There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A musical group from South Africa

1. Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based rock band consisting of Dick Valentine (vocals), Tait Nucleus? (synthesizers), Johhny Na$hinal (guitar), Da Ve (guitar), Percussion World (drums), and Smorgasboard (bass) who play a mix of rock, funk and disco.

The band's first notorious formation comprised Valentine, Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, former member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six, currently and under their former incarnation, when they were known as the Wildbunch. During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion". The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of 'Danger! High Voltage' and record the track 'Dealin' With Death N' Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord' with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.

Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. They formed the band in 1996 and were initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the Bristol trip-hop collection of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the '90s, they played about once a month at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Magic Stick, and the now-defunct Gold Dollar in Detroit, the center of a scene that produced breakout acts like the White Stripes.

Electric Six's 2002 breakout single "Danger! High Voltage" was an infectious dance-rock number, and Jack White from The White Stripes helped sing back up vocals to this track. White has denied this, though Spencer has confirmed it in several interviews. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles chart, and they enjoy icon status in that nation.

Their second single, "Gay Bar", released in 2003, became a hit as well in the UK, reaching #5 in the charts and further aided the group's growth. Curiously, in the American Radio Edit of this track, The words "Nuclear War" are censored with whip-crack sound effects. After fulfilling their recording duties (namely their debut album) three members left in June, leaving Dick Valentine, Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer), and M.

The Colonel (Zach Shipps, guitar, ex-member of Brendan Benson and Mood Elevator), John R Dequindre (guitar and whose stage name is a combination of two Detroit streets) and Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (bass) subsequently joined the group, though they had all been credited on the album and most had been associated with the group for some time. At that time, they were touring in the UK, and they managed to seamlessly replace the members without interrupting the gigs. In time, Johnny Na$hinal joined the group on guitar, Dequindre switched to bass, and Bonaventure switched to law school.

The band's sophomore album, Señor Smoke, was released in the UK on February 14, 2005. Percussion World replaced M on drums around the same time.

The first single from the album put the band at the center of controversy, especially with Queen fans following a cover of the Queen hit song "Radio Ga Ga". The controversial music video shows lead singer Dick Valentine as the ghost of Queen's flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury and a backing band of poodles. Queen drummer Roger Taylor, who wrote the song, said that he was "unimpressed" with the video; however, Queen guitarist Brian May reportedly liked it. Electric Six claims they were contractually obligated to commit the song to the album. Issues with Warner Brothers caused a switch to Metropolis Records, who released Señor Smoke in the US.

Switzerland was released in September 2006. A plethora of videos have also been released, and a fan contribution contest led to the video for the single "I Buy the Drugs."

I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being the Master was released in October 2007. Their next album, titled Flashy, was released in October 2008. In October 2009, their sixth album, KILL, was released. The 7th album, Zodiac was released on September 28, 2010, with one tour-exclusive single ("Jam it in the Hole") and the 8th, Heartbeats and Brainwaves, on October 11th 2011.

A double live album is set for release in 2012.

2. Electric Six was a Soweto-based South African combo active in the 1960s and 1970s

Christian Radio Manchester
Electric Six Lyrics

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Here comes an invitation
To the entire nation
Concerning a party
And God is the DJ
God is the DJ
God is my DJ

God is the DJ

Christian Radio Manchester

I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down
I call up the radio station
I call up the radio station
I call the radio station
(God is the DJ)
Where God is the DJ

God is the DJ
Christian Radio Manchester

(God is the DJ)

Here comes an invitation to a party
Here comes an invitation to a party
I've got an invitation

God is my DJ
I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down
I think they're shutting us down

I've got an invitation to a party
Got an invitation to a party
I've got an invitation
God is the DJ

God is the DJ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Christian Radio Manchester" convey a sense of urgency and rebellion, as the singer calls for people to come together in a party where God is the DJ. The repetition of the phrase "God is the DJ" emphasizes the spiritual and religious undertones of the song, suggesting that the party is not just for entertainment purposes, but also a form of worship and connection with a higher power.

The line "I think they're shutting us down" adds a sense of danger and rebellion to the song, implying that the party is not sanctioned by authorities and is therefore at risk of being shut down. This further enhances the sense of unity and defiance among the partygoers, as they come together in the face of potential legal consequences.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call for solidarity and resistance against societal pressures and norms, and a celebration of freedom and individuality in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes an invitation
Announcing the arrival of an invitation

To the entire nation
Addressing the whole country

Concerning a party
Regarding a celebration

And God is the DJ
And the music is controlled by God

God is the DJ
The DJ for this occasion is God

God is my DJ
God is responsible for the music I listen to

God is the DJ
The DJ for this event is God

Christian Radio Manchester
The name of the radio station organizing this party

I think they're shutting us down
I suspect that the radio station is going off air

I call up the radio station
I make a phone call to the radio station

(God is the DJ)
(Reinforcement that God is playing the music)