I absolutely LOVED the Race album. I like that they took the risk and did it. For me, it just showed versatility as musicians on their parts. Actually two songs (that I know of for sure) on the Race album were ones they had in their touring set list in mid to late 1987 and they were well received. My personal opinion is I think they wanted to show they were serious musicians that were able to grow and change with the times. Sadly a large majority of people just wanted to box them into one sound and that was that. Brain and James together wrote some great songs and they still stand the test of time. Today they are still one of my favorite band and not many beat them as a live act. Would give anything to see Brian and James write something and work together again, but will probably never happen. :(
So many people seem to hate the fact that Pseudo Echo tried out a different style for their later songs. Frankly, I like all their songs (from their early days towards their later ones). Yeah, their first songs are quite different from their later ones, but there's nothing wrong with a bit of variety! :D
I think it was more about expectation than the reality of the music. Like if you played this to someone who didn't know Who it was and asked if they liked it, they would probably say "yes." If you let them listen to Autumnal Park and Love An Adventure albums and get them expecting that style, then played them Race they would be disappointed. No different than the ELO fans take on Discovery album when it came out. Sure it was more "poppy" and "made for radio" but the difference in expectation created a negativity. But Jeff Lynne learned from that I feel. And as a result the last two albums Alone In The Universe (2015) and Out of Nowhere (2019) still capture that iconic Jeff Lynne ELO styling. You hear it and think "oh that's ELO". For me, Race is generic AOR, glam, stadium, whatever rock. And while I enjoy the album regardless, there is nothing about it that says Pseudo Echo. Yes, Brian's voice for those who know it, but otherwise generic sounding that could just as easily be a no-name band in a movie soundtrack or any old band. I fully understand an artist might want to show their versatility, but Coke didn't become the wide spread thing they are because they wanted to express their ability to make a variety of softdrinks every year or two. ACDC happily admits to making the same album over and over again. Find what works and stick with it. And ultimately be the best at that thing. But of course, if the songs never get any airplay, then people don't know they exist. I thoroughly enjoy the Ultraviolet album, but seriously ask, how many Aussies, let alone Pseudo Echo fans, even know it exists? And this is where Brian needs to take a leaf out of the Grateful Dead book and market direct to the fans. Get their contact details and market to them directly. Communicate with them. Not once every few years but often. In 2006 I bought the No Rewind album from Parthenon Huxley himself. Since that time I have received emails from him constantly. Telling me what he is up to, concerts, etc. etc. Pseudo Echo needs to do this.
Yes correct. I have seen them both this year and last and also in 2001 & they have never played anything from Race - which is unusual because it is a great LP, even though it wasn't a hit.... They are fantastic live though, might I add..
RACE is an awesome album, in and of itself, and my personal favorite. That being said, I can see Brian Canham's disdain for it. It was a major departure from everything Pseudo Echo had done up to that point, thus alienating a significant portion of their established audience, and perhaps there was a bit of a "jump on the bandwagon" feel to it. On top of that, Brian couldn't play the "blame the producer" card, since he was one of two producers. Still, I thought he really did shine on this record, as a singer, but even more so as a guitarist. With this record, he really did show what he could do with the guitar.
I actually saw a clip here on CZcams where they played Funkytown then morphed into this for about 60-90 seconds then went back into Funkytown. It was amazing, sounded just as good as then. Even better it was when these 4 got together for the reunion shows in 2007-08. They were always an incredible live act though.
Wasn't this song in an 80s movie soundtrack???? 🤔 The song sounds so familiar!!!! The song sounds so optimistic!!!! I ❤ it!!!!!😊😊😊😊😂😂😂😂 Sounds so romantic!!!!
