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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MOMO
Alex Lloyd Lyrics
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Bullshit's flowing
We had a vision but we lost our sight
Brothers in the back room, in the smack room
Lighting it up and pushing it out
Momo momo
Save our soul
Don't let go
Looking for something
Something for nothing
Can't help now cause my hands are tied
Maybe you could stay a while
Spread your wings and learn to fly
Momo momo
Save our soul
Brother brother
Don't let go
Yeah
Momo momo
Save our soul
Brother brother
Don't let go
Save our soul
Brother brother
Don't let go
In Alex Lloyd's song Momo, there's a clear message about the dangers of indulging in drugs and letting it consume individuals. The opening lines of the song, "We're all blowing bullshit, Bullshit's flowing," imply that people are not being honest with themselves or others, and they're only indulging in drugs to escape the reality of their problems. They had a vision, but their sight is lost, indicating that they're now aimlessly wandering through life.
The lyrics also mention brothers in the backroom, lighting it up and pushing it out. It seems like they're all in a dark place and are enabling each other. However, there's still hope. The chorus is a plea to 'Momo' (most likely a metaphorical figure) to save their souls, and they encourage their friends not to let go.
The second verse mentions being 'Looking for something, Something for nothing,' highlighting the desire for immediate gratification, even if it's superficial. However, the lyrics take a turn as they say "Can't help now cause my hands are tied, Maybe you could stay a while, spread your wings and learn to fly." This suggests that they recognize that they're addicted, but they want someone to stay with them, guide them and eventually, help them find their way out of the cycle of drug abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all blowing bullshit
We're all talking nonsense and lies
Bullshit's flowing
The lies and nonsense are everywhere
We had a vision but we lost our sight
We had a clear goal, but lost our focus
Brothers in the back room, in the smack room
Guys doing drugs in a hidden room
Lighting it up and pushing it out
Taking drugs and selling them
Momo momo
Save our soul
Brother brother
Don't let go
Repeating the chant to ask for help and not to give up
Looking for something
Something for nothing
Searching for benefits without giving any effort
Can't help now cause my hands are tied
Unable to do anything about a situation
Maybe you could stay a while
Spread your wings and learn to fly
Asking someone to stay and grow stronger
Yeah
An expression of approval
Save our soul
Brother brother
Don't let go
Repeating the chant again to emphasize the importance of not giving up on each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX WASILIEV
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