Their earlier work is noted for genre-crossing style, distorted and at times alien lyrics, distinctive funk bass lines and extensive use of lo-fi recording practices; although it would be a stretch to call the style of the music as a whole 'lo-fi' in the more traditional sense. This work is best exemplified by their debut album "How To Operate With A Blown Mind" on Skint Records. After its release, on the eve of a UK tour, the band's singer [known as The Wrekked Train] left with Sheriff John Stone. Phil took over as the singer but since then other members of the band (Johnny, Andy and Martin) have all sung, along with guests Greg Dulli, Jamie Lidell and Bootsy Collins.
Their later work has less vocal distortion but the lyrics and sound remain distinctive. The 2002 album "Don't Be Afraid of Love" covers a range of styles but all are drenched in funk and includes the aforementioned guest vocalists.
The group have recently finished working on their third studio album "Northern Stomp", featuring the tracks "Northern Stomp", "Smash and Grab World" and "Southside Lowdown" (featuring Greg Dulli). The album is set for release around Easter 2009 on Corsair Records.
They are also recording and playing live under the name Technically Men. Tracks are available on www.lofidelityallstars.co.uk www.technicallymen.com and the bands' MySpace pages (www.myspace.com/lofiallstars www.myspace.com/technicallymen). Phil also has a weekly radio show on www.wirelessfm.net on Tuesdays from 10pm - midnight, UK time.
Vision Incision
Lo Fidelity Allstars Lyrics
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Navigating miles high
I'm just a ray of sound
Yeah look what I found
On my brand new journey into sound
I know you'll find piece of mind
On my Punk Paste race into space
I'm the silver surfer hearin' lucifer
Paradise is the place where the devil does his damndest
I'm the catalyst
A psychedelic twist
Like a dynamite reefer
I'll make you sweat and curse
As we travel at magnificent speeds around the universe
Lets travel at magnificent speeds around the universe
I'll keep travelling
Chasing the shadows
This ain't a game
We're coming by stealth
You know I got wealth
Brain carnage self
THERE'S no return
Speeding neck and neck with my own vision
Real clean incision
We'll be dancing frenzies
Slaughters visions
I'm a hot wet dripping psychedelic incision
Zeroes pure vision
This is stranger than fiction
A greater addiction
We'll never wish to never recover
I'm a skunk of a different stripe
And tonight
I'm gonna take flight
I'll take you on a journey into tomorrow
And together we'll banish all pain and sorrow.
I'm just a ray of sound sound
A ray of sound
Just a ray a ray a ray a ray a ray of sound
I'm just a ray of sound sound
A ray of sound
A sound sound sound sound a ray of sound
The lyrics to Lo Fidelity Allstars' song "Vision Incision" are a psychedelic journey into sound and space. The opening lines describe the singer being shot out of the sky and navigating high above the earth as a "ray of sound." The journey is both external and internal, as the singer promises to take the listener on a journey to find "piece of mind." However, the journey is not without danger, as the singer references Lucifer and the devil's paradise. The singer sees himself as a catalyst for change, a psychedelic twist that will make listeners sweat and curse as they travel around the universe at magnificent speeds.
The singer also references a "real clean incision," which may suggest a surgical or medical procedure that could be used to alter the listener's perception or state of consciousness. The journey is not without risk, as the singer also suggests that they are travelling "by stealth" and that "there's no return." Despite this, the singer promises to banish all pain and sorrow with the power of their sound.
Overall, "Vision Incision" is a trippy, surreal journey that encourages listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been shot right out the sky
My journey has been abruptly interrupted
Navigating miles high
I was travelling high above the earth
I'm just a ray of sound
I am made up of vibrations of sound
Yeah look what I found
I have made an exciting discovery
On my brand new journey into sound
I am exploring new ways of creating music
I know you'll find piece of mind
My music can bring you peace and calm
On my Punk Paste race into space
I am racing to explore new musical territory
I'm the silver surfer hearin' lucifer
I am like Silver Surfer, hearing music of the devil
Lay on the ground and nobody dies
My music can be enjoyed without harm to anyone
Paradise is the place where the devil does his damndest
Even in paradise, the devil's music can be tempting and powerful
I'm the catalyst
I am the agent of change in music
A psychedelic twist
My music has a trippy, psychedelic quality
Like a dynamite reefer
My music is as explosive as a marijuana cigarette
I'll make you sweat and curse
My music causes physical and emotional reactions
As we travel at magnificent speeds around the universe
My music takes us on an exciting journey through the cosmos
Lets travel at magnificent speeds around the universe
I invite you to join me on this exciting musical journey
I'll keep travelling
I will continue to explore new musical directions
Chasing the shadows
I am constantly seeking new and interesting sounds
This ain't a game
I am serious about my music
We're coming by stealth
My music sneaks up on you unexpectedly
You know I got wealth
My music is valuable and enriching
Brain carnage self
My music can be overwhelming and intense
THERE'S no return
Once you hear my music, there's no going back
Speeding neck and neck with my own vision
I am pushing myself to keep up with my creative ideas
Real clean incision
My music is precise and deliberate
We'll be dancing frenzies
My music inspires wild and enthusiastic dancing
Slaughters visions
My music can be violent and intense
I'm a hot wet dripping psychedelic incision
My music is raw, heavy and trippy
Zeroes pure vision
The music is free of constraints and limits
This is stranger than fiction
My music is unique and unconventional
A greater addiction
My music is addictive and compelling
We'll never wish to never recover
Once you hear my music, you'll never want to stop listening
I'm a skunk of a different stripe
My music is unconventional and different
And tonight
At this moment
I'm gonna take flight
I am going to soar and take risks
I'll take you on a journey into tomorrow
Follow me on an exciting musical journey into the future
And together we'll banish all pain and sorrow.
Through music, we can find relief from emotional pain and sadness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BARRIER, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, DAVID RANDALL, PHILIP WARD
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Mystychrysm The Human Prism
Their first album How To Operate On A Blown Mind is one of if not THE best album of all time, second only to some vintage Pink Floyd. I've been listening to it for the last 20+ years and it's the album I've listened to most by far and I still catch new parts I've never noticed only yesterday. Ok it may just be my favorite album but it's really fucking great especially the more you listen to it cuz it just gets better!!!
UnwrittenSpade
Im pretty sure its their second album and “dont be afraid of love” came after it and they even had another after that. But i love how to operate and dont be afraid of love
Berni Parker
J écoutais ça en boucle en saison à Chamonix , et je trouvais ça d un avant gardisme ravageur...thank you LFA...
Smokie J
Had the pleasure of seeing then live up in a pub in Edinburgh. Place was jammed solid and they had the whole place jumping. By the end there was sweat dripping of the ceiling. Top night and too band. Incredibly under rated
Jackal
What. A. Quality. Band.
Craig Stewart
The lyrics are still burned in to my brain. "on my post punk race in to space."
Philip Graves
I was reminded of this absolute classic by Armenia's 2016 Eurovision entry 'Love Wave' - those anthemic 'Oohs' have much in common. It would be interesting to hear a mash-up of the two tracks :)
e5kimo
blast from the past. bauhaus baseline. what a fantastic song.
ΝΟΜΛ
deserved so many more views :(
Walter Sobchak
This band were pushing boundries in the late 90s, still gutted they pulled out of V98.