The band is best known for their singles "Ball of Confusion" (1985, a Temptations cover), "No New Tale to Tell" (1987), "So Alive" (1989) and "No Big Deal" (1990).
L&R's first album was 1985's trippy Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven; Seventh Dream was followed in quick succession by 1986's Express;which featured a cover of Ball of Confusion, which became a club hit. 1987's Earth * Sun * Moon and 1989's eponymously titled release Love and Rockets (all on Beggar's Banquet). Love & Rockets was met with cries of sellout due to the overly slick So Alive (the band toured stadiums following the hit single) and the group disbanded. Tracks recorded for an abandoned EP Swing were added to a reissue of Love & Rockets in 2002.
After working on solo albums they reformed, recorded material for Hot Trip to Heaven which infused dance/electronica elements into their sound. Fearing the world wasn't prepared for it yet in 1992, they waited until 1994 to release it. A fire destroyed the studio they were working in, and all material was scrapped. The next album, Sweet F.A. features one of Daniel Ash's charred guitars on the front cover. The final album Lift was an epic dance/electronic swan song, owing much to producer Doug DeAngelis, who was given honorary L&R member status. After the Lift tour, they disbanded again in 1999 to work on solo projects, and to reform Bauhaus for a series of tours. L&R reunited in 2007 at Coachella. Plans for a 2009/2010 release fell through as the band went their separate ways again.
On 23 January 2023, Love and Rockets announced a reunion for an appearance at the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California on 20 May 2023, the band's first concert in 15 years. They later announced a 2023 U.S. tour in support of their appearance at Cruel World. A Bauhaus reunion was aborted in 2022 after Peter Murphy forced the band to cancel the tour as he entered rehab. Daniel Ash said that the 2023 tour would be the band's final.
Eclipse
Love and Rockets Lyrics
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The phaser faded away
Too late I don't give a fuck
The brokers ran out of luck
I read your convos and cried
Your fucking sexist replies
The teenage angst is too much
I'm way too bi or not enough
In the karting video games
You'd love the comedy shows
They've killed like three in a row
I know
You'd do anything
Just to run away
And to leave it alone
But it's safe to say
And when everything is done
You won't feel it again
And do you feel it again
You build your hand out of fleece
The saddened summer release
Of toxins 'cause it sounds cool
They do their drugs like they would drool
I missed your solar eclipse
I wonder who it reflects
Wake up and call you a bitch
Yourself you've never been less
Fall down and fill up the rain
For the awful pretty terrains
You manifest way too much
You manifest way too much
I know
You'd do anything
Anything to leave it all alone
But it's safe to say
When everything is done
You won't feel it again
Well do you feel it again?
Yeah
We're gonna make an army of weird dudes
The lyrics to Love and Rockets's song Eclipse are quite abstract and puzzling. The first few lines of the song describe the frustration of an artist or musician when they are expected to produce work that is commercially successful but ultimately unfulfilling. They speak of trying to create something that they dislike, which is an indication that they are feeling both disillusioned and disenchanted with the creative process. The use of the phrase "phaser faded away" suggests that the artist in question may be a bit of a throwback, still living in the past and fixated on old school methods of production.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to more personal topics, such as failed relationships and self-doubt. There is also a sense of anger towards certain people, particularly those who hold sexist views or engage in toxic behavior. The line "I missed your solar eclipse, I wonder who it reflects" suggests that the singer is experiencing a sense of regret, perhaps wishing that they had taken more time to appreciate someone or something that has now disappeared.
Despite the complexity of the lyrics, the song as a whole is quite catchy and memorable. The use of repeated refrains, such as "you'd do anything just to run away," helps to create a sense of emotional urgency and tension. The overall effect is a song that is both engaging and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to consider their own experiences and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Try making albums you hate
Experiment with creating music that challenges your personal tastes
The phaser faded away
The sound effect gradually disappeared
Too late I don't give a fuck
I no longer care or have concern, despite the timing
The brokers ran out of luck
Those who profited from unfair systems have lost their advantage
I read your convos and cried
Upon reading your conversations, I became emotional
Your fucking sexist replies
Your discriminatory responses based on gender
The teenage angst is too much
The emotional turmoil and rebellion of adolescence is overwhelming
I'm way too bi or not enough
My sexuality is complicated and doesn't conform to traditional labels
Too biased not to exchange
Despite prejudice, it's necessary to communicate with others
In the karting video games
During the virtual racing games
You'd love the comedy shows
You would enjoy watching humorous performances
They've killed like three in a row
Several people have recently died
I know
I am aware
You'd do anything
You're willing to do whatever it takes
Just to run away
Escape from the current situation is a top priority
And to leave it alone
To completely disengage from the issue
But it's safe to say
It's a reasonable assumption
And when everything is done
After all is said and done
You won't feel it again
You won't experience the same emotions again
And do you feel it again
Asking if the same feeling has returned
You build your hand out of fleece
You construct a persona that is soft and comfortable
The saddened summer release
The album or song released during a melancholy summer
Of toxins 'cause it sounds cool
Including harmful or dangerous substances simply for aesthetic purposes
They do their drugs like they would drool
Taking drugs is commonplace and effortless for some
I missed your solar eclipse
I was absent for your rare and awe-inspiring moment
I wonder who it reflects
I'm curious about the significance and meaning of the event
Wake up and call you a bitch
Insulting someone upon waking up in the morning
Yourself you've never been less
You're feeling worse than ever before in terms of self-esteem and self-worth
Fall down and fill up the rain
Cry to the point of creating a downpour
For the awful pretty terrains
Despite the beauty of the surroundings, the situation is terrible
You manifest way too much
You express or embody too many qualities or behaviors
I know
I am aware
You'd do anything
You're willing to do whatever it takes
Anything to leave it all alone
Doing whatever is necessary to completely disengage from the issue
When everything is done
After all is said and done
You won't feel it again
You won't experience the same emotions again
Well do you feel it again?
Asking if the same feeling has returned
We're gonna make an army of weird dudes
We will create a group of nonconformists or odd individuals
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Written by: Jasper Bouafia-Holder
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