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
Everyday Formula
Regurgitator Lyrics
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It's strange but it doesn't mean much to me
I'm living in a porcelain dream
And things ain't quite what they seem
I try to keep things so nice
Each surface glowing snow white
It's good to be alive in here
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x3]
Everyday I talk to my machines
More sense than talking to human beings
It's pretty in the land of the free
Where things ain't quite what they seem
My whole world's cheap and phony
Dear hearts get lost and lonely
I'll get what's coming to me soon
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x4]
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x4]
Do do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x3]
It's gonna be all shit
The lyrics to Regurgitator's "Everyday Formula" are cryptic and somewhat surreal. The first verse begins with the line "Everyday I shit into the sea," which is a startling and unusual image. The singer then explains that this behavior is strange but doesn't mean much to him. It's possible that this line symbolizes the singer's feeling of insignificance, that his actions are meaningless and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. The line "I'm living in a porcelain dream" suggests that the singer's reality is somehow fake and brittle, perhaps brought on by the superficial nature of modern life.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his reliance on machines for communication, as they make more sense to him than interacting with other human beings. He also laments the cheapness and phoniness of the world around him and predicts that he will soon get what's coming to him. The repeated refrain "It's gonna be alright" provides a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak and cynical song.
Overall, "Everyday Formula" is a commentary on the shallow and meaningless aspects of modern life, where people may feel lost and disenfranchised. The song suggests that despite the emptiness and superficiality of everyday life, there is still a sliver of hope and possibility for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I shit into the sea
I constantly dump waste into the vast ocean, but the act doesn't hold much significance or guilt for me.
It's strange but it doesn't mean much to me
Despite the weirdness of my behaviour and lack of concern for the environment, I am indifferent to any possible repercussions.
I'm living in a porcelain dream
I exist in a world where everything is perfectly pristine, sterile and artificial.
And things ain't quite what they seem
Despite the superficial appearance of perfection, the reality is not as idyllic.
I try to keep things so nice
I make effort to maintain my manufactured world's appearance, radiating purity and cleanliness.
Each surface glowing snow white
All surfaces are spotlessly clean, without any blemishes or imperfections.
It's good to be alive in here
In this idealized world, life is easy, and I feel content and safe.
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x3]
Repeated reassurance that everything will be okay, despite my behaviour and the facade I've created for myself.
Everyday I talk to my machines
I spend more time conversing with technology than actual human beings, finding more sense in it than people.
More sense than talking to human beings
I feel more comfortable interacting with machines than trying to navigate the complexities of human relationships.
It's pretty in the land of the free
The country I live in looks attractive with its key values being liberty and freedom, but that is not the whole picture.
Where things ain't quite what they seem
Despite the appearances of liberty and freedom in this country, the reality is much more convoluted and less ideal.
My whole world's cheap and phony
The world I've created for myself is constructed with little substance, with everything being cheap imitations of real things.
Dear hearts get lost and lonely
Despite everyone's attempts to create an illusion of companionship, people still feel isolated and lonely.
I'll get what's coming to me soon
An inkling that eventually, my choices and actions will catch up to me, and I will face the consequences.
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x4]
Repeatedly reassuring myself that everything will be okay, though it may not necessarily be the case.
Do do do do do do do do
Syllabic sounds that are enjoyable to hear and not necessarily convey meaning.
It's gonna be alright [Repeat x3]
Repeating that everything is going to be okay, despite the uncertainties and possible outcomes.
It's gonna be all shit
The final statement that no matter what, the outcome will not be as promised, and things will soon crash down in reality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: QUAN YEOMANS
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@mattbox87
Unit was my introduction to music as a 10 year old in 1997, I kid you not
And this song was my favorite, I can't believe it doesn't have more likes
Immortal IMHO
@doyoueatrocks
bro me too. my uncle bought me this album and it was my first CD (hahaha) and I thought it was pretty cool, and then realized my uncle was a sick F like me
@sethman75
Great song, great album. I wish i was back in the 90's lol.
@MrSpinwoo
Still have the CD of this great songs all round
@maestrovonhuge9397
Fckn aye!!!
@barnziie
One of their best, excellent mix of instruments and electronics
@Awesomepiggygaming
Agreed
@TravisSmith1
LOVE the stackhats! GOLD
@PanasonicTooth
The synth thing at the end really brings it all together!
@rtj7836
Super underrated band.