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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Walkaway
Pseudo Echo Lyrics
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The movies I see are so real
How should I feel when my dreams are so far
I'd like to know how you feel
And I want to know for sure
If I should stay or walk away
Holding his life in my hands
Then from the shadows a tall and dark figure
Is aiming to change all the plans
And I want to know for sure
If I should stay or walk away
Feeling the guilt as I did feel it then
Now I remember no more
Sometimes I feel that I still need a friend
Just like I did once before
And I want to know for sure
If I should stay or walk away
Pseudo Echo's song "Walkaway" is a haunting piece that deals with themes of hopelessness, indecision, and guilt. The lyrics are introspective and contemplative, expressing the singer's innermost thoughts and struggles. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting a feeling of frustration and despair in the face of an uncertain future. The line "The movies I see are so real" stands out, as it highlights the way in which media can shape our perceptions of reality and create unrealistic expectations for our lives.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with feelings of guilt and regret over a past decision, symbolized by the line "Feeling the guilt as I squeeze on the trigger, holding his life in my hands." The arrival of the mysterious "tall and dark figure" suggests a turning point in the narrative, as the singer wonders whether this figure represents a chance for redemption or a further descent into darkness. The song ends on an ambiguous note, with the singer still uncertain about whether to "stay or walk away."
Overall, "Walkaway" is a powerful statement on the human condition, expressing feelings of helplessness and frustration that many listeners can relate to. The song's sparse, atmospheric arrangement helps to amplify the emotions conveyed in the lyrics and gives the impression of a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel that my life is so hard
At times, I experience the feeling that my life is challenging and difficult.
The movies I see are so real
The films I watch seem so similar to reality.
How should I feel when my dreams are so far
What emotions must I have when my goals are so distant?
I'd like to know how you feel
I want to understand your sentiments and emotions towards a particular subject or situation.
And I want to know for sure
I am uncertain and desire to have a confirmed answer.
If I should stay or walk away
Whether to continue or cease a current course of action is the decision I need to make.
Feeling the guilt as I squeeze on the trigger
Experiencing remorse for pulling the trigger of a weapon.
Holding his life in my hands
Having someone's life literally in my control and power.
Then from the shadows a tall and dark figure
From an unexpected place, a mysterious and imposing person emerges.
Is aiming to change all the plans
This individual is attempting to adjust or alter the pre-existing arrangements or schemes.
Feeling the guilt as I did feel it then
Experiencing a similar remorseful sensation as I did in the past.
Now I remember no more
I cannot recall or recollect the specifics, details, or events from before.
Sometimes I feel that I still need a friend
Occasionally, I experience the sentiment that I require companionship and support.
Just like I did once before
Just as I had experienced previously in a similar situation or moment..
And I want to know for sure
I am uncertain and desire to have a confirmed answer.
If I should stay or walk away
Whether to continue or cease a current course of action is the decision I need to make.
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.