His three solo albums- 1999's 'Black The Sun', 2001's 'Watching Angels Mend', and 2003's 'Distant Light'- have collectively sold more than half a million copies. As well, following the release of each album he has been awarded an ARIA for Best Male Artist (2000, 2001, 2003). 2000 also saw him win an ARIA for Best New Talent. But Lloyd managed to be more than accomplished album artist with a penchant for experimentation and an intuitive gift for melody. His iconic 2001 single "Amazing" was not only voted Song of the Year in the prestigious, listener-voted Triple J Hottest 100 poll in 2001- it also secured an APRA Award (the songwriters awards) in 2002 for Song of the Year'. The track ended up being the played song on Australian radio that same year.
Given such heady success, it's no surprise Lloyd spent most of 2004 out of the spotlight, savouring the time he could now spend with his new-born son, Jake, as well as his wife of three years, Amelia. But as Lloyd conceded, domestic bliss also had its ancillary benefits- especially for a songwriter with a studio out the back who's set to commence recording for his fourth album in a few days time in Seattle's London Bridge Studios.
"I've had plenty of time to write this record which has been a really good luxury compared with my previous albums", he says. "This time I've been writing in my own space instead of writing in hotel rooms. So although I haven't even started recording, already the songs feel more finished".
In many ways, the new album - which at this stage should be released in the fourth quarter of 2005 - marks a new beginning for Lloyd. He has a new record label (SONY BMG), new management and a new family, and says the songs he's penned reflect the changes that have occurred in his life over the past few years. "There's a lot of emotion involved. In a way, I see this album as being about having a new family and losing an old one".
The new album will be produced by Rick Parashar whose production credits include Pearl Jam's Ten, Alice In Chain's Dirt and Blind Melon's debut. On first glance it seems an unlikely pairing but if you strip back those albums you'll find songs full of raw emotion and inventive arrangements. And that sounds like Alex Lloyd.
Parashar was actually classically trained in India, and for Lloyd, the perspective that brings is important. "This is a new beginning for me. I'm after something different and Rick offers me that. I want to work with people who are fresh and have a fresh approach to the whole Alex Lloyd thing. For the first time in my life, I don't have any expectations except to make a great record. I'm not trying to predetermine the style. I'm taking 16 songs with me, I'm in Seattle for two months and hopefully I'll write a lot more".
"So I guess it is pretty important to me but other records I've made I haven't been unhappy with..it's just been a different approach..and I just feel I've come full circle back to the beginning again."
2) Alex Lloyd, an electronica musician from Oxford, England, who is signed to the independent record label Ninja Tune under his alias, PRDCTV.
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Black The Sun
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Oh no, look at what we done
Go away, oh no, won't you please stay?
And dream of me, I wish you
Would dream of me
And dream of me, I hope you
Will dream of me
Words we speak, pictures are the
Only things I keep. Rinse my mind
I'm sure it will join me in time
And dream of me, I wish you
Would dream of me
And dream of me, I hope you
Will dream of me
Up on your feet, around the bend
Searching, I hope it never ends.
Walking your lonely street again,
Where tide meets the shore.
whoa whoa
On a silent road
And dream of me, I wish you would
Black the sun
And dream of me, I wish you would
Black the sun
And dream of me, I wish you would
Black the sun,
And dream of me, I wish you would
Black the sun
The sun
The song "Black The Sun" by Alex Lloyd is a melancholic tune that speaks of regret and longing. The lyrics describe a situation of having done something wrong that cannot be undone, and the pain and sorrow that comes with it. The opening line "Black the sun" is a metaphorical way of saying that they have ruined something that was once bright and beautiful. The singer is asking for forgiveness when he says "Go away, oh no, won't you please stay?" The words "dream of me" are repeated several times throughout the song, which seems to suggest that the only way to move on from the past is to find peace in dreams. The chorus "Black the sun" is repeated four times at the end of the song, which could be interpreted as the realization that they cannot change the past and must live with the consequences.
The line "Words we speak, pictures are the only things I keep" indicates that there is a memory that haunts the singer, but the only way to hold onto it is through visual cues. This could also suggest that the singer is reminiscing about a loved one who is no longer present in their life. The line "walking your lonely street again, where tide meets the shore" represents a journey towards redemption, but it is a lonely road. The song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer asking to "Black the sun." This could mean a desire to erase the painful memories of the past and start afresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Black the sun
The world has been so negatively impacted by our actions, that even the most reliable source of light and guidance for life is no longer trustworthy
Oh no, look at what we done
A feeling of regret over the harm that has been caused due to our actions
Go away, oh no, won't you please stay?
The sorrow of realizing that the more we try to avoid the situation, the more it persists and refuses to go away
And dream of me, I wish you Would dream of me
A plea to someone to remember the artist and the memories they shared, and to preserve them through dreams even if they are no longer connected in reality
Words we speak, pictures are the Only things I keep. Rinse my mind I'm sure it will join me in time
Recalling the memories from the past and the importance of keeping them alive, even if the artist feels like they are fading away
Up on your feet, around the bend Searching, I hope it never ends. Walking your lonely street again, Where tide meets the shore. whoa whoa
Trying to move forward so as to not get stuck in sorrow, while hoping that the journey towards the unknown is long lasting and meaningful
On a silent road
The singer finds themselves in a quiet and introspective state of mind, where they can reflect on their emotions and contemplate their life
And dream of me, I wish you would Black the sun
Asking someone to hold onto the memories they shared, but also acknowledging that the sun cannot be blacked out forever and that change is inevitable.
And dream of me, I wish you would Black the sun And dream of me, I wish you would Black the sun And dream of me, I wish you would Black the sun, And dream of me, I wish you would Black the sun
Repeatedly asking someone to remember and hold onto the memories they shared, but also realizing that the pain of the past cannot be erased and that they need time to heal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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@andrewerntell4775
One of the most under rated Aussie talents. Bloody brilliant.
@byrondixonbd
Too Right man's a bloody legend
@andyweinzirl1724
2019)
One of the most under rated Aussie talents. Bloody brilliant.
@MrCpolzin
Just thinking exactly the same thing my brother
@magicpotion8
Totally agree.
@lukeb3964
He got Number 1 in triple J's hottest 100 in 2001 - pretty sure there were a generation that appriciated him and voted so.
@jimmc2990
Under rated worldwide talents. He’s incredible and I wish I could get him to the US…
@izzza7636
I listen to this song since I’m 6 years old, I remember listening to it in the car with my parents, and until today, I’m 14 y/o I still listen to it.
It gives me such a nostalgic feeling and I love this sensation, this is definitely one of my all time faves, I wish it was more recognized.
@jimmc2990
This whole album is amazing. Some incredible work… Alex is brilliant.
@zingleraster9124
Caught Alex at The Croxton on Thursday night as part of the Black the Sun 20th Anniversary tour. Alex’s voice and songs are timeless, they forever symbolise my youth! The man is a national treasure!!