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Roadhouse

by The Double Happiness

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1.
Red Room 02:35
Lyrics taken from the book 'Catching The Big Fish' by David Lynch (2006) One Summer Day I was at a laboratory Called Consolidated Film Industries In Los Angeles We were editing the pilot for Twin Peaks And had finished for the day It was around 6:30 in the evening And we had gone outside There were cars in the parking lot I leaned my hands on the roof of one car It was very, very warm Not hot but nicely warm I was leaning there and sssssst The Red Room appeared And the backward thing appeared And then some of the dialogue So I had this idea These fragments And I fell in love with them That’s how it starts the idea tells you To build this Red Room The idea to build The idea
2.
Run to the tunnel Run to the light Run to the ones with their backs to the night The offer is made Should you comeback To all that you had and all that you lack She said run, baby run You've had your fun now baby Run, she said run Cos you're a man with a smoking gun And if you return Look over your shoulder To the one with the light the one great beholder we hope you forget hope you lose track of all that you had and all that you lack She said run, baby run You've had your fun now baby Run, she said run Cos you're a man with a smoking gun He said That she said He said That she fled He said That she bled Then he fled (Run) (Run) She said run, baby run (Run) You've had your fun now baby (Run), she said run Cos you're a man with a smoking gun (Run) She said run, baby run (Run) You've had your fun now baby (Run), she said run Cos you're a man with a smoking gun A Smoking Gun A Smoking Gun
3.
Warrego 03:30
The Warrego’s calling your name Across the open plain Westerlies starting to blow On the Warrego Warrego Warrego Warrego Over placid hills Helidon’s milk bar grills Up the range we go On the Warrego Warrego Warrego Warrego Wheels of industry grind Torrington’s left behind Up the Oakey Road On the Warrego Warrego Warrego Warrego We go! Warrego We go! Ooooh Warrego We go! Oooh Warrego We go! Ooooh Warrego Warrego
4.
Audrey 04:07
She’s lost in the forest As she sleeps in her room The curtains are drawn but something slips through I don’t know what’s happening With Audrey The voices are backwards They speak to her dream Her dress is all red But it’s not what it seems What the hell is happening with Audrey What the hell is happening with Audrey Audrey is angry And somewhat confused She’s lost all her bearings and can’t find her shoes I don’t know what’s happening With Audrey She’s slipped into a coma Now Bob’s found a muse The ghost strings are twanging A discordant tune What the hell is happening with Audrey What the hell is happening with Audrey With Audrey With Audrey With Audrey (Wake Up) With Audrey (Wake Up)
5.
Ego came up against itself on a road Weary blistered feet From the weight of a heavy load The sun beat down But in it there’s no light Irritated complication With no one to fight Spirit whispered Just go within Body weak Will is strong Find your feet in Santiago Find your feet Find your feet Find your feet in Santiago Find your feet Whoa whoa Walk all day to find a place to rest The one who got under your skin Put your forgiveness to the test The hours melt The days they grow like trees The hours melt Days grow like trees Spirit whispered Just go within Body weak Will is strong Find your feet in Santiago Find your feet Find your feet Find your feet in Santiago Find your feet Whoa whoa
6.
Drive In 03:46
It’s Melbourne in ‘55 You had to learn to drive To get into a drive in Clip the speakers on the door Order Cherry Ripes for four The family’s at the Drive In Out of town Drive In Out of Town Drive In Out of town Drive in We were drivin’ To the Drive In Out of Town Now we’re at the Yatala Twin Just smuggled three friends in But no one ever knew Only me and you Out on our first date In 1988 But all we see are houses Another new estate Drive in Out of town Drive in Out of town Drive in Out of town Drive In We would pile in To the Drive in out of town Now we wonder where they are And we blame the VCR for what happened to the drive in Cos all but two are gone But the memories linger on Of what happened at the drive in Out of town Drive in Out of town Drive in Out of town Drivin’ Drive In Out of town
7.
Ride Alone 04:14
Upon my trusty board I ride No one ever by my side The way it is I ride alone For many partners I have tried But one by one they’ve surely died That’s why I ride alone I’d like to share this nice sea-side With someone I could call my bride Too many years here on my own But cursed I know that I must be Stuck in this world so solitary You see, I ride alone I ride alone I see a handsome shape draw near In my hotel he downs a beer Those eyes, I’m somewhat thrown He asks if he can have a room Says that it’s for one not two Because he sleeps alone I take him to the winding stair I see his gorgeous long black hair Inside I moan Show him to the bedroom door I want so much to ask for more Been too long here on my own On my own Excuse me now you’ll understand I’d like to take you by the hand But I’m cursed This much I’ve known I’d like to have my way with you But that’s something that I cannot do Cos soon you’ll be dead and gone But just this once Just once maybe Come and lie beside of me Give me love I’ve never known Break this curse and break this spell Come release me from my hell Come here Ride me alone Ride me alone For many hours that single night He loved me ‘til the morning light But I woke to find him gone And in the morn When I awoke I saw three words upon a note Which read I ride alone I wonder now where he must be And how he just abandoned me And the child He’s never known But I will wait I will yearn Until that day when he returns Til then I ride alone Alone
8.
Raggedy Dog 02:32
Raggedy Dog with the raggedy paw Raggedy Dog with the fat lumpy sore What’s more beautiful than a flowering tree What’s more beautiful than a sunset over the sea The Raggedy Dog with the raggedy hair Raggedy Dog with the lost vacant stare What’s more beautiful than a flowering tree What’s more beautiful than a sunset over the sea (than she) Raggedy Dog with the soft staring eyes Raggedy Dog, tell you no lies What’s more beautiful than a flowering tree What’s more beautiful than a sunset over the sea The Raggedy Dog I’m glad you were mine Raggedy Dog we had quite a time What’s more beautiful than a flowering tree What’s more beautiful than a sunset over the sea (than she) Raggedy Dog I’m glad you were mine The Raggedy Dog we had quite a time Raggedy Dog we had quite a time The Raggedy Dog Raggedy Dog The Raggedy Dog Raggedy Dog
9.
Dingo 02:22
Here I stand Like a watering can Offer you my throat Offer you my hand Big wheels comin’ down the road Angry headlights explode Dingo, dingo Here I stand Like a watering can Offer you my throat Offer you my hand There’s wildlife playing on the road So please be careful where you go Dingo, dingo
10.
Roadhouse 06:43
The man in a black tie and a black suit Introduced the band in his black shoes Streetlights in the wind begin to move They speak of something whispered in the trees At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse Douglas Firs they reach their branches high Like tendrils they go dancing in the night As Bob looks on, I feel the owls are watching me The band are in the green room Feeling nervous and alive At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the owls are never what they seem) Streetlights in the wind begin to move They speak of something whispered in the breeze As Bob looks on, the owls are perched up high The band strikes up reverberates on something wild tonight At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the roadhouse) At the Roadhouse (the owls are never what they seem)

