1) A Norwegian rock band from… Read Full Bio ↴A least 2 bands use the name Dum Dum Boys:
1) A Norwegian rock band from Trondheim.
They started up in the late 1970s as a punk band under the name Wannskrækk. Wannskrækk released one of the most sought-after Norwegian punk seven inches called "Faen kuler treffer aldri riktig" in 1981, the year after the Wannskrækk 12" was released. Wannskrækk moved on and reinvented themselves with a new name and a somewhat new sound in 1985.
This shift invoked the beginning of one of the greatest success stories in Norwegian rock ever. The new name, DumDum Boys, was taken from a song on the album "The Idiot" by Iggy Pop. Their debut album, Blodig Alvor (na na na na na), is still regarded as one of the classic albums in Norwegian rock. The same is said for their following 1989 album, Splitter Pine. They are still the only band that have won "Spellemannsprisens Rock Category" (the Norwegian version of "Grammy Awards") three times in a row.
Third album Pstereo fulfilled the trilogy of award-winning LP's, including the two others mentioned above. The song "Splitter Pine" is one of the most well known rock-singles in the history of Norwegian rock. Since then, bass player Persi Iveland has been replaced by Aslak Dørum, who now is the song-writer alongside rock legend and guitarist Kjartan Kristiansen. Kristiansen is one of the most respected song-writers in Norway, especially because of his well written and important lyrics, sung by frontman Prepple Houmb. Sola Johnsen is still the drummer and has been that since the late 70's. He's released a solo-ep called "Verdens Beste Trommis" ("Worlds Greatest Drummer"), as a tribute to Led Zeppelin hero John Bonham.
After a seven year hiatus, they had a very successful tour in Norway during the summer of 2004. They went back into the studio in 2005 and released their critically acclaimed new album "Gravitasjon" in March 2006. "Gravitasjon" showed that DumDum Boys is still a band influenced by the punk rock scene.
2) French garage rock band from Nice.
Band members
K.Badi – Vocals
O.Nemejanski – Guitars / Organ
D.Balducci – Guitars
E.Fostinelli – Bass / Synth
S.Joasson – Drums
Discography
Nothing Means Nothing [1988]
In a Cotton Candy World [1992]
Pornovista [1995]
X-perimental Zebra Phonic [1995]
Electronic Pop Music Created by ... [1998]
Soul Bondage [2001]
Kiss Me Deadly [2003]
Pstereo
DumDum Boys Lyrics
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(TEKST: KRISTIANSEN)
vi får ta det som det kommer
september er lang
vi brenner et lys og venter på dag
det er natt under trærne
vi puster svart kald luft
sammen er vi pstereo
sammen er vi pstereo
sammen er vi pstereo
kan du høre suset
blant greiner uten blad
der oppe er det mer enn småfugl
her hviler mange engang bleke
vi er dem de engang var
sammen er vi pstereo
lydløse meldinger uten ord
vi deler små hemmeligheter
og jeg tror at
sammen er vi pstereo
det finnes ingen spørsmål
uten svar
vindens vingeløse venner
blir usynlig
ved høylys dag
sammen er vi pstereo
sammen er vi pstereo
sammen er vi pstereo
The lyrics of "Pstereo" by DumDum Boys paint a picture of a group of people coming together in nature to wait for something. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer noting that they will "take it as it comes" and "wait for day" while burning a candle. The second verse focuses more on the surroundings, with the mention of bare trees and rustling sounds in the night. The line "we are who they used to be" is particularly intriguing, suggesting that the group may be resurrecting old spirits or lost memories. The chorus repeats the phrase "together we are pstereo", which may be a reference to a shared experience or mindset that the group is experiencing.
The final verse of the song takes a more philosophical turn, with the singer suggesting that there are no questions without answers - even things that seem inscrutable, like the flight of birds, have explanations. The line "wind's wingless friends become invisible in the bright of day" suggests that there are unseen forces at work in the world that we might only notice in dark or quiet moments. Overall, "Pstereo" is a cryptic and atmospheric song that invites interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
vi får ta det som det kommer
We will take things as they come
september er lang
September feels never-ending
vi brenner et lys og venter på dag
We light a candle and wait for the day to come
det er natt under trærne
It's night time under the trees
vi puster svart kald luft
We breathe in the cold, dark air
sammen er vi pstereo
Together we are stereo
kan du høre suset
Can you hear the rustling
blant greiner uten blad
Among branches without leaves
der oppe er det mer enn småfugl
Up there, there is more than just small birds
her hviler mange engang bleke
Here, many once-pale ones rest
vi er dem de engang var
We are who they once were
lydløse meldinger uten ord
Soundless messages without words
vi deler små hemmeligheter
We share small secrets
og jeg tror at
And I believe that
det finnes ingen spørsmål uten svar
There are no questions without answers
vindens vingeløse venner
The wingless friends of the wind
blir usynlig ved høylys dag
Become invisible in broad daylight
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.