Their first album Autumnal Park was an Ultravox-influenced album that yielded the Australian singles "Listening" (produced by Peter Dawkins) , "Stranger in Me", "Dancing Till Midnight", and "Beat for You". It was a mature album that gave little indication of their youth.
Their climb to success in the summer of 1984 was rapid, and they quickly became the second biggest band in Australia after INXS.
"His Eyes", a track from their first album, received exposure overseas as it was used in the movie Friday the 13th: A New Beginning.
There was a lineup change before their second album with Tony Lugton being replaced by James Leigh (real surname: Dingli) after a dispute between Lugton and Canham over money, and another lineup change during the making of the second album with Agiro being replaced by James's brother Vince.
Their second album, Love an Adventure (1986), was also a success with several singles from that album topping the Australian charts including the title track, "Don't Go", "Try", and "Living in a Dream". The album was re-released the following year to include their remake of the Lipps, Inc. song "Funky Town", which brought the group their biggest international success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA in 1987, as well as spending six weeks at #1 in Australia.
The overseas release of Love an Adventure featured a somewhat different track listing which included re-mixed versions of 3 singles from Autumnal Park: "Listening", "A Beat for You", and "Destination Unknown". These were remixed to sound more rock-oriented, to better-match the other tracks on the album. Brian Canham even re-recorded the vocals for a slicker sound to compliment these rock remixes. Once again, the overseas version of Love an Adventure was re-released to include the re-make of "Funkytown", replacing "Don't Go" in the original track list.
In 1987, the band re-released "Listening" for the movie North Shore starring Nia Peeples.
Their third album, Race (1989), went further in the direction of pop rock and metal. The album featured the Australian singles "Fooled Again", "Over Tomorrow", "Eye of the Storm", and "Don't You Forget". The album wasn't very successful, as the band's move to a more rock/metal genre had apparently alienated a good portion of their established fanbase. Pseudo Echo disbanded shortly after touring for Race in 1990.
The band reunited in 1999 to produce the EP Funkytown Y2K: RMX, which included 6 new remixes of "Funkytown". A year later, they released the double-CD Teleporter (2000), which featured 4 all-new tracks, 5 re-mixed tracks, and a live performance in Melbourne. The live performance featured all the tracks from Autumnal Park except for "From the Shore", along with a few tracks from Love an Adventure and a performance of the rare B-side "In Their Time".
Since reuniting in 1999, the band has been touring constantly in Australia, and were last seen touring with the "Idols of the 80s" in 2005.
In 2014 they released Ultraviolet, their first album in 14 years. Ultraviolet came about after Pseudo Echo gathered for shows in 2012 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first hit song ‘Listening’.
To fund recording of the new album singer Brian Canham approached PledgeMusic to use fan-power to finance the album’s recording and manufacturing. Via pledgemusic.com, Pseudo Echo fans could nominate the level they were comfortable with in supporting the funding of ‘Ultraviolet’.
The Pseudo Echo campaign turned out to be one of the most successful take-ups for Pledgemusic generating 126% of the financial goal and guaranteeing the release of the album.
Pseudo Echo has stated they were originally influenced by Simple Minds, Ultravox, Japan and then later Duran Duran and Human League.
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From The Shore
Pseudo Echo Lyrics
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Yet it's still and I'm warm
All eyes go blurry, a hurry to get the boat
Sea's calling out sons of man
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
As they're waving from the shore
"Sign here, we'll take boys afar"
Such propaganda and slander from desperate men
Draining the blood of the young
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
As they're waving from the shore
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
As they're waving from the shore
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
As they're waving from the shore
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
As they're waving from the shore
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The lyrics of Pseudo Echo's song From The Shore depict the emotions and thoughts of soldiers leaving for war and their families waving goodbye from the shore. The first verse talks about how the singer, who could be a soldier or a loved one, is deeply moved by the impending departure. They feel a chilling fear creeping up their spine, yet the atmosphere is warm and calm. The second line talks about how everyone's eyes go blurry, possibly indicating the tears that are shed during farewells. There is a rush to get on the boat, and the call of the sea beckons the sons of man to set sail. The final line of the verse - "Sea's calling out sons of man" - is particularly poignant because it suggests that the ocean is not only a physical entity but also has an emotional pull on humans going to war.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the propaganda and slander that encourages people to sign up for the war. They mention the posters that extolled the virtues of fighting abroad, and men desperate for power who drained the blood of the young. This verse highlights the futility and tragedy of war, particularly the fact that it is the young who pay the price for the actions of the powerful. The chorus repeats the phrase "Write soon, keep warm" that is spoken to those leaving for war. It is a simple message of hope, reminding the soldiers that they are loved and missed back home. The fact that it is spoken while waving from the shore underscores the helplessness of those left behind, and the uncertainty of whether they will ever see their loved ones again.
Overall, the lyrics of From The Shore are a powerful commentary on the human cost of war, particularly the emotional turmoil of soldiers leaving their families behind. The chilling fear, the propaganda, the tears, the hope, and the uncertainty all come together to create a haunting and unforgettable picture of war and its consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm moved so deeply, a creeping chill climbs my spine
I am feeling an intense emotion that is causing a physical reaction in me.
Yet it's still and I'm warm
Despite the overwhelming emotion, I feel calm and comforted.
All eyes go blurry, a hurry to get the boat
Everyone's focus is on leaving quickly.
Sea's calling out sons of man
The ocean is beckoning to those who dare to venture out into its depths.
Saying "Write soon, keep warm!"
Giving words of encouragement to those leaving and a reminder to keep in touch.
As they're waving from the shore
As they bid farewell to those leaving.
We saw the posters that toasted the fight abroad
We viewed the propaganda that encouraged enlistment for overseas conflict.
"Sign here, we'll take boys afar"
Recruiters promised to take young men away to fight.
Such propaganda and slander from desperate men
The lies and manipulation used to persuade enlistment were reckless and motivated by desperation.
Draining the blood of the young
The recruiters were exploiting the youth and taking away their vitality.
Ooh...
An expression of emotion or a musical interlude.
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.