driving rhythm and powerful performance.
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Remixes"Black History Month" has been remixed by several artists, such as Sammy Danger and Alan Braxe & Fred Falke. They take the original's raw energy and add their own electronic, dance music spin to it.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been used in several television shows and commercials, a testament to its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesThe live performances of "Black History Month" are known for being high-energy and intense, a characteristic common to many of Death from Above 1979's shows.
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