I haven't thought much about these guys since their 80s New Wave "Echo Beach" heyday, but this new track is smart on a number of levels, and as you'll see, the video reinforces its point with some fabulously mordant surrealism. And I'm not just saying that because I currently find myself in Florida, i.e. an Open Carry state governed by a fascist moron.
I should add that a coveted PowerPop No-Prize© will be awarded the first reader who gleans the song's relevance to the theme of tomorrow's Weekend Essay Question.
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a great song, a great reworking of the song with some interesting chords, and a great video
in addition to the surrealism you mentioned, i was intrigued by the fact that one scene takes place in a record store as people browse through lp's
i remember the lp era very well - but since i moved to my current abode, in the last year of the 20th century, all of my lps have been in the garage and i don't have a turntable - potentially that could be changed, but where to put it/them?
could the weekend theme be something like 'everything old is new again'?
That? Was fucking brilliant.
Steve - Best or Worst Post-Elvis Songs Featuring A Weapon (Gun, Knife, Gunboat, Bomber Plane, etc.)
Mistah C - There are a lot of fine independent record stores in the U.S. and Canada, and LPs have actually made a big comeback at retail in the last 10-12 years. I work for a company in Toronto that has three record stores and business is very good right now.
Hint: the theme has nothing to do with weapons or violence.😎
that was an outstanding cover version; video was amazingly creepy.
What record did they buy?? Revolver.
This might be the video of the year.
New music from long lost musical acts?
Captain Al
cover versions putting a significantly different spin on the originals. rs
How about "Best Or Worst Post-Elvis Songs Done By Canadian Rock Acts" ?
Bands containing alliteration in their names.
Uh, Steverino... need to run fact-checker before an attempt at political commentary.
According to Jacksonville Sheriff Dept.,
Myth: Open carry is permitted.
Fact: Open carry is still illegal in Florida under most circumstances. You may openly carry a firearm if you are engaged in or traveling to / from fishing, camping, hunting, or test / target shooting.
Martha and the Muffins are also responsible for one of the best feminist anthems of all time: Women Around The World At Work, from the 1981 album, This Is The Ice Age, a great, great album.
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T-z23yWHf4
Best post-Elvis band or artist to incorporate elements of Mummenschanz into their performance art.
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