According to the band, they formed in 1996 when Andy and Matthew met at the Blackwood Miners' Institute, a venue in their home town from which they were both ejected for dressing as miners. They subsequently met Jon at Reading Festival when they caught him urinating on their tent late at night.
Originally called Best, after early Beatles drummer Pete Best, the band signed to London label Seriously Groovy and released their debut record, the 3-track single Huwuno.
The changed their name to mclusky in 1999 (adopting a strictly lower-case approach to the band name, album and song titles), and the following year released their first album My Pain and Sadness is More Sad and Painful than Yours on the Fuzzbox label.
They then signed to Too Pure records and in 2002 released their second album, mclusky Do Dallas, which drew critical acclaim and international attention. In 2003, drummer Matthew Harding left and was replaced by Jack Egglestone, and in 2004 they released their third album The Difference Between Me and You Is That I'm Not On Fire to generally positive reviews.
Their second and third albums were recorded by Steve Albini, whose influence through his legendary work with bands such as Pixies, Nirvana and The Jesus Lizard, as well his own groups Big Black and Shellac, can be easily recognised in mclusky's dense, raw sound.
On January 7th, 2005, mclusky disbanded. The reason for this parting has been kept private although they insist the decision was mutual. There is speculation that tensions within the group developed following the theft of their instruments and equipment during their US tour in 2004; in any case it seems likely that Chapple wanted to develop his songwriting in a different direction and would not have the opportunity to do so while part of mclusky.
Following the split they released the compilation mcluskyism as a single CD ('A-sides'), and a limited triple CD version containing their a-sides, b-sides, a selection of demos and rarities, and a live recording from their last headline gig at ULU, London.
Jon Chapple went on to form Shooting at Unarmed Men, while Falkous and Egglestone teamed up with former members of Jarcrew to form Future of the Left.
Joy
mclusky Lyrics
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Scattered her heart on your heroes.
With joy, you better let go.
Sit on myself and cover myself in joy.
The song "Joy" by mclusky is a complex and thought-provoking piece that delves into the universal human experience of seeking happiness and fulfillment. The first line, "Joy, you better watch her," is a warning to beware of investing too much emotion and energy into finding joy, as it can often lead to disappointment and frustration. The next line, "Scattered her heart on your heroes," suggests that many people look up to famous figures and celebrities in search of happiness, only to find that they can't truly provide it.
The following line, "With joy, you better let go," could be viewed as a call to let go of the pursuit of happiness, as it can be a never-ending cycle. The final line, "Sit on myself and cover myself in joy," is a somewhat ambiguous statement that may mean different things to different listeners. It could suggest a desire to cover up negative emotions with surface-level happiness or an acknowledgment that true joy comes from within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy, you better watch her.
Be careful of Joy, she could cause trouble.
Scattered her heart on your heroes.
She's fallen for your idols and is emotionally invested in them.
With joy, you better let go.
To truly experience happiness, you have to let go of any inhibitions or worries holding you back.
Sit on myself and cover myself in joy.
I'm going to indulge in my own pleasure and forget the rest of the world.
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