Concerning the reasoning behind the name of the band, its members have given little explanation. The band claims it was chosen at random because they thought it was amusing. The word crumpet may be unusual to some, as it is a traditional English food described in the Cambridge Dictionary as "a small, round type of bread with holes in one side that is eaten hot with butter".
Members:
Jack McEwan is the band's vocalist, main songwriter and the member credited with being the main pioneer behind the band. Born in the 1990s, he and the other band members are of the millennial generation. After the release of the band's record label, Jack is the member of the band who told the press that the idea for a record label had been around since the conception of the band, and that its creation was "only a matter of time".
Jack grew up in England, where his passion for music was kindled both by his father and through playing in bands from the age of nine onwards, before the family migrated to Australia at the age of thirteen. He also has a degree in graphic design, which he uses in creating the band’s artwork.
Luke Parish is the lead guitarist for the band. He is also a semi-professional skater, sponsored by Soggy Bones, having transitioned into the sport from surfing. He has been quoted stating that his biggest influence on the guitar is David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
Danny Caddy is the band’s drummer. He played with Jack McEwan in a band prior to the formation of the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.
Luke Reynolds was the band's bass player.
Chris Young plays the guitar/keyboard for the band in the songs that require the instrument.
Peter Coyne is the band's back-up drummer. He used to be lead but after a wrist injury during his NRL season with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, he was placed into back-up.
Keen for Kick Ons?
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Lyrics
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What′s going on? Qu'est Que C′est?
You're looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I′m living rough but you′re worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I used to work there but they recently fired me
What's her name?
I think she did tell
Though I am drunk I can′t recall
Wanna go outside? smoke a Bali dart?
Chat about life and festivals you wanna attend
But your job won't let you take any time off then
I said quit, buy flights and commit
Everything will work itself out
She said her horoscope was definitely right
"I like it when you talk in that vibe"
What do you mean when you say
What′s going on? Qu'est Que C′est?
You're looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I′m living rough but you′re worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I worked their once but they fired me
Cause I lost my lungs singing Queen
I'm gunna go and get a Taxi with my friends
Are you keen for kick ons?
All night long
She say′s you can interpret that how you want
I'm gunna go and get a Taxi with my friends
Are you keen for kick ons?
4am, there′s fuel in the tank
I ain't ready to call it yet
What you got in mind? she says with a smile
Everything will be shut unless you like China town?
I′ve been buckled there so much that they give discounts
She said great, it's early or late
What category would you class yourself?
I said the night is young and we're still alive
"I like it when you talk in that vibe
What do you mean when you say
What′s going on? Qu′est Que C'est?
You′re looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I′m living rough but you're worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I used to work there but they recently fired me
The lyrics of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets's "Keen for Kick Ons" follow a conversation between two individuals who meet at a bar. The singer is attracted to the person with whom they are interacting and is trying to impress them. At the same time, they are having a genuine dialogue about their interests and aspirations. The chorus repeats the phrase "What's going on? Qu'est Que C'est?" and compliments the person on their appearance. The singer acknowledges that they are not wealthy but believes the other person is worth pursuing.
As the night progresses, the two individuals consider going outside to smoke Bali darts, which are cigarettes mixed with marijuana, and discuss their preferences in music and festivals. The singer encourages the other person to quit their job and take time off to attend events. The person seems to be intrigued by the singer's energy and character, although they are not completely sold on their ideas.
The lyrics show the singer's persistence and determination to make a connection with the other person. They are willing to stay up all night and explore the city together. The song's title "Keen for Kick Ons" refers to continuing the party after the bar closes. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of optimism and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you mean when you say
Asking for clarification on what was just said
What′s going on? Qu'est Que C′est?
Requesting to know what's happening or what something is
You're looking good with purple hair
Complimenting the person on their appearance
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Assuming that the person is familiar with people who are stylish and sophisticated
Buying you drinks, taking you out
Referring to the common practice of men trying to impress women by spending money on them
I′m living rough but you′re worth a shout
Acknowledging that they may not have as much money, but still values the person's company
I know a joint where beers are cheap
Suggesting a place to go where alcohol is affordable
I used to work there but they recently fired me
Explaining that they were previously employed at the suggested venue, but are now unemployed
What's her name?
Asking for the person's name
I think she did tell
Having a vague memory of the person's name being mentioned
Though I am drunk I can't recall
Admitting that they are too intoxicated to remember the person's name
Wanna go outside? smoke a Bali dart?
Proposing to take a break and smoke weed
Chat about life and festivals you wanna attend
Suggesting a conversation topic that is likely to be of mutual interest
But your job won't let you take any time off then
Acknowledging that the person's work schedule may be a barrier to them attending festivals
I said quit, buy flights and commit
Encouraging the person to make a bold decision and prioritize their personal life
Everything will work itself out
Expressing optimism that things will eventually get better
She said her horoscope was definitely right
Indicating that the person believes in astrology and relies on it for guidance
"I like it when you talk in that vibe"
Complimenting the person's communication style
I'm gunna go and get a Taxi with my friends
Announcing that they are leaving and taking a taxi with their group of friends
Are you keen for kick ons?
