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
I Like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff
Regurgitator Lyrics
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You're nothing like you used to be
Please write some songs that really do not suck
Please become what you were before
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff (x4)
I try hard not to bring up the past
You don't know me I feel you are my friend
I'm trying not to be pretend
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff (x12)
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff (x8)
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Everyday formula
Everyday I shit into the sea
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 (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 (x4)
It's gonna be alright (x4)
It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be all shite
The song "I Like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff" by Regurgitator is a sarcastic take on the idea that artists lose their creative edge as they progress in their career. The lyrics are directed towards a particular band or musician, suggesting that their new work is not up to par with their earlier material. The first verse acknowledges that the band is still decent but implies they have strayed from what made them great. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the sentiment that their old work was superior. The second verse reflects a sense of disappointment that the band is not living up to their potential and begs them to return to form.
The song is a commentary on the fickleness of fans and the pressure that artists face to constantly produce new, innovative work. The lyrics suggest that staying true to one's roots can be more valuable than chasing trends or trying to reinvent oneself. It's a reminder that nostalgia can be a powerful force and that audiences often have an idealized image of what an artist should be. The song's playful tone undercuts any bitterness, making it more of a tongue-in-cheek criticism than outright hostility.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your band now and it's not too bad
I have recently watched your band perform and it was acceptable
You're nothing like you used to be
Your current music style has evolved from your previous style
Please write some songs that really do not suck
I request that you create some music that is not of poor quality
Please become what you were before
I implore you to revert back to your previous music style
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff (x4)
I prefer your earlier music as opposed to your recent releases, reiterated 4 times
I try hard not to bring up the past
I make an effort to refrain from mentioning your earlier music
I'm sorry I had to again
I apologize for mentioning your previous music again
You don't know me I feel you are my friend
We have never met, but I feel close to you through your music
I'm trying not to be pretend
I am genuine and not pretending
I like your old stuff better than your new stuff (x12)
I prefer your earlier music as opposed to your recent releases, reiterated 12 times
Everyday I shit into the sea
I defecate in the ocean on a daily basis
It's strange but it doesn't mean much to me
Although it is an odd habit, I am indifferent towards it
I'm living in a porcelain dream
My life feels like a perfect, yet fragile, dream
And things ain't quite what they seem
Things may not be as perfect as they appear
I try to keep things so nice
I make an effort to ensure everything is perfect and orderly
Each surface glowing snow white
Every surface is clean and spotless, like snow
It's good to be alive in here
I am content with my surroundings and feel lucky to be alive
It's gonna be alright (x3)
Everything will be okay, repeated 3 times
Everyday I talk to my machines
I have conversations with my electronic devices
More sense than talking to human beings
I find it more logical to converse with my machines than with people
It's pretty in the land of the free
The United States is visually stunning
Where things ain't quite what they seem
Appearances can be deceiving
My whole world's cheap and phony
My entire existence feels like a cheap, imitation version of reality
Dear hearts get lost and lonely
People's hearts can become lost and lonely
I'll get what's coming to me soon
My actions will result in consequences soon
It's gonna be alright (x4)
Everything will be okay, repeated 4 times
It's gonna be all shite
Everything will be terrible
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Written by: Alex Kristian Scally, Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand
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