Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band
Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.
After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band
Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records
3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.
The Boys Are Back In Town
Chinchilla Lyrics
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Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed, haven't much to say
But man, I still think them cats are crazy
They were asking if you were around
How you was, where you could be found
Told them you were living downtown
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
You know that chick that used to dance a lot
Every night she'd be on the floor shaking what she'd got
Man when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot
I mean she was steaming
And that time over at Johnny's place
Well this chick got up and she slapped Johnny's face
Man we just fell about the place
If that chick don't want to know, forget her
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
Guess who's back in town
You spread the word around
Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
Down at Dino's bar and grill
The drink will flow and blood will spill
And if the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
That jukebox in the corner blasting out my favorite song
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
Won't be long till summer comes
Now that the boys are here again
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boy's are back, the boys are back
The boy's are back in town again
Been hangin' down at Dino's
The boy's are back in town again
"The Boys Are Back in Town" by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy is a classic rock anthem that celebrates the return of a group of wild and crazy friends to their hometown. The song begins with a catchy guitar riff and the famous opening lyric: "Guess who just got back today?" The singer expresses excitement in his voice and describes the "wild-eyed boys that had been away" and how they "haven't changed, haven't much to say" but he still thinks "them cats are crazy". This lyric sets the tone for the rest of the song by explaining how the boys may not be the most talkative or mature individuals, but their infectious energy is all that matters.
Throughout the song, the singer describes various past experiences with his friends, including a "chick that used to dance a lot" and another incident at "Johnny's place". In the chorus, the singer exclaims that "the boys are back in town" repeatedly with added harmonies and reverb. He also mentions a bar named Dino's where the group will gather to drink and potentially get into some trouble, even encouraging others to "let them" fight if they so desire. The final lyric repeats the chorus and adds emphasis by belting out the phrase "again". The song concludes with a repeating guitar riff that fades out slowly.
Overall, "The Boys Are Back in Town" is a song celebrating the energy and spirit of returning friends who may not be the most mature or responsible but are always a fun and exciting presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess who just got back today?
Who do you think just returned today?
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Those crazy boys who were gone for a while
Haven't changed, haven't much to say
They're the same as they were before and don't have much to talk about
But man, I still think them cats are crazy
But I still think those guys are wild
They were asking if you were around
They wanted to know if you were here
How you was, where you could be found
How you are and where they can find you
Told them you were living downtown
I let them know you live downtown
Driving all the old men crazy
Making all the old guys go wild
The boys are back in town
Those boys are back in the city
Spread the word around
Tell everyone the news
Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
On Friday night they'll look really good
Down at Dino's bar and grill
They'll be at Dino's bar and grill
The drink will flow and blood will spill
There will be lots of drinking and fighting
And if the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
If those guys want to fight, it's best to let them
That jukebox in the corner blasting out my favorite song
The jukebox in the corner is playing my favorite song loudly
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
The nights are getting warmer and summer is almost here
The boys are back, the boys are back
Those guys are back
The boy's are back in town again
Those guys are back in the city again
Been hangin' down at Dino's
They've been spending time at Dino's
Contributed by Levi E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.