1) The Wombats (TWB)… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that share this name:
1) The Wombats (TWB) are a three-piece indie band which formed in 2003 in Liverpool, England. The band consists of Matthew Murphy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass, vocals) and Dan Haggis (drums, vocals). Murphy and Haggis are native Liverpudlians and Øverland-Knudsen is Norwegian. The members met while they were students at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. The band has released four albums, "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation" (2007) and "This Modern Glitch" (2011), “Glitterbug” (2015) and “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life” (2018). Although, their fifth album is on it’s way, the first single “Method To The Madness” was released May 26th.
Early Years 2003 - 2006
The three met at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. The school gave them the chance to play gigs to over 20,000 people in China. This was one of the band's first trips to play outside the UK. They spent their time traveling around the country in a Vauxhall Agila and spent most of their time drunk, as quoted by the band while on the Colin Murray show in 2007. Their debut single Lost in the Post/Party in a Forest (Where's Laura) was released at the end of 2006. They also managed to release an album in Japan called Girls, Boys and Marsupials and reached fame over in the Far East.
A Guide To Love Loss & Desperation (AGTLL), 2007 -
The band then released a second limited edition vinyl called Moving to New York in January, 2007. This single got critical acclaim from Radio DJs such as Colin Murray and Zane Lowe. In May the band released their third single called Backfire at the Disco this then lead to the band successfully released their first full single Kill the Director in late July. This single managed to reach #35 in the U.K Singles Chart. Their last single "Let's Dance To Joy Division" was released in October 2007, to coincide with the release of their debut album, entitled The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation which managed to get to #11 in the U.K charts. The release is being followed by a European tour ending with a Christmas party at Liverpool Academy. Moving to New York will be re-released on January 14, 2008.
This Modern Glitch (TMG), 2011 -
The first single that are in this album was released back in 2007, under the name 'Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves), and reached #23 in UK charts. The second single was 'Jump Into The Fog', that came out 2011, with three B-sides, 'How I Miss Sally Bray', 'Valentine' and 'Addicted to the Cure'. This single debuted in #35 on UK charts. The next single was 'Anti-D', from
april of 2011, and also came out with three B-sides, 'I'm a Robot Like You', 'Dear Hamburg' and 'Wonderful Distraction'. This single reached #42 on UK charts. We had another single in June of 2011, the first after the album release, called 'Techno Fan' also coming out in a EP format, with the tracks 'Avalanche', 'Trampoline' and 'Shock Goodbyes and P45's'. It was #60 on UK charts. The next single was 'Our Perfect Disease' , which was also released after the album, having 'Guillotine', 'IOU's' and 'Reynold's Park' as B-sides. The last single was '1966', still in 2011.
The album itself was released on 22th April, 2011, having really good reviews on BBC Music, All Music Channel, Daily mirror and 59/100 on Metacritic. It reached #3 in UK's album chart, receiving gold in UK and Australia.
Discography
Albums
- "Girls, Boys and Marsupials" Released in 2006, Vinyl Junkie (Japan Only)
- "The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation" Released 05/11/07 (UK) #11 U.K
- "The Wombats Proudly Present: This Modern Glitch"
Released 25/04/11 (UK) #3 U.K
- "Glitterbug" Released 07/04/15 (UK) #5 U.K, #91 Billboard 200
- "Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life" Released 09/02/18 #3 U.K, #190 Billboard 200
Limited Release Singles
2007 "Lost In The Post"
2007 "Moving To New York"
2007 "Backfire At The Disco"
2007 "A Guide To Love, Loss and Desperation"
Singles
2007* " Backfire at the Disco"
2007 "Kill the Director" #35 UK
2007 "Let's Dance to Joy Division" #15 UK
2008 "Moving to New York" #37 UK 14 January 2008
2009 "Is This Christmas"
2010 "Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)
2011 "Jump Into the Fog"
2011 "Anti-D"
2013 "Your Body is A Weapon"
