History
2005–2006: Origins and The Fratellis EP
The band's name came from the criminal family in The Goonies and received their first radio playing in 2005, on central Scotland's Beat 106 (later XFM Scotland, now Galaxy Scotland) Beatscene show hosted by Jim Gellatly. They were signed by Fallout Records.
They played their first show on 4 March 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow across the road from the Horseshoe bar. The Fratellis EP was released on 3 April 2006, featuring the tracks "Stacie Anne" and "The Gutterati?". "Creepin' Up the Backstairs" was never a single released by the band, even though a video was made for it. The first single released by the band was Henrietta, which was released on 12 June 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts.
2006–2007: Costello Music and mainstream success
Costello Music was the debut album for the Fratellis and was released on 11 September 2006. It charted at number two in the UK album charts for three weeks. The success of the album led to the Fratellis winning the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2007, an award that was voted for by BBC Radio One listeners.
The Fratellis perform in Scotland.
The Fratellis supported Kasabian in December 2006 on their UK tour before playing 10 dates by themselves in February and March 2007. The tour of the UK festival circuit, playing at Glastonbury and headlining at festivals such as NME's Rock 'n' Riot tour, OXEGEN 2007 and T in the Park 2007, amongst others. They also opened for The Police Reunion Tour in the summer of 2007 in some of the North America dates. The Fratellis also recorded some cover songs during the year including "All Along the Watchtower" for Radio 1's 40th Anniversary Double Album, Radio 1: Established 1967, and "Solid Gold Easy Action" for the soundtrack of the film Hot Fuzz, which also included the single "Baby Fratelli".
The band released their first live DVD, Edgy In Brixton, in the UK on 1 October 2007, which was recorded at the Brixton Academy in London. The DVD contains a locations included Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London. Following the release of the album, the Fratellis embarked on a full live performance of the debut album Costello Music, B-sides from various singles and a new song called "Pretty Like a Girl". Extras on the DVD include the band being asked questions by members of the Fratellis' website, and on the deluxe edition, . It was released in the United States on 30 October 2007.
2007–2009: Here We Stand
The band's filmed on 18 June 2008 at the Fillmore, San Francisco; performances of "Milk and Money", "Flathead" and "Mistress Mabel" from Abbey Road Studios and the videos for second album, Here We Stand, was first mentioned in November 2007 on the Fratellis' official website, which stated that work had begun on the album in a rehearsal space in Glasgow. The band said that they were self-producing the album and had their own studio to record in. Recording finished on 13 January 2008.
On 22 February 2008, they played a highlights from the T in the Park 2007 festival small show for fans at Queen Margaret Union to debut new songs from the upcoming album. About eight new going towards the Teenage Cancer Trust. The third single was "A Heady Tale", released on 22 December. The Fratellis released a deluxe edition of Here We Stand internationally songs from their new album were played, including "Mistress Mabel", "Acid Jazz Singer", and "Look Out Sunshine!". This performance introduced two new touring members, a guitarist, Robin Peringer and a keyboard player, Will Foster. However, after the Teenage Cancer Trust show in 2008, Robin departed the tour for unknown reasons. Will Foster subsequently played both keyboard and guitar during live performances.
The album, was released on 9 June 2008 in the UK and 10 June 2008 in the United States. The band marked the US release of the album with sold-out shows in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. The first single from the album,"Mistress Mabel", was released on 26 May 2008. The next single, "Look Out Sunshine!", released on 18 August 2008 and with money on 8 December. The CD included a new song titled "Moriarty's Last Stand" and the accompanying DVD which features "The Year of the Thief" (a documentary of the band on the road in the US), a live show the singles "Mistress Mabel" and "Look Out Sunshine!".
During 2009, the band did a mini-tour of Australia and Japan during February and March. The Fratellis headlined the Island Records 50th anniversary show on 27 May 2009 where they debuted their new track to be included on the Island 50: 50 Years of Island Records which was Bob Marley's "Stir It Up". The band also headlined the Hop Farm Festival 2009 on 4 July, with a gig at the Middlesbrough Empire on 3 July to prepare for the upcoming headline slot.
