Hooverphonic is a Belgian rock/pop group formed in 1995. Though initially p… Read Full Bio ↴Hooverphonic is a Belgian rock/pop group formed in 1995. Though initially placed in the trip-hop genre, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where they could no longer be classified so easily. The band originally called themselves Hoover but later changed their name to Hooverphonic due to other groups using the Hoover name.

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)

Revolver
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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Small groove thing invades my veins
Soul deserts and leaves this chain
Here she's coming to me
Revolver excludes this community

Small groove thing take off my chains
Hoover will soften my pain
Here she's coming to you

Floating on a white caribou

Small groove thing invades my veins
Soul deserts and leaves this chain
Small groove thing take off my chains
Hoover will soften my pain

Here she's coming to me
Revolver excludes this community

Here she's coming to you
Floating on a white caribou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hooverphonic's song Revolver seem to be addressing the feeling of being stuck in a situation or environment that feels suffocating or limiting. The "small groove thing" could be interpreted as a small spark of inspiration or desire that invades the singer's veins, but is ultimately not enough to create real change. The mention of a "soul deserts and leaves this chain" suggests a feeling of detachment or disconnect from the self and the world around them. However, the arrival of "she" seems to be a beacon of hope, as she is able to exclude the community that previously felt oppressive and offer a sense of escape or liberation.

The repetition of the lines "small groove thing invades my veins/soul deserts and leaves this chain" and "small groove thing take off my chains/Hoover will soften my pain" create a sense of cyclical repetition, highlighting the feeling of being stuck in a pattern of frustration and longing. The use of the word "revolver" could be seen as a symbol of power and control, suggesting that the arrival of "she" is like a weapon that can help the singer break free from their current situation. The mention of a "white caribou" adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, reinforcing the idea that the arrival of "she" is both magical and fantastical.

Line by Line Meaning

Small groove thing invades my veins
The music is affecting me deeply and becoming a part of me

Soul deserts and leaves this chain
The music is helping me escape my problems and freeing my soul from negativity

Here she's coming to me
The music is bringing me joy and comfort

Revolver excludes this community
The music creates a space where only those who understand and appreciate it are welcome

Small groove thing take off my chains
The music is freeing me from my emotional restraints and enabling me to express myself fully

Hoover will soften my pain
The music will help me cope with my emotional pain and provide a sense of relief

Here she's coming to you
The music is offering solace and comfort to those who need it

Floating on a white caribou
The music carries us away on a magical journey that transcends reality