2) Heroes of the modern garage revival, the Wombats were born sometime in the late 70s, somewhere in the leafy lanes of Maple Heights, Ohio. Teenage guitar strangler John Zinrich, a.k.a. Johnny Fettish (so called because he had a thing for biting women's knees under tables, hence "John Knee Fetish"), had previously lived out the punk ideal by dropping out of high school at age 15 to join Public Enemy, noted in Cle 3.0 for doing "the fastest version ever attempted of 'I Wanna Be Your Dog'." Striving for a poppier sound, Fettish and his suburban neighbor Vic Halm penned a series of power-punk pop gems and entered the first national "Battle of the Garages" competition run by Bomp/Voxx honcho Greg Shaw. The 'Bats contributed a track, "The Reason Why" to the first "Battle" compilation and played on the national "Battle" tour in 1981. Positive public reaction won them a recording contract, and between 1981 and 1984 the 'Bats released two singles and an album, "Zontar Must Die!" on Bomp/Voxx. They also played various notable East Coast and local venues, including the first WRUW Studio Arama show and the opening night of the Lakefront (which displayed "Wombats" on its curb sign for several years as a result). Their energetic live show was notable for speedy fuzzy guitars pumped through Marshall stacks, unintelligible vocals, and the sight of 5'4" Fettish leaping two feet in the air, against a backdrop of six-foot-tall John Lennon-lookalike Halm and equally towering bassist Tim Ratley. In 1984 the Wombats played a show with the seminal Columbus band Great Plains, who brought them to the attention of Gerard Cosloy at Homestead Records. The Wombats subsequently recorded one EP for Homestead, "Mudpuddles", which came out in 1985. Unfortunately, the band had a falling out with Cosloy over their inability to tour, since drummer Tommy Edwards was busy studying to be a refrigerator repairman. As a result, promotion for "Mudpuddles" was almost nil and the 'Bats found themselves once again without a label. In 1986, Fettish and Halm wrote and recorded some excellent demos for a third album which they hoped to place on a major label, but due to lack of interest this project never saw the light of day. Since then, the 'Bats have played sporadically around Cleveland with various lineups.
Dr. Suzanne Mattox PHD
The Wombats Lyrics
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I'm going to the doctors on Friday
They make me better, they give me pills and all sorts,
My GP's going to help me this Friday
Her name's Suzanne and she's got a PhD
And I think that she likes me
Well she's always smiling
This is not a drama piece of mine
I'm not here to tell you lies
Suzanne you better believe me this time
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
I don't care now, I can't see it hurt me
She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
I don't care now, maybe I've died inside
Don't think I'm wasting your time
This is not a drama piece of mine
I'm not here to tell you lies
Suzanne you better believe me this time
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
The lyrics to The Wombats' song "Dr Suzanne Mattox Ph.D" talk about a person who is seeking medical help from a doctor named Suzanne who holds a PhD. The person talks about how doctors can make them feel better by giving them pills and other forms of medication. The name Suzanne is repeated several times in the lyrics, which suggests that the person has developed a certain attachment or fondness towards their doctor. The individual also mentions that their doctor has advised them to stop smoking and drinking but they plan to continue regardless of the health risks.
The song highlights the importance of seeking medical help when one is unwell. It portrays doctors as saviors and medication as a solution to various illnesses. The lyrics also shed light on how difficult it can be to change unhealthy habits even when advised to do so by a medical professional. The repetition of the name Suzanne conveys a sense of familiarity, possibly suggesting that the person feels comfortable with their doctor.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the role of doctors and medication in modern society, as well as the struggles people face in changing unhealthy behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to the doctors on Friday
I have an upcoming appointment with my GP
I'm going to the doctors on Friday
I am repeating this statement for emphasis
They make me better, they give me pills and all sorts,
The doctors prescribe medication to improve my health
My GP's going to help me this Friday
I have a scheduled appointment with my regular physician on Friday
Her name's Suzanne and she's got a PhD
My doctor's name is Suzanne and she has a PhD
And I think that she likes me
I interpret her friendly demeanor as a romantic interest in me
Well she's always smiling
Suzanne seems to be a happy and friendly person
She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
Suzanne advised me to quit smoking, but I will likely ignore her
She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
Suzanne recommended that I cut back on alcohol, but I will likely continue to drink
I don't care now, I can't see it hurt me
I am indifferent to the potential health consequences of my lifestyle choices
I don't care now, maybe I've died inside
I feel emotionally numb and may be using vices as a coping mechanism
Don't think I'm wasting your time
I want to communicate that my concerns are legitimate and not trivial
This is not a drama piece of mine
I want to assure that I am not being dramatic or exaggerating
I'm not here to tell you lies
I want to establish my credibility and honesty
Suzanne you better believe me this time
I want my doctor to take my concerns seriously and offer more effective solutions
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
I am requesting Suzanne's assistance in improving my health and overall well-being
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