Undertaking Direct
: Their music often features heavy narrative themes. For example, their album Funeral (Everyday) and tracks like " Holy Smokes " deal with themes of introspection and the "undertaking" of life's struggles.
The phrase "undertaking" in the context of a "solid story" most likely refers to the critically acclaimed historical novel by Audrey Magee, or the rock band The Undertaking! , which is known for its narrative-driven music under the Solid State Records label. 1. The Novel: " The Undertaking " by Audrey Magee undertaking
: Set in 1941, the story follows Peter Faber, a German soldier on the Russian front, and Katharina Spinell in Berlin. They enter a "marriage of convenience"—he gets ten days of leave, and she secures a widow's pension if he dies. : Their music often features heavy narrative themes
: The "solid story" here is a gritty, dialogue-heavy descent into the moral compromises made by regular citizens during the Nazi regime. It focuses on their "extraordinary guilt" as they try to build a simple life amidst the horrors of Stalingrad and the fall of Berlin. , which is known for its narrative-driven music