A Thom Monahan-produced fourth studio album, Ventriloquizzing, was released on 17 Jan 2011 (Full Time Hobby, UK/EU & Yep Roc, USA). Previous LPs include: Electro Karaoke in the Negative Style (2002), Remixes (2003, remixers inc: Two Lone Swordsmen & Cristian Vogel), Transparent Things (2006, self-produced on Tirk) & Lightbulbs (2008, self-produced on Full Time Hobby).
They claim to be influenced by 70s krautrock bands (e.g. Can & Neu!) & early-90s electronic artists like Aphex Twin.
Collaborations & V/A inclusions have resulted in some aka's, most notably: Fujiya and Miyagi (from the 2008 'Bomb The Bass' collaboration, "Future Chaos") & Fujiya Miyagi (via the inclusion of Collar Bone, aka Collarbone, on the Lovebox Weekender: London, 2007 compilation).
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Goosebumps
Fujiya & Miyagi Lyrics
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along miles & miles of porcelien pebbled flesh
as detergent swirls down the u-bends curve
stella artois mixed with beefburger
dodecohedron kites with go faster stripes circling
springer spaniels chasing their shadows and tails
i ummed & i ahhed & ummed,ummed & i ahhed & i ummed
you still give me goosebumps
circled round the amusement arcade past the video games then i,
put 2 pence in the slot, then i watched it drop and i
ummed & i ahhed & ummed,ummed & i ahhed & i ummed
you still give me goosebumps
you still give me goosebumps
The opening lyrics of Fujiya & Miyagi's song Goosebumps create a vivid image of a day at the beach: a person with sunburnt arms and neck walking along miles and miles of pebble-covered sand. The chorus then reveals that despite this idyllic setting, the person is preoccupied with thoughts of someone who still gives them goosebumps. The verse continues with surreal imagery that may be the result of the person's daydreaming: detergent swirling down the sink, kites with go-faster stripes, and springer spaniels chasing their tails. Despite these distractions, the person can't help but think of the one who still gives them goosebumps.
The second verse shifts the focus to an amusement arcade, where the person puts 2 pence in a slot machine and watches it drop, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness that is evocative of the titular goosebumps. The repetition of "ummed and ahhed" highlights the person's uncertainty as they grapple with their feelings. The song comes full circle in the final chorus, with the person still thinking of the one who gives them goosebumps despite the distractions around them.
Overall, Goosebumps is a meditation on the power of memory and the lingering effects of past relationships or attractions. The surreal imagery reflects the disorienting nature of nostalgia and how our thoughts can spiral into unexpected directions when we allow them to wander.
Line by Line Meaning
with sunburnt arms & a sunburnt neck
With my arms and neck burnt by the sun
along miles & miles of porcelien pebbled flesh
Walking along a beach with porcelain-like pebbles
as detergent swirls down the u-bends curve
As detergent swirls down the curve of the toilet
stella artois mixed with beefburger
Drinking Stella Artois beer mixed with beefburger
dodecohedron kites with go faster stripes circling
Watching dodecahedron kites with go faster stripes circling in the sky
springer spaniels chasing their shadows and tails
Watching springer spaniels chase their shadows and tails
i ummed & i ahhed & ummed,ummed & i ahhed & i ummed
I hesitated and was indecisive
you still give me goosebumps
Despite everything, you still make me feel excited and nervous
circled round the amusement arcade past the video games then i,
Going around the amusement arcade past the video games
put 2 pence in the slot, then i watched it drop and i
Playing a penny-slot machine and watching the coin drop
you still give me goosebumps
Despite everything, you still make me feel excited and nervous
you still give me goosebumps
Despite everything, you still make me feel excited and nervous
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.