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 While the CD release was originally made available at Adult Swim's website, it was given a wide release on May 12, 2009;[15] the vinyl LP release came out a month earlier.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.
Clothes Hoist
Foetus Lyrics
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I'm gonna stick my head under your hose
Hose clothes
This is a clothes hoist baby
The first line of Foetus's song Clothes Hoist appears to be a straightforward compliment on the subject's attire. However, in the context of the second line, "I'm gonna stick my head under your hose," the lyrics take on a more sexual connotation. The use of the word "hose" can be interpreted as a double entendre, referring both to the subject's clothing and to the idea of a hose being used for water play during intimacy.
The third line, "Hose clothes," further emphasizes this association, blending the two meanings of the word. The repetition of "clothes" in this line also highlights the idea of stripping off one's garments and engaging in physical activity. The fourth line, "This is a clothes hoist baby," is a direct reference to the object on which clothing is hung to dry, perhaps implying that the sexual activity being alluded to is more spontaneous and casual in nature, like hanging clothes outside to dry.
Overall, the lyrics of Clothes Hoist are provocative and playful, relying on wordplay and innuendo to convey an atmosphere of sexual desire and spontaneity.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way you fill out your clothes
I am attracted towards how you fit in the clothes you wear
I'm gonna stick my head under your hose
I am going to sniff your underwear
Hose clothes
Underwear
This is a clothes hoist baby
This is a reference to the song's title; clothes hoist refers to a place where clothes are hung to dry
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: THIRLWELL
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