2009–2012: 'Indefinite' hiatus and side projects
After the Hop Farm show in 2009, the band were going to take an extended break citing exhaustion and relationships within the band turning sour after a series of prolonged touring and working together. Jon went on to form a new band with singer/songwriter Lou Hickey called Codeine Velvet Club. He released an self-titled album with the band in December 2009 and toured during late 2009 and early 2010. The band came to a finish and he decided to become a solo artist. He released his debut solo album, Psycho Jukebox in 2010 and intended to release a second, titled Bright Night Flowers in 2012 but this was shelved due to the Fratellis reuniting. It would eventually be released in 2019, in a re-recorded form after the fifth Fratellis album In Your Own Sweet Time.
Barry initially stated that he was starting his own musical project and would let Fratellis fans know about it via the Fratellis website. He didn't let fans know his musical ventures until November 2011, where he revealed he had joined Birmingham band the Twang, who he played with until August 2012 when he rejoined the Fratellis. He is also a regular on the DJ circuit, and still DJs now when he can.
Mince initially joined a heavy metal band called Throne o' Diablo, before leaving the band for unknown reasons. He would go on to join Jon's solo band as a second drummer, backing vocalist and occasional guitarist during live shows for his Psycho Jukebox tour.
2012–2014: We Need Medicine
The Fratellis played their first show since 2009 to raise money for the Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund on 15 June 2012, marking nearly 3 years since they last shared a stage together. They then performed at O2 ABC Glasgow on 26 September 2012 and announced a UK tour in April 2013. During the UK tour, 3 more songs were debuted live; "She's Not Gone Yet But She's Leaving", "Seven Nights Seven Days" and "Whiskey Saga". The band went on to perform dates in Oxford, Leicester and Sheffield with another date at Loopallu festival, forming a small September tour. During the tour, the band debuted 2 new tracks, "This Old Ghost Town" (previously played by and mainland Europe. With 2014, the band played festivals across the world, returning to the US, UK and Europe and also headed over to Japan before finishing the We Jon in a solo show) and "Rock n Roll Will Break Your Heart".
On 4 February 2013, the Fratellis finished recording their third album, which was to be called We Need Medicine with a release date of 7 October 2013. "Seven Nights Seven Days" was released as a single on 29 September. The album was recorded in Glasgow with Jon Fratelli and Stuart McCredie on production duties.
The band saw out 2013 with a highly successful tour of the US, UK Need Medicine album campaign with two shows in Russia in September 2014. The band released a brand new EP in September 2014 called The Soul Crush EP, which was released for free on their website.
2014–2016: Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied
During Christmas break 2013, the band started writing new material, and two of the songs debuted live in 2014. "Too Much Wine" was played on the early 2014 US tour, with "All the Live Long Day" (later to be known as "Impostors (Little By Little)") turning up later on. Upon releasing The Soul Crush EP in 2014, the band stated they would be heading to LA to record their fourth album, with Barry confirming on Twitter it was once again with Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air), producer-architect of both their debut album and of Jon's solo album Psycho Jukebox.
News stayed quiet until 1 June 2015, when the band announced their new album would be called Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied and would be released through Cooking Vinyl on 21 August 2015. The band revealed the first song from the album "Me and the Devil" through their website, and later announced the first single "Baby Don't You Lie To Me" on 29 June. Both tracks were made available as instant downloads with your pre-order of the album. The band shared a new video for "Baby Don't You Lie To Me!" on 24 July 2015.
In late 2016, the Fratellis launched a UK-wide tour to mark the 10-year anniversary of Costello Music, playing 16 shows through November and December.
2017–2019: In Your Own Sweet Time and Bright Night Flowers
In 2017, the band headlined posts since 30 April, the band confirmed on Instagram that they were in Los Angeles to record their fifth album with Tony Hoffer once again producing.
