Fu Manchu's first album, No One Rides for Free (1994), was released by Bong Load Custom Records, an independent label. No One Rides for Free marked the beginning of the band's heavy focus on muscle cars and drag racing, common themes in the stoner rock genre.
Abshire left Fu Manchu before they recorded their second album, Daredevil, in 1995. He was replaced by Brad Davis. The band promoted Daredevil with extensive touring throughout the US and Canada, and reached a wider audience thanks to an opening slot with Monster Magnet, who at the time were the commercial darlings of the stoner rock genre.
Romano and Glass left shortly after the release of Fu Manchu's third album, In Search Of... (1996), citing personal and musical differences with Hill. They were replaced by Brant Bjork and Bob Balch, respectively. Glass, Romano and Abshire soon regrouped to form Nebula, a power trio that took the jam-influenced side of Fu Manchu and expanded on it. Members of Nebula have commented that "we're all family" to fans wearing Fu Manchu shirts at their concerts.
Fu Manchu went on to release several successful albums and reinforce their reputation as a powerful live act. The band had gained this reputation over the years due to their performance when touring with notable bands such as Kyuss, Monster Magnet, Marilyn Manson, Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity, White Zombie, Sevendust, and P.O.D., among others.
In 2001, the band released an album, California Crossing. Brant Bjork left the band soon after to pursue a solo career and was replaced by former Sunshine and Smile drummer Scott Reeder (often confused with bassist Scott Reeder, of Kyuss, Unida, and Goatsnake fame). In 2004, Fu Manchu released their eighth album, Start the Machine.
Fu Manchu's ninth album is called We Must Obey which was released on February 19, 2007. The band spent most of 2007 and 2008 on tour, playing several shows in North America and Europe.
In February 2008, the track "Mongoose" (from the California Crossing album) was featured in a Super Bowl ad for the Toyota Sequoia.
Their tenth album Signs of Infinite Power was released on October 19, 2009, in Europe and October 20 in North America.
On March 10, 2010, it was announced that Scott Reeder would play drums for Social Distortion for the South American tour dates in April. In June 2012, the band stated they had begun writing for a new record. In 2014, the band released its eleventh album, Gigantoid.
In December 2017, they announced their twelfth album, Clone of the Universe, which released on February 9, 2018.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu_Manchu_(band)
Studio albums
No One Rides for Free (1994)
Daredevil (1995)
In Search Of... (1996)
The Action Is Go (1997)
Godzilla's/Eatin' Dust (1999)
King of the Road (2000)
California Crossing (2001)
Start the Machine (2004)
We Must Obey (2007)
Signs of Infinite Power (2009)
Gigantoid (2014)
Clone of the Universe (2018)
Hung Out To Dry
Fu Manchu Lyrics
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they pass me by
Been hung out to dry
those things you say
those things you try
been hung out to dry
one more time
one more time
been hung out to dry
one more time
one more time
one more time
been hung out to dry
you choose your side
as you cross the line
been hung out to dry
you quickly leave
the door swings wide
been hung out to dry
one more time
one more time
one more time
been hung out to dry
one more time
one more time
one more time
been hung out to dry
you say yourself
you like to hear the sound of no one else
you say yourself
you like to hear the sound of no one else
you say yourself
you like to hear the sound of no one else
been hung out to dry
been hung out to dry
been hung out to dry
by Ron Eggler, 2009
The lyrics of "Hung Out to Dry" by Fu Manchu depict a sense of betrayal and abandonment, which is a well-known theme in many rock songs. The song starts with the singer observing various things that pass him by, which can be interpreted as moments, opportunities or even people. He then states that he has been "hung out to dry," implying that he was left alone, stranded and without support, which is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "one more time."
The second verse seems to be directed toward someone who betrayed him. The line "you choose your side as you cross the line" portrays a sense of finality and the decision to sever ties with someone. The rapid departure and the door swinging wide can be interpreted as the abrupt and careless way in which the person left him behind. This is also emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "been hung out to dry" in the chorus, which expresses the feelings of abandonment and exclusion.
The last part of the song has the singer addressing the person who abandoned him, saying that they like to hear the sound of no one else, and then repeating the phrase "been hung out to dry" three times in a row. This can be seen as a final statement of his feelings of being left behind and a form of closure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hung Out to Dry" depict feelings of betrayal, abandonment, and isolation, which are expressed through the repetition of the phrase "been hung out to dry" and the use of vivid language to portray the emotions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
those things I see they pass me by
I witness events around me, but I am unable to affect them, and they continue regardless of me.
Been hung out to dry those things you say
I have been left in a helpless state due to your words or actions.
those things you try been hung out to dry
Despite your attempts to help, I remain in a hopeless situation and have been abandoned.
one more time one more time one more time been hung out to dry
This is not the first time I have been abandoned in this manner, and it has happened repeatedly.
you choose your side as you cross the line
You have made a decision and are now committed to it, even if it causes harm to others.
you quickly leave the door swings wide
You have left quickly, and without any consideration for anyone else, leaving behind a mess or chaos.
you say yourself you like to hear the sound of no one else
You are self-absorbed and enjoy the sound of your own voice, without taking into account or valuing the opinions or input of others.
been hung out to dry been hung out to dry been hung out to dry
I am completely alone and helpless, with no support or aid from anyone else.
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ghunt81
I don't really understand why Fu Manchu doesn't at least get some radio airplay...they play some badass music.
CinemaHawk
I'm not a stoner, but I love this band
holmio666
grande este grupo!!!!!! insuperables
Captain Canuck
I used this song as my intro music in The Bigs.
LoopyTheBubblebrain
first time ive heard fu manchu. supersonically fantastic
JoeSlap
love this song!!
ghunt81
Fuckin' right FU! I should pick up this album, I already listen to King of the Road and California Crossing in their entirety all the time.
pinhead13
3:09-15, best part of the song to me. awesome solo
Radio Station Laptops
Published on Aug 15, 2009
Transit Music Video = Hung Out To Dry (2007)
Music video by Fu Manchu performing Hung Out To Dry (C) 2007 Century Media Music
TR1VO5
The Fu is bad for my ears --> I always hear them at MAXIMUM volume!!! they are just Goddamn Kickass!!!!