Mind Reader

Silverchair

About Mind Reader

"Mind Reader" is a song by Australian alternative rock band, Silverchair, from their fifth studio album, Young Modern. The song was sent to Australian radio stations in January 2008 and released as the fourth and final single from the album. The song was co-written by the group's lead singer-guitarist, Daniel Johns, with Julian Hamilton of The Presets, who is responsible for the "don't know what you want" chorus. The single was released on 23 February 2008, as a digital download. It was the last Silverchair single – the group have been on an "indefinite hiatus" from May 2011. 


Year:
2002
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Thrust the candle to the dark of your disease
Burn the fish plate execute ill memories
Labyrinth of sympathy in which I'm lost and can't leave
And too much truth overshadows the lime lies
And what lies beneath the clouds is an 
Altered perception and I'll pay for sanity
But sanity don't come cheap

You don't know the truth and I love your life
Flinch against the fire but this ain't winter
And I'm all by myself the way I want to be
Where I'm content to be to be all by myself
But frozen eyes are bound to melt.

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Silverchair

Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo competition conducted by SBS TV show Nomad and ABC radio station, Triple J. The band were signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Mind Reader" by Silverchair is categorized under the alternative rock, grunge, and post-grunge genres.
Album Information
The song "Mind Reader" is from the band's fifth and final studio album, "Young Modern," released in 2007.
Chart Performance
'Mind Reader' didn't make it to the top charts, unlike some of the band's previous songs. However, it is highly regarded among the band's fan base.
Song Writing
Like most of Silverchair's tracks, Daniel Johns, the band's frontman and lead singer, wrote "Mind Reader."
Music Video
The official music video for "Mind Reader" features unique animation, mirroring the eccentric and original style of the song.
Thematic Elements
The lyrics of "Mind Reader" show a distinct evolution from the early work of Silverchair, incorporating more complex themes of personal introspection and existential angst.
Production Information
Nick Launay, who has worked with bands like Arcade Fire and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, produced the track.
Personnel
For "Mind Reader," the Silverchair trio Daniel Johns (guitar and voice), Chris Joannou (bass), and Ben Gillies (drums) were the primary contributors.
Sound Style
Implications of orchestral and progressive rock elements can be heard in “Mind Reader,” demonstrating the band's evolving sound from their initial grunge style.
Band's Break
"Mind Reader" was one of the last songs by Silverchair before their indefinite hiatus in 2011.

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