Ides of Space came into existence somewhere around the turn of the millenni… Read Full Bio ↴Ides of Space came into existence somewhere around the turn of the millennium in Sydney, Australia. After a spluttering false start or two, the band released an EP, First Translated in 1965, on the now defunct Sydney label Quietly Suburban. The recording received rave reviews, solid airplay in Australia, and filtered overseas to several sympathetic ears. By 2001, Ides were recording their second domestic EP, We Have Nowhere to Be, the majority of which was coupled with the debut to form an album that was released in the U.S on Better Looking Records, Japan on Painted Sky Discs, and Sweden on Kasual Recordings.

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.

Computer World
Ides Of Space Lyrics

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Close to tired now you say
It has never been okay
And you're another day away
We might be better off
We may not need your fear

I need you here
The pictures stop

Your fall's your loss

I want to walk but it's yours
The masks can fall, it's you who draws
The time has passed below the floor
So who are you to fall for?

I need your fear
I need you here

The pictures stop
Your fall's your loss

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ides Of Space's song Computer World express a sense of unease and uncertainty about the future. The singer seems to be addressing another person, perhaps a lover or close friend, who is feeling weary and disconnected from the world around them. The line "we might be better off, we may not need your fear" suggests that the singer sees the other person's anxiety as a burden, but also recognizes the potential for growth and change.

The repetition of "I need you here, the pictures stop, your fall's your loss" creates a sense of urgency and underscores the importance of staying connected to others in order to avoid isolation and despair. The line "the masks can fall, it's you who draws" suggests that the singer recognizes the potential for the other person to reveal their true self, but also acknowledges the fear and vulnerability that comes with that process.

Overall, the lyrics of Computer World convey a sense of hope and resilience in the face of uncertainty and change, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to others and staying true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Close to tired now you say
You express exhaustion and weariness

It has never been okay
Things have never been satisfactory

And you're another day away
You feel distant and disconnected

We might be better off
Perhaps separation is favorable

We may not need your fear
Your apprehension is not necessary

I need you here
I require your presence

The pictures stop
The images cease

Your fall's your loss
You suffer the consequences of your own downfall

I want to walk but it's yours
I long to be free but you hold me back

The masks can fall, it's you who draws
Deceptions can fade, and you are the source

The time has passed below the floor
Opportunities have elapsed unnoticed

So who are you to fall for?
Why do you succumb to misfortune?

I need your fear
Your unease is a necessity

I need you here
I require your presence

The pictures stop
The images cease

Your fall's your loss
You suffer the consequences of your own downfall

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMIL SCHULT, RALF HUETTER, FLORIAN SCHNEIDER-ESLEBEN, KARL BARTOS

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