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Hooverphonic — Inhaler
Album: A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular
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Released: 1996
Length: 5:08
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Water falling down a hundred meters
Coloured by the sun
In rainbow colors
Paul is driving me around
Through fields of light
Blinded by the sun
Fight the clouds
Be an inhaler
Have no doubts

Let them take you on a voyage to another
Let them take you on a voyage to another
Let them take you on a voyage to another...

Water falling down a hundred meters
Coloured by the sun
In rainbow colors
Paul is driving me around
Through fields of light
Blinded by the sun
Fight the clouds
Be an inhaler
Have no doubts

Let them take you on a voyage to another
Let them take you on a voyage to another
Let them take you on a voyage to another...

As I was saying, stereo is full of surprises
A new stereophonic sound spectacular
A new stereophonic sound spectacular

We're able to tell, in an instant, where a particular sound is coming from
A new stereophonic sound spectacular X5
As I was saying, stereo is full of surprises
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quite liking this ... :)
Posted 4 years ago by Jamer2k41    [ Reply ]
A poor Hawkwind imitation
Posted 4 years ago by bullshipped    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
 Great song except the voices at the end >  ruins the "feeling". I wish I could edit them out and stretch the ambient instrumental ending.

 
My thoughts exactly 1wolfy.   You made good sense 10 years ago; still do.  

As you already know I am a fan of the spoken word accents/effects in prog rock, art rock, techno-ambient, etc.   This one kills the buzz.  


Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
this is ok, anybody remember The Tubes "What do you want from life"?  that was kooky fun

 
A baby's arm holding an apple?
Posted 6 years ago by Cachatons    [ Reply ]
this is ok, anybody remember The Tubes "What do you want from life"?  that was kooky fun
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 NicJohn wrote:
Don't care much for songs that are mostly electronic or repetitive.  This has both!  Then at the ending there is the repeated phrase as well.  Put it all together and I can't give this more than 6.  Well maybe 5.

 
I believe they did all that deliberately; it's often part of the genre - staying in a groove.  Obviously, it's not for everyone.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 NicJohn wrote:
Don't care much for songs that are mostly electronic or repetitive.  This has both!  Then at the ending there is the repeated phrase as well.  Put it all together and I can't give this more than 6.  Well maybe 5.

 
Wow. Six I give when I like something (pretty good...). What you say would be a 2 or 3 in my world.
Posted 7 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Don't care much for songs that are mostly electronic or repetitive.  This has both!  Then at the ending there is the repeated phrase as well.  Put it all together and I can't give this more than 6.  Well maybe 5.
Posted 8 years ago by NicJohn    [ Reply ]
 le_colonel wrote:

sure yeah but for that equation to work there have to *be* plants

sorry to break it to you but your logic falls short when man is well underway to remove whatever is left any more of the world's forests

anyway, I don't have children and with a little luck it will just last during my lifetime so I guess you're right, "enjoy life and keep on"...

 
Man made global warming is a scam.
Posted 9 years ago by matadorsuns    [ Reply ]
 stephendenmark wrote:
Yes, there are definite hints of Massive Attack in the swirling background electronics. Very nice!
Oh, I just caught all those voices at the end.... Oh dear, my rating's going down... Pity!
 
Got to agree,,,,that ending sucks.
Posted 9 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 TheBorgBuilder wrote:

Don't get too wrapped up in this tripe. Plants love CO2 and in fact produce more oxygen when it is readily available.

With regards to the science of the subject, even if some data claims are accurate, they are statistically insignificant.

Enjoy life my friend and keep everyone in your church dancing.... {#Sunny}

 
sure yeah but for that equation to work there have to *be* plants

sorry to break it to you but your logic falls short when man is well underway to remove whatever is left any more of the world's forests

anyway, I don't have children and with a little luck it will just last during my lifetime so I guess you're right, "enjoy life and keep on"...
Posted 10 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Yesterday, for the first time in human history, concentrations of carbon dioxide, the primary global warming pollutant, hit 400 parts per million in our planet's atmosphere...

 
Don't get too wrapped up in this tripe. Plants love CO2 and in fact produce more oxygen when it is readily available.

With regards to the science of the subject, even if some data claims are accurate, they are statistically insignificant.

Enjoy life my friend and keep everyone in your church dancing.... {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]

Really enjoy Hooverphonic.  Thanks for the great tune!


Posted 10 years ago by Britgirl    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Yesterday, for the first time in human history, concentrations of carbon dioxide, the primary global warming pollutant, hit 400 parts per million in our planet's atmosphere...

 
stop exhaling.....or ban ALL politicians.....
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

...no more duff CD's in my collection with one decent track.
 
Exactly what I love about modern music distribution. 
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Awesome song, always loved that guitar reverbed all to hell. And my 8 rating just brought the average rating up to 7!
Posted 11 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
One of my favourite Hooverphonic-songs. Fans should order the "Hoovephonic with Orchestra Live" CD + DVD-combo. Only available for a limited time. Check Amazon or Ebay.
Posted 11 years ago by Quadran    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:

Probably Blue Wonder Power Milk or maybe The Magnificent Tree or possibly No More Sweet Music (my favorite).

