The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Epicure was an Australian rock band from Ballarat, Victoria.
The band started in 1996 as a school rock band called Pima's Little Finger. Epicure's five original members Juan Alban, Michael 'Brownie' Brown, Tim Bignell, Dom Santamaria and Luke Cairnes played their first gig at the Dunnstown Football Club in 1996. They released their first recording in 1996 - a demo tape named The Least of These.
Their "home" was Ballarat's local live music pub nicknamed "The Rat" (The Bridge Mall Inn, now known as Tubbie's Bar). After they released their first EP The Means to an End, they were picked up by Flugelhorn Records and managed by Mark Eatock, who bought out the Bridge Mall Inn in early 1999.
Triple J radio helped bring Epicure to the Australian consciousness when they added Feet From Under Me and Johnny Venus to their playlists in 2000. Both songs are featured on the Fold album. The original lineup would record one more EP together the following year titled Elevator. At this time they also released the album Airmail, a collection of their early works which were no longer available by this time.
Shortly after the release of Elevator, Michael Brown and Luke Cairnes both decided to leave the band. The remaining members recruited 2 new musicians - Dan Houlihan (lead guitar) and Dean Shannon (keyboard). These two new members brought about a new feeling to the band, and Dean became quite popular with the crowds for his showmanship.
Epicure came to national prominence in 2003 when two more of their tracks, Armies Against Me and Life Sentence, were picked up by Triple J. These songs are featured on The Goodbye Girl album, released in March 2004. Both reached the Triple J Hottest 100, 2003, whilst a third track from the album, Self Destruct in Five, made the Triple J Hottest 100, 2004.
The band spent much of 2003/04 touring Australia, particularly regional areas. In late 2003 they supported US rock group Live on their Australian tour, and also played at the Big Day Out festival in January 2004. They played at both Falls Festivals in December 2004.
Unfortunately, a dispute between the band and Dean occurred in mid 2004 which resulted in Dean leaving and a new keyboard player, Heath McCurdy joining.
Their 3rd full length album Main Street was released in October 2005, and features the single Tightrope Walker.
In late 2006, lead guitarist Dan Houlihan decided to leave the band. Mick Hubbard (guitarist for Jen Cloher) took the position of lead guitarist in time to record their upcoming album, to be released in 2007. In June/July 2007 the band took a break from recording their upcoming album and played a number of supports for Mia Dyson on the east coast of Australia.
The band announced in 2007 that they were working on a new album and posted a video of recording sessions on their myspace. They then asked fans which song featured in this video should be released as their first single, with the choice being between Landslide and Cobra Kisses. The latter was eventually chosen and has been released. The album, titled Postcards From A Ghost was released in October 2008
Tim has done the cover art for all five of their LPs, along with the majority of their EPs and singles.
Epicure announced a farewell tour with the last show being played in their hometown at Karova Lounge on the 29th of May 2010.
In May 2015 Epicure celebrated the vinyl release of The Goodbye Girl by playing reunion shows at the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne and the Karova Lounge in Ballarat.
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Landslide
Epicure Lyrics
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Bring your sticks and your stones
Wrap me in your arms
And then say it's nothing
And you're nothing to me
Here in your landslide now
Breathe in ice and snow
Give me an answer
Give me an answer now
You say you'll ride from
The next life to me
You say your heart has gone cold
Wrap me in your arms
And you say you're coming
And you're nothing to me
Yeah
Here in your landslide now
Breathe in ice and snow
In your landslide now
Give me an answer
Give me an answer now
In Epicure's song "Landslide," the lyrics depict a complex relationship that is filled with confusion, manipulation, and a sense of emotional detachment. The opening lines, "Wake me up in the middle of a dream, bring your sticks and your stones," suggest a sense of vulnerability and the desire for the other person to confront the issues within the relationship. However, the following line, "Wrap me in your arms and then say it's nothing, and you're nothing to me," reveals a contradictory attitude from the other person. They seem to play with the singer's emotions, offering comfort but then dismissing their significance.
The chorus, "Here in your landslide now, breathe in ice and snow," reflects the overwhelming emotional weight and the coldness present within the relationship. The reference to an icy and snowy environment emphasizes the emotional turmoil and the suffocating atmosphere they find themselves in. The repeated plea for an answer further illustrates the singer's desperation for clarity and honesty in the relationship.
Overall, "Landslide" portrays a toxic and emotionally distant relationship where one person holds power over the other, manipulating their feelings and leaving them in a state of confusion and longing for answers.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake me up in the middle of a dream
Disturb my peace and stability by bringing me back to reality abruptly and unexpectedly
Bring your sticks and your stones
Bring all the weapons and tools you need to attack and hurt me
Wrap me in your arms
Embrace me tightly, providing a sense of comfort and security
And then say it's nothing
Dismiss and invalidate the significance of our connection or relationship
And you're nothing to me
Declare that you hold no value or importance in my life
Here in your landslide now
Existing in the overwhelming and destructive force of your presence
Breathe in ice and snow
Inhaling a frigid and harsh environment, reflecting emotional coldness
Give me an answer
Provide me with a clear explanation or resolution
Give me an answer now
I demand a response immediately
You say you'll ride from the next life to me
You claim that you will come to me even after death or in a future existence
You say your heart has gone cold
You confess that your emotions have become unfeeling and detached
Wrap me in your arms
Hold me in an embrace once again
And you say you're coming
You express your intention to return or reunite with me
And you're nothing to me
However, you still hold no significance in my life
Yeah
An expression of confirmation or agreement
Here in your landslide now
Existing in the overwhelming and destructive force of your presence
Breathe in ice and snow
Inhaling a frigid and harsh environment, reflecting emotional coldness
In your landslide now
Fully immersed in the overwhelming impact of your influence
Give me an answer
Provide me with a clear explanation or resolution
Give me an answer now
I demand a response immediately
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.