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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Epicure Lyrics
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first thing in the morning when you wake.
I want to be the airplane that you hijack,
and then ride into the ground.
I know I'm nothing much to speak of,
I'm broken in so many places,
I don't think even you can fix it.
I don't want to be your drugs; I want to be your rehabilitation,
I want to be the reason for you to wake.
I want you to be the one holding my hand,
when im closing my eyes'
For the last time.
I'm broken in so many places,
I don't even think you can fix it,
and my hopes rest, where your pretty face is'
Here is my heart, be gentle when you are breaking it...
The lyrics of Epicure's song Sunlight convey a deep longing for love and connection. The singer starts by saying that he wants to be like the sunlight, streaming into the listener's window first thing in the morning, a hopeful and warming presence. Yet, he also reveals his own vulnerability and shattered state, acknowledging that he is broken and cannot be easily fixed. Despite this, he still longs for mutual love, wanting the listener to be the one holding his hand as he closes his eyes for the last time, as he has entrusted his heart to them.
The lyrics also showcase the singer's yearning for a healthy relationship, where he wants to be the one responsible for waking up the listener and giving them a reason to live. He does not want to be just another addiction or destructive influence, but instead desires to be instrumental in their healing and growth. The lyrics indicate that he has entrusted his love and his heart to the listener and hopes that they will handle it with gentleness, despite being shattered and broken.
Interestingly, the lyrics of Sunlight have a melancholic tone despite expressing a desire for hope and love. This contrast creates a complex and nuanced portrayal of love and relationships, showing that they can be both beautiful and painful. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of the relationship not working out and the potential for heartbreak. Nevertheless, the singer is still willing to take the risk and invest his emotions, hoping that the listener will reciprocate his affections.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be the sunlight, streaming through your window, first thing in the morning when you wake.
I desire to be the beam of light that enters your room when you wake up in the morning.
I want to be the airplane that you hijack, and then ride into the ground.
I want to be the object of your reckless actions, even if it means crashing and burning down to the ground.
I know I'm nothing much to speak of, I'm broken in so many places, I don't think even you can fix it.
I understand I'm not perfect, I have many flaws that are beyond repair even for someone special like you.
I don't want to be your drugs; I want to be your rehabilitation, I want to be the reason for you to wake.
I don't want to be something that numbs your pain; I want to be the solution that helps you recover and gives you a reason to carry on.
I want you to be the one holding my hand, when im closing my eyes' For the last time.
I wish to spend my last moments with you, holding your hand and gazing into your eyes.
I'm broken in so many places, I don't even think you can fix it, and my hopes rest, where your pretty face is'
I am damaged beyond repair, and I doubt even you can restore me, but my dreams and aspirations are tied to your beautiful face.
Here is my heart, be gentle when you are breaking it...
I entrust you with my heart, please handle it with care even if you end up hurting it.
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.