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)
No More Sweet Music
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Now I know that's not a rule in a game called romance
I was fooling around
Foolin' around
we lie and we cheat
Desire indeed
I knew where this would lead us to when I
I was fooling around
Foolin' around
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
If you got to do what you got to do
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
We know there is no happy end
But still I'm tempted every time
We're fooling around
Foolin' around
We are fooling around
Foolin' around
Now we know there is no second chance
In this lost game of romance
Too much fooling around
Foolin' around
Too much fooling around
Foolin' around
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
If you got to do what you got to do
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
If you got to do what you got to do
Know there is no second chance
If you got to do what you got to do
Not in this game called romance
If you got to do what you got to do
There won't be a happy end
If you got to do what you got to do
Know that there wasn't and won't be a chance
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
If you got to do what you got to do
No more
No more sweet music
Just straight, tell me straight
The song "No More Sweet Music" by Hooverphonic is a contemplation on the perils of romantic relationships and the temptation to indulge in fleeting pleasures that ultimately lead to heartache. The singer reflects on the notion of a "second chance," which they were led to believe was a possibility in the game of love. However, as they have come to realize, this is not always the case. They have been "fooling around," lying and cheating, giving in to desire without regard for the potential consequences. They know their actions are leading them to a foregone conclusion, but they are unable to resist the temptation.
Despite the realization that a happy ending is unlikely, the singer is still tempted by the prospect of something more. However, they acknowledge that these moments of passion and indulgence come at a cost - the chance for a second chance at love is lost. The cycle of "fooling around" continues, with no end in sight. Ultimately, the singer longs for honesty and sincerity in their relationships. They want their partners to be upfront and direct about their intentions, even if it means facing difficult truths.
Line by Line Meaning
I was told about a second chance
Someone gave me hope that things could work out between us, even though our relationship had been rocky.
Now I know that's not a rule in a game called romance
I have come to understand that even if we want to try again, the odds are against us because love is unpredictable.
I was fooling around
I was being dishonest and disloyal to my partner.
we lie and we cheat
Both of us are unfaithful and deceitful in our relationship.
Desire indeed
Our desire for each other is strong, but it's not enough to keep us together.
I knew where this would lead us to when I
I was aware that our infidelity and dishonesty would eventually ruin our relationship.
We know there is no happy end
We both understand that our relationship is unlikely to have a positive outcome.
But still I'm tempted every time
Despite knowing that our situation is not good, I am still tempted to be with my partner.
Now we know there is no second chance
We have come to the realization that we cannot fix our problems and try again.
Too much fooling around
Our dishonesty and infidelity have gone on for too long and will no longer be tolerated.
Not in this game called romance
The unpredictability of love makes it difficult to guarantee any kind of positive outcome.
There won't be a happy end
Our actions have led us to a path where happiness is no longer possible in our relationship.
If you got to do what you got to do
If we need to break up in order to find happiness or move forward, we have to accept it.
No more sweet music
Our relationship is no longer about romantic gestures or sweet words, but about facing the truth and making tough decisions.
Just straight, tell me straight
We need to be honest with each other and confront our issues head-on in order to move forward.
If you got to do what you got to do
We need to accept that difficult decisions must be made and action must be taken to move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEIKE ARNAERT, ALEX CALLIER
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