Their album "Ridin' the Tiger" in 1997, released on the White Jazz record label, marked a significant breakthrough both artistically and commercially, positioning them among the leaders of the Scandinavian hard rock movement. "Basement Apes," their fourth album, signed with Sony Music, and "Automatic Thrill" became their best-selling record.
Gluecifer performed at notable events such as the 2004 Quart Festival, opening for Monster Magnet. However, the band announced their breakup in July 2005, despite being considered one of Norway's successful rock bands. Their impact extended beyond music, with contributions to the Norwegian film "Izzat," featuring their song "Desolate City" on the 2008 compilation album "Kings of Rock - Best Of And Rarities."
Following the breakup, members pursued individual projects, including Captain Poon forming the band Bloodlights in 2006. Gluecifer's music was also featured in the soundtrack of the film "The Social Network" with the song "Black Book Lodge." In 2015, Gluecifer's studio albums were re-released on Captain Poon's label, Konkurs Productions. The following year, Captain Poon toured as the guitarist for Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg. In 2017, Gluecifer reunited for several festival appearances in 2018 and reunion shows in Oslo.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluecifer
Discography
Ridin' the Tiger (1997)
Soaring with Eagles at Night, to Rise with the Pigs in the Morning (1998)
Tender Is the Savage (2000)
Basement Apes (2002)
Automatic Thrill (2004)
Automatic Thrill
Gluecifer Lyrics
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Come and get me in my sleep
Automatic thrill come
Come and get me in my sleep
Make a stain upon the sheet
Got me smelling sweet
Make a stain upon the sheet
Got me smelling sweet
Dark blue movie on the inner screen
Depravated plot got me feeling so mean
Big bad cast and they come in all shapes
Automatic thrill when I pull the drapes
Got me runnin' down an alley
Full of hate and melancholy
Got me suckin' on a bitter pill
Sucker for the big kill
Automatic thrill
I've been a GI fighting
On the front line, yeah
Been on airports
Lookin' for the right sign, yeah
I have been with sisters I have been with moms
I've had blisters all over my palms
I have given life, I have made the kill
Got myself addicted to the automatic thrill
Automatic thrill, automatic thrill
Make a cut to the place
Where I get to see that gory face
Add a helicopter noise add some freaky lookin' boys
Get it runnin' drag me in and put the spittle on my chin
Girlfriends makin' out in prison cells
Hunchback creep and he's bangin' on the bells
Big black dog sittin' at my door
Automatic thrill and I want it some more
Add a helicopter noise add some freaky lookin' boys
Get it runnin' drag me in and put the spittle on my chin
Got me runnin' down an alley, full of hate and melancholy
Got me suckin' on a bitter pill, sucker for the big kill
Automatic thrill, got me suckin' on the pill
Automatic thrill, got me suckin' on the pill
Automatic thrill, got me suckin' on the pill
Automatic thrill, got me suckin' on the pill
Gluecifer's song "Automatic Thrill" is a gritty rock tune that speaks of a desire for thrills and danger in life. The opening lines of the song call out to the "automatic thrill" to come and get the singer in his sleep, indicating a deep-rooted craving for excitement that permeates even his subconscious. The song expresses this desire through vividly painted scenes of violence, lust, and darkness that all contribute to the overall sense of danger and excitement.
The verse "Make a stain upon the sheet, got me smelling sweet" suggests an intimate encounter that left a physical mark on the singer. The music video of the song reinforces this notion by showing close-ups of necks and hands, as well as drop and splatter effects, as if to visually depict the marks that the lyrics speak of. In the following verse, the song takes a deep dive into the surreal as it describes a dark blue movie playing on an inner screen, which the singer watches with a depraved fascination. The cast of the movie is portrayed as big bad characters that come in all shapes, and the singer's desire for the "automatic thrill" is amplified when he pulls the drapes shut.
Line by Line Meaning
Automatic thrill come
Yearning for excitement and danger
Come and get me in my sleep
A desire for this thrill to consume them even in their dreams
Make a stain upon the sheet
Indulging in carnal desires and leaving physical evidence
Got me smelling sweet
Feeling a sense of satisfaction and pleasure
Dark blue movie on the inner screen
Imagining violent scenes that are thrilling but disturbing
Depravated plot got me feeling so mean
Enjoying the twisted nature of their fantasies and feeling a sense of empowerment
Big bad cast and they come in all shapes
Embracing a variety of people and situations that are exciting and edgy
Automatic thrill when I pull the drapes
Feeling a rush of excitement when shutting out the outside world and immersing themselves in their fantasies
Got me runnin' down an alley
Being consumed by a sense of urgency and fervor
Full of hate and melancholy
Being fueled by negative emotions to seek out this thrill
Got me suckin' on a bitter pill
Enduring hardship and discomfort to achieve the thrill
Sucker for the big kill
Being drawn to the high stakes and dangerous outcomes of this thrill
Been on airports
Lookin' for the right sign, yeah
Traveling and searching for new and exciting experiences
I have been with sisters I have been with moms
Having sexual relationships with women of different age groups and familial relations
I've had blisters all over my palms
Enduring physical pain and discomfort to engage in this thrill
I have given life, I have made the kill
Feeling a sense of power and control over life and death
Add a helicopter noise add some freaky lookin' boys
Creating a heightened sense of drama and fear in their fantasies
Get it runnin' drag me in and put the spittle on my chin
Being pulled into their fantasies and being completely consumed by them
Girlfriends makin' out in prison cells
Fantasizing about taboo and risky situations
Hunchback creep and he's bangin' on the bells
Enjoying twisted and unsettling imagery in their fantasies
Big black dog sittin' at my door
Feeling a sense of danger and fear in their fantasies
Automatic thrill and I want it some more
Being completely entranced and addicted to this thrill
Automatic thrill, got me suckin' on the pill
Being consumed and addicted to the rush of excitement and danger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNE C. SKAGEN, DANNY YOUNG, FRITHJOF JACOBSEN, KARE VESTRHEIM, ROLF YNGVE UGGEN, STIG ATLE AMUNDSEN
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