Banda: PSEUDO ECHO Origem: MELBOURNE (Austrália) Álbum: RACE (RAÇA) Lançamento: 1988 Produção: JULIAN MENDELSOHN/BRIAN CANHAM Composição: BRIAN CANHAM/JAMES LEIGH Gravadora: RCA Vocal/guitarra: BRIAN CANHAM Baixo: PIERRE GIGLIOTTI Sintetizador/piano/sampler: JAMES LEIGH Bateria: VINCE LEIGH TERMINARÃO AMANHÃ O tempo todo Penso nisso o tempo todo Devo guardar para um dia chuvoso Ou torcerei por mais sol Arriscar Acho que vou arriscar Porque eu sei que as coisas podem ser tão cinzentas Mas agora eles parecem tão boas Todas as coisas que você está sonhando Estão esperando aqui para pedir emprestado Mesmo que só por hoje Poderá não haver amanhã Pegue o que puder enquanto pode Entenda todos os sonhos que você tem Me diga, eles terminarão amanhã Sonhar Você tem muito com que sonhar Mas um sonho pode estar tão perto hoje E depois estar tão longe Anos de distância Você sabe que pode demorar anos Até encontrar exatamente o que está procurando E talvez não haja nada mais Todas as coisas que você está sonhando Estão esperando aqui para pedir emprestado Mesmo que só por hoje Poderá não haver amanhã Pegue o que puder enquanto pode Entenda todos os sonhos que você tem Me diga, eles terminarão amanhã Tudo com que você sempre sonhou hoje Pode nunca mais ser o mesmo de novo
What a strange direction for this band. I never knew they attempted to become a glam/college rock hybrid. Anyone know what caused this change? Were they inspired by the sound and image of hair bands of the time, or was there pressure to deliver a more successful product?
I agree, it was a strange direction for them as they had already established their popular sound. Very different to the new wave/new romantic sound they had in the early to mid-80's. The most likely reason they went in this direction was that by 1986 Bon Jovi and other "glam rock" bands were becoming hugely popular. Van Halen were also huge. I think it was a marketing move from their record company. I saw them at a club in Sydney in 1986 and they sounded like they were trying to be a heavy metal band. It just didn't suit them and there was not much reaction from the audience. At the end of the show, I met the singer, and told him that whilst it was a good show, I much preferred the old sound. He said that he agreed! Whilst this song is catchy, it does not appeal to me at all. It sounds like bland corporate rock to me. I much prefer the more mysterious sound of the early days!
The Problem at the time there was already so many rock bands, and more less pop around, They could never stand out with the crowds of Guns'n''Roses, Alice Cooper, Kiss, etc etc.
Unfortunately the race album killed them off. I personally enjoyed it even though it was very different from previous efforts. Maybe they were running out of ideas. They wanted to be like Japan and I would of liked them to of continued to go down that track.
I still have this on vinyl -pristine condition cause it never got played-this song was ok but the album sucked. They definitely moved with the times-moved into something they thought would help them commercially as Hard rock was in vogue and they weren't so the whole album was a bit cynical although he is a monster guitarist!
At the time, your fan base was swamp with disco/glitter/metal. I loved the song, but your fans wanted more "Funky Town". You can still do it. I'm sure you've been writing all this time. Pretend you're the young group no one knows again. Get the drive back.
i missed this one, not to bad, actually! however, when Aussie bands copy the Bonjovi look and sound and eyewhere inood singer, well written song. Drummer needs to put on a shirt and play drums properly, the open sticking style doesnt work for him...stf down to
Yeah the video is really odd. It's obvious that it was low budget, due to the slim selection of camera angles, minimal stage set, and very basic editing. I know they didn't have the same type of post production tools back then, but compare this to their earlier videos like Living in a Dream. It seems like they just didn't have the funds to promote the band properly anymore.
Too far removed from your original style and look, song brings back some good memories but I can't help but feel this is not Pseudo Echo, more like an Aussie Van Halen.
