They have released numerous EPs and albums that they have recorded in dubiously idiosyncratic scenarios: Tu-Plang (1996) in the remote jungle outside Bangkok; the triple platinum selling Unit (1997) in a condemned Fortitude Valley warehouse as wreckers waited outside; …art (1999) in a sun soaked Byron Bay beach house lapping up the waves; Eduardo & Rodriguez Wage War on T-Wrecks (2001) in the thick cigar smoke of Andy Gill’s London lounge-room; the post Warner release of Mishmash (2004) done in a glass box in Federation Square as part of the disturbing Band in a Bubble parody of reality shows and it’s way before it’s time multiple streaming media mayhem; Love and Paranoia (2007) in a bullet riddled studio in Rio de Janeiro under the looming rock arms of Corcovado; SuperHappyFunTimesFriends (2011) in their home studios over a period of 3 weeks sparked after a debate about whether what they were doing constituted an album; to their most recent and possibly final twisted piece of mangled pop culture Dirty Pop Fantasy (2013) recorded high in an Hong Kong skyscraper and then mixed on the streets of Melbourne… all of this long with their first 2 EPs (Regurgitator and New), the Olympic induced Crush the Losers, the manic EPs Bong in my Eye and Distractions… and the Warner destroying Jingles compilation (2003).
In the past 20 or so years they have toured all over Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK, Europe, USA, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Laos and other parts of Asia. Late 2009 they played a small festival in the Japanese Alps with Hoodoo Gurus… before working with dance choreographer Gavin Webber on the live music/dance/theatrical project Rock Show at QPAC in Brisbane. In 2010 they performed a highly successful live soundtrack to Japanese anime film AKIRA at Sydney Opera House. They then decided to give up the album style of approach announcing they would just release tracks… with a batch coming out under the title Distractions as they toured Australia, played festivals and took off for shows in London, Dubai and Bahrain… returning for Festival of the Sun in Port Macquarie. 2011 started in Brisbane with a huge two night flood benefit show and a massive 3 song set at the Brisbane Soccer Grand final that they won in an exciting penalty shoot out. The seventh album SuperHappyFunTimesFriends released on vinyl, cassette, download and a playable badge (playbutton) which set them off on a trajectory of touring – the sold out national Annual Sail tour with NZ guest Disasteradio - possibly their most enthusiastically received tour and release for some years. Regurgitator’s UNIT was voted #10 on the Triple J Top 100 Australian albums coincided with performances of the album “UNIT” over Falls & Southbound festivals for the end of 2011. 2012 kicked off with the Big Day Out tour – their 6th time around - plus performances at the Margaret River Surf Classic, Red Deer Festival in Qld before touring seminal albums Tu Plang and Unit – The Retrotech2012 tour (with special guests from Indonesia Senyawa and China Hedgehog) was highly successful with the majority of shows sold out. Following this with the hot spot on the sold-out 2012 Meredith Music Festival.
The past few years have seen Regurgitator do some superfluous shit. It’s all pretty interesting – the costume changes, the gimmicky record and release strategies, the full-album live sets – but tonight they achieved something far more pure. In straight power-trio formation (no spandex onesies, no heavy metal wigs), they performed what could well be the set of their careers. Hearing thousands sing along to I Will Lick Your Arsehole never gets old. They’re a punk band at heart, and one of the finest this country has produced. (Beat Magazine Dec 2012)
In April 2013 they headed out on the rural Groovin’ The Moo festival tour and released album #8 Dirty Pop Fantasy September 2013… followed with national Dirty Pop Tour with guest from Portland Wampire… ending up playing their last show for who knows how long as part of a short Asia tour in Beijing mid December 2013 with friends New Pants.
TONEDEAF: “You might not even be aware of your inner dark pop fantasies, but Regurgitator’s sensational new opus will definitely awaken them. In 2013, Gurg’s raw authenticity is still in perfect condition” 8.5/10
BEAT MAG: Dirty Pop Fantasy soaks up forty years of pop from Austin to Zurich, wringing out familiar tunes strained of cliché. They're winking at you going "Your kiss like a Caramel Twix, sweeter than a Kinder Surprise”. The 'Gurge’s Dirty Pop Fantasy isn't simply a label – it's their bony fists banging like a gavel, demanding your ear. The nature of their fantasy is irrepressible!
Never ones to compromise or shy away from the unusual, the untried, or any genre that infects their creative sensibility… more than ever they find themselves extending the vitality of their live performances, continuing to infuse them with exuberance, mania and their mashedup motion of rock, punk, electro, funk, pop, where it goes vibes.
