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
Famous
Regurgitator Lyrics
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and get my picture in the paper
with the headlines read
i think this is the god who made you
with all them bitches and bastards
with the big mouth for backstabbing
critics dis not to miss all the dirt to be grabbing
the effects of the scandoulsness of my entire reality
i'll be singing with a broken heart
is gonna help me top the chart
which brings to the point
that happened just back at the start
i don't wanna be famous
and blow my horn like miles davis
suck here on my dick
and then tell me im the greatest
all them bastards and bitches
get me starring in the pictures
im gonna be fucking huge
now tell me who the fuck is jesus
to be number one under the sun
i'll need a gun to knock you out
and just to get it right
i'll need the best agent around
get me in the magazines in my nudity
with a little cutie girl
whos famous just like me
i don't wanna be famous
and be adored by loving strangers
make my music shit
but just make sure it's contagious
masterplans to think instead
the song should stick right in your head
radio rotation
play it over till it's dead
driving fancy cars to fancy bars
to make a point im on it
and in the intermission do some chicken on your bonnet
my egos gonna grow till you can find me floating
in the sky in the fire in the light i'll be stokin
In Regurgitator's song "Famous", the singer express their distaste for fame and the negative aspects of being in the public eye. The lyrics focus on the media's obsession with scandal and how the singer feels that they would rather not be famous than be subjected to that kind of scrutiny. The lyrics are filled with references to the shallow culture of celebrity and the idea that fame can lead to a distorted sense of self-worth.
The lyrics also address the idea that being famous does not necessarily translate to artistic success, as the singer notes that they do not want to make "shitty music" just because it might be popular. The singer criticizes the music industry and the pressure to create catchy, formulaic songs that will top the charts.
Overall, "Famous" is a scathing commentary on the pitfalls of being famous and the corrupt nature of the entertainment industry. It is a reminder that artistic integrity and personal happiness should always come before the pursuit of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
i don't wanna be famous
I have no desire to be a celebrity
and get my picture in the paper
I don't want my face plastered in magazines or newspapers
with the headlines read
Being the center of attention is not worth the cost
i think this is the god who made you
I question the existence of a higher power if it created people who are cruel and selfish
with all them bitches and bastards
People who are rude and mean are not worth my time
with the big mouth for backstabbing
People who gossip and talk behind others' backs are not trustworthy
critics dis not to miss all the dirt to be grabbing
Critics are quick to point out negatives instead of appreciating the creativity and effort put into a piece of work
the effects of the scandoulsness of my entire reality
My life has been impacted by scandal and negative attention
to be dripping in the of a self inflicted me
I am responsible for my own actions and the consequences that come with them
i'll be singing with a broken heart
My emotions are raw and vulnerable
is gonna help me top the chart
My pain and heartbreak may help me create a successful song
which brings to the point that happened just back at the start
I am reflecting on my past desire for success and questioning its worth
and blow my horn like miles davis
I don't want to boast about my achievements like some celebrities do
suck here on my dick
I don't want people to flatter me insincerely
and then tell me im the greatest
I don't want people to inflate my ego unnecessarily
get me starring in the pictures
I don't want to be a part of the superficial and shallow world of Hollywood
im gonna be fucking huge
I fear the consequences of fame and success
now tell me who the fuck is jesus
I doubt the existence and relevance of religion in the entertainment industry
to be number one under the sun
I fear the pressure of being on top
i'll need a gun to knock you out
I feel like I need to be aggressive and confrontational to protect my success
and just to get it right
I feel like I need to take extreme measures to be successful
i'll need the best agent around
I am aware of the importance of surrounding myself with competent and experienced people in the industry
get me in the magazines in my nudity
I fear the pressure of being objectified and sexualized in the public eye
with a little cutie girl whos famous just like me
I fear the potential consequences of being in a relationship with another famous person
and be adored by loving strangers
I don't want to rely on the adoration and approval of strangers for validation
make my music shit
I fear that success may come at the cost of sacrificing the quality and authenticity of my work
but just make sure it's contagious
I hope that my music will resonate with people and spread popularity organically
masterplans to think instead
I prefer to focus on strategy and planning instead of superficial fame
the song should stick right in your head
I aspire to create meaningful and memorable music
radio rotation
I aspire to have my music played frequently on the radio
play it over till it's dead
I want my music to have enduring popularity and success
driving fancy cars to fancy bars
I fear that the lavish lifestyle that comes with fame will lead to emptiness
to make a point im on it
I am aware of the need to maintain a certain image in the public eye
and in the intermission do some chicken on your bonnet
I feel like I need to constantly assert my power and dominance over others to maintain success
my egos gonna grow till you can find me floating
I am aware of the potential for success to lead to an inflated ego
in the sky in the fire in the light i'll be stokin
I fear that the consequences of fame and success will lead to me losing touch with my true self
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.