about

The Double Happiness always intended to release a thematic surf-guitar triptych: city, surf and western.

'Roadhouse' is the band’s third instalment, inspired by the quartet’s love of spaghetti-westerns, Tarantino soundtracks, dogs and David Lynch’s 'Twin Peaks'.

The album beckons the listener to take a nostalgic journey, a family road trip, the kind where you’re tuned into AM radio and sliding around on hot vinyl back seats. Along the way, you might find yourself on a lost highway like the ‘Warrego’ or turning into a ‘Drive In’, just out of town. Local references are never far from the quartet’s consciousness with the iconic Yatala UFO Space Service Station of yesteryear featured in the album artwork.

"Citing locations of significance is so important to us," muses guitarist and vocalist Kristin Fergusson. "They seem to really resonate with our audience too. So many songs have been written about far away places, far away in time, so why wouldn’t we create a space where folks can reminisce through the vehicle of song? Memories shared through our music have led to the most heartwarming conversations!"

The cover art features the now long-gone Space Station at Yatala, evoking memories of road trips from a last era childhood as well as possessing an eerie aesthetic that could place it (un)comfortably in a David Lynch series.

There's a natural progression from the wild surf guitars of their previous album 'Surfgazing' to tremolo heavy reverberations of spaghetti western sounds that makes for an effortless transition from surfboards to steads. But don't' be fooled, the massive guitar hooks, pummeling drum work and fervent vocal exclamations are still most prevalent on the new record too.

Also sneaking into the sonic tapestry of the release is the band's adoration of the dark brooding sounds of Twin Peaks. Having inspired the songs 'Red Room', 'Audrey' and the title track. There is something disturbing yet seductive in each, where, like Audrey, one might question where reality ends and insanity begins.

Pete’s love of dogs also comes into the fold in both 'Raggedy Dog' and 'Dingo'. The TDH dogs, Winston and Henri love to hang with the band at rehearsals. Listen out for Henri’s vocal contribution on 'Dingo'!

'Roadhouse' explores a new soundscape and showcases a band that is not only willing to tackle new sounds but who are also not afraid to step inside the roadhouse and stay for the night.

credits

released September 15, 2022

Kristin (Black) Fergusson - rhythm guitar, vocals
Peter Fergusson - guitar, vocals
Meg Welchman - bass, vocals
Simon Welchman - drums, theremin

Elijah Fergusson - whistling on 'Warrego'
Henri the dog - woof on 'Dingo'

Recorded and Mixed by Peter Fergusson at FBR Studio (Springfield Lakes) and Cloudland Studio (Fortitude Valley)

Drums engineered by Jake Rush at Cloudland Studio (Fortitude Valley)

Produced by The Double Happiness

Mastered by Riverine (Kieran Fergusson)

Artwork by No.7 Print House


Lyrics for 'Red Room' taken from the book 'Catching The Big Fish' by David Lynch

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The Double Happiness Brisbane, Australia

The Double Happiness ride high on their steeds through waves of their self-coined "surfgaze" sound - a compelling mix of surf, spaghetti-western, post-punk and shoegaze. The foursome create sonic earworms about beaches, ping pong, cities, existentialism, miscommunication, oysters and more.‍ ... more

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