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.
Bobby
Belleruche Lyrics
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That come out of your mouth
I should know
What you're trying to say
Whatever it is you mean
In your roundabout way
I'll read between the lines
To keep up with you
I'll never mind
You've made me smile
Since you crashed into my life.
Took me out of my space
And my everyday.
If your heaven and earth falls
Or my universe fails
At the end of the day
If the lights turn out
It won't matter at all
At the end of the day.
I'm sorry I'm afraid
Apologies only complicate
I'll try to talk to you do the best I can to help you
Understand where I'm coming from
It's about time, here's the place
We'll walk the line, it'll make or break
What about time, here's the space
We'll walk the line, it will make or break.
If your heaven and earth falls
Or my universe fails
At the end of the day
If the lights turn out
It won't matter at all
At the end of the day. (x 4)
The lyrics to "Bobby" by Belleruche are a reflection on a relationship where communication is difficult, but ultimately the connection between the two people is stronger than any misunderstandings. The singer acknowledges that the things their partner says might not always make sense, but they will do their best to understand and read between the lines. Despite the challenges, this person has brought a lot of joy into the singer's life since they entered it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that no matter what happens, even if everything falls apart, it won't matter in the end. The relationship is more important than anything else and they will weather any storm together. The final verses suggest that both parties need to meet each other halfway in order to make the relationship work, and that time and space are key factors in this process.
Overall, "Bobby" is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship and the importance of understanding and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
The stupid things
Your unintelligible speech
That come out of your mouth
Your spoken words
I should know
I try to interpret your message
What you're trying to say
Your intended message
Whatever it is you mean
Your actual purpose
In your roundabout way
Your indirect approach
I'll read between the lines
I'll discern your hidden message
To keep up with you
To stay connected with you
Hell, I don't care
I don't mind
I'll never mind
I'll never be bothered
You've made me smile
You brought me joy
Since you crashed into my life.
Since you entered my life unexpectedly
Took me out of my space
You changed my routine
And my everyday.
And my normal life
If your heaven and earth falls
If you experience a great loss
Or my universe fails
Or I face a major setback
At the end of the day
Ultimately
If the lights turn out
If everything goes dark
It won't matter at all
It won't make any difference
I'm sorry I'm afraid
I'm hesitant to communicate
Apologies only complicate
Apologizing makes it worse
I'll try to talk to you do the best I can to help you
I'll do my best to explain
Understand where I'm coming from
Get my perspective
It's about time, here's the place
It's the right moment and location
We'll walk the line, it'll make or break
We'll test the limit and face the consequences
What about time, here's the space
This is the optimal time and setting
If your heaven and earth falls
If you suffer a major loss
Or my universe fails
Or I encounter significant difficulties
At the end of the day
Ultimately
If the lights turn out
If everything goes dark
It won't matter at all
It won't be significant
At the end of the day. (x 4)
Ultimately
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Bor Klancnik
A little gem hidden just for us few rare listeners
Peter Clarkson
Absolutely stunning!
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