2023 and still listening to Pseudo Echo's songs ❤
Great tunes, a great band, how can you not like Pseudo Echo. Just a great band.
love it!! First time hearing it 😊
Seeing Pseudo Echo on Saturday. So excited. A childhood dream coming true ❤
Another great Aussie 80’s band, always great energy and a buzz there live shows, blessed to have grown up then 👍😎
My favourite album of all time and this song ❤❤❤❤
I absolutely LOVED the Race album. I like that they took the risk and did it. For me, it just showed versatility as musicians on their parts. Actually two songs (that I know of for sure) on the Race album were ones they had in their touring set list in mid to late 1987 and they were well received. My personal opinion is I think they wanted to show they were serious musicians that were able to grow and change with the times. Sadly a large majority of people just wanted to box them into one sound and that was that. Brain and James together wrote some great songs and they still stand the test of time. Today they are still one of my favorite band and not many beat them as a live act. Would give anything to see Brian and James write something and work together again, but will probably never happen. :(
So many people seem to hate the fact that Pseudo Echo tried out a different style for their later songs. Frankly, I like all their songs (from their early days towards their later ones). Yeah, their first songs are quite different from their later ones, but there's nothing wrong with a bit of variety! :D
+Zeros Socute Well said!
me too, diversity. i loved the pseuds from day
1. but.. it harmed them. I think fans couldnt l move on. loved Brill too
I think it was more about expectation than the reality of the music. Like if you played this to someone who didn't know Who it was and asked if they liked it, they would probably say "yes." If you let them listen to Autumnal Park and Love An Adventure albums and get them expecting that style, then played them Race they would be disappointed. No different than the ELO fans take on Discovery album when it came out. Sure it was more "poppy" and "made for radio" but the difference in expectation created a negativity. But Jeff Lynne learned from that I feel. And as a result the last two albums Alone In The Universe (2015) and Out of Nowhere (2019) still capture that iconic Jeff Lynne ELO styling. You hear it and think "oh that's ELO".
For me, Race is generic AOR, glam, stadium, whatever rock. And while I enjoy the album regardless, there is nothing about it that says Pseudo Echo. Yes, Brian's voice for those who know it, but otherwise generic sounding that could just as easily be a no-name band in a movie soundtrack or any old band.
I fully understand an artist might want to show their versatility, but Coke didn't become the wide spread thing they are because they wanted to express their ability to make a variety of softdrinks every year or two. ACDC happily admits to making the same album over and over again. Find what works and stick with it. And ultimately be the best at that thing.
But of course, if the songs never get any airplay, then people don't know they exist. I thoroughly enjoy the Ultraviolet album, but seriously ask, how many Aussies, let alone Pseudo Echo fans, even know it exists? And this is where Brian needs to take a leaf out of the Grateful Dead book and market direct to the fans. Get their contact details and market to them directly. Communicate with them. Not once every few years but often. In 2006 I bought the No Rewind album from Parthenon Huxley himself. Since that time I have received emails from him constantly. Telling me what he is up to, concerts, etc. etc. Pseudo Echo needs to do this.
Race was a brilliant album. Runaways is probably my all time fave PE track.
Amazing incredible song! WOW!
Superb song, one of their best and they had quite a few hits.
Race is a great album i love it...
What a gorgeous song ❤
This song was like a welcome rescue this evening! Thank you! ❤️
This song saved me from a very dark place if it wasn't for this song I wouldn't be here today rock on echo
swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol pseudo echo
Remember seeing this for the first time on Hey Hey Its Saturday (I think). I knew it was different, but still loved it
I've always loved this song
Love this song♥️
I love Race!!!! Such a good album and such a shame they didn't carry on and do another like it.
Loved the Race album. This a fooled again were always favourites. Was 17 when it was released.
Love this song muchhhhhh.... Oh My God, please take me back to this decade 😅🎉
I didn't want a Tomorrow, I wanted their past, it's a shame I didn't appreciate it when it was first released.
First time heard this one, but I really Like it!!
great aussie band love all their songs
At least you kept the keytar in there,, with the chugging guitar !
