They released one Ep, E.P.onymous in October 2004, and five albums, Burlesque in October 2006, Matachin in October 2008, Hedonism in October 2010, Broadside in October 2012 and Revival in June 2014.
http://www.bellowhead.co.uk/releases.html
They announced in 2015 that the 2016 tour would be the last.
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Band Members ...
Jon Boden - lead vocals and fiddle
John Spiers - melodeon & concertina
Benji Kirkpatrick - bouzouki, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo
Paul Sartin - Fiddle, oboe and vocals
Rachael McShane - Cello, fiddle, vocals
Ed Neuhauser - Sousaphone, Helicon & Tuba
Pete Flood - percussion
Andy Mellon - trumpet & flugelhorn
Brendan Kelly - soprano & tenor saxes, bass clarinet
Justin Thurgur - trombone
Sam Sweeney - Fiddle, Bagpipes
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Moon Kittens
Bellowhead Lyrics
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The kittens have gone to St Paul's
The moon's in a fit the babies are bit
And the houses are built without walls my boys
The houses are built without walls
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
Ah ah ah ah
And the moon is our love in her boudoir above
And the owl and the nightjar our band
And we've sent all the stars to fight in our wars
While here in the wreckage we stand my boys
While here in the wreckage we stand
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
Ah ah ah ah
We're all in the dumps for diamonds are trumps
The kittens have gone to St Paul's
The moon's in a fit the babies are bit
And the houses are built without walls my boys...
The song 'Moon Kittens' by Bellowhead is a surreal and almost nonsensical song, with the lyrics being open for interpretation. The song seems to be describing a chaotic and confusing world, where the normal rules no longer apply. The opening line "We're all in the dumps for diamonds are trumps" implies that everyone is feeling down because material possessions and wealth hold such a high value. The line "The kittens have gone to St. Paul's" is odd, but it could refer to a place of refuge or safety for those seeking it, even for those as small and helpless as kittens.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all in the dumps for diamonds are trumps
We are all feeling down because wealth and power are dominating everything else.
The kittens have gone to St Paul's
The youthful and innocent have left the scene and gone to a place of worship.
The moon's in a fit the babies are bit
The moon, a symbol of emotion and the divine feminine, is agitated while the vulnerable beings are being harmed.
And the houses are built without walls my boys
The structures of society are unstable and incomplete, lacking the necessary protection and support.
And the moon is our love in her boudoir above
The moon represents the source of our emotional and spiritual nature, residing in a private and intimate space.
And the owl and the nightjar our band
Animal spirits are serving as our guides and companions on our journey through life.
And we've sent all the stars to fight in our wars
We have used the power of the universe to aid and advance our battles and struggles.
While here in the wreckage we stand my boys
Despite everything, we are still here, standing amidst the chaos and destruction.
Ah ah ah ah-a-ah
The repetition of sounds serves as a chant or a meditative reinforcement of the message.
Ah ah ah ah
The continuation of the chant or meditation, emphasizing the theme of the song.
Ah ah ah ah
The repetition comes to a close, concluding the song's message.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.