1)Shock Therapy were an el… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name
1)Shock Therapy were an electropunk band from Detroit, Michigan, USA. They were founded in 1982 by Gregory John McCormick, aka Itchy Wiggle Christ, and Eric Keith Jackson, Itchy being the only constant fixture and driving force in the band's lineup in its history. They released 16 albums in their career, "Hate Is Just A 4-Letter Word", released on Fundamental Records in 1985, being the most popular, especially in Germany which McCormick called his home for some time.
Itchy was arrested for arson in 2000 and until his release in June 2007 all band activity rested. A newly formed Shock Therapy, now recruiting new band members from Germany where the band had now achieved cult status, started recording a new album called "The Moon & The Sun", which was released in 2008.
Gregory John "Itchy" McCormick died of an alcohol overdose on the 5th of November 2008, ending Shock Therapy.
2) Shock Therapy were a Neo-Rockabilly band from Norfolk, England. This is an extract by Wayne from the bands old website
The band have only been around a few months but are receiving very enthusiastic feedback from many places. It was earlier this year (2001) that I was first asked to drum for ÒShock TherapyÓ. Neil and Mark had been busy writing and rehearsing material at a local hall and had decided to record some demos on Marks multi-track. They also asked Clive Perchard, who plays Slap Bass, if he could come down too. We had all known each other some years and been involved in the rockabilly scene, one way or another, for a long time too. We recorded numerous tracks off-the-cuff which Mark mixed down and added to other recordings they had done which Mark played the drums on. Next thing I know they want to book a pro studio and asked if Clive and me would be up for doing the best stuff off the demo properly. After some encouraging feedback they had received from the demo, we got in touch with Alan Wilson at Western Star Studios who specialise in 'billy' styles of music and booked up. We travelled from The East Coast of Norfolk to the studio in Somerset (via Bristol, thanks Neil) and arrived on Alan's doorstep at half past midnight on Friday, 20th July after arranging to arrive at 10pm! We unloaded our two overloaded vehicles and moved everything into the studio, including my 'home-made' drum kit with only one well shredded cymbal (courtesy of my younger bro. Brendan). After a weekend of very little sleep (not because we worked so hard but ask Neil's wife, Sandra, about Neil's snoring, bless him, even in the soundproof studio room we could hear him), a dose of real cider from a Somerset pub (lovely) and several meals at the local Tesco store we had finished and signed the guest book...and Mandy (thanks for all the help) managed to paint Alan's garden fence (bonus!). It was so refreshing to record in a studio where the sound engineer/producer has so much enthusiasm and understanding of what you do. I have been involved with Alan on other projects before but he's probably best known as the guitarist with 'The Sharks' in the 80's so I think he knew exactly what we wanted sound-wise. That said, I think Clive and me managed to squeeze in some of our own influences ranging from Merle Travis to NOFX! The album took a couple of days solid to record and within 4 weeks we had a deal, thanks to Steve Hooker and Guido at Crazy Love. Also tracks planned for compilations in the near future. Check Out 'Western Star vol. 1' CD for us and other tracks recorded by Alan. As for the band, well somebody had to do it... Neil spent his crazy haircut days with the Norwich crowd in the late 70's/early 80's with the likes of Mark Kelf and the Fireball XL5 bunch. He used to mess around on Slap Bass but hasn't seriously been part of a band until Shock Therapy started, although he has made several guest appearances at other gigs with his powerful (almost bear like) vocals which are somewhere between Dave Vanian and Robert Gordon! Mark and me have known each other since we were kids. This bloke lives for rock 'n' roll. His guitaring is somewhere between Teddy Boy stuff and Psychobilly but he'll have a go at anything as long as it's wild! I have so many stories I could tell you about this bloke, it's a wonder he's still alive. We've been in and out of bands together for so many years now but there's always something happening and I'm pleased that through all of it he has stuck with his guitar and his dreams to wind up here. Clive Perchard (that's French you know) could well be the meanest slap bassist I've ever heard. He's well known to anyone who was frequenting the scene in the 80's as the frontman for Stage Frite with guitarist Dave Rounce from 'The Roswell Invaders'. He also was one of the long line of 'Frantic Flintstones' bass players. He's one of them blokes who is a dream to be in a band with, always enthusiastic, always delivering 110% and good for a laugh. Clive and me spent many years together in 'Dawg House' and now front our new venture; 'The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo'. He looks a right hard B*stard although has a thing for Boy George (apparently). I don't know whether Diane knows that! I haven't played the drums since we recorded 'Saturday night in the Dawg House' with Baz and Dale in 'Dawg House' in '97 but drums are where I started with 'The Zodiacs' in '86 playing alongside Chris Finn (now on guitar with 'Hot Rockin'). In my early days I played drums with 'The Streamlines' with my brother on guitar and Paul Briggs ('The Ukranians') on bass. Since then it's been guitar mostly with 'Dawg House'. This album walks a fine line between rockabilly and psychobilly and is our homage to all those great albums in the 80's by The Polecats, The Deltas, The Frantic Flintstones, The Caravans, Restless, Demented are go, The Krewmen, The Sharks, Guana Batz, King Kurt, Frenzy, The Meteors, Fireball XL5, Surf Rats, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc........
