The first release was a collection of songs by themselves and two other bands - The Libertines (Australian band) and Limebunny. The three groups weren't completely separate - there was some overlap between members.
Machine Gun Fellatio's first well known track was Isaac or Fuzz, a song made of parts of a voice message left at a recording studio, put to a fast dance beat.
They remained quiet until 1999 when they released Mutha Fukka on a Motorcycle, and Unsent Letter. By this stage the band comprised seven members.
In 2002 they played the Big Day Out festivals, and have since played at many others, including Homebake, Livid and Gone South.
Their album Paging Mr. Strike was released in 2002 and was a big turning point for the band. By this time they were very popular on Triple J and also started to receive some airplay on other stations, with Rollercoaster being one of their more commercial friendly tracks. In 2003 the album was re-released with 2nd CD of remixes and rare tracks.
The group caused some controversy for their wild performances, which often involved both male and female nudity, light bondage gear and implied sexual intercourse with their instruments. After a Student Union organised performance at the University of Melbourne, fellow Victorian universities RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology cancelled their scheduled performances because of the band's lewd behaviour at Melbourne University. This didn't stop universities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania allowing the band to perform on their campuses, and didn't stop Melbourne University hiring the band again the following year.
2005 saw their break-up and band members moving onto other projects and other cities. In 2006, Pinky's new band The White Russians formed. Loveshark has created the 'Stoner Funk Orchestra', gigs around Sydney and has plans for world domination. Failing that, a tour of Australia, bringing his eclectic rock/groove/funk/pop mix to the masses. He also has a side project, The Space Cowboys with MGF bassist 3k Short. Drummer Bryan Ferrysexual has also formed a band of his own - Super Massive. Previously, he created and performed with The Bryan Ferrysexual Experience.
Members
* Bryan Ferrysexual (drums)
* Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab (keyboards, vocals)
* KK Juggy (vocals)
* Love Shark (guitar)
* Pinky Beecroft (vocals, bass, keyboards)
* Feyonce (vocals)
* 3k Short (bass, keyboards)
* Widow Jones (vocals, keyboards)
Discography
* Love Comes to an End (EP, 1997)
* Impossible Love (EP, 2000)
* Bring It On! (album, 2000)
* Unsound Sounds (compilation album, re-released 2000)
* Paging Mr. Strike (album, 2002)
* To Pussytown and Back (DVD, 2003)
* Paging Mr. Strike: Second Call for Mr. Strike (album, 2003)
* On Ice (album, 2004)
Snake Oil
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics
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Create prosperity and success in your life
Develop better business skills and become a successful achiever
Release more creativity and imagination
Dissolve stress
Develop high self esteem and self confidence
Attract positive and loving relationships into your life
Become a happy fulfiled person and just plain get more out of life
You have been invaded by aliens brought in by the Yahudi
The children of darkness to destroy you in the final battle
Remove the roadblocks that hold you back
Create prosperity and success in your life
Dissolve stress
Develop high self esteem and self confidence
The lyrics of Machine Gun Fellatio's "Snake Oil" are a cynical commentary on the self-help industry and its promises of success and happiness through a set of formulaic practices. The song begins with a litany of these promises: "Remove the roadblocks that hold you back, Create prosperity and success in your life." It goes on to suggest that these promises are empty, and that those who seek them are being taken advantage of by charlatans: "You have been invaded by aliens brought in by the Yahudi, The children of darkness to destroy you in the final battle."
The repetition of the lines "Remove the roadblocks that hold you back," "Create prosperity and success in your life," "Dissolve stress," and "Develop high self-esteem and self-confidence" are meant to evoke the repetitiveness of self-help mantras and reinforce their emptiness. The reference to aliens and the "children of darkness" is likely a reference to conspiratorial thinking, and the way that some people can become obsessed with the idea that there is a hidden cabal working against them. Ultimately, the song seems to be cautioning against getting caught up in the promises of the self-help industry and encouraging listeners to embrace the complexity and messiness of life rather than seeking a simple, formulaic solution.
Line by Line Meaning
Remove the roadblocks that hold you back
Eliminate any obstacles preventing you from prospering
Create prosperity and success in your life
Achieve wealth and accomplishments that make you happy
Develop better business skills and become a successful achiever
Improve your abilities in the professional world and reach your goals
Release more creativity and imagination
Set free your artistic and imaginative potential
Dissolve stress
Eliminate any physical or emotional tension
Develop high self esteem and self confidence
Build a positive image of yourself and believe in your abilities
Attract positive and loving relationships into your life
Bring in kindness and love from those around you
Become a happy fulfilled person and just plain get more out of life
Find joy and satisfaction in life while maximizing your experiences
You have been invaded by aliens brought in by the Yahudi
An unrelated comment about an alien invasion
The children of darkness to destroy you in the final battle
A nonsensical and unrelated comment about destruction
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.