Their first release was an EP named Dive!, published in 1996 through independent label Wall of Sound. They gained fame the next year by providing a remix for Bond composer David Arnold's Bond tribute album Shaken & Stirred covering John Barry's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the theme song to the sixth James Bond film, re-orchestrated by Arnold. The single "History Repeating" followed, a collaboration with jazz diva Shirley Bassey, fusing big beat with jazz.
Their only album to date is Decksandrumsandrockandroll, released in 1998 by Wall of Sound in the UK and Europe and DreamWorks in the US and Japan. The Dreamworks versions include collaborations with hip hop veterans De La Soul and Jungle Brothers, and the Japanese version is a sought-after 2 Disc Special Edition including some of their earlier singles. A track from the album, "Spybreak!", became widely known after its use in the famous lobby scene in The Matrix.
After touring for their hit album, Will White fell ill. They released Extended Play E.P. in 1998, and in the song "Props' Vote Of Gratitude", Alex Gifford raps for the first time, explaining to the attentive listener that the band would "be back after this short break". Things subsequently went quiet in the Propellerheads camp. Alex moved to New York and produced the Jungle Brothers' 1999 Album V.I.P. in which he raps alongside The Black Eyed Peas among others and Will White provides the drums for the eponymous track. He has also produced a track for Rufus Wainwright ("Shadows") on his 2001 album Poses. White has since released a mix compilation for the Beatz and Bobz series, and he has also appeared as a member of the De-Fex music project.
In October 2003 Wall of Sound commemorated its 10th birthday, and to celebrate, released a two disc album charting 10 years of its pioneering British music. The first CD featured alumni such as Röyksopp, The Wiseguys and Mekon, while Gifford provided a mix CD for the second disc. Surprisingly the first track on that disc was a new song by Propellerheads featuring British rapper Livingroom Johnston, entitled "10 Years". Sadly, shortly after this release they disbanded.
Their song "Take California" was the first song ever to be used in an Apple iPod television ad.
White was part of the live incarnation of Long Range, the now defunct project of Phil Hartnoll of Orbital.
Winning Style
Propellerheads Lyrics
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Attention Class-A drivers: You have fifteen minutes to qualify
Now you're getting with it
Keep up that winning style
The lyrics of Propellerheads' song Winning Style seem to be a call to action for race car drivers to get ready for a thrilling afternoon of racing. The reference to "Class-A drivers" and the call to qualify within fifteen minutes suggest that this is a high-stakes race, with the best drivers competing against each other for the top prize. The use of the phrase "mind-blowing" also conveys a sense of excitement and anticipation, suggesting that this race is going to be intense and exhilarating.
The final line of the song - "Keep up that winning style" - seems to be a message of encouragement to the drivers. It suggests that they should continue to compete at their highest level, maintaining their focus, skill, and competitive spirit throughout the race. This line could also be interpreted as a celebration of the "winning style" of these drivers in general, as they consistently push themselves to be the best.
Overall, the lyrics of Winning Style seem to capture the rush of excitement and adrenaline associated with high-stakes racing. The use of specific references to driver qualifications and the emphasis on "winning style" help to further underscore the competitive nature of the sport, and the determination and skill required to excel in it.
Line by Line Meaning
George, get set for a mind-blowing afternoon
Attention George, prepare yourself for an incredible afternoon
Attention Class-A drivers: You have fifteen minutes to qualify
All Class-A drivers, please be aware that you only have a remaining fifteen minutes to qualify
Now you're getting with it
You're really starting to understand and improve
Keep up that winning style
Continue with your successful and victorious approach
Contributed by Grace M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Borooney
Decksdrumsandrockandroll just turned TWENTY years old! Still awesome.
Joe Harris
2021, still keeping up that winning style!
Olavo Speridião
2022
Denis Bushuev
Damn. It is 2017 and this groove is still HOT!
Colin Murphy
That groove will never die
Kenn Cooper
"...Now your getting with it..." Oh.. where did the time go.. Thank you for getting this online dude.. That's some winning style right there.. Nice.
ferbobian
*you're
Smo1k
1998 I'm listening to Propellerheads and Medeski, Martin and Wood.
2019 Listening to Vulfpeck and Scary Pockets, I take a walk down memory lane and find my taste hasn't changed that much... :D
kadijaish
Pervanov dnevnik!!!
TrentiyTv
MARK MY FUVKING WORDS IM BRINGING THIS SOUND BACK TO CLUBS !!!
-DJ SALAON