Their 1993 offering Ever was marked by the return of original singer, Peter Nicholls, and was one of the first of the progressive revival of the '90s. He had previously quit the band in 1985 to be replaced by vocalist Paul (P.L.) Menel, but Nicholls' return was widely welcomed by IQ fans.
They have continued to tour and record but work on a new studio album had been delayed following the departure of keyboardist and founder member Martin Orford after 26 years in the band, however the new album Frequency was released in 2009 and marked a return to the early 80's IQ sound.
2. South Londoner IQ is a fresh-faced 16-year-old-who is putting together his own mix of bashment, grime and rap, mixing the melodic Auto-Tune flow of the likes of Popcaan with some UK grit. Having learnt his trade during a stint in Jamaica with his big brother, dancehall artist QQ, IQ has been delivering a fusion sound that’s unlike anyone else in the UK. His track ‘Tell A Paigon Try’ is a perfect example of the young MC’s talent, with hard skengman lyrics delivered in a melody that could have been one of Justin Bieber’s tropical cut.
Having dealt with some serious drama at a young age (IQ was close to Showkey and M.Dot, both murdered in gang-related beef in 2016), recent interviews have shown him to be an artist mature for his age and looking to focus on music. With plenty of unreleased tracks to drop over coming months, IQ is going to rise rapidly in 2017.
2. An AOR band from Stockholm, Sweden. They started out under the name IQ as a pure hard rock band, but changed their name to Guardian Angels.
Medley
IQ Lyrics
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Outer Limits
It All Stops Here
The Enemy Smacks
The song Medley by IQ includes four different tracks. The last of these tracks is The Last Human Gateway, which is an epic and reflective track. The lyrics describe a person who has reached the end of their journey and is standing at the threshold of something unknown. They express a sense of loneliness and isolation, symbolized by the image of a lighthouse standing alone in the fog. The lyrics also suggest that the person has been through a lot of pain and suffering, but that they have emerged strong from it. This is conveyed through lines like "I feel the burn of a decade lost in search of my own truth".
The song has a haunting quality to it and is heavy on atmosphere, with wistful guitar melodies and sweeping synth lines. The vocal performance is powerful, conveying a sense of urgency and desperation. The song builds to a climactic finish that includes a soaring guitar solo and the repeated refrain of "Last human gateway". This final section of the song is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the person has found some sort of inner peace or resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
The Last Human Gateway
The final opportunity for humanity to bridge the gap between where they currently are and where they need to be in order to survive and thrive.
Outer Limits
The boundaries and constraints of what is currently known and understood by humanity, and the potential to explore and push beyond those limits to discover new knowledge and understanding.
It All Stops Here
A call to action for humanity to take responsibility for the current state of the world and make the necessary changes in order to create a better future for all.
The Enemy Smacks
Acknowledging the existence and impact of opposing forces and obstacles that must be overcome in order to achieve progress and success, but also recognizing the potential for those challenges to strengthen and motivate us towards our goals.
Contributed by Tyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alberto Fregoso
Merveilleuse!