The band achieved international recognition through the inclusion of the track 2Wicky (from A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular) on the soundtrack to Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1996 film Stealing Beauty (Io Ballo da Sola).
The original members of the group were vocalist Liesje Sadonius, keyboardist Frank Duchêne, bass guitarist and programmer Alex Callier, and guitarist Raymond Geerts. Sadonius left Hooverphonic on amicable terms shortly after the release of A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular and was replaced by Geike Arnaert in early 1998. Duchêne left the band after Blue Wonder Power Milk. Arnaert left the band in 2008 and was succeeded by Noémie Wolfs. On March 26, 2015 the band announced that that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band "in mutual agreement."
Hooverphonic released their fifth studio album No More Sweet Music in November 2005, featuring four singles: Wake Up, You Hurt Me, Dirty Lenses and We All Float. One year later they released a Best Of album called Singles 96-06. This was their last release under the Sony label.
Hooverphonic released their sixth studio album The President of the LSD Golf Club on 8th October 2007 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Holland, which includes the single Expedition Impossible. European Release January 2008 (although available via mail-order). This was an independent release, recorded at the Willie Nelson studios in the USA.
On October 10, 2008 the management announced that Geike Arnaert would be leaving the band.
After Geike Arnaert and the band parted ways, it took them two years to find a worthy successor to Arnaert. In November 2010 Noémie Wolfs was announced as the new leading lady. A brand new album called The Night Before followed soon after. The new singer was introduced on Belgian television in State Broadcaster VRT's late night show "De Laatste Show" on Thursday November 4th. The title track of the album is their biggest singles' chart success to date. Also, the album soon equaled the success of A Magnificent Tree.
On March 26, 2015 it was announced that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band.
Hooverphonic released In Wonderland on March 18, 2016. This release features a number of vocalists including: Emilie Satt, Janie Price (AKA Bird), Felix Howard, Litlo Tinz, Christa Jérôme, and Tjeerd Bomhof.
They were supposed to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with their song "Release Me". The event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hooverphonic was the only Eurovision entrant for 2020 who refused to take part in the "Love Shine a Light" performance, where entrants each contributed sections of the song, although a photograph of Luka Cruysberghs was included with the other participants making a hand heart at the end.
On 9th November 2020, Luka Cruysberghs left the band and, on the same day, Geike Arnaert announced her return. Also on the same day, they released a new version of Mad About You for the song's 20th anniversary.
Discography
• A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (1996)
• Blue Wonder Power Milk (1998)
• The Magnificent Tree (2000)
• Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane (2002)
• Sit Down And Listen To... (2003)
• No More Sweet Music (2005/6)
• Singles 96/06 (2006)
• The President of the LSD Golf Club (2007/2008)
• The Night Before (2010)
• With Orchestra (2012)
• Reflection (2013)
• In Wonderland (2016)
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Hooverphonic Lyrics
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But we can not run from
All the daily pressure
All restricted measures
Do you still want more
Intriguing things to explore
But we shouldn't doubt
Our imagination
It's the drug we're on
I've got to ask you
Do you still want more
Intriguing things to adore
All the lights go out
Out of the blue
I hear you whisper subtle words
Hooverphonic's "More" is a song that reflects the overwhelming daily pressure that people face, and how sometimes we try to escape it, but we can't. The song starts with a suggestion that we can go up north, but this won't take us far enough to run away from the pressure and restrictions we face daily. The band tries to explore intriguing things to try to take our minds off of the pressure, but the question remains if we still want more.
The second verse shifts the focus to hiding down south, and in this case, the band doesn't doubt our imagination. It's the one drug that can help us escape even if for a brief moment. However, the question is asked again, do we still want more intriguing things to adore? The final verse sees the lights going out, and out of nowhere, a whisper of subtle words is heard. It's at this point that the listener realizes the escape from daily pressure is unattainable.
In summary, one can interpret the song as a reminder that running away from our problems isn't always the solution. Instead, the song emphasizes the need to embrace our imagination and strive for intriguing things that we can adore.
Line by Line Meaning
We can go up north
We can change locations and move to a colder place
But we can not run from
However, we cannot escape from
All the daily pressure
The stress and anxiety we feel on a day-to-day basis
All restricted measures
And the limitations that we face in our lives
Do you still want more
Despite these challenges, do you still desire
Intriguing things to explore
New and fascinating experiences that we have yet to discover
We can hide down south
Alternatively, we can relocate to a warmer climate
But we shouldn't doubt
However, we must not hesitate or second-guess
Our imagination
Our mind's ability to create and visualize new ideas
It's the drug we're on
Our imagination is like a drug that we are addicted to
I've got to ask you
I must inquire
Do you still want more
If you're content with what you have or desire
Intriguing things to adore
Are you fascinated by new things to appreciate?
All the lights go out
When everything goes dark
Out of the blue
Suddenly and unexpectedly
I hear you whisper subtle words
I hear you speak softly and gently
Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.