 
Again, loads of stuff to try on Spotify for free before spending.  Works for me every time and no more duff CD's in my collection with one decent track.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 pevend wrote:
I often seem to think, "There's an enjoyable song playing on RP, I wonder what it is?" and find out that it is by Hooverphonic. What are their best CDs if I wanted to go out and purchase one or two (I guess I am showing my age by writing this; at least I didn't say albums!)?
 
Probably Blue Wonder Power Milk or maybe The Magnificent Tree or possibly No More Sweet Music (my favorite).
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
st etienne meets massive attack?
Posted 12 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
I often seem to think, "There's an enjoyable song playing on RP, I wonder what it is?" and find out that it is by Hooverphonic. What are their best CDs if I wanted to go out and purchase one or two (I guess I am showing my age by writing this; at least I didn't say albums!)?
Posted 12 years ago by pevend    [ Reply ]
I LOVE STEREOPHONIC SOUND.

Thanks goes out to, Western Electric, Bell Labs and all the HI-Fi greats of the 50's

Posted 13 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:
I adore this album. I love this band and this is definitely their BEST record!
 
Totally agree.

Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
Yes, there are definite hints of Massive Attack in the swirling background electronics. Very nice!
Oh, I just caught all those voices at the end.... Oh dear, my rating's going down... Pity!

Posted 13 years ago by stephendenmark    [ Reply ]
I adore this album. I love this band and this is definitely their BEST record!
Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bands
Posted 14 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
title fits to the sound.
Posted 14 years ago by moonajohannes    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:


Listening to SOMA  FM's "Groove Salad" program a good bit, I guess I am used to such noises and voices interjected in songs - electronic, down-tempo chill, etc.  S'OK with me, but coulda been left out and this song wouldn't have suffered.

 
OMG!  I love SOMA's Groove Salad — been ages since I've tuned into that.  They do have this genre nailed down.  Great songs / bands I've discovered on there.  Chill is my fave.  {#Mrgreen}
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I always enjoy their stuff!  And you suggest, derek, that they are similar to Massive Attack??  I will check it out and see.
Posted 14 years ago by theresabob    [ Reply ]
Very much in the Massive Attack vain.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:


Any of their CD's are worth checking out...
 
"Blue Wonder Power Milk" is excellent.  I think you can still sample the tunes on Amazon to check it out.


Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Darlington wrote:


Any of their CD's are worth checking out...
  
Maybe it's cheating to get a best-of, but their "Singles" compilation is a stunner.  Not a weak track on it.


Posted 15 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
 Great song except the voices at the end >  ruins the "feeling". I wish I could edit them out and stretch the ambient instrumental ending.

 

Listening to SOMA  FM's "Groove Salad" program a good bit, I guess I am used to such noises and voices interjected in songs - electronic, down-tempo chill, etc.  S'OK with me, but coulda been left out and this song wouldn't have suffered.

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
 Great song except the voices at the end >  ruins the "feeling". I wish I could edit them out and stretch the ambient instrumental ending.

 
Yes, that's a problem with some other songs on the album too, an overuse of voice samples.

Posted 15 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 MusicIsMotion wrote:
Terrific work by Hooverphonic.  Love it!
 

Any of their CD's are worth checking out...
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
it made me turn it UP, just so i could hear the "sound waves" but hey, I'm in the office trying to keep a low profile! {#Naughty} but i gotta agree with the wolfman/woman..........the voices at the end, bring it down a notch 7 {#Arrowl} 8
Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
 Great song except the voices at the end >  ruins the "feeling". I wish I could edit them out and stretch the ambient instrumental ending.

Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
nice tune while I astral project myself around the universe picking up the radio waves from planet earth.
Posted 16 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
Nice tune for a lazy Sunday.  Good pick.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
They blinded me with SCIENCE!
Posted 16 years ago by BettyB    [ Reply ]
mamradpivo wrote:
I love this song. This whole album makes me want to lie on the floor in the dark. That's probably why I don't listen to Hooverphonic as often as I'd like.
And do nothing but listen.
Posted 16 years ago by mamradpivo    [ Reply ]
I love this song. This whole album makes me want to lie on the floor in the dark. That's probably why I don't listen to Hooverphonic as often as I'd like.
Posted 16 years ago by mamradpivo    [ Reply ]
okay Bill, thanks ...my ears have almost recovered from the nasty jazz-attack earlier. I don't need to be dead, though! (hey, you can't please all of the people all of the time, can you)?
Posted 16 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
I'd like this song better if they hadn't filtered out every frequency below 200Hz. The bass drum sounds so hollow.
Posted 16 years ago by sfuller    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
SUCH a great album! I'd love to hear "2 Wicky"
that's the shit
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
IMHO breath-taking song... I ususally relaxed when I listen it
Posted 16 years ago by tuzticzka    [ Reply ]
boring!!!
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
I hate this
Posted 16 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
this IS the yummy rp stuff baby
Posted 17 years ago by dreadpixie    [ Reply ]
go away wif your new stereofonic fing. I just want the yummy RP stuff back.
Posted 17 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
Nice Song For A Sunday Afternoon
Posted 17 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
gloss I like ">
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Everything I've heard from this group..I like alot....

Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
This is definitely one of my "desert island discs".
Posted 17 years ago by iransofaraway    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
SUCH a great album! I'd love to hear "2 Wicky"
exactary
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Below is my favorite Hooverphonic song. It goes out to the girl I pined over for six years, and lost when I told her how I felt in Central Park... Thank God i found someone so wonderful now. Out of Sight: Tell me why Do you always forgive the things I do to you You're too good Or am I not too bad Those six years Were the best that ever happened to me and you No regrets after all this fear We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me So tell me why I can't find any satisfaction somewhere else Not good enough Or am I way too bad Cause those six years I consumed all your energy And I didn't replace Sad enough I can't give you what you need We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me Six years Such a long time I can't give you what you need Six years Such a long time Something special between you and me You and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me We'll always be best friends Something between you and me
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
SUCH a great album! I'd love to hear "2 Wicky"
Good call.
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
Wow cool different sound for the hoovers.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
SUCH a great album! I'd love to hear "2 Wicky"
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
I digs me some Hooverphonic. She taught my heart how to love.
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
Digging on the long string of killer subterranean bass-lines here, Bill! I'd like to hear some Golden Palominos about now, come to think of it...
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
so do I ...but at home !
Posted 17 years ago by cousinhub    [ Reply ]
I could spend the next 3 weeks at the office with this one. a definite 10.
Posted 18 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
painter wrote:
They lost me at about the 3rd "A new stereophonic sound spectacular"
I was completely lost at first, confusing them with Stereophonics!
Posted 18 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
Here in the middle of now-where, RP is like a haven. Hooverphonic great tunes!
Posted 18 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
coolest song ever?
Posted 18 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I don't get why this song has such a low average rating. It's smooth, mellow with a beat-ish....and reeelaxing. Pass the sugar cube
Well, I can explain one of 'em--it's way way way way way (repeat, ad nauseum) too repetitive.
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
I still have the version of this album from when they were called "Hoover". Maybe the vacuum cleaner manufacturer feared that people might expect their products to play music like this, and asked them to change their name
....OUCH....
Posted 18 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
It maybe 0212 in California, but it's 5:12 pm here in Perth and chilling out to this fits just the same regardless of the time of day... maybe I should get up at 0200 West Aussie time and check out what's playing on RP! ... nice one ....
Posted 18 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
I don't get why this song has such a low average rating. It's smooth, mellow with a beat-ish....and reeelaxing. Pass the sugar cube
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I still have the version of this album from when they were called "Hoover". Maybe the vacuum cleaner manufacturer feared that people might expect their products to play music like this, and asked them to change their name
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
pdjpirate wrote:
OUTSTANBULICOUS AND CONFABULISTIC!! When it comes to Hoover, I am sold on Phonic!! :nodhead: Dig da Big H!
> ... Yes!...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Same old monotonous drivel just repeated over and over! Rather listen to a Hoover upright! At least it accomplishes something.
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Great stuff. I bought Blue Wonder Power Milk a few months ago on the strength of the track Club Montepulciano, which I first heard on RP. Now it looks as though I'll have to buy this album as well!
Posted 19 years ago by NikkD    [ Reply ]
Mmmm, tasty. I hope this is leading off a set that includes something I haven't heard before and must go out and learn more about :)
Posted 19 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
OUTSTANBULICOUS AND CONFABULISTIC!! When it comes to Hoover, I am sold on Phonic!! :nodhead: Dig da Big H!
Posted 19 years ago by pdjpirate    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I can't believe you've been playing this and I missed it! I'm sitting at work, streaming as per usual, trying to get my linear algebra done before class starts, and here Inhaler comes on and I have to comment cause Hooverphonic is such a hot group. Yay!
Posted 21 years ago by nerium_oleander    [ Reply ]
Cool Song! Great beat and you can dance to it, I give it an 8...=)
Posted 21 years ago by Jackylhunter    [ Reply ]
Love this track, the opening to their best album. :D
Posted 21 years ago by cpn    [ Reply ]
They lost me at about the 3rd \"A new stereophonic sound spectacular\"
Posted 21 years ago by painter    [ Reply ]
i heart hooverphonic. :)
Posted 21 years ago by bakedjake    [ Reply ]
Cool to see a Belgium group in the playlist :)
Posted 21 years ago by muffles    [ Reply ]
resistance is futile
Posted 21 years ago by audiozeb    [ Reply ]
Now I know that Bill is magic - I just transferred back to RadioParadise from somafm and got this song. Now that\'s a segue!
Posted 21 years ago by zaphodb    [ Reply ]
I agree - this is their first and (so far) greatest album.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
This is from my favorite album of theirs.
Posted 22 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
Cool, one of my uploads! :D
Posted 22 years ago by Nikk0    [ Reply ]