If you mix a cocktail of surf, rockabilly, punk and ska, add two thirds of … Read Full Bio ↴If you mix a cocktail of surf, rockabilly, punk and ska, add two thirds of Romagnolo blood and one third of pure Scottish malt, this is what you get: pure essence of Hormonauts! The band represents the heritage of the ten years experience of Sasso, one of the most acclaimed double bass player of the European rock’n’roll scene, Pinna, a great drummer from the punk/hardcore scene, and Andy, a member of the Mutoid Waste Co., a pure Scotsman and a rock’n’roll lover. He is the guitarist and singer of this band that certainly represents a real revolution in the varied and contradictory Italian rock scene. The bare essential line up allows the three Hormonauts to "abuse" and throw their instruments on the stage like madmen. Their live shows have a unique and unmistakable sound and one of the Hormonauts’ concerts is certainly an event. You just have to listen to them!
The Hormonauts were formed in 1999 and thanks to the support of an independent swiss label - Voodoo Rhythm rec. released their first record “Hormone Hop” by throughout Europe.
It features twelve tracks, among them “Get off the wagon”, “Sweet young thing”, “Turkey Jive” and a great version of “Black Slacks”. The three artists promoted this record with many concerts in Europe: Germany, France, Holland, Spain, Switzerland are just a few of the countries that the fearless rockers stir up with their live act. So in three years they get a record deal with Ammonia Records – one of the most important italian independent labels and publish “Mini skirt”. Here the sound is even more blended, and the trio’s original tracks are truly epic. “Mini skirt”, “I see two”, “Mojito Joe” are three authentic jewels, with their excellent mix of rockabilly flavour with surf, ska and punk. The amazing versions of “Tainted love” and “Lonesome train” make this album appealing to a more varied audience. Their third album, “Hormone airlines”, is licensed by V2 records. Among its 14 tracks quite a few stand out: “Just why your blue” (with a rock/garage sound), “Cassius” and then “Solid gone”, “Little red Vanette” (going at a full speed with a captivating swing) up to the amazing ‘electro-western’ version of “Staying alive”, a pure essence of madness which will become a new video and a radio single. The “Hormonauts” believe their third album holds their real musical essence, their style and their artistic inspiration which the group has named “Hormonebilly”.
Now, introduced by the hit cover “My Sharona” The Hormonauts released “Hormonized”, their fourth album. It’s time now for the band to shift into a pure rock and roll sound: “Lucky Toy”, and “My Sharona”, but also the soft “Top of the world” or the “western” atmosphere of “Greasy Black hands. “Hormonized” and “Hormonette” are already true hymns, but the real blow are “Just Drive” and “Shit faced”!

The Hormonauts have taken part in the more important national rock festivals alongside groups such as Rancid, The Cramps, Nofx, Manu Chao, Millencollin, Ska-P, The Mars Volta and The Hives. Right now the Hormonauts are touring all over Italy and part of Europe with a new member, the Fourth Hormonaut, Reverend Cosmic, Andy's prodigal cousin from Somewhere, Texas! He's a Lap-Steel and Baritone guitar-slinger who'll be bringing a deep country twang and fuzz to the musical hurricane we already know and love! They'll be playing at Festivals, Clubs and wherever the fun is, riding their Big Blue Burnin’ Bus, two-litre diesel pleasure mobile!

Discography:
“Hormone Hop” (Voodoo Rhytm, 2002),
“Mini-Skirt” (Ammonia/V2, 2003),
“Hormone Airlines” (V2, 2004),
“Homonized” (V2, 2006).

Solid Gone
The Hormonauts Lyrics

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Dig out the map find a place to go
Stick in a tape, not the radio
L'd rather listen to the king
Wind my windows down and sing

Got me a bed here in the back
Gonna drive off the beaten track
Gonna wind up who-knows-where

Guess I'll find out when l'm there

Wind in my face l'm singin'
Yeh Yeh Yeh Yeh
Obviously not thinkin' bout you
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah!

L'm solid gone
L'm solid
Gone long gone
L'm solid gone

Drive to a place I never knew
Find me a hill with a sea-sude view
Witch the boats why out at see
No you can't take this from me

Knock up a meal, open some wine
Tell my self l'm doin' fine
Hear the waves beat on the shore
Who could ask for anithing more

Under the stars l'm singin'
Yeh Yeh Yeh Yeh
Obviously not thinkin' bout you
Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah!

L'm solid gone
L'm solid gone

L'm solid gone
L'm solid gone

Overall Meaning

The Hormonauts's song Solid Gone is about the need for escape and freedom, and the joy that can come from a simple road trip. The lyrics suggest a person who is feeling stuck and looking for an escape from their everyday life. They "dig out the map" and "stick in a tape, not the radio" in order to create an experience that is wholly their own. The king that they would rather listen to instead of the radio could be referring to Elvis Presley, who was known as the King of Rock and Roll.

The singer gets into their car with no real destination in mind, just a desire to explore and be on the open road. They have a bed in the back of their car, which suggests they plan to spend several days on their journey. The lyrics describe a feeling of freedom and release as they "wind my windows down and sing" and are "obviously not thinking about you." This line could be a reference to a person they are leaving behind or some kind of obligation they are escaping.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more immersed in their adventure. They find themselves in new and beautiful places, like a hill with a sea-side view. They knock up a meal, open some wine, and bask in the serenity of their surroundings. The ocean's waves beating on the shore make the perfect soundtrack to their night under the stars. In the end, the singer has found a sense of peace and contentment in their escape.

Line by Line Meaning

Dig out the map find a place to go
Let's plan a trip and explore

Stick in a tape, not the radio
I prefer to listen to specific songs

L'd rather listen to the king
I'd rather listen to Elvis Presley

Wind my windows down and sing
Sing out loud with the wind in my face

Got me a bed here in the back
I have a place to rest in my car

Gonna drive off the beaten track
Let's take the road less traveled

Gonna wind up who-knows-where
Not sure where we'll end up but let's go for it anyway

Guess I'll find out when l'm there
I'll figure it out when I arrive there

Wind in my face l'm singin'
Singing while feeling the wind on my face

Obviously not thinkin' bout you
I'm not thinking about a significant other or anyone else

Drive to a place I never knew
Let's explore a new place together