Franglen and Deakin initially released three limited-circulation EPs: The Bath (1998), The Yellow (1999), and The Midnight (2000), all of which were then collected into a widely-released album in 2000, Lemonjelly.ky, which was both a critical and a commercial success.
Their second album (and self-proclaimed first studio album), Lost Horizons, was released in 2002, and was another success.
Their last album, 2005's '64-'95, featured a sticker to warn listeners that "This is our new album. It's not like our old album." The title comes from the fact that each track features a single sample drawn from years between 1964 and 1995, incorporating each sample in a variety of imaginative ways.
Some of their best or well-known songs are:
- The Staunton Lick
- Kneel Before Your God
- Space Walk
- Nice Weather For Ducks
- '75 Aka Stay With You
- '90 aka A Man Like Me
They have also made mix sets for Radio 1's Mary-Anne Hobbs' 'Breezeblock' show, as well as for a variety of other shows (6 Mix, XFM's 'The Hijack', The Blue Room, etc). They have remixed a number of other artists, including Badly Drawn Boy, Pet Shop Boys and Coldcut, as well as collaborated with William Shatner on a track from his latest album.
Fred Deakin is also co-founder and creative director of print and interactive design agency Airside.
In January 2008, the duo announced Lemon Jelly would be breaking up for the foreseeable future. Fred Deakin released the news on their forum. He also stated that whilst there was a possibility the two would work together again, they would be pursuing solo careers for the time being.
Fred Deakin's website featuring Lemon Jelly info, his art, music and a comprehensive digital biography :
https://freddeak.in/project/lemon-jelly//
More Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_Jelly
Experiment Number Six
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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Experiment begins
Temperature 98.6
Pulse 68
Blood pressure 120/70
Breathing regular
Focus clear
Pulse 110
Blood pressure 140/90
Sweat glands aroused
Slight constriction of pupils
Inducing stage 2
Temperature 98 degrees
Increasing dilation of pupils
Delta waves moving from cranial anterior to posterior
Overwhelming sense of well being and euphoria
Increasing input voltage to maximum
Temperature rising to 106.2
Pulse 160, blood pressure 190/120
Displaying symptoms of disorientation
Profuse sweating, extreme dilation of pupils
Inducing stage 3
Core temperature drop to 93 degrees
Pulse down to 34
Blood pressure 60/40 and falling
Eye lids flickering
Pulse and temperature continuing to fall
Body inert, skin gray and flaccid
No response to external stimulae
EEG shows no cerebral activity
Experiment ends
The opening lines of Lemon Jelly's song Experiment Number Six read like a scientific experiment. The lyrics detail a series of physical changes experienced by a subject who is being tested with various stimuli, including administering a 500 milligram dose. The subject begins the experiment with a stable temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and breathing rate. However, as the experiment progresses, the subject's body undergoes significant changes, including an increase in pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.
As the subject enters stage two, the dilation of their pupils increases, and they experience an overwhelming sense of well-being and euphoria. The experiment then moves into stage three, where the subject's body temperature drops, and their pulse and blood pressure continue to fall. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the subject's body deteriorating until they are unresponsive to external stimuli.
The lyrics in Experiment Number Six explore the effects of chemical stimuli and their impact on the human biological system. The song's objective seems to be to highlight the significant changes that can occur within the human body when exposed to these stimuli, and how these changes can lead to deteriorating health. Ultimately, the lyrics appear to aim to highlight the potential dangers of using experimental drugs without fully understanding their effects on the human body.
Line by Line Meaning
500 milligram dose administered
Experiment begins with a 500mg dose.
Temperature 98.6
The temperature at the start of the experiment is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pulse 68
The pulse at the beginning of the experiment is 68 beats per minute.
Blood pressure 120/70
The blood pressure at the start of the experiment is 120 over 70.
Breathing regular
Breathing at the start of the experiment is normal.
Focus clear
The test subject is alert and focused at the start of the experiment.
Pulse 110
The pulse increases to 110 beats per minute.
Blood pressure 140/90
The blood pressure increases to 140 over 90.
Sweat glands aroused
The test subject's sweat glands become active and produce sweat.
Slight constriction of pupils
The test subject's pupils become slightly smaller.
Inducing stage 2
The experiment is inducing stage 2 of the process.
Temperature 98 degrees
The temperature of the test subject stays at 98 degrees.
Increasing dilation of pupils
The test subject's pupils are becoming more dilated.
Delta waves moving from cranial anterior to posterior
Delta waves move from the front to the back of the test subject's brain.
Overwhelming sense of well being and euphoria
The test subject experiences an intense sense of well-being and euphoria.
Increasing input voltage to maximum
The experiment increases the input voltage to its maximum.
Temperature rising to 106.2
The test subject's temperature rises to 106.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pulse 160, blood pressure 190/120
The test subject's pulse is at 160 beats per minute and their blood pressure is 190 over 120.
Displaying symptoms of disorientation
The test subject is starting to show signs of disorientation.
Profuse sweating, extreme dilation of pupils
The test subject is sweating profusely and their pupils are extremely dilated.
Inducing stage 3
The experiment is now inducing stage 3 of the process.
Core temperature drop to 93 degrees
The test subject's core temperature drops to 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pulse down to 34
The test subject's pulse drops to 34 beats per minute.
Blood pressure 60/40 and falling
The test subject's blood pressure drops to 60 over 40 and continues to fall.
Eyelids flickering
The test subject's eyelids begin to flicker.
Pulse and temperature continuing to fall
The test subject's pulse and temperature continue to decrease.
Body inert, skin gray and flaccid
The test subject's body becomes motionless, their skin turns gray, and they become limp.
No response to external stimuli
The test subject does not respond to external stimulation.
EEG shows no cerebral activity
The EEG shows no brain activity in the test subject.
Experiment ends
The experiment comes to a close.
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.