The International Language of Screaming

Super Furry Animals

About The International Language of Screaming

"The International Language of Screaming" is the second single from Super Furry Animals' album Radiator. It reached #24 on the UK Singles Chart on its release in July 1997.


Year:
1997
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It's not where you're from
It's not where you're at
It's not where you've been
It's where you're between
It's not what you've been
It's not what you've seen
It's where you're between
It's not what you've seen
It's where you're between

La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
Oh! Oh! Oh!
La la la la
Oh! Oh! Oh!

From A to B	
Then onto see
Don't stop the journey
'Til you get to Z
'Til you get to Z
There's nothing to see
Don't stop the journey
There's nothing to see
Don't stop the journey

Every time I look around me everything seems so stationary
It just sends me the impulse to become reactionary
Spell it out, rip it up, rearrange it, on the contrary
If I scream it, I mean it, I hope you will understand me
Whoa!

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Super Furry Animals

Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band that lean towards psychedelic rock and electronic experimentation. Since their formation in Cardiff, Wales in 1993, the band has consisted of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciaran (keyboards, synthesisers, various electronics, occasional guitar, vocals) and Dafydd Ieuan (drums, vocals). Actor Rhys Ifans is also a former member. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene. more »

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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD

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10 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"The International Language of Screaming" was released as the second single from their second studio album, "Radiator" in July 1997. The song garnered positive reviews from critics and became one of the band's best-known tracks.
Chart Performance
Despite being one of Super Furry Animals' signature songs, "The International Language of Screaming" peaked at only number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
Sound and Style
The song prominently features fuzzy, distorted guitars and the band's eclectic approach to rock music, which incorporates diverse influences from punk to pop to psychedelic.
Welsh Band
Super Furry Animals is a Welsh band, well-known for releasing some songs and albums in Welsh. Although "The International Language of Screaming" is in English, it helped cement their reputation as one of Wales' leading musical acts.
Candid Lyrics
The lyrics of "The International Language of Screaming" highlight the band's candid and often surreal songwriting, touching on themes of existential concern and disillusionment with society.
Global Influence
The 'screaming' in the title is used metaphorically, describing a universal form of communication that transcends language barriers. This furthers the band's philosophy that music itself is the true 'international language'.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for "The International Language of Screaming" typifies the band's quirky, irreverent style. It shows the band members in various surreal and comical scenarios.
Radiator" Album
The song is featured on the "Radiator" album, which is considered one of the Super Furry Animals' best albums, and was influential in the late '90s British rock scene.
Live Performances
"The International Language of Screaming" is a mainstay of the band's live performances. The energetic track is known to rouse audiences at their shows.
Band's Iconic Sound
The song represents Super Furry Animals' distinct sound that combines rock 'n' roll with experimental electronic elements, which has influenced many alternative bands over the years.

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