Electric Lash
The Church
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The electric lash of trees in the studio Fills my head with light Only the voice of the girl on the radio Falling from a height I turn to leave as if in a cameo It doesn't feel quite right Only one thing you ever really know If it's day or night Our eyes meet and I love her I suspect she already knows How those eyes see me so very very clearly Even when they're closed The electric lash of trees in the studio A bite then a caress Only the voice of the girl on the radio Drifting from the west I turn to leave as if in a cameo A moon, a knot, a guess Only one thing you ever really know You might curse before you bless
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Band Information“Electric Lash” is a song by the Australian rock band, The Church.
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Album InformationThe song was part of their fourth studio album, “Seance,” which was released in 1983.
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Song RankingThe song was The Church’s first song to enter the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, peaking at number 37 in 1984.
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Band MembersThe song features Steve Kilbey on vocals and bass, Peter Koppes and Marty Willson-Piper on guitars, and Richard Ploog on drums.
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Music Genre"Electric Lash" follows the band's signature neo-psychedelia and alternative rock style.
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Lyrics ContributionThe song’s lyrics were penned by Steve Kilbey, who also performed the lead vocals on the song.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Electric Lash" was a finalist in the 1983 Countdown Australian Music Awards.
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Song Producer“Electric Lash” was produced by The Church and Nick Launay, who also worked with famous bands like Midnight Oil and Gang of Four.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released as 7" single in Australia, with “It Doesn’t Change” on the B-side.
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Unique SoundThe song features a wealth of jangling guitars, which helps create The Church’s distinct ethereal sound. It also showcases Kilbey’s enigmatic lyrics, further enhancing their musical style.
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Album DifferenceIn "Seance", of which "Electric Lash" is a part, the band began to experiment more with keyboards and electronic elements, which is reflected in this song. However, this was not well-received at first by their traditional fans who preferred their earlier guitar-based sound.
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Re-issueA remastered edition of "Seance", which included "Electric Lash", was released in 2002 that included three bonus tracks.
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