Race was brilliant , over tomorrow, fooled again searching for a glory and my f ave : caught.
tenia 17 cuando escuchsba estas rolas
Love this song and pseudo echo. Brian looks stunning. ❤
One of great hook of the 80s track!
Nice song!
Wow... somebody was going for that WINGER sound in 1988 (or Danger Danger, or Trixter etc) interesting
Wish you would play this at your gigs!
Yes correct. I have seen them both this year and last and also in 2001 & they have never played anything from Race - which is unusual because it is a great LP, even though it wasn't a hit.... They are fantastic live though, might I add..
RACE is an awesome album, in and of itself, and my personal favorite. That being said, I can see Brian Canham's disdain for it. It was a major departure from everything Pseudo Echo had done up to that point, thus alienating a significant portion of their established audience, and perhaps there was a bit of a "jump on the bandwagon" feel to it. On top of that, Brian couldn't play the "blame the producer" card, since he was one of two producers. Still, I thought he really did shine on this record, as a singer, but even more so as a guitarist. With this record, he really did show what he could do with the guitar.
I actually saw a clip here on CZcams where they played Funkytown then morphed into this for about 60-90 seconds then went back into Funkytown. It was amazing, sounded just as good as then. Even better it was when these 4 got together for the reunion shows in 2007-08. They were always an incredible live act though.
Love Brian's antics in this song 🥽🥽 The goggles!! 😁
I liked it.
Killer track
La mejor banda de los ochentas, fantásticos...
Whos watching this in 2024?
What a cute ending. The had so much fun in this video. Reminds me of the Van Halen Jump Video! The band had fun in that video also. 😊😅
Love this
I used to see them plying at bilboard club in melbourne so great aussie band ,80.s always good days
This video clip reminds me of David Lee Roth
Brian Canham was on my sisters wall's just letting everyone know whatever the dream do it...
I reckon they tried to emulate the heavier guitar sound that had on Funky Town. I think it worked really well. Love this and the whole Race album.
remember seeing these guys a few times...always a great live show...
great 80s aor
I served the singer a pizza from a Hawthorn restaurant back in 2006/07
Memento 🎉
I remember buying the 12 " single fooled again lolol
Did your 12” version sound and last as long exactly the same as the single?
RACE 🏁☝️👍💯
Wasn't this song in an 80s movie soundtrack???? 🤔 The song sounds so familiar!!!! The song sounds so optimistic!!!! I ❤ it!!!!!😊😊😊😊😂😂😂😂 Sounds so romantic!!!!
Did anyone else notice Brian the lead singer..his top kept changing????
🤘😝🤘 Best
They definitely went glam rock with this album.
Banda: PSEUDO ECHO
Origem: MELBOURNE (Austrália)
Álbum: RACE (RAÇA)
Lançamento: 1988
Produção: JULIAN MENDELSOHN/BRIAN CANHAM
Composição: BRIAN CANHAM/JAMES LEIGH
Gravadora: RCA
Vocal/guitarra: BRIAN CANHAM
Baixo: PIERRE GIGLIOTTI
Sintetizador/piano/sampler: JAMES LEIGH
Bateria: VINCE LEIGH
TERMINARÃO AMANHÃ
O tempo todo
Penso nisso o tempo todo
Devo guardar para um dia chuvoso
Ou torcerei por mais sol
Arriscar
Acho que vou arriscar
Porque eu sei que as coisas podem ser tão cinzentas
Mas agora eles parecem tão boas
Todas as coisas que você está sonhando
Estão esperando aqui para pedir emprestado
Mesmo que só por hoje
Poderá não haver amanhã
Pegue o que puder enquanto pode
Entenda todos os sonhos que você tem
Me diga, eles terminarão amanhã
Sonhar
Você tem muito com que sonhar
Mas um sonho pode estar tão perto hoje
E depois estar tão longe
Anos de distância
Você sabe que pode demorar anos
Até encontrar exatamente o que está procurando
E talvez não haja nada mais
Todas as coisas que você está sonhando
Estão esperando aqui para pedir emprestado
Mesmo que só por hoje
Poderá não haver amanhã
Pegue o que puder enquanto pode
Entenda todos os sonhos que você tem
Me diga, eles terminarão amanhã
Tudo com que você sempre sonhou hoje
Pode nunca mais ser o mesmo de novo
When they turned AOR for a while ❤
1 dislike one pour soul not getting to heaven
Friend shared, enjoying 😊... like the ( piano ) guitar, I don’t know what iinstrument it is ? 😊🎶
It's called a keytar (keys/guitar)
What a strange direction for this band. I never knew they attempted to become a glam/college rock hybrid.