On 29 September 2017 the band announced their the Vicar's Picnic music festival 14–15 July, as well as the Lindisfarne Festival, which ran 31 August to 3 September.
On 8 May, after hinting through several fifth studio album, In Your Own Sweet Time which was released on 16 March 2018 and followed by with a UK concert tour in March 2018. The album was released on CD, LP, limited edition orange LP and cassette. They also toured the U.S. in late Spring 2018 and early Summer.
After the recording of In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon had quietly re-recorded his shelved 2012 solo album Bright Night Flowers and after the main bulk of touring was finished for In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon announced his solo album would be released in February 2019, supported with two shows in London and Glasgow. His first solo shows in 6 years featured nearly the entirety of Bright Night Flowers with only one song from his previous solo album showing up along with Fratellis' favourites "Whistle for the Choir" and "Laughing Gas" in rearranged forms and a series of covers.
Everyboby Knows You Cried Last Night
The Fratellis Lyrics
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I was just busy watching everyone go by
Outside the shite bar, and you're a red car
Me and your girlfriend and your sister with the big scar
I said oh Christ, I told you twice
It's just not easy going through all these things thrice
What's this I wonder, you drive a bluebird
And it's all right, she'll be sucking fingers all night
Wearing those shoes, oh any excuse to go to the gang fight
And oh she's alright, everybody says she's uptight
Sick in the head, first in the bed
So easy to be Friday's nightmare
I said oh no, oh please just go
You got no eyelids and sweet ella loves me so
She got my number, though I can't stand her
I can't help diggin her a hope I guess I wonder
And oh it's clear, you want me dear
It would be easier if I was never here
You got the money, and I got the reason,
I'll stick around with you for just another season
And it's alright, she'll be sucking fingers all night
Wearing those shoes, oh any excuse to go to the gang fight
And oh she's alright, everybody says she's uptight
Sick in the head, first in the bed
So easy to be Friday's nightmare
She's just getting along,
So don't tell me she's yours
Oh please tell me I'm wrong again
It's all in a daze/day,
So what can you say
Just; sleep in yer shoes
With the winterbox blues
Any time you choose, Oh yeah
She said oh my, I don't know why
I was just busy watching everyone go by
Outside the shite bar, and you're a red car
Me and your girlfriend and your sister with the big scar
She said oh Christ, I told you twice
It's just not easy going through all these things thrice
What's this I wonder, you drive a bluebird
You got no money for the petrol, that's what I heard
And it's alright, she'll be sucking fingers all night
Wearing those shoes, oh any excuse to go to the gang fight
And oh she's alright, everybody says she's uptight
Sick in the head, first in the bed
So easy to be Friday's wonder
The lyrics of the song ‘Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night’ by The Fratellis are a conversation between two people - possibly a couple - about their relationship and past experiences. In the first verse, the woman seems to be reflecting on a past incident where she was outside a bar with the guy's girlfriend and sister. In the second verse, the guy attempts to clear the air between them but the woman seems to be confused and unable to make sense of things. The conversation ends with the two of them reflecting on each other's flaws and how they fit into each other's lives.
The song lyrics have elements of sarcasm and irony. For instance, when the woman says 'Oh my, I don't know why,' she seems to be pretending not to understand what's going on or what the guy is talking about. The line 'sick in the head, first in the bed' could be interpreted in various ways, but it could be an indication of how the woman is always looking for love and affection. The song also talks about how people judge and label others, with lines like 'easy to be Friday's nightmare' and 'everybody says she's uptight'.
Overall, the song is a commentary on relationships and how sometimes people who aren't necessarily good for each other end up together. The lyrics suggest a sense of confusion and disillusionment, with both characters seemingly unsure of their feelings towards each other.
Line by Line Meaning
She said oh my, I don't know why
She expresses confusion and lack of understanding about a specific situation.
I was just busy watching everyone go by
She is preoccupied with observing the people around her.
Outside the shite bar, and you're a red car
She is outside a low-quality bar and notices a parked red car.
