Indie rock-pop from Belgium with great songs.
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Indie rock-pop from Belgium with great songs.
Stadium chants ("Excellent", "Spotlite"), phony storytelling ("Rip off a phone call"), epic hit-single ("I went down"), one clean uppercut ("Motels"), witty funny titles ("Bootleg of AC/DC"), moody retro stuff ("Love is a bug"), cartoonish tunes ("Clash P"), intense songwriting ("President"), power emo rock ("Sweet protection"), tear-jerking melodies ("I need someone") and many more.
"Meeuws2 isn't the life and soul of the party, but the guy sitting in the corner with a wry smile and a nice line in dry put-downs. Amiable Belgian's UK debut." 7/10 NME April 2003
David Bartholomé: vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards?Teuk Henri: guitars?Julien Paschal: drums??1999: "FEUDED" - the first album is released in Belgium. ?A "one-man-band" then, Bartholomé plays almost all instruments and gets help from engineer Rudy Coclet to produce most of his songs. "Such a bone" which is included, gets noticed much due to its weird sexy lyrics.?The album is also released in Netherlands and France to positive reviews all over.??2000: Single "Wake up" released in January. With the help of guitar player Teuk Henri, Sharko tours as much as they possibly can. Supporting Paul Weller and Muse in France, Netherlands and Belgium, the two men develop a growing live reputation based on bizarre humorous performances by Bartholomé shrouded with wild guitar sounds by Teuk.??2001: "MEEUWS2" - the second album released in march in Belgium, France and Netherlands. Produced by U.S. producer Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes - whose reputation grows in the U.S.), "MEEUWS2" gets wild reviews. Built around Teuk's guitar playing and intense songwriting by Bartholomé, it includes crowd favorites such as "Bootleg of AC/DC", "Clash P" and "Queen is coming".?Video "I went down" gets airplays on MCM, MTV and other local music stations.?Single "Minute" is released in France and catches airplays.
Feeling it's time to get stronger on stage, Julien Paschal joins on drums.?A tour of more than 75 concerts is scheduled.?
2003: "MEEUWS2" released in Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Canada. ?In the springtime, "MEEUWS2" also gets a release in the U.K. and receives more than warm reviews from the press (The “NME” rates it to a fine 7/10, “The Independent” raises up to an 8/10). ?Sharko then tours in july with English band Black Nielson thoughout England and Scotland. The tour ends at the Metro club in London (regarded as "concert-of-the-week" for “Time Out” magazine). During that tour, UK magazine “The Face” notices "that crazy promising belgian band" and writes an article.?"Meeuws2 isn't the life and soul of the party, but the guy sitting in the corner with a wry smile and a nice line in dry put-downs. Amiable Belgian's UK debut." ?NME April 2003??2004: "III", Sharko's third album is out in Benelux and France. ?This new album reveals a much more mature songwriting.?Mixed by Ben Findlay (Peter Gabriel), it includes epic songwriting ("President"), phony storytelling ("Rip off a phone call"), funny songs “à la Prince-Beck” (“Luv Mix”), intense alienation (“Bath”), lynchian colours (“Car Was”) and crowd sing-alongs such as “Excellent”.
Lucent single "Spotlite" is released and gets heavy radio airplays in France.?A massive tour is scheduled.
2006: After a one-year hiatus, Sharko returns. Having dealt with a severe breakdown, Bartholomé comes back reluctantly with uncertain feelings.
Sensing an urgency to reach a new (if not higher) level, Sharko contacts and convinces London-based producer Dimitri Tikovoi (Placebo, Goldfrapp, The Horrors) to take control. Songs are heavy and dark, expressing issues Bartholomé no longer wants to hide, Tikovoi pushes them even further.
He dares the band to love the idea of vertigo before guiding them towards breath-taking heights.
2007: Brutal, profound, moody, but definitely sincere, fourth album "MOLECULE" is released in Belgium in january.
Single "Motels" is embraced by radios all over their home-country.
Praising the strong production and the straighter songwriting, "MOLECULE" gets wild reviews from convinced critics.
After having sold out the mythical "Ancienne Belgique" in Brussels, they embark on a massive tour to promote the album.
March 2007 sees the release of "MOLECULE" in France and Switzerland.
Soon followed by Australia and New Zealand in may 2007.
bootleg of AC/DC
Sharko Lyrics
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I've been criticized, I've been left behind the counters
A bootleg of AC/DC, I love that song, I love that sound
I knew a girl who could sing "lalala"
Down down, sucker, my hand "Aparecta"...
Track 2's good enough, track 3 out of sight, track 4 is the best
Track 5, I like the less, track 6, 7, 8's like paradise
The lyrics of Sharko's song "Bootleg of AC/DC" tell a story of someone who is searching for something different in their life. The first line, "I've been looking, I've been looking for a new world," suggests that the singer is seeking a fresh start or a change of pace. However, they have faced criticism and have been left behind, possibly by society or those around them.
The chorus reveals the singer's love for a certain piece of music, a bootleg of AC/DC. This song captivates them with its sound and leads them to reminisce about a girl they knew who could sing "lalala." The lyrics are melancholic and evoke a sense of nostalgia as they long for the past and a more carefree time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking, I've been looking for a new world
I have been searching for a new place that can offer me a fresh start and a chance to create a better life for myself.
I've been criticized, I've been left behind the counters
I have been subjected to negative comments and judgment, feeling like I've been stuck and unappreciated in my current situation as I work at the counter.
A bootleg of AC/DC, I love that song, I love that sound
An unauthorized recording of AC/DC's music, that sound and song, hits me and moves me emotionally, which makes me love it even more.
I knew a girl who could sing 'lalala'
I knew a girl who had a lovely voice and could hit the high notes, singing so beautifully.
Down down, sucker, my hand 'Aparecta'...
I sarcastically say down down, imbecile, to someone who does not understand the song, and I will display my hands for you to see.
Track 2's good enough, track 3 out of sight, track 4 is the best
Among those tracks, track 2 is enjoyable, track 3 is amazing, and track 4 is the best among them all.
Track 5, I like the less, track 6, 7, 8's like paradise
Track 5 is not as appealing to me, but tracks 6, 7, and 8 bring me to a paradise-like state because they're so good.
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.