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
Miffy's Simplicity
Regurgitator Lyrics
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I'm so excited that I tingle inside
She picks me up in that long white car
We go a-camping and we count all the stars
She drives a cammy and it's wired for sound
It purrs so sweetly when she puts her foot down
Out to the country where the air if fresh
I see her pale skin shine in the sun
She's got her 15+ sunblocker on
I can tell you that our love will be strong
After the boys of noise have gone
We're always planning about running away
So we can be together every day
When she's not here I don't know how I survive
I hurt myself 'cause I forget I'm alive
We run and hide from all the other boys
And sit in parks with educational toys
We sit and sip hot water and milk
And talk about how all the blood got spilt
We like to lie in bed and watch TV
And gasp in awe at miffy's simplicity
And when the rest is all said and done
I feel so good 'cause she's my geek love
We're always planning about running away
So we can be together every day
One day I know that all my dreams will come true
And I'll be rocking in porch rockers with you
“Miffy’s Simplicity” by Regurgitator is a song about young love, freedom and rebellion against the norm. The song depicts a romantic relationship between two lovers who are still in the honeymoon phase of their relationship. The song begins by the singer expressing his excitement, waiting for the arrival of his lover. When she finally arrives, they go camping and count the stars, enjoying the simplicity of being together in nature. The song goes on to describe their desire to run away and be together every day, longing for the time when they can finally fulfill their dreams.
The song is full of metaphors that emphasize the theme of youthful innocence and desire for freedom. The long white car that picks up the singer symbolizes the escape from the mundane everyday life. The image of two lovers counting stars in the countryside emphasizes their desire to break free from the constraints of society, to live a simple life outside the confines of the city. They want to escape the noise of the world that pulls them apart; the boys of noise, as described in the song. The two lovers are described as hiding away from the noise, sitting in parks with educational toys, sipping hot water and milk, and watching TV while gasping in awe at “Miffy’s simplicity.”
Overall, the song is an ode to the power of youth, romantic love and the desire for freedom. It is a reminder of the simplicity of being in love, and the importance of cherishing those moments. It encourages us to never give up on our dreams and to keep pursuing them until they come true.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit and wait until that moment arrives
I eagerly anticipate the moment when I'll be together with my love
I'm so excited that I tingle inside
The thought of being with my love makes my body feel electrified
She picks me up in that long white car
My love arrives in a stylish white car to take me away
We go a-camping and we count all the stars
Together, we enjoy nature by camping and stargazing
She drives a cammy and it's wired for sound
My love's car is a Camaro that's equipped with a great sound system
It purrs so sweetly when she puts her foot down
The engine sounds so good when my love accelerates the car
Out to the country where the air if fresh
We often escape to the countryside to enjoy the clean, fresh air
Just to be with her is just what I like best
I'm happiest when I'm with my love; she's all I need
I see her pale skin shine in the sun
My love's fair skin glows beautifully in the sunshine
She's got her 15+ sunblocker on
My love is diligent about protecting her skin from the sun by using a strong SPF
I can tell you that our love will be strong
I'm confident that our love will stand the test of time
After the boys of noise have gone
After dealing with the distractions around us, we can focus on our love
We're always planning about running away
We talk about leaving everything behind to be together all the time
So we can be together every day
Our love is so strong that we want to be together every day
When she's not here I don't know how I survive
I feel lost and empty when my love isn't around
I hurt myself 'cause I forget I'm alive
My love is such a big part of my life that I feel numb without her
We run and hide from all the other boys
We avoid the distractions and immaturity of others to focus on our love
And sit in parks with educational toys
We appreciate learning and growth, even when spending leisure time in parks
We sit and sip hot water and milk
We enjoy simple pleasures, like drinking hot water or milk together
And talk about how all the blood got spilt
We have serious conversations too, discussing life's tragedies and injustices
We like to lie in bed and watch TV
We enjoy relaxing together, even if it means simply watching TV in bed
And gasp in awe at miffy's simplicity
We appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the cartoon character Miffy
And when the rest is all said and done
Once we've dealt with everything else, we can focus on our love
I feel so good 'cause she's my geek love
I feel happy and complete because I'm with the person I truly love
One day I know that all my dreams will come true
I'm confident that our love will lead to a fulfilling future
And I'll be rocking in porch rockers with you
We'll grow old together and spend our days sitting on the porch in rocking chairs
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEN ELY, MARTIN LEE, QUAN YEOMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@barnziie
This is my fave Gurge song, who are also my fave band....i've seen them live around the northern rivers NSW about 8 times and still they've NEVER played this live :(
@Foo281
Pushover in Melbourne circa 1996. Oh to be back then. 7 kids later and I’m still listening ❤️❤️
@bigbowlowrong4694
Seven kids? You’re a certified nutcase😆
@ughcreature
I used to watch and listen to this song over and over when I was younger, I still love it
@josh.graham
this is beautiful
@anonnone9355
Welcome to 90's Australia 🇦🇺
@DavidJHilt
Ah simpler days, where 15+ was all you could get for sunscreen (in Australia anyway), CRT televisions, and Regurgitator!
@onefiveone
I saw these guys about 6 months ago at the Hi Fi in Brisbane and they are still fucking amazing.
@GreenMindxD
seeing them this weekend in perth gonna be a loose night for sure
@theshanghaitimes
yes!