Conduit by Filed Fangs

The meaning and thought behind the latest offering from Filed Fangs is complex

The first thing to consider is enthusiasm in the classical sense, the presence of a divine spark. We spend most of our lives trying to recapture that spark, typically exhibited in childhood.

Depression extinguishes that spark and what is being highlighted here is a form of. 'Conduit' ... back to the electricity that is denied us.

'I was once an enthusiast, it didn't last' is a stark observation in the chorus

'Recovery is expected' a modern phrase implying some kind of optimism.

'Learned optimism', from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as a counter to 'learned helplessness' which is a blight of society, let alone individuals who suffer with mental health.

The burden of 'lockdown' as a hindrance

Conduit is therefore a paean to overcoming Mental Health issues, the driving motorik beats and arpeggiating rhythmic devices offering enthusiasm for recovery and a route back to the 'spark'.

Paul (Slum Turkeys) and Boz (Flea) collaborating – echoes of sound from Manchester 30 years back brought up to date. Time flowing back and forward, echoes and future memories.
Grunge, dub, electronica, noise.
Hypnotic.
Epic and enigmatic.
When everything else these days sounds like somebody else’s stuff this sounds unique, special. compelling. Something to get your teeth into?