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.
You';re Listening to the Worlds
Belleruche Lyrics
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The serpent I avoid
Choose to fight a battle rare
It doesn't mean that I am bad
It doesn't mean that I am scared
It's just not worth the breath
Censor when I'm not alone
Choose who I am open to
It doesn't mean that I am closed
It doesn't mean I've given up on hope
It's just not worth the breath
I hear when I must defend
When you've got naught to prove
I'll wait and listen to your view
It doesn't mean we must agree
It doesn't mean that you know me
It's just where it begins
We live in a time of change
Breathe in what remains
Left from worlds before
It doesn't mean we should destroy
Carry on mistakes ignored
It's just all too short
I cry when I can't express
This feeling of torment
When I can't get through to you
I do because I care
I do out of despair
Wish you could understand
I'm low when I get it wrong
When dreams have been shot down
When I reveal things I don't want to see
It doesn't mean I'm in denial
It doesn't mean I want to hide
But there's too much to bare
The lyrics to Belleruche's song "You're Listening To The World's" describe a person who shies away from confrontation and chooses their battles carefully. The singer acknowledges that they do not always speak their mind and may censor themselves depending on the situation or the person they are speaking to. However, they also assert that they will speak up when they feel it is necessary to defend themselves or others. The song encourages listeners to recognize that life is short and that it is important to choose wisely when and where to expend one's energy.
The song's themes are reflected in its musical style, which blends elements of jazz, trip-hop, and soul. The combination of live instruments, including guitar, drums, and upright bass, with electronic beats and samples creates a textured, atmospheric sound. The vocals are delivered in a conversational style, emphasizing the song's introspective tone.
Line by Line Meaning
I shy from the loudest voice
I avoid people who are overly assertive or aggressive in expressing their opinions or ideas.
The serpent I avoid
I steer clear of people who are deceitful or manipulative.
Choose to fight a battle rare
I prefer to engage in conflicts or struggles that are infrequent or unique.
It doesn't mean that I am bad
My choice to avoid certain types of people or situations does not reflect poorly on my character or morals.
It doesn't mean that I am scared
My choice to avoid certain types of people or situations does not mean that I am afraid or lacking courage.
It's just not worth the breath
In my opinion, certain types of confrontations or interactions are not worth the effort or energy required.
I speak my mind when I'm at home
I express my thoughts or opinions freely when I am in the comfort of my own space or around people I trust.
Censor when I'm not alone
I am more cautious about what I say or express when I am around people I don't know or don't trust.
Choose who I am open to
I am selective about who I am honest or open with.
It doesn't mean that I am closed
My tendency to be selective or cautious about who I share with does not mean that I am closed off or unapproachable.
It doesn't mean I've given up on hope
My tendency to be selective or cautious about who I share with does not mean that I have lost all hope or optimism.
It's just not worth the breath
In my opinion, certain types of interactions or conversations are not worth the effort or energy required.
I hear when I must defend
I listen attentively when I feel the need to defend or protect myself or my beliefs.
When you've got naught to prove
When someone is making claims or assertions that they cannot substantiate or prove.
I'll wait and listen to your view
I will be patient and attentive while you express your perspective or opinion.
It doesn't mean we must agree
The fact that I am listening to your view does not mean that I am required to agree with it.
It doesn't mean that you know me
The fact that I am listening to your view does not mean that you understand or know me completely.
It's just where it begins
Listening to each other's perspectives and opinions is the starting point for meaningful communication and understanding.
We live in a time of change
The world is constantly evolving and adapting to new circumstances and challenges.
Breathe in what remains
Appreciate and value what is left of the previous world or era, even as we move forward into a new one.
Left from worlds before
The remnants or legacy of the previous world or era.
It doesn't mean we should destroy
The fact that we are moving into a new world or era does not mean that we should completely destroy or disregard the previous one.
Carry on mistakes ignored
We should acknowledge and learn from the mistakes and shortcomings of the previous world or era, rather than repeating them.
It's just all too short
Time is precious and fleeting, so we should appreciate and make the most of every moment.
I cry when I can't express
I become emotional or upset when I am unable to articulate my thoughts or feelings adequately.
This feeling of torment
The distress or anguish I feel when I am unable to communicate effectively.
When I can't get through to you
When I am unable to make you understand or see things from my perspective.
I do because I care
My emotional response is a reflection of my passion and concern for the situation or issue at hand.
I do out of despair
My emotional response stems from a sense of hopelessness or desperation about the situation or issue at hand.
Wish you could understand
I hope that you could see things from my perspective or understand my point of view.
I'm low when I get it wrong
I feel sad or disappointed when I make mistakes or fail to meet my own expectations.
When dreams have been shot down
When my hopes or aspirations have been thwarted or unfulfilled.
When I reveal things I don't want to see
When I am faced with aspects of myself or my life that I would rather not confront or acknowledge.
It doesn't mean I'm in denial
My reluctance or discomfort in facing certain truths or realities does not mean that I am in denial about them.
It doesn't mean I want to hide
My reluctance or discomfort in facing certain truths or realities does not mean that I am trying to conceal them or avoid responsibility.
But there's too much to bear
The emotional burden or weight of certain truths or realities can be overwhelming or difficult to manage.
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sayulke
very nice track !
siemakotangens
beautiful one ......
Piercedx2 One
I AM......FFFEEEEELLLL'N THIS!!! BELLERUCHE---"You're Listening to the worlds". REAL TALK! (2Fingers2TheLips)