Back in 1999, when my boyfriend (at the time) and I heard that Spahn Ranch, Switchblade Symphony, and Front Line Assembly were putting on a show at The Backroom in Austin, TX, we knew it was time for a middle-of-the week road trip, since it fell on a Wednesday night!!!
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The first time I ever saw Switchblade Symphony was actually in May of 1998 when they opened for Gary Numan at The Galaxy Club in Dallas. I do not have a ticket stub for that show because it was a last minute decision to attend, and we just paid our money at the door.
I do remember that Tina and Susan were super-pissed because someone broke into their trailer and stole all of their band merchandise. They vowed never to return to Dallas. I'm not sure if they kept good on their word or not.
I was really stoked about getting to see Switchblade Symphony for a second time because both Tina and Susan had such interesting looks and because they put on a decent live show.
Since I was there primarily to see this band, I will dedicate both today and tomorrow to
Switchblade Symphony, and I'll reserve Thursday for Front Line Assembly.
Switchblade Symphony, and I'll reserve Thursday for Front Line Assembly.
In addition to the video for "Clown", I'll also include a live YouTube clip for "Bad Trash"... Notice that Susan is playing a KORG synth... that's because they're the best!!!
Crying loud you are crawling on the floor
Just a beautiful baby
You're nothing more
Close your eyes
You are crawling into sleep
I swear I won't break you
If you let me take you
Where the willows never weep
Where the willows never weep
Coming quick into your wonderland
Flying high on bleached white sand
Tranquilized by lights you'll lose your way
Well just come with me and I'll make you see
With me you'll want to stay
Can baby come out to play
Circus lights are shutting slowly down
But still you're up in the air
And loving your wings
My dear you play the clown
You're still up in the air
And loving your wings
What's gonna happen when you come down
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