Frenetically creative, and playing only by his own rules, Thirlwell has never stopped experimenting and evolving his sound. While his music is most often outside of any genre, it is most frequently described as Industrial or No-Wave. His earlier music is usually quite harsh and distorted, although since Love, his music has become increasingly orchestral and symphonic, sometime sounding like a full orchestra, but is actually only J.G Thirlwell himself, though sometimes assisted by guest musicians on select tracks. His latest album, Hide, goes even further in this direction than Love did, beginning with an operatic piece sung by Abigail Fischer.
He has inspired many following industrial artists; like Nine Inch Nails, Pig and Cop Shoot Cop, among others, with his sonic assault and innovative use of studio technology, and was a key contributor on Coil's groundbreaking debut album Scatology as well as appearing on a few early Nurse With Wound recordings.
Thirlwell has also worked on collaborations under the names of Steroid Maximus (multiple collaborators), Stinkfist (with Lydia Lunch), Flesh Volcano (with Marc Almond), Baby Zizanie (with Jim Coleman) and Wiseblood (with Roli Mosimann of Swans); and does remix work as well, often under the name of Foetus. He also lent his voice to the introduction of album Misguided by Argyle Park.
Thirlwell is currently the Composer In Residence for Adult Swim's "The Venture Brothers".
For the video release of Season 3, a soundtrack album was also released, titled "The Venture Bros.: The Music of JG Thirlwell". This is the same audio CD included as a bonus with the Blu-ray version of Season 3. While the CD release was originally made available at Adult Swim's website, it was given a wide release on May 12, 2009;[15] the vinyl LP release came out a month earlier. It can also be downloaded from most major digital retailers. The CD features 20 tracks, while the vinyl LP release is 16 tracks.[16]
In the episode "The Trial of the Monarch," The Monarch mentions a picture of Dr. Girlfriend "skinny dipping with Jim Foetus," a reference to Thirlwell.
Aladdin Reverse
Foetus Lyrics
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it's caught between floors
no cause for alarm
Trapped with a guilty conscience
stand clear of the doors
enter the exterminator
things aint all that they seem
my only safe haven
I visit worlds from the past
and my failed ex-lovers
but I aint misbehaving
In god we trust
and acts of random lust
and table dances
Where did I go wrong?
Why is Elton John eulogizing me in song?
Aladdin reverse
should you choose to accept it
Dorian Grey in reverse
Where did I go Wrong?
This aint where I belong.
What the fuck does it matter?
Inertia's relying the waiting
Im still hesitating
and procrastinating
This can't be all that I can be
I don't like what I see
and seeing's believing
Aladdin reverse
should you choose to accept it
Dorian Grey in reverse
Aladdin reverse
your new assignment
Dorian Grey in reverse
oh yeah
yeah
(??????????) calling or caught in the --------? x2
Reinventing the wheel
out of galvanized steel
to ride the roadmap complexion
There's a wrinkle in time
while I look for an exit
a botox injection
Children turning out
on the tundras they sprout
why must the uterus bleed?
Inertia's relying the waiting
Im still hesitating
and procrastinating
Aladdin reverse
Dorian Grey in reverse
Aladdin reverse
oh yeah
yeah
(??????????) calling or caught in the --------? x4
The lyrics of Foetus’s song “Aladdin Reverse” reflect the feeling of being trapped in life, especially in the face of one’s guilt and insecurities. The first few lines represent a sense of being trapped in an elevator, stuck between floors, and constantly waiting to be freed. However, the lyrics make it clear that there’s no need to panic. The song reflects the idea of being trapped with a guilty conscience, unable to stop the time and escape from the past. The lyrics also focus on the themes of regret, self-doubt, and procrastination.
The line “Visiting that labyrinth of dreams” suggests that the singer is exploring their subconscious mind and revisiting their past, especially their failed lovers while trying to find a safe haven. The mention of the line “In god we trust and acts of random lust and table dances” is a reflection of the singer's casual approach towards life, as they try to find ways to escape the feeling of being stuck. However, the lines “Where did I go wrong? Why is Elton John eulogizing me in song?” emphasize the sense of regret and questioning whether they made the right choices in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped in an elevator
Trapped with a guilty conscience
it's caught between floors
Stand clear of the doors
no cause for alarm
Enter the exterminator
Visiting that labyrinth of dreams
I visit worlds from the past
things aint all that they seem
And my failed ex-lovers
my only safe haven
But I aint misbehaving
In god we trust
And acts of random lust
and acts of random lust
And table dances
Where did I go wrong?
Why is Elton John eulogizing me in song?
Aladdin reverse
Should you choose to accept it
should you choose to accept it
Dorian Grey in reverse
Dorian Grey in reverse
Where did I go wrong?
This aint where I belong.
What the fuck does it matter?
Inertia's relying the waiting
I'm still hesitating
Im still hesitating
And procrastinating
and procrastinating
This can't be all that I can be
I don't like what I see
And seeing's believing
your new assignment
Aladdin reverse
out of galvanized steel
Reinventing the wheel
to ride the roadmap complexion
There's a wrinkle in time
while I look for an exit
A Botox injection
Children turning out
On the tundras they sprout
why must the uterus bleed?
Inertia's relying the waiting
(??????????) calling or caught in the --------? x2
Unknown
(??????????) calling or caught in the --------? x4
Unknown
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fischer4463
This song is how it feels when you sink into crawling, consuming insanity.
@loganthepal4353
The man's so underrated it hurts
@RefluxDetox
I swear to fuck if I don't find the lyrics to this album I will tip a field of cows
@coprographia
RefluxDetox have you tried buying a cd?
@bogusbogusbogusbogus
Did you end up tipping those cows
@5uperM
The beginning sounds like something out of Silent Hill 2.
@user-ix9ti8rz4t
por que lo sacaron de spotify 😭
@Otaku666777
This needs 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 veiws XD Foetus is amazing
@davidstevens8343
quatrillion is a therory
still looking for the album i bought with water drop sound in the late sixties
@korolev-musictodriveby6583
David Stevens Pink Floyd’s Meddle ? Good luck !