The band self-released their debut album Unicorns Are People Too in March 2003 through their own record label Caterpillars of the Community, with a limited press run of 500 copies.
In October of the same year they went back into the studio, recording several new songs as well as reworking a number of songs from their debut. The resulting second album, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?, was released in November 2003 on the label Alien8 Recordings, and was a notable departure for a label that has traditionally released albums by avantgarde and highly experimental artists such as Acid Mothers Temple and noise pioneer Merzbow.
The album received glowing reviews from The Village Voice, NME, online magazine Pitchfork and numerous other publications around the world, and it quickly earned the band a fanatical following on the indie-rock circuit. The band toured constantly for 13 months following its release, initially supporting fellow Canadian band Hot Hot Heat across North America before proceeding to play to sell-out crowds in Australia, Europe and the UK, as well as touring several more times across the US and Canada.
The band's hectic touring schedule took its toll, however, and by the time of their Australian tour in December 2004 they were showing signs of exhaustion, playing reportedly lukewarm shows and verbally clashing with audience members. On December 28, 2004, a short message appeared on the Unicorns' website reading "THE UNICORNS ARE DEAD, (R.I.P.)," leading fans to speculate as to whether they had broken up. In early February of 2005 pitchforkmedia.com reported that The Unicorns had split. Also the website solidpr.com issued a press statement on the band's behalf confirming the claims of break-up.
Thorburn and Thompson continue to collaborate together as Th' Corn Gangg (a pop/hip-hop project) and Islands (a pop project).
Penner released a 7" on the Melbourne-based Art School Dropout label. The a-side, "The Ghost Of Creaky Crater", was recorded in Melbourne on December 19, 2004 while The Unicorns were touring the country. The release was limited to 100 copies. Penner now performs under the name Dub Intefadah.
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The Clap
The Unicorns Lyrics
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clap your hands if you need some
clap your hands if you can't wait
The lyrics to The Unicorns' song "The Clap" are a playful and somewhat sarcastic call to action. The repeated phrase "clap your hands" seems to be addressing some unnamed desire or need, and the singer is urging the listener to express that need through the simple act of clapping. The phrase "if you want some" could be interpreted in a variety of ways - perhaps the singer is suggesting they have something to offer the listener, or that the listener has something they are seeking. Similarly, "if you need some" could be read as a sincere offer of help or support, or as a tongue-in-cheek nod to some more base desire. The final line, "if you can't wait," adds a sense of urgency to the call, as if the singer is trying to goad the listener into action.
Line by Line Meaning
clap your hands if you want some
If you desire to obtain something, exhibit your excitement by applauding
clap your hands if you need some
If you are in need of something, express your urgency by clapping
clap your hands if you can't wait
If you are eagerly anticipating something, demonstrate your impatience by clapping
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Oliver Hecker
That little scream at the beginning gets me excited every time
tijs schelstraete
2021 yo. still love this record when it was released. timeless.
Captain Doomsday
What a strange band.
Let's listen some more.
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great song
Jake Tomlinson
Why can't this song be longer
Monocanouno
this shit is epic. Where did these guys go?
Aweirdanomaly
Monocanouno A little late (sorry) but they disbanded and went their own ways
KidaBear
I'm very late, but they did disband, and they made another band called "Islands". Jamie did eventually leave Islands though
Christopher Gazeent
Reminds me of the PIxies, so much.
Starman256
The black sheep of the album... Where the heck are the wacky synths.