For further visit:
WEBSITUATION: www.regurgitator.net
BANDCRAMP: http://regurgitator.bandcamp.com/
FACEBOOKINGS: www.facebook.com/pages/Regurgitator
YOUTUBE regurgitator's MUSIC BOX: www.youtube.com/user/Regurgitators
TWITS: http://twitter.com/regurgitators
SOUNDCLODDING: http://soundcloud.com/regurgitrax
MYSPACED: www.myspace.com/regurgitators
Couldn't Do It
Regurgitator Lyrics
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Stand my head juggle three alley cats
Take out the king kong
Still feel strong
Unleash voodoo with the use of a chicken
Bat feet frogs tongue and not take a licken
Walk in the rain plugged into a toaster
Take out the mummy the werewolf and dog man
Save a drowning princess from the toxic avenger's plan
Head on with godzilla and not flinch a muscle
Outwit Captain Kirk without the slightest of hussle
Drown a fish or maybe push a bird off a cliff
Say no to the go-go but then take on a fat spliff
Grow an extra arm coming out of my forehead
Back from the grave to walk with the undead
I couldn't do it
Could you do it?
[Repeat]
I could nurture a flower to grow into a triffid
Spit lethal poison leave your body rigid
Talk to satan talk to god
Standing in the flesh with my hand on my big...
I couldn't do it
Could you do it?
[Repeat x 2]
If I could calculate a score of unbelievable acts
Stand my head juggle three alley cats
Take out the king kong
Still feel strong
Unleash voodoo with the use of a chicken
Bat feet frogs tongue and not take a licken
Walk in the rain plugged into a toaster
I get a charge but still feel the mosta
Take out the mummy the werewolf and dog man
Save a drowning princess from the toxic avenger's plan
Head on with godzilla and not flinch a muscle
Outwit Captain Kirk without the slightest of hussle
Drown a fish or maybe push a bird off a cliff
Say no to the go-go but then take on a fat spliff
Grow an extra arm coming out of my forehead
Back from the grave to walk with the undead
I couldn't do it
Could you do it?
[Repeat]
In "Couldn't Do It," Regurgitator presents vivid and surreal lyrics about a person attempting to achieve unbelievable feats such as juggling alley cats, defeating monsters like King Kong and Godzilla or drowning a fish. They also mention having the ability to unleash voodoo magic, walking in the rain plugged into a toaster, and growing an extra arm out of their forehead, amongst other things. The chorus, "I couldn't do it, could you do it?" suggests that the singer ultimately fails to accomplish these tasks and questions if anyone else could succeed.
The song seems to have a tongue-in-cheek tone, almost sarcastic in nature, with the singer listing outlandish feats that are made even more improbable by their continued insistence that they could do it, only to ultimately reveal that they are unable. The lyrics may be a commentary on society's obsession with pushing limits and reaching unattainable goals or a self-deprecating examination of personal limitations.
Despite its playful tone, "Couldn't Do It" showcases Regurgitator's punk and rock sound, with driving guitar riffs and a relentless beat. It perfectly illustrates their unique and subversive style evident in their music throughout their career.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could calculate a score of unbelievable acts
If I were able to quantify extraordinary achievements
Stand my head juggle three alley cats
Do a complicated acrobatic routine with incredible dexterity
Take out the king kong
Defeat an incredibly powerful enemy
Still feel strong
Retain one's composure and strength after completing a difficult task
Unleash voodoo with the use of a chicken
Cast a powerful spell with seemingly odd ingredients
Bat feet frogs tongue and not take a licken
Handle strange components for casting spells without negative repercussions
Walk in the rain plugged into a toaster
Endure very uncomfortable and potentially deadly situations
I get a charge but still feel the mosta
Derive pleasure from the pain or discomfort
Take out the mummy the werewolf and dog man
Defeat mythical or supernatural creatures
Save a drowning princess from the toxic avenger's plan
Rescue someone from a dangerous and harmful situation
Head on with godzilla and not flinch a muscle
Face the biggest and most formidable obstacle without any fear
Outwit Captain Kirk without the slightest of hussle
Outsmart the smartest person without breaking a sweat
Drown a fish or maybe push a bird off a cliff
Do something seemingly impossible, irrational or cruel
Say no to the go-go but then take on a fat spliff
Decline something popular but indulge in something undesirable
Grow an extra arm coming out of my forehead
Have a mutation or deformity that makes someone more capable than others
Back from the grave to walk with the undead
Come back to life and live among the supernatural
I couldn't do it
I am not capable of achieving these feats
Could you do it?
Are you capable of achieving these feats?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEN ELY, MARTIN LEE, QUAN YEOMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shazzoir
Always dug this track. Nothing's changed in 2019 :)
@thesilverhawaiian5024
Sucks to be 18 now and having missed everything rock😭 long live the 90s
@thytoe
at least we can find it so easily now and got sooo much to discover. Plenty of good rock comin out now too
@blorkpovud1576
I was 15 when this came out. I hear a lot of younger folks want music more like the 90s music and feel they missed out. Hopefully a lot will take inspiration from it and create something new and awesome from that.
@glennt69lol
Awesome memories of the early 90s
@glennt69lol
Reminds me of my teenage years
@meckanize5
I used to love this clip when I was 11 watching it on channel v when it was good
@sabbyd1832
Great song, lyrics
@lordclassic3026
Ah my god that's the best. I'm all about the early Gurge.
@rachb4329
You like their old stuff better than their new stuff? :)