C.O.F.F.I.N - White Dog - live at the Metro Theatre - 20240323

Punchy social song by the 2023 winner of the National Live Music Awards 2023 Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act. From the 2018 album "Piss~Up". At one of Sydney's best venues, Metro Theatre.
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Background:
C.O.F.F.I.N epitomises the raw energy and DIY ethos of Australian punk and rock. Originating from Sydney, New South Wales, the group was formed in 2005 by schoolmates, showcasing a dedication to punk, rock genres, and a journey marked by a gritty, unapologetic sound. Their music has been recognised for its intensity and live performance strength, garnering attention not just locally but also on international stages.
Albums include the debut, self-released "Under the Influence," in 2010. Third was "Piss~Up," released in June 2018, and a self-titled album in September 2020. Their fifth studio album, "Australia Stops," released in September 2023, not only achieved chart success in Australia and the UK but also represented a matured sound that the band members feel is their most cohesive work to date​.
"Australia Stops" was recorded live to preserve the authenticity of their sound and captured the raw live energy they're so well known for. With growing fame in the punk scenes of Europe and North America, their tracks have strong messages of social and environmental issues, beyond mere musical aggression​.
The band's approach to their music and the themes they explore are indicative of their growth and the increasing complexity of their work. Their latest offerings demonstrate not only a mastery of punk rock energy but also an engagement with pressing social issues, from environmental degradation to social justice, making their music not just a form of entertainment but a platform for advocacy and reflection. This engagement with critical themes is balanced with their notorious live performances and a sense of humor, ensuring that their music remains accessible and deeply impactful​​.
C.O.F.F.I.N's journey from a group of schoolmates to punk stalwarts is a testament to their passion for music and the punk rock genre. Through their albums and live performances, they continue to carve out a unique space within the Australian and global punk scenes, contributing to the ongoing conversation around music, culture, and social issues.
Info:
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WHITE DOG lyrics
Looks like the sheep dog’s back on the chain tonight
We’re living the dream, we pack in punch, we love a fight
Are you the one who’s kingdom comes, with drugs and guns
Disease as charity?
Are you the lot, who sets up shop, who keeps your mouth shut
As you chew on memory!
WHITE DOG
The coward at the station
WHITE DOG
On the train of a nation
I’m a WHITE DOG but at least I wonder, why the shelter I am in is void of colour.
WHITE DOG
Disgorge the totem
WHITE DOG
Breed imported
For a WHITE DOG it’s a mongrel nation, & you litter’s filled with the filth of hatred.
There’s a whimper in the dust and the sand of the dreaming that you couldn’t catch
And like the devil dog you’ll be cut from your mouth to your ears and back.
So live it up, low to the ground, sneaking around, reparations in the pound.
And sit tight, cheat the bite, and be the fucking coward that festers what you’ve bred.
WHITE DOG
Mauling at the gutter
WHITE DOG
Ship wrecked with a rotten rudder
I’m a WHITE DOG ‘cause the pack have ravaged, and fed me the scrap to disguise I’m a savage.
WHITE DOG
The kennel is sacred
WHITE DOG
There’s a plan for the clan
To be a WHITE DOG but it’s a mongrel’s nation, & you litter’s filled with the filth of hatred.
- from Piss​~​Up, released June 6, 2018
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