Anyone know what caused this change? Were they inspired by the sound and image of hair bands of the time, or was there pressure to deliver a more successful product?
I agree, it was a strange direction for them as they had already established their popular sound. Very different to the new wave/new romantic sound they had in the early to mid-80's. The most likely reason they went in this direction was that by 1986 Bon Jovi and other "glam rock" bands were becoming hugely popular. Van Halen were also huge. I think it was a marketing move from their record company. I saw them at a club in Sydney in 1986 and they sounded like they were trying to be a heavy metal band. It just didn't suit them and there was not much reaction from the audience. At the end of the show, I met the singer, and told him that whilst it was a good show, I much preferred the old sound. He said that he agreed! Whilst this song is catchy, it does not appeal to me at all. It sounds like bland corporate rock to me. I much prefer the more mysterious sound of the early days!
The Problem at the time there was already so many rock bands, and more less pop around, They could never stand out with the crowds of Guns'n''Roses, Alice Cooper, Kiss, etc etc.
😲😱🤯
Lets just say .... This was the end.
A really Pseudo Echo:
if(false){ echo "Hello world!"; }
Looks like the Pseudo's went hard rock 80's style. What's the rest of the album like?
Brilliant mate, fooled again and searching for a glory are so fucking good man
Yep it’s a great album. Still play it from start to finish in 2024
They shpuld made big in the US with the Race album. Better than Bon Jovi early stuff.
The Australian version of Bon Jovi
I forget, who is this drummer? What’s he up to nowadays?
Whether you liked their change to this style or not they would have struggled in the grunge 90’s so I’m glad they ended it here.
Look for invertigo and marginal era and brill.
I don't remember this song at all, its OK, but the hit singles had dried up😩
Absolutely great band 👍 👌 and great tunes...sorry never saw them live
Pity they don't play this anymore at their gigs.This was there best album .. Sick of hearing Funky Town all the time.. it is getting BORING
Unfortunately the race album killed them off. I personally enjoyed it even though it was very different from previous efforts. Maybe they were running out of ideas. They wanted to be like Japan and I would of liked them to of continued to go down that track.
I still have this on vinyl -pristine condition cause it never got played-this song was ok but the album sucked. They definitely moved with the times-moved into something they thought would help them commercially as Hard rock was in vogue and they weren't so the whole album was a bit cynical although he is a monster guitarist!
At the time, your fan base was swamp with disco/glitter/metal. I loved the song, but your fans wanted more "Funky Town". You can still do it. I'm sure you've been writing all this time. Pretend you're the young group no one knows again. Get the drive back.
i missed this one, not to bad, actually! however, when Aussie bands copy the Bonjovi look and sound and eyewhere inood singer, well written song. Drummer needs to put on a shirt and play drums properly, the open sticking style doesnt work for him...stf down to
Yeah the video is really odd. It's obvious that it was low budget, due to the slim selection of camera angles, minimal stage set, and very basic editing. I know they didn't have the same type of post production tools back then, but compare this to their earlier videos like Living in a Dream. It seems like they just didn't have the funds to promote the band properly anymore.
Too far removed from your original style and look, song brings back some good memories but I can't help but feel this is not Pseudo Echo, more like an Aussie Van Halen.
They turned glam rock
Great mussos .....