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Iconic Fiction

by Vienna Psychoanalytic Society

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1.
I don’t show, do you know, why this would be the case ? You don’t go, when you’re low don’t feel like showing your face You can row, in your boat, but if you can’t stay afloat You’re in trouble You’re in trouble Pain, insomnia, depression, joy Pain, insomnia, depression, joy Welcome to my world You can go, where you know, cause it’s too hard to stay In that case, you can race all over the place You can float, in your boat, but if you just can’t row I’m in trouble I’m in trouble
2.
Oberkirch 04:20
Get into the car On a cold day in summer Step over the bar Into something you can’t leave behind Strike a blow for the cause For the world revolution Step into the jaws Of the beast that you’ve promised to slay Sometimes I’m cold, sometimes I’m hot Sometimes I’m in, and sometimes I’m not Leave conventional life Sacrificed on the altar of justice Gave up mother and wife There’s no turning back through the window Strike a blow to the world Take down the petit-bourgeoisie Give up seeing your girls All for the greater collective Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down Sometimes I’m lost, and sometimes I’m found Get out of the van A martyr for peace but through violence You could have just ran For a life of both comfort and praise Strike a blow for the left Against the exploitive pigs Watch every step Because they won’t stop til they kill you Sometimes I’m in, sometimes I’m out Sometimes I’m sure, sometimes I doubt Sometimes you live, sometimes you die Sometimes you’re tough, and sometimes you cry Oh, this lonely life Inside my prison cell
3.
Detachment 03:41
I’ve been dreaming That it was easy And then I realized It never was When it’s time to reflect No regrets, no regrets When the situation calls for it I can be circumspect When it’s time to inspect Don’t deflect, that’s neglect If the situation calls for it I’ve never been unchecked It’s everyone’s fault but mine I go there all of the time I’ve got a feeling I’ve been concealing What I’ve been dealing With all along I’ve been thinking If it was easy I would expect things To always please me When it’s time to reflect I fell like Bertolt Brecht Disappointed in the choices people made I can detect When it’s time to inspect I have trekked – I feel wrecked When the situation calls for it I’ve always been suspect It’s nobody’s fault but mine And the expectations of time I’ve got a feeling I need some healing I need some kneeling and I’ll be strong I forgive you – you did your best I forgive you – you’re better than the rest
4.
Dark Star 02:33
April What can I say ? When the sharp needle went into flesh I had to turn away I never met you And now you’re gone But the things you taught those kids they will live on Oh April You hurt my soul When the syringe touched your skin I could see what it stole I never talked to you And now you’re dead But the things you taught those kids remain In their heads
5.
Unknown One 03:52
Egoism won’t ever fulfill you Your selfishness will never instill in you Qualities you need – to be happy Fame and fortune won’t complete you Selfless people will never compete with you They know a better world – lies within Unreal expectations set us up for a fall Action not words means better place for us all
6.
Nobody knows but I am falling, I am falling down Everything goes reality irrelevant breakdown When there’s no hope it’s desperation no way out, shutdown Nobody knows but I am falling, I am falling down I’m so very tired but I can’t sleep, I can’t sleep I’m so very wired but I can’t see, I can’t see Nobody knows but I am falling, I am falling down Anything goes a flawed perception brings concealed breakdown To feel no hope, to feel a failure, those who you letdown Nobody knows but I am falling, I am falling down I’m so very lost but I can’t be, I can’t be I have to believe, it will be brief, will be brief
7.
Until Now 03:12
There is a place that you take me It’s always shiny and new If I’m in a state that could break me You are what gets me through Until now I’ve been alone here Until now I’ve been confused Until now I’ve been down low here Until now I’ve been refused There is a race that I’m running Beside me I only see you Somehow our bond just gets stronger Because of the things we go through Until now I’ve been alone here Until now I’ve been confused Until now I’ve been down low here Until now I’ve been refused
8.
Times change, Things rearrange, Different page Is it good enough for you ? Not around, Different town, Did I let you down ? Am I good enough for you ? Thank you for all that you’ve done It’s hard to be the only one I’ve given you all I can I’ve got to be my own man Black holes, Reversed role, Takes a toll Am I good enough to choose ? Blurred lines, Strange times, Random rhymes Am I good enough for you ?
9.
You’ve been held back You’ve been hurt bad You’ve been attacked It’s not your fault They all judge you But what you’ve been through Makes what you do Logical Don’t be ashamed Don’t go astray Find your own way It’s not your fault Those who judge you don’t know where you’ve been Easy for them to look down and not in You’ve been hurt bad You’ve been held back You’ve been bushwhacked It’s not your fault They might judge you And all you’ve been through They don’t know you And never will Those who judge you know not what they do One day they might find themselves down there, too Don’t go astray Don’t be ashamed Go your own way It’s not your fault
10.
I’ve been dreaming That it was easy And then I realized It never was When it’s time to reflect No regrets, no regrets When the situation calls for it I can be circumspect When it’s time to inspect Don’t deflect, that’s neglect If the situation calls for it I’ve never been unchecked It’s everyone’s fault but mine I go there all of the time I’ve got a feeling I’ve been concealing What I’ve been dealing With all along I’ve been thinking If it was easy I would expect things To always please me When it’s time to reflect I fell like Bertolt Brecht Disappointed in the choices people made I can detect When it’s time to inspect I have trekked – I feel wrecked When the situation calls for it I’ve always been suspect It’s nobody’s fault but mine And the expectations of time I’ve got a feeling I need some healing I need some kneeling and I’ll be strong I forgive you – you did your best I forgive you – you’re better than the rest

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Fourteen months after the release of their last record, Vienna Psychoanalytic Society return with Iconic Fiction, their fourth full-length album. Iconic Fiction is the first CD that the band recorded many of the songs together in the same studio, resulting in a more organic sound. It combines several electric and bass guitars merged with strong beats and layers of synthesizers. The lyrics explore several themes, including many songs that deal with true stories of both famous and lesser known women who face or faced adversity in their lives such as drug addiction, anorexia, depression and alienation. Some of them were able to overcome these issues, but most succumbed to them in one way or another. Societal root causes are explored. Iconic Fiction also examines the process of attempting to let go of parts of the past and of the “self” that can be destructive rather than constructive. The album title itself refers to escapism – we identify with iconic fictional characters because they take us to another place, away from the real world’s pain and struggles. With darker subject matter comes a sometimes darker sound, but the album is also characterized by the “pop music” feel of past VPS releases. The cover art is a depiction of DNA, which is literally what we are made of. The genetic strand is mysterious and music is the most intriguing and unique part of the puzzle. Iconic Fiction promises to be a vital chapter in the VPS musical journey.

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released September 14, 2016

Vienna Psychoanalytic Society (VPS) consists of Jeff Chard and Chad Kreutzweiser. Both Canadian born and raised in the Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge area. As teenagers growing up, going to different schools both Chard and Kreutzweiser didn't know each other but were both inspired by 80's, new wave, brit-pop music and took to the scene themselves, creating their own music throughout the late 80's and 90's in their own separate bands. In 2008, Kreutzweiser's cousin connected the two musicians and in 2009 they formed Vienna Psychoanalytic Society (VPS). Influenced and inspired by bands such as New Order and Depeche Mode, their music flowed easily with their common desire to blend keyboards and guitars. Iconic Fiction, their latest release continues with this lush formula.

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VPS consists of band members Jeff Chard and Chad Kreutzweiser. They formed in 2009 with a desire to merge keyboards and guitars like popular 80's bands such as New Order and Depeche Mode. Their latest release, 'Iconic FIction' is a lush reflection of this endeavor. ... more

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