Headacher
Bear Quartet · Penny Century [1992]
don't touch
I'm not like this when I'm sober
but now I'm drunk
headacher, heartbreaker
please stay away
if it's her tell her I'm out of town
if it's her I'll die
if it's her tell her I'm to drunk to speak to her
if it's her it must be a lie
headacher, heartbreaker
please stay away
you hate the sound of sobbing meat
it's in your eyes whenever we meet
I'm still in the garden
while you, you're in the green
headacher, heartbreaker
please stay away
Headacher
Released on the 1992 album Penny Century, "Headacher" by Bear Quartet stands as a defining track in the post-punk revival of the early 1990s. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of angular guitar work, driving rhythms, and a raw, energetic vocal delivery that became central to their identity. As part of their discography during this pivotal era, the recording captures the frenetic spirit of the genre, characterized by its DIY ethos and rejection of mainstream polish. "Headacher" remains a staple for fans of the movement, illustrating how the quartet utilized their sound to create a visceral, high-energy experience that resonated deeply with audiences seeking authenticity and intensity in their music.