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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Love an Adventure
Pseudo Echo Lyrics
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Always passing time
Never realise all the questions in my mind
Sure I need an answer
Sure I need a high
But I don't anticipate
I just wait till the moment's right
'Cause I love an adventure
A journey into my mind
Yes I love an adventure
It's something to pass the time
Now as I realise
Nothing is enough
Time is on my side
Even though times can get rough
Yes I need the reasons
Reasons in your mind
But I don't anticipate
I just wait till the moment's right
'Cause I love an adventure
A journey into my mind
Yes I love an adventure
It's something to pass the time
The lyrics to Pseudo Echo's song 'Love an Adventure' express the singer's desire to go on a journey of self-discovery without any fixed destination in mind. The passage of time is a recurring theme throughout the song, and the singer seems to be using this to highlight how easily one can get lost in the routine of daily life, without really taking the time to ask questions or explore the unknown. The singer's need for answers could be interpreted as a metaphor for a deeper search for meaning and direction in life, as they seek to navigate the complexities of the mind and find a path that will lead them to a fulfilling experience.
The lines, "Sure I need an answer, Sure I need a high," suggest that the singer is seeking some form of spiritual or emotional fulfillment, but they are content to wait until the moment presents itself rather than trying to force an outcome. This attitude towards the journey is again emphasized by the repeated refrain, "I don't anticipate, I just wait till the moment's right." The song communicates a sense of patience and acceptance that the journey may not provide all the answers, but the experience itself is valuable nonetheless.
Overall, the lyrics to Love an Adventure invite the listener to join the singer on a journey of self-discovery, with a focus on seeking answers, embracing uncertainty, and taking the time to explore the unknown. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it an excellent example of '80s new wave music and showcase the band's unique sound and musical style.
Line by Line Meaning
Days and the years go by
Time passes quickly without me realizing it
Always passing time
I am continuously occupied with things to do
Never realise all the questions in my mind
I am not aware of all the curiosity and doubt I have
Sure I need an answer
I require a response for my queries
Sure I need a high
I want an intense experience
But I don't anticipate
I am not expecting anything to happen
I just wait till the moment's right
I am patient for the proper opportunity to arise
'Cause I love an adventure
I enjoy exciting experiences
A journey into my mind
I find amusement in contemplating my thoughts
Yes I love an adventure
I am fond of thrilling experiences
It's something to pass the time
It is a way for me to occupy myself
Now as I realise
As I come to understand
Nothing is enough
I am not satisfied with what I have
Time is on my side
I have enough time to do what I want
Even though times can get rough
Despite difficulties that occur
Yes I need the reasons
I want an explanation
Reasons in your mind
A rationale from your perspective
But I don't anticipate
I am not expecting anything to happen
I just wait till the moment's right
I am patient for the proper opportunity to arise
'Cause I love an adventure
I enjoy exciting experiences
A journey into my mind
I find amusement in contemplating my thoughts
Yes I love an adventure
I am fond of thrilling experiences
It's something to pass the time
It is a way for me to occupy myself
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The whole album is stellar ...loved this song ..had this album on repeat as a kid ..
Kezza73
Had the major hots for Pierre back in the day. Loved Brian's singing voice - always consistent. Saw PE in 87 in Dunedin NZ and they were fucking fantastic live. This tune is right up there with the greats.
Becs Smith
i was at that concert too! awesome!
Jane Porter
@sherlock747 Exactly
sherlock747
@MmeDesgranges WTF?
MmeDesgranges
Can't help but love music from your childhood. But this is a derivative post-disco popper dude! It's probably the drums that irk the most, saved only by some nice kick work.
Jenzel Ria
One of the better tunes of the era
LOVE NOT WAR☮️
Love it !!!!
Missy Glitter Vlogs
One of their best tunes
Jenzel Ria
It was alright...though only back in the day