Belleruche released a series of three extremely limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex Recording Industries label before signing with Tru Thoughts. These individually numbered 45’s (with hand screen-printed sleeves) quickly sold out in the UK’s independent record stores and attracted a cult following in the UK and Europe, having been hand-distributed by the band at gigs.
In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album Turntable Soul Music was released in July of the same year, gaining admiring reviews both at home and abroad and becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history.
The songs on ‘Turntable Soul Music’ were written in train carriages, dubious minicabs and pub backrooms around the UK whilst the trio gigged everywhere they could. The songs were then forged and reworked in the band’s electrifying live shows. From their initial sunday residency in the Salmon and Compass in Angel, London to gigs all over Europe, Australia and Asia. ‘Turntable Soul Music’ is like a weird trawl through a dusty basement full of the best records you’ve never heard of, whilst a voice you can’t quite pin down sings hooks you can’t forget.
Their live show marks them apart, using only a turntable, sampler, guitar and microphone, they combine to produce something markedly different. Sounding at once both weird and distinctive, but at the same time musical and compelling, they have played at venues as diverse as Montreux Jazz Festival, The Dance arena at Glastonbury, and many underground nightclubs.
In October 2008 Tru Thoughts released The Express, the bands second album. Following on from the live songwriting and broken leads ethic of Belleruche's debut, 'The Express' has maybe a tougher sound.
Their latest album 270 Stories - including the singles Clockwatching, Fuzz Face and 3 Amp Fuse - was released in October 2010. The band will be playing festival dates this summer and touring the new album in autumn.
Kathrin deBoer
Raised on a pirate boat sailing the South Pacific Ocean, with only Billie Holiday and Spanky Wilson records for company, Kathrins voice carries the soul of the wind off the cape mixed with the grit of illegal Polynesian rum bars. Lyrics written in bottles cast into the sea found their way into three continents; Kathrin jumped ship and found London.
Ricky Fabulous
Leo. Baby. Following an adolescence chasing girls and heavy rock bands, Fabulous found himself trapped working for a Maltese gangster in a frozen northern town. Whilst keeping warm locked in a damp basement, he found a stack of quarter inch tapes and discovered the work of Grant Green and Django Reinhardt, which gave him the energy to slip out of town, heading south on a freight car clutching a false identity and a forty-year-old guitar.
DJ Modest
Growing up in the deep south, in engine oil and mud, Modest discovered hiphop on a stolen radio, sneaking into clubs through broken windows to hear more. Building turntables and mixers from scavenged electronic gear and two stroke engines, he created a soundsystem and played unlawful hiphop parties in strange woodlands to farmers. He coaxes twisted Bluenote solos and broken drums from Shure m44-7s whilst drunk on moonshine.
3 Amp Fuse
Belleruche Lyrics
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To find an answer
'Cause I'm still
Asking the same questions.
As I did a year ago, have I not learnt a thing
Anything at all, shed some light because I'm drowning
Just a clue will do before I make the same mistake again
It's late, much too late now
Let fate have this way out
How long must I wait for
A way out or last call.
And I need
Some kind of relief
To quench this incessant insanity.
Start again and finish off what I first started
Draw a line and keep head above water and swim
Where to go I just don't know just do not look down
Scale the heights and try to come out unscathed at the other side.
It's late, much too late now
Let fate have this way out
How long must I wait for
A way out or last call.
Hanging on by the teeth I'll figure it out some day
Any clue will do I'll find it one of these days
Here we go again, still not far from where I began
Chances are I won't retreat on regret when I am looking back.
It's late, much too late now
Let fate have this way out
How long must I wait for
A way out or last call. (x 2)
The lyrics of Belleruche's song 3 Amp Fuse are about the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of questioning and uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that they have been asking the same questions for a year, without having learnt anything or finding answers. They are desperately searching for a clue or some relief to escape the insanity of their situation. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made mistakes in the past, but they don't know how to move forward without starting over completely.
The chorus is a plea for fate to intervene and provide a way out, whether it's a miracle or a last chance. Despite feeling overwhelmed, the singer is determined to keep going and figure things out someday. They are trying to draw a line and stay above water, but it's unclear where they're headed or how they'll get there.
Overall, the lyrics of 3 Amp Fuse convey a sense of frustration and helplessness, but also resilience and determination. The singer is struggling to find their way out of a difficult situation, but they're willing to keep trying until they succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
I need
I require something
To find an answer
To discover a solution
'Cause I'm still
Since I am currently
Asking the same questions.
Posing identical inquiries.
As I did a year ago, have I not learnt a thing
Have I not acquired the understanding of anything since 12 months ago?
Anything at all, shed some light because I'm drowning
Anything would do, as I feel like I'm struggling to keep my head above water
Just a clue will do before I make the same mistake again
Providing a minor insight is satisfactory to prevent me from repeating my prior error
Do I have to wipe the slate clean and start off, start over and over again.
Should I erase my previous attempts and begin again from the start repetitively?
It's late, much too late now
It's so delayed now
Let fate have this way out
Allow destiny to choose the outcome
How long must I wait for
What is the duration of my wait for
A way out or last call.
An escape or the final opportunity to complete something
And I need
Additionally, I necessitate
Some kind of relief
A type of relaxation
To quench this incessant insanity.
To satisfy this non-stop madness.
Start again and finish off what I first started
Initiate once more and conclude the original task
Draw a line and keep head above water and swim
Create boundaries and swim while keeping your head above water
Where to go I just don't know just do not look down
I am unaware of my destination, so I should not glance downward
Scale the heights and try to come out unscathed at the other side.
Climb upwards and endeavor to emerge unharmed at the opposite end.
Hanging on by the teeth I'll figure it out some day
Desperately clutching on, yet someday, I will comprehend it.
Any clue will do I'll find it one of these days
Any trace of guidance is adequate, as I'll discover it someday
Here we go again, still not far from where I began
Once again, here I am, in proximity to my starting point.
Chances are I won't retreat on regret when I am looking back.
The odds of feeling remorse and reverting are low when I reflect on my progress.
It's late, much too late now
It's so belated now
Let fate have this way out
Allow destiny to determine the result
How long must I wait for
What is the length of my delay for
A way out or last call.
An escape or the final opportunity to complete something
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nothke
I was looking to buy 3 amp fuses and I found this song.. And it's awesome!
@Missponybiss
catchy beat, wonderful voice!
@theantiusername
How can anybody dislike this...love the voice...love the sound
@MrArxaios
Absolutely exceptional...!!! Thumps up people!!!
@blueridgepl
beautiful powerfull song & energy! I love it! p.s.thankU:) for upload
@CCISolitude
fabby song, looking forward to hearing more :)
@PedroYounisGoncalves
i will have this song in one of my movies!!! SICK!
@fluxstringer
Fresh, different, engaging. Nice effects interpretation. Kudos to NLE guy.
@alejandromor852
This is an awesome band I just discovered due to Club Des Belugas. I bought from iTunes Late Train, Minor Song, 3 Amp Fuse and a few others from 270 Stories, but I really NEED!!! the bonus track from the iTunes edition, one called HIGH ON THE HOG. The only thing is that I refuse to buy the whole album haha. Maybe this is wrong but, does anyone know where can I download this extraordinary song?? I would appreciate som help!!
@paulabel1
great tune!!!