They started releasing albums in 1998 under the pseudonymn "Plasma Co."
Initially, ADULT. members were unrevealed, but now it is known that the band consists of husband-and-wife Adam Lee Miller (formerly of Le Car) and visual artist Nicola Kuperus. The two members are also the founders of the Ersatz Audio record label. Upon the release of 2005's Gimmie Trouble album (ybmusic), ADULT. announced that they had become a trio with the addition of guitarist Samuel Consiglio, who has since left the band.
ADULT. started gaining fame after releasing all of their material independently and touring relentlessly in the U.S. They have also remixed other artists, most notably Felix da Housecat, Fischerspooner and Bis. Vocalist Kuperus (who is also responsible for the band's album artwork and photography) has sung on the works of other electronic acts including Death In Vegas, Swayzak and Chicks On Speed.
ADULT. toured with Trans Am in 2002. In May 2003, the band made its first headlining tour in America, and jaunts across Europe followed soon after.
Currently, Miller and Kuperus have focused their attention away from their record label, as the last few ADULT. releases have been distributed by Thrill Jockey Records.
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Bad Ideas
ADULT. Lyrics
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Nonsense seems to win
The air can get so tense
When directions make no sense
Common sense is then
And not so common anyway
Could have figured it out right then
Don't speak another
It's just ringing off the hook
Always telling the same story twice
Cover it up by being so nice
Just this once
Wishing for the worst
Wouldn't be the first time
You've givin' me a...
Bad idea
Lock into the same
Piggy back the name
Leeching on, reaching in
It's just too easy to be so accident prone
Should have figured it out right then
You gave me ideas, bad ideas
Ideas I had never had before
I had never had bad ideas like this before
My ideas weren't like this
Do you know what it's like
To have ideas like this
Bad idea, quite possibly the worst
"Bad Ideas" is a song by Detroit-based electro duo ADULT. The song is composed of a series of verses that presents the listener with observations about the confusing nature of life and society, and how sometimes bad ideas can seem like good ones. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes it's easier to follow the crowd and go along with whatever is being said, even if it doesn't make sense to you. At times, the song's lyrics can be interpreted as a comment on the political and social climate of the United States, where things often seem more divided and confusing than ever.
The first verse of "Bad Ideas" deals with the feeling of confusion that can arise from trying to navigate through life, particularly when you're being bombarded with conflicting messages from all sides. The second verse is a reflection on how easy it can be to get caught up in other people's ideas, even when they're not really your own. The song's chorus, "You gave me ideas, bad ideas," is a catchy refrain that underscores the theme of the song: that sometimes it's easy to be led astray and make bad choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Predictions are in
Expectations have been set
Nonsense seems to win
Absurd thoughts take over
The air can get so tense
Environment becomes anxious
When directions make no sense
Instructions are confusing
Common sense is then
Logic is relevant
And not so common anyway
But not always present
Could have figured it out right then
Realized the issue earlier
Don't speak another ooh ah ha
Stop the futile conversation
It's just ringing off the hook
The phone won't stop ringing
Always telling the same story twice
Repeating the same account
Cover it up by being so nice
Pretend to forget the mistake
Just this once
Only this time
Wishing for the worst
Expecting the worst
Wouldn't be the first time
It has happened before
You've givin' me a...
You have provided me with a...
Bad idea
An unpleasant thought
Lock into the same
Get stuck with the pattern
Piggy back the name
Ride on someone else's fame
Leeching on, reaching in
Sucking something out or in
It's just too easy to be so accident prone
Getting into trouble is effortless
Should have figured it out right then
Should have recognized the situation earlier
You gave me ideas, bad ideas
You presented me with disagreeable thoughts
Ideas I had never had before
Thoughts that never crossed my mind
I had never had bad ideas like this before
I was never prone to negative thinking like this
My ideas weren't like this
My thoughts didn't have this negativity
Do you know what it's like
Have you experienced
To have ideas like this
To have such unpleasant thoughts
Bad idea, quite possibly the worst
An unwise thought, worst of all
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aether Thrice
Gimme Trouble has to be my favorite album of all time.
LYNCH LAW RECORDS
nice song !!!
Jordan Wiebe-Powell
I fucking love ADULT. !!
daniel payne
love the Slits / siouxsie sound to this track
KiLLeRHAnDs
Its been 20 years,,, wooo long trip, and love it more
Katherine Land
hmmmm, im really likin these weirdoes! glad i found em :D
Sn4zzl3
Her voice hear reminds me of Siouxie
mozysioux
her voice make me think of nina hagen friend lene lovich
Joey Groves
@Sn4zzl3 Yeah, definitely.
Tappiti Karrass
1982 Search Kas product in youtube