Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian punk rock band that formed in 1992, in Sydne… Read Full Bio ↴Frenzal Rhomb is an Australian punk rock band that formed in 1992, in Sydney, Australia. A long-standing institution in Sydney music scene but with a national and international base of fans, Frenzal have consistently nurtured new generations of young fans through endless touring, festival appearances and all ages shows. With a sound that is most often characterized as 'California pop/punk', the band is overtly left-wing political and known for their humorous, savage and insightful lyrics. The band's current lineup is Jason Whalley (vocals), Lindsay McDougall (guitar), Tom Crease (bass) and Gordy Foreman (drums).

For a couple of years, Jay and Lindsay (The Doctor) had a daily show on Australia's Triple J radio station. Although Jay left in 2009, The Doctor continues to have various roles on ABC radio and television.

All original members except Jason have been replaced. Ben, the original guitarist, supposedly left to become an animal rights activist. Nat, the drummer, left to focus on another band, Quadbox. Lex, the bass player left under controversial circumstances. This lead the band to consider changing their name. They even posted a press release suggesting that they would take over the name Shihad, which had been vacated by the New Zealand hard rock band in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001.

Jay also spent time as the bass player for Nancy Vandal under the name Jason Jason Beers, a play on Gary Gary Beers from INXS.

The band famously antagonized Today-FM breakfast show hosts Kyle and Jackie-O, starting at a festival in Darwin and ending in an on-air phone interview with Jay. With the exchange being documented by Media Watch. (see here and here)

Frenzal Rhomb's first EP 'Dick Sandwich' was produced in bassy grunge style and included a cover of the theme to 'Home and Away', a popular but uncool Australian serial drama; as well as a song about Roger Climpson, a TV news presenter. Their seminal album Coughing up a Storm followed. The original version, which included an abusive and threatening voicemail as its secret track, is now out of print.

The band's records have been released through a variety of labels in Australia and most notably Fat Wreck Chords internationally.

Phil
Frenzal Rhomb Lyrics

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Can it be true?
I'll leave it up to you
That when you're straight
You're always late
Cause you only like me when you're stoned
You only like me when you're off your face
You only like me when you're stoned
You only like me when you're off your face

Never make a sound
When you're coming down
Only satisfied
When you're high

You can't be blamed
For the stupid game

So if you're all alone
Just pack a cone

Overall Meaning

The song "Phil" by Frenzal Rhomb explores the theme of love and relationships, specifically focusing on the idea that someone's true feelings towards another may be clouded by alcohol and drug use. The lyricist questions whether their partner's affection is genuine or if it is solely based on when they are under the influence. The repetition of the phrase "You only like me when you're stoned" emphasizes the doubt and insecurity felt by the singer.

Furthermore, the song delves into the idea that drug use can often lead to irresponsible behavior, such as constantly being late or unreliable. The line "Only satisfied when you're high" highlights the idea that being intoxicated is the only way the singer's partner can enjoy their time together. The suggestion to "just pack a cone" implies that the singer is willing to partake in drug use in order to maintain the relationship, ultimately leading to a toxic cycle.

Overall, "Phil" portrays the destructive effects of drug dependency on romantic relationships and the emotional toll it takes on the individuals involved.

Line by Line Meaning

Can it be true?
Is it possible that what I'm about to say is actually true?

I'll leave it up to you
I'm not going to make a definitive statement, I'll let you decide for yourself.

That when you're straight
When you're not under the influence of any drugs...

You're always late
...you tend to show up late to things

Cause you only like me when you're stoned
The only time you seem to enjoy my company is when you're high on drugs

You only like me when you're off your face
You only seem to appreciate me when you're not fully aware of your surroundings due to drug use

Never make a sound
You never say anything

When you're coming down
After the drugs wear off and you're returning to sobriety...

Only satisfied
...you're only content with the situation...

When you're high
...when under the influence of drugs.

You can't be blamed
It's not entirely your fault...

For the stupid game
...that we're playing (the unhealthy relationship brought on by drug use)

So if you're all alone
If you're feeling lonely...

Just pack a cone
...just smoke some marijuana to alleviate your feelings of loneliness.

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01- Forever Malcolm Young 0:00
02- Graham ''Abo'' Henry 1:28
03- Johnny Ramone Was In A Fucken Good Band But He Was A Cunt (Gabba Gabba You Suck) 3:11
04- Red Wine And Altar Boys 3:42
05- Brian's Problems 5:32
06- When Will I See You At The ICU 7:19
07- Please Go Over There 9:27
08- Fuck You And Your Stupid Band 10:19
09- Cruelty To Animals 12:00
10- Don't Touch The Rabbit 14:19
11- Medicine Balls 16:06
12- Predickle Me This 18:52
13- Goon Wolf 19:10
14- I'm A Backwards Fucken Useless Piece Of Dogshit... And I Vote 21:25
15- You Need A Friend 23:11
16- Holiday Not Vacation 25:04
17- Don't Shoot The Guests 27:33
18- Caps Lock 29:44
19- Find Your Own Way Home 30:02
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finally someone does it!

Eric

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best frenzal album imo :)

Beautiful Sickening Rolex

yep, hands down

centralscrutinizer66

I’ve never heard a band evolve so far down the line from straight melodic punk to........Bird Attack. Music just doesn’t get better.

Bruno G.R.

@centralscrutinizer66 I think that 3 have a similar style (lot of short fast punk songs). Their previous albums have longer songs and more poppy sound, they have some good songs, but most of them are in their greatest hits album, so download that and put it along their last 3 albums, you dont need more really.