Me and your girlfriend and your sister with the big scar
She is accompanied by the singer's girlfriend and sister, who has a noticeable injury.
I said oh Christ, I told you twice
The singer is frustrated and exasperated, having already provided instruction or explanation multiple times.
It's just not easy going through all these things thrice
Repeating a task or situation is stressful and difficult for the singer.
What's this I wonder, you drive a bluebird
The singer is curious about the type of car being driven, and it's unclear to them what relevance this has.
You got no money for the petrol, that's what I heard
The singer has heard that the driver of the bluebird car cannot afford to pay for fuel.
And it's all right, she'll be sucking fingers all night
Despite the situation being less than ideal, someone will be engaging in pleasurable activities throughout the night.
Wearing those shoes, oh any excuse to go to the gang fight
Someone is dressed provocatively, looking for opportunities to participate or spectate in a violent gathering.
And oh she's alright, everybody says she's uptight
Despite criticisms of her personality or behavior, someone is considered to be attractive or appealing.
Sick in the head, first in the bed
Though she may have emotional or psychological issues, she is sexually available and promiscuous.
So easy to be Friday's nightmare
Her behavior and personality make her an unpleasant person to encounter or interact with on Fridays.
I said oh no, oh please just go
The singer is asking someone to leave and does not want them around any longer.
You got no eyelids and sweet ella loves me so
The singer is pointing out someone's physical abnormality in contrast to the fact that someone else has affection for them.
She got my number, though I can't stand her
Though someone has the singer's contact information, he does not enjoy their company or presence.
I can't help diggin her a hope I guess I wonder
Despite feeling certain negative emotions, the singer cannot deny some level of attraction or curiosity about this person.
And oh it's clear, you want me dear
The singer is aware that someone has feelings or intentions towards them.
It would be easier if I was never here
The singer implies that their presence is causing problems or difficulties, and it would be simpler to remove themselves entirely.
You got the money, and I got the reason
One person has the funds, but the singer has a justification or explanation for their arrangement.
I'll stick around with you for just another season
The singer intends to stay together for the time being but may move on after a certain point.
She's just getting along,
Someone is managing well enough despite circumstances or challenges.
So don't tell me she's yours
The singer is disputing any claim or assertion that someone belongs to another person.
Oh please tell me I'm wrong again
The singer is asking to be corrected or provided with different information, and does not want to be right about a particular matter.
It's all in a daze/day,
Someone is disoriented or unclear about their surroundings or experiences.
So what can you say
The singer acknowledges that there is little they can do or the situation is beyond their control or influence.
Just; sleep in yer shoes
The singer is advising someone to stay alert or ready for action at all times.
With the winterbox blues
Someone is experiencing depression, sadness, or other negative emotions due to a particular cause or season.
Any time you choose, Oh yeah
The singer recognizes that someone has the freedom to make their own decisions and take action whenever they like.
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The most underrated album of 2000s
Rajath Shetty
No wonder. I discovered this in 2017.
Classic Pinball
its a shame chelsea dagger is the big single from this album, i just find it kinda annoying. but everything else is pretty solid
Athanasiou Konstantinos
Epic album!
Stugna P-matic
One of just three albums I've ever heard which I thoroughly loved from the frlirat chords to the last!
Definitely maybe by oasis was another, and appetite for destruction by guns and Roses.
You dont come across these albums many times in your life, and whilst human individualised mean each of us will choose three or four very special musical accompaniments to our lives, and they ARE special.
I return to this album at LEAST once a month, and still love every single second.
God bless you all
Stugna P-matic
@Classic Pinball but even chelsea dagger has fantastic lyrics which tell a stark story...
sean sanford
Mannn, every time I remember and come back to this band, I end up binging them. Don’t know much about the newer albums, but their first FOUR ALBUMS are GOLD. God damn these guys are good. One of the most underrated bands of this century!
SeopTheLittleGiant
the most underrated band of all time
Stan Stenson
There is a ton of them.
Kristian Stanley
there are so few albums that are so good--song for song--beginning to end. this is definitely one of them.