The original band consisted of Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), Kate Schellenbach (drums) and Vivian Trimble (keyboards, vocals). Schellenbach was a founding member of the Beastie Boys and left shortly after the Beasties switched from being a hardcore punk band into being a hip-hop group
Between 1993 and 2000 they released one EP, three full length LPs and ten singles on the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label. Their biggest hit —and only Billboard Top 40 entry— is "Naked Eye" (#36, March 22, 1997). Other notable singles include "Here", "CitySong (NY State Of The World)", "Under Your Skin" and "Ladyfingers".
Vivian Trimble left the group in 1998, and in 2000 (after releasing one album as a trio) the group officially announced the break up of Luscious Jackson.
February 2007 saw the release of Luscious Jackson's "greatest hits" compilation, and in the fall of 2006 the band announced that they had reunited and were to release a new children's album, a plan which never came to fruition and the band ceased activity in 2007.
In the January 2012 issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine, the band announced that they had reunited in late 2011. Subsequently, the band has released Magic Hour (2013) and Baby DJ (2013).
Intermission
Luscious Jackson Lyrics
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Lets get ready for side two
Luscious Jackson's song Intermission is an interesting one that showcases a unique blend of sound and lyrics. The opening lines of the song, "And now ladies and gentlemen, let's get ready for side two" indicate a shift in the mood of the song. It suggests that the first part of the song was just the beginning, and the real action is about to begin. The lines could also be interpreted as a metaphor for life, where the first half is just the beginning, and the second half is where the real action begins.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a sense of introspection, where the singer reflects on her life and the decisions she has made. She realizes that she needs to slow down and take stock of what is really important to her. The lines "Take a little time to get in touch with your soul, Feel the power of your spirit and let yourself go" suggest that the singer has come to a realization that she needs to reconnect with herself in order to find true happiness.
In summary, Intermission is a song about taking a pause from the fast-paced world we live in to reflect on our lives, make meaningful connections with ourselves, and find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
And now ladies and gentlemen
Attention please, all the esteemed ladies and gentlemen of our audience
Lets get ready for side two
Prepare yourselves for what's next, the second act or phase of whatever the situation or circumstance may be
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELTON JOHN, SCOTT DAVID HOFFMAN, JASON SELLARDS
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