Real Life
Shock Therapy Lyrics
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The grinding teeth and the alcohol smell
Do i really want whats best for me?
The paper tastes bad but thats o.k. For me
Real life
The techno-colour psycho-swell
Now i start to feel the pain
I dont care about pain when i know im gonna gain
Real life
Real life, real life, real life, real life
Life all around me is falling apart
I think im gonna over dose
I feel the pain very close
The evil enters in my brain
The world is playing hard and im losing at this game
Real life
Real life, real life, real life, real life
Life all around me is falling apart
Real life, real life, real life
The lyrics of Shock Therapy's song "Real Life" delve into the gritty and raw aspects of life that are often ignored. The opening line "I could never close this endless hell" sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing the perpetual state of despair that the singer finds themselves in. They describe the "grinding teeth and the alcohol smell," indicating that they are well acquainted with the darker sides of life.
The line "Do I really want what's best for me?" highlights the internal conflict that the singer is grappling with. They know that they should want what's best for themselves, but their actions and lifestyle contradict that notion. The line "the paper tastes bad but that's okay for me" suggests that the singer is indulging in drug use despite the negative consequences, indicating a lack of concern for their physical wellbeing.
The repeated refrain of "real life" emphasizes the harsh reality that the singer is living in. The line "life all around me is falling apart" drives home the idea that the singer is surrounded by chaos and instability. The final line "the world is playing hard and I'm losing at this game" suggests a sense of defeat and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I could never close this endless hell
I cannot escape this never-ending cycle of misery and despair.
The grinding teeth and the alcohol smell
I am tormented by my addiction to alcohol, which is slowly destroying me from within.
Do i really want whats best for me?
I question whether my actions and decisions are leading me towards a better life or only deeper into my current struggles.
The paper tastes bad but thats o.k. For me
I have become so numbed by my addiction that even the taste of paper (used for rolling cigarettes) does not bother me.
Real life
This phrase serves as a reminder of the harsh reality that I am living in, despite my attempts to escape it through my addiction.
The techno-colour psycho-swell
The intensity of my emotions and experiences is overwhelming, sometimes even psychedelic in nature.
Wishing it could never end
I am experiencing a fleeting sense of happiness or contentment, and I do not want it to fade away.
Now i start to feel the pain
My temporary sense of euphoria has dissipated, and I am left with the harsh reality of my struggles.
I dont care about pain when i know im gonna gain
I am willing to endure physical or emotional pain if it means that I will receive some sort of reward or benefit, such as a temporary boost from my addiction.
Life all around me is falling apart
The world is chaotic and unpredictable, and it sometimes feels like everything and everyone around me is in a state of disarray or crisis.
I think im gonna over dose
I fear that my addiction will lead me to take dangerous or lethal quantities of drugs or alcohol.
I feel the pain very close
I am acutely aware of the physical or emotional pain that I am experiencing or may experience due to my addiction.
The evil enters in my brain
My addiction is slowly taking over and corrupting my thoughts and feelings, leading me down a dangerous path.
The world is playing hard and im losing at this game
I feel like I am constantly struggling to keep up with the harsh and unforgiving demands of the world around me, and that my addiction is preventing me from winning this game of life.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@woolfy02
I really want to try 'magnetic seizure therapy'. It's supposed to be a lot fewer side effects than regular ECT
@williamjohnson1668
ECT works wonders and was a gift from God to me.
@gragorysemenov4747
Да это кошмар
@denofcool
I don’t think this clip told us anything about anything, except that this lady had it sometime in the last 20 years.
@collegebrat9959
It never ended. I want it.
@day99988
Shordy you like 17
@Bassi2oo6
Me when I fall inside a hole I couldn’t see
@tool_fighter
This was essentially an infomercial for ECT. No mention of the thousand of people who have been permanently disabled by ECT.
@angeliccandy5832
Stop trying to make it sound like something it's not
@Error-33
@@angeliccandy5832i have seen people completely lose the ability to feel emotions (or atleast display them to the outside world) and fully lose their personalities from this. The original commenter is right and this treatment is a very risky gamble. Now those people just wander off on the world, no emotion or anything to appreciate, its honestly sad to think about.