This compilation of sorts, There Are No New Clouds, was again well received. Epitonic described the band's sound by asking its readers to imagine perhaps, if The Go Betweens had formed not in the wake of the punk and New Wave explosion, but instead in the wake of early '90s U.K. shoegazer and U.S. lo-fi college rock, and you get darn close to the joy of Ides of Space. Alternative Press heard "10 stunning tracks", the All Music Guide noted that the presence of "[soaring] Guitars, boyish multi-part harmonies [and] good old-fashioned hooks" and Pitchfork stated that the way they play and write, it's hard to believe they've only been together for two years. The melodies are well developed and the playing is technically flawless, yet rough enough to sound real.
On the back of touring the U.S. tours with the likes of The Gloria Record, Her Space Holiday, Despericidoes, and The Special Goodness, and Australia with Trans Am, Preston School of Industry, Art of Fighting and Knievel, these recordings reached no. 3 on the Australian AIR charts and 28 on the CMJs.
The band then retreated with producer Wayne Connolly (Underground Lovers, Youth Group, The Vines) to record its follow-up LP, which saw the light of day through low-key releases in Australia, Japan and Sweden in 2004 but not the U.S. Here the story gets a little hazy...various U.S. deals did not eventuate, lives got in the way of the band, and its activities began to contract. In 2005, Ides recorded 2 songs with Tim Whitten (Go-Betweens, Hoodoo Gurus) intended as a 7-inch single release. The masters of these recordings sat in songwriter Patrick Haid's desk draw until about 2 weeks ago.
But now Ides of Space's ‘lost recordings' Sleeping Fractures (and then some!) gets its long overdue release on Better Looking Records. The entire record, plus the insomniac's opus ‘fighting age/guaranteed escape' (previously only available on the Australian limited release EP We Have Nowhere...) plus the ominously titled pop-bliss nuggets ‘The Final Straight' and ‘No more Sound' (aka the desk-top draw recordings) will be available to those unwilling or unable to make Indiana Jones type expeditions for indie-rock.
Recently, members of Ides of Space have been active again in Line Drawings, who have a debut EP available through Bell Sounds. Check them out here (www.myspace.com/linedrawings).
Band members:
Patrick Haid - guitar and vocals
Mark Ayoub - guitar
Dave The - bass guitar
Martin Barker - keyboard
Anthony The - drums.
Citrus
Ides Of Space Lyrics
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You wouldn't know but I might
It's not your fault, it was night
And you can't speka for your sight
But if you second guess your way to the ground
Can you help me find my way around?
Pretend not to hear
I'll meet you back here
Don't ever forget there's time to ignore
The pictures that they'll draw
But if you second guess your way to the ground
Can you help me find my way around?
If the long way to go is all that you know
Pretend not to hear
I'll meet you back here
Don't ever forget there's time to ignore
The pictures that they'll draw
If the long way to go is all that you know
Pretend not to hear
I'll meet you back here
Don't ever forget there's time to ignore
The pictures that they'll draw
The lyrics of "Citrus" by Ides Of Space suggests a relationship between two individuals where one is seemingly disconnected from reality, symbolically living up where the air is light, and the other is trying to support them through it. The singer acknowledges that it's not the other person's fault for being the way they are and understands that it's difficult for them to comprehend things that they haven't experienced, but still asks for their help in guiding them through the unknown. The singer also warns against listening to others' opinions and judgments, urging the other person not to forget that it's okay to ignore the pictures that they'll draw.
The chorus reinforces the theme of uncertainty and the importance of trusting oneself in navigating the unknown. The singer asks the other person to pretend not to hear the noise around them and to trust that they will meet again, no matter what happens.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a message of friendship, trust, and perseverance through difficult times. It encourages listeners to rely on their instincts and convictions, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
You live up where the air is light
You reside in a place where there is less pressure and the atmosphere is sparse.
You wouldn't know but I might
Although the aforementioned characteristics of air aren't known to you, I may have first-hand experience of it.
It's not your fault, it was night
It isn't your fault that you don't know due to the night when it happened.
And you can't speak for your sight
Since you weren't able to see it with your eyes, you cannot confirm the situation.
But if you second guess your way to the ground
If you doubt yourself and make mistakes, you could end up falling to the ground.
Can you help me find my way around?
Could you assist me and guide me to not make any mistakes that result in my falling?
If the long way to go is all that you know
If you have only experienced the exhausting and long route to a destination.
Pretend not to hear
Ignore the negatives and setbacks and focus on completing the journey.
I'll meet you back here
Once we each reach our respective ends, we can meet back at this point where we stand.
Don't ever forget there's time to ignore
Always remember that you have the power to focus on the good and disregard the bad.
The pictures that they'll draw
The outcomes that others predict from your journey are just their opinions, not your reality.
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