The original lineup was notable for having three guitars and no bass player, creating a distinctive, layered sound. Kimble Rendall left in 1982 before the release of their first single, Leilani, and went on to become a noted music video director. He was effectively replaced by bassist Clyde Bramley. Radalj was not happy with Rendall's departure or Faulkner's increasing influence, and left the band himself, to be replaced by one-time Fun Things guitarist Brad Shepherd. This line-up released the band's break-through first album, Stoneage Romeos, in 1984.
In 1998, the band officially split but reformed for occasional concerts in subsequent years. A full-fledged reunion came in 2004, when they released Mach Schau and began touring again. The band received another boost when Come Anytime (from 1989's Magnum Cum Louder) was used as the theme song to the Australian TV show Thank God You're Here.
Discography:
Stoneage Romeos (1984), Mars Needs Guitars! (1985), Blow Your Cool! (1987), Magnum Cum Louder (1989), Kinky (1991), Crank (1994), Blue Cave (1996), Mach Schau (2004), Purity of Essence (2010)
Compilations:
Electric Soup (1992), Gorilla Biscuit (1992), Electric Chair (1998), Armchair Gurus (1998), Bite The Bullet (1998), Ampology (2000)
Party Machine
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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Nothing on tomorrow, Man, I got it made!)
We got an engine but we got no wheels
Don't need no petrol for our Gurumobile
Å?Cos we ain't going nowhere near the ground.
We're on a rocket ship to inner space
Out into orbit moving in one place
Move your feet to the rhythm of love,
Groove that beat-once is never enough.
Dig my words, it's a happening scene!
Hitch a ride on the Partymachine.
You know we're gonna have a Real Cool Time
Your wig will flip so high you'll lose your mind!
Let's fly a Supersonic to the sun.
There's people swinging on the chandelier.
The pilot's singing to the bombardier,
Oh-wee! Capracornia, here we come! (Here we go!)
Blow Your Cool while the night is still young.
Make your move - now you're having some fun.
Catch my wave, won't you tune in on me?
Hitch a ride on the Party machine.
I say, Where have you been? Where have you been?
On the Party machine, On the Party machine
I say, What did you see? What did you see?
I saw Everything, Everything (and more!)
I wanna go Somewhere
But Anywhere will do.
The song "Party Machine" by Hoodoo Gurus is an energetic and upbeat tune that speaks to the carefree and celebratory spirit of the weekend. The opening lyrics "Well it's Friday night and I just got paid / Nothing on tomorrow, Man, I got it made!" set the tone for the rest of the song. It's time to let loose, forget your worries, and enjoy the moment. The band describes a metaphorical "Gurumobile," which supposedly has an engine but no wheels, and uses no petrol, as they don't intend to go near the ground. Rather, they are blasting off into outer space on a rocket ship, moving in one place and going faster than the speed of sound.
The mood of the song is all about living in the moment, dancing, and having a good time. The lyrics encourage listeners to "move your feet to the rhythm of love," and dance to the beat of the music. The song paints a vivid picture of a wild party scene with people swinging on chandeliers, the pilot singing to the bombardier, and everyone having a "real cool time." It's an inviting scene that calls to mind the carefree days of youth, when anything was possible and endless adventures lay ahead.
Overall, "Party Machine" is an exciting and engaging song that captures the spirit of youthful fun and adventure. It's a song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy life, even if just for a night. It's a reminder that sometimes the most important thing is to have a good time, dance to the beat of your own drum, and not take life too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
(Well it's Friday night and I just got paid
Nothing on tomorrow, Man, I got it made!)
It's Friday night and I have money from being paid. Also, I have nothing planned for tomorrow so things are looking good!
We got an engine but we got no wheels
Don't need no petrol for our Gurumobile
Å?Cos we ain't going nowhere near the ground.
We have an engine, yet we don't need wheels nor fuel because we're not going to be on the ground.
We're on a rocket ship to inner space
Out into orbit moving in one place
And going faster than the speed of sound.
We're on a rocket ship to inner space, and we're spinning but not really moving anywhere, and we're moving super fast.
Move your feet to the rhythm of love,
Groove that beat-once is never enough.
Dig my words, it's a happening scene!
Hitch a ride on the Partymachine.
Dance to the rhythm of love and groove to this music - it's a great time. Hop on the party machine and join this scene!
You know we're gonna have a Real Cool Time
Your wig will flip so high you'll lose your mind!
Let's fly a Supersonic to the sun.
We're going to have an awesome time, it'll be so fun that you'll be crazed. Let's fly to the sun supersonically!
There's people swinging on the chandelier.
The pilot's singing to the bombardier,
Oh-wee! Capracornia, here we come! (Here we go!)
People are hanging on the chandelier and the pilot is singing. We're headed towards Capracornia and we're excited!
Blow Your Cool while the night is still young.
Make your move - now you're having some fun.
Catch my wave, won't you tune in on me?
Hitch a ride on the Party machine.
Be cool and relax while the night is early, make your moves and enjoy yourself. Catch my vibe and hop on board the party machine!
I say, Where have you been? Where have you been?
On the Party machine, On the Party machine
I say, What did you see? What did you see?
I saw Everything, Everything (and more!)
I wanna go Somewhere
But Anywhere will do.
I ask, where have you been? and the response is on the party machine. When asked what they saw, they saw everything and then some! They want to go somewhere, anywhere really.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
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