Asking if the person wants to continue the night with them and their friends
All night long
Stating that they plan to stay out and party all night
She says you can interpret that how you want
Giving the person the freedom to understand the previous statement as they wish
4am, there's fuel in the tank
Noting that it is late, but indicating that they still have energy to continue the night
I ain't ready to call it yet
Expressing a desire to keep going and not end the night prematurely
What you got in mind? she says with a smile
Asking the person what they want to do next, while showing interest in their ideas
Everything will be shut unless you like China town?
Pointing out that most places are likely to be closed, except for places like Chinatown which may be open late
I've been buckled there so much that they give discounts
Jokingly stating that they have frequented Chinatown so often that they now receive special deals
She said great, it's early or late
Agreeing to go to Chinatown and not being too concerned about the time
What category would you class yourself?
Asking the person to describe themselves or their personality
I said the night is young and we're still alive
Emphasizing that there is still time to enjoy and appreciate life
"I like it when you talk in that vibe"
Repeating a compliment from earlier in the song
Writer(s): Daniel Caddy, Luke Gary Reynolds, Jack Zed Mcewan, Luke Parish
Contributed by Gianna H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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What do you mean when you say
What's going on? Qu'est Que C'est?
You're looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I'm living rough but you're worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I used to work there but they recently fired me
What's her name?
I think she did tell
Though I am drunk I can't recall
Wanna go outside? smoke a Bali dart?
Chat about life and festivals you wanna attend
But your job won't let you take any time off then
I said quit, buy flights and commit
Everything will work itself out
She said her horoscope was definitely right
"I like it when you talk in that vibe"
What do you mean when you say
What's going on? Qu'est Que C'est?
You're looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I'm living rough but you're worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I worked their once but they fired me
Cause I lost my lungs singing Queen
I'm gunna go and get a Taxi with my friends
Are you keen for kick ons?
All night long
She say's you can interpret that how you want
I'm gunna go and get a Taxi with my friends
Are you keen for kick ons?
4am, there's fuel in the tank
I ain't ready to call it yet
What you got in mind? she says with a smile
Everything will be shut unless you like China town?
I've been buckled there so much that they give discounts
She said great, it's early or late
What category would you class yourself?
I said the night is young and we're still alive
"I like it when you talk in that vibe
What do you mean when you say
What's going on? Qu'est Que C'est?
You're looking good with purple hair
I bet you're used to the debonaires
Buying you drinks, taking you out
I'm living rough but you're worth a shout
I know a joint where beers are cheap
I used to work there but they recently fired me
Jim
Those looking for promiscuous breakfast foods on hallucinogens, unfortunately, you have been gravely misled.
For the uninitiated, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are in fact a four-piece rock outfit from Western Australia.
The western state is no stranger to psychedelic groups, a sound that is quickly becoming synonymous with the largest state in Australia.
Heavy hitting artists like Tame Impala and Pond have led the way for others to embrace the bizarre, mind-bending genre and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are hot on their heels, not withholding any punches as they serve up huge riff-laden walls of expansive noise on their latest offering, And Now for the Whatchamacallit .
Hailing from the countryside outside of Perth where they have honed their craft in elongated jam sessions and even longer house parties, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets return as a tour de force of spacious musical expression.
The album’s name is a surprisingly appropriate choice as it nicely captures the mindset that most of the record is centred around, that of losing oneself in partying, drinking and all-round debauchery.
With hyperbolic stories of nights out, unending parties and girls.
This is clearly an album written by fun-loving young adult men, which can be relatable and impressive for some and alienating and juvenile for others.
Regardless of either perception, it is an album of powerful riffs, huge fuzzy guitars and up-tempo intensity.
Defying what could easily be a reflex notion to dismiss the four-piece as a group of self-entitled party-boys with a gimmicky name, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have produced a record that is engaging, exciting and thoroughly immersive.
They have taken a classic sound and pushed it to its breaking point, and then pushed that one step further.
Each song flows into the next so, stylistically, there is never an abrupt and jarring change.
And Now for the Whatchamacallit is a glimpse into the lives that so many of us are looking to live, an invitation to come and party with a raucous and lively crowd, all night and day.
While managing to call back the sounds which made High Visceral Pt.1 and High Visceral Pt.2 symbiote albums, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have leapt to create an album with a sound built on consistent inconsistencies that constantly jump, shift and change your perception of their sound and psychedelic style.
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Jalen Miller
This band is sooooo underrated. Probably my new favorite psych music next to Thee Oh Sees and King Gizz.
Tony Ruby
Any fan of king gizz is good in my book
Flying Urayuli
@Tony Ruby then write me in that book
G. Toby
Australia truly is the home of the best psych-rock bands of recent years. I'm loving the music that's being churned out down under. Hoping to visit when it's a lot safer to travel so I can finally see all of these brilliant groups playing live
Scott Tripp
@G. Toby for real dude like wtf is wrong with america pushing shitty pop rock when these mfs are making new sounds like they have more talent in more areas of music than areola grande or megan the clydesdale
G. Toby
@Scott Tripp That’s what I’ve been saying to people. Australia is just ahead of the curve in the world of music in general right now.
elfranz
my daughter smiles every time I play this song at home. and she's 3 months old...
Eli Major
This is one of the greatest contemporary rock bands. I keep coming back to this video expecting it to have a million views and I always leave disappointed. The youtube algorithm needs to bless Psychedelic PC!
Brandon
I usually don't care for music videos, but holy shit every one of your numerous music videos are fantastic
Theophany CG
This makes me proud to be Australian