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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Rainy Day
Epicure Lyrics
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no one will touch us in hyperspace
well watch the world from afar
and ill be where you are
on that rainy day
i couldnt picture the sun coming up again
and though u turn to go, i know..
again... someday,
the burning building gave way
and with it died plans well laid
to take flight for the stars
to be where you are
The lyrics to Epicure's song Rainy Day tell a story about two people who are escaping to hyperspace to get away from the world. They pack their bags and leave, knowing that no one will follow them to their utopian paradise. The lyrics also talk about how on a rainy day, it's hard to see past the gloom, but eventually, the sun will come up again. The two people in the song know that they will meet again someday, even if they have to say goodbye for now.
The chorus of the song is especially poignant as it talks about how plans well laid can crumble at any moment, just like the burning building in the lyrics. Despite this, the two people are determined to take flight for the stars and be where they belong with each other.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and perseverance. Even when things seem dark and hopeless, there is always a chance for redemption and a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
pack your bags dont be late,
We need to prepare quickly and leave without delay.
no one will touch us in hyperspace
We will be safe from harm in the realm of space travel.
well watch the world from afar
We will observe the world from a distance in our travels.
and ill be where you are
I will always be with you on this journey.
on that rainy day
During a time of sadness or difficulty.
i couldnt picture the sun coming up again
I felt that the darkness and difficulties would last forever.
and though u turn to go, i know..
Even though you may leave, I have faith that we will meet again.
well meet again, well meet again... someday,
We will reunite in the future at some point.
the burning building gave way
Plans fell apart and were destroyed like a burning building collapsing.
and with it died plans well laid
Well thought-out plans were lost and destroyed with the failure.
to take flight for the stars
The goal was to reach for the stars and explore space.
to be where you are
The ultimate goal was to be together on this journey.
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.