Beginning in 1987 in London, England, Bill Drummond (alias King Boy D) and Jimmy Cauty (alias Rockman Rock) released hip hop-inspired and sample-heavy records as The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu and, on one occasion (the British number one hit single "Doctorin' the Tardis"), as The Timelords. As The KLF, Drummond and Cauty pioneered the genres "stadium house" (rave music with a pop-rock production and sampled crowd noise) and "ambient house". The KLF released a series of international top-ten hits on their own KLF Communications record label, and became the highest internationally selling UK band of 1991. The duo also published a book, The Manual, and worked on a road movie called The White Room.
From the outset, they adopted the philosophy espoused by esoteric novels The Illuminatus! Trilogy, gaining notoriety for various anarchic situationist manifestations, including the defacement of billboard adverts, the posting of prominent cryptic advertisements in NME magazine and the mainstream press, and highly distinctive and unusual performances on Top of the Pops. Their most notorious performance was at the February 1992 Brit Awards, where they horrified the formal audience with a hardcore thrash version of "3 A.M. Eternal" (performed with the justifiably named Extreme Noise Terror) that also included Drummond spraying the crowd with blanks from an automatic rifle and the post-performance announcement, "The KLF have left the music industry." Topping their already extreme actions, Cauty and Drummond delivered the carcass of a dead sheep -- plus eight gallons of blood -- to the lobby of the hotel after-party. In May 1992 the duo deleted their entire back catalogue.
With The KLF's profits, Drummond and Cauty established the K Foundation and sought to subvert the art world, staging an alternative art award for the worst artist of the year and burning a million pounds sterling. Although Drummond and Cauty remained true to their word of May 1992—the KLF Communications catalogue remains deleted—they have released a small number of new tracks since then, as the K Foundation, The One World Orchestra and most recently, in 1997, as 2K. Cauty has provided remixing services for bands as diverse as Hawkwind and Placebo, under the name Scourge of the Earth.
The KLF catalogue remained absent from digital platforms until January 1, 2021, when an 8-track compilation of their 7" hit singles 1988-1991 - Solid State Logik 1 was released on streaming platforms, marking the 1st installment of a series called Samplecity Thru Trancentral.
Last Train To Transcentral (Li
The KLF Lyrics
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Also known as the justified ancients of Mu Mu
Furthermore known as The Jams
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
Rockman Rock and Kingboy D
On the last train to Trancentral
Justified ancients of Mu Mu
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Last train to Trancentral)
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
Rockman Rock and Kingboy D
On the last train to Trancentral
Justified ancients of Mu Mu
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Last train to Trancentral)
This is what KLF is about
Also known as the justified ancients of Mu Mu
Furthermore known as The Jams
(KLF communications)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Last train to Trancentral)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
All aboard, all aboard, whoa
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
(Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?)
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
Mu Mu
Mu Mu
Mu Mu
KLF
Mu Mu
Mu Mu
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight
Back with the heavyweight Jams
The lyrics of The KLF's "Last Train to Transcentral" are quite repetitive and straightforward, focusing on the concept of boarding the last train to a place called Transcentral. The song introduces the artists, Rockman Rock and Kingboy D, who are part of a musical collective known as the justified ancients of Mu Mu, also referred to as The Jams.
The repeated phrase "All aboard, all aboard, whoa" can be interpreted as an invitation for listeners to join them on this journey. It creates an energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere, encouraging people to participate and embrace the experience of this last train ride.
The line "Back with the heavyweight Jams" suggests that the artists are returning with powerful and significant musical creations, symbolized by their "heavyweight jams." It expresses their confidence and enthusiasm about the music they are producing and sharing with the world.
The repetition of the phrases "Come on, boy, do you wanna ride?" and "Last train to Trancentral" reinforces the invitation for listeners to join them on this train to Transcentral. Transcentral itself is not explicitly defined, but its significance lies in its representation of a place or state of mind where individuals can escape their ordinary lives and experience something extraordinary.
Throughout the song, there are references to the justified ancients of Mu Mu, signaling the artists' connection to this creative collective and their dedication to their unique artistic vision. The use of their various names, KLF, The Jams, and justified ancients of Mu Mu, emphasizes their identity and purpose as artists.
In summary, "Last Train to Transcentral" is a song that invites listeners to join the artists, Rockman Rock and Kingboy D, on a journey to Transcentral. It conveys the excitement and energy of this experience, while also highlighting the artists' affiliation with the justified ancients of Mu Mu and their commitment to creating impactful music, referred to as heavyweight jams. The repeated phrases and references create a sense of unity and enthusiasm, encouraging listeners to embrace the journey and escape their everyday lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Francis Cauty, Ricky Lyte, William Ernest Drummond, Lawanda Ann McFarland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jere hokkanen
ikävä tätä radio asemaa kuuntelin ensimmäisestä lähetyksestä viimoiseen
ailoliletta
Klf oli paras asema, nykyisin ei radiosta tule enää mieleistä musiikkia. Tulkaa takaisin taajuuksille!
tuningPV69
Kaikki hyvä lopuu aikanaan :( Toivottavasti KLF palaa taas joskus taajuuksille.
Mikko V
Klf radio voisi toimia vaikka netissä. saisi näin kuunnella parasta musiikkia.
Mikko V
Radio klf palaa kovempana kuin koskaan ennen.
http://www.mediamonitori.fi/index.php/uutiset/radio/1623-radio-klf-tekee-paluun
FlyTech
radiosta tulee pelkkää paskaa...ei oo kivaa ku ei oo enää mitää hyvää kuunneltavaa. siinnä mainoksessa että klf poistuu näyttömöltä...toivotaan että tanssi musiikki pysyy korkeella vielä tulevaisuudessa ! JA VITUT, ei se pysy ku mikään radio kanava ei soita sellasta trancen tyylistä musaa...KLF TAKAS !!!!!!!