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)
Ojo Rojo
Fu Manchu Lyrics
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Drawin' aces down the river
My car, I could give her
Shine that back down the river
Man of leisure 'round town
Dull nova, primed and brown
Smoke's coming out of the back
I revved it up, hundred and one
Kansas City, here I come
The meter said one ninety five
Hey ladies, want a ride?
Want a ride?
Want a ride?
The song Ojo Rojo by Fu Manchu talks about the singer's desire to impress a woman by giving her gifts, particularly his car. The lyrics depict the singer boasting about his car engine's prowess as he races down the highway to impress the ladies. He revs the car engine to one hundred and one, referencing his desire to go somewhere exciting and start a new adventure. He wishes he had his Cadillac instead of his current car, indicating his desire for a more luxurious life. The mention of a "man of leisure" highlights his relaxed lifestyle and love for excitement.
The song is a classic rock piece with a prominent guitar riff that adds to the song's energy. The lyrics are straightforward with a slight element of humor. The chorus consists of the singer inviting women to come along for a ride, making the song somewhat flirtatious.
Line by Line Meaning
She wanted nothing and I delivered
I fulfilled her desire for nothingness
Drawin' aces down the river
I am winning the game of life
My car, I could give her
I have everything to offer her in my car
Shine that back down the river
Let's go far away from here in my car
Man of leisure 'round town
I am a wealthy man with time to spare
Dull nova, primed and brown
My car may look average, but it's ready to go
Smoke's coming out of the back
My car is running hot and fast
Wish I had my Cadillac
My true desire is for a more luxurious car
I revved it up, hundred and one
I am driving my car at a dangerous speed
Kansas City, here I come
I am ready to take on the next adventure in this city
The meter said one ninety five
My car is going incredibly fast
Hey ladies, want a ride?
I am inviting women to join me in my fast and glamorous car
Want a ride?
I am eager to share my exciting lifestyle with others
Want a ride?
I am living life to the fullest and want others to join me
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@williambatts434
A very underrated band.
@laah8916
Not really.
@bold810
@@laah8916these dudes were in A BAND?? cool. #🎉
@heavyhebrew
Fuck I love it when this song comes up when driving or working out. Pure 100% uncut Fu Manchu. Love it!
@yonbalda546
I want the line "She wanted nothing and I delivered" written on my grave
@mysage2000
Love that
@skullerr2012
Esta banda es genial! Me encanta
@alanquinn99
The best first line of a verse in the history of time..
@jamdc2000
this is a kickass song man, great I never heard of fu manchu as a band but this is just great
@Clemasi
This song is so heavy it bends light.