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)
Wardrope
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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where did you sleep last night
I heard noises in the cupboard were you trying to hide
Because you should know
How much I hate this
If you were I'll hit your hiding place
Until sunrise
And I'm falling in love
Cause I need your loving
Everyday and every night
And I'm falling in love
Tell me baby where did you sleep last night
I heard noises in the cupboard were you trying to hide
Because you should know
How much I hate this
If you were I'll hit your hiding place
Until sunrise
And I'm falling in love
And I'm falling in love
Cause I need your loving
Everyday and every night
And I'm falling in love
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's "Wardrobe" appear to be conversational in nature, with the singer asking their partner where they slept last night, suggesting that they may have been hiding in the cupboard. The singer expresses their frustration in this behavior, indicating that they "hate this" and would hit their partner's hiding place until sunrise. However, despite this harsh reaction, the singer also expresses their love and need for their partner's affection, indicating that they are "falling in love" and that they require their partner's love "everyday and every night."
Overall, it seems that the song's lyrics represent a mix of frustration and desire. Moreover, there is a sense of uncertainty in the singer's voice as they try to make sense of their partner's actions - the chorus implies that perhaps the partner is hiding something from the singer, causing them to question where their love truly stands. The cupboard serves as a metaphor for secrets, and the overall tone of the song seems to explore the complex emotions surrounding love and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me baby
Please tell me, my love
where did you sleep last night
Where did you spend the night, my love?
I heard noises in the cupboard were you trying to hide
I heard sounds coming from the closet, were you trying to hide from me?
Because you should know
You should realize that
How much I hate this
I really, really don't like when you keep secrets from me
If you were I'll hit your hiding place
If you hide things from me, I'll search your hiding spots
Until sunrise
I will keep looking for the truth until the sun comes up
And I'm falling in love
I'm deep in love with you
And I'm falling in love
I'm really, really falling in love with you
Cause I need your loving
I always need your love
Everyday and every night
Day and night, without exception
And I'm falling in love
I'm hopelessly in love with you
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Alatheai
I grew up on Portishead, Massive Attack, Sneaker Pimps etc as a kid in the 90s but somehow I missed Hooverphonic. Thanks Pandora for clueing me in!
afa78djd
How the hell did that happen? I actually got into Trip Hop thanks TO Hooverphonic (listening to KCRW back in then 90s), then found out about the rest... Funny how that works huh? xD
Jo in
I love hooverphonic for so many years, they still sounds amazing! 💛❤️💚
Rogg Zuay
2019 and still listing to this masterpiece ♥️✨
Bobby Martinez
2018 and still jamming this tune!
BlueBurro922
My feet don't touch the ground when I hear that flute. Thanks to Scott at BARBARELLA in O-town for the suggestion to pick this CD up all those years ago. No regrets whatsoever.
SMArTwo
2014...and i'm still volume up this tune :)
mayra b
que buen danzón te das con esta rola!
Mr Sloth
As far as I know they made only the first album with this singer (Liesje) The second is called - Blue wonder power milk - With the singer "Geike" They did 7 albums I believe with her... Now they have a girl named Noémie...
Mitchel Coney
such an underrated band. pure sex