Once upon a very recent time ago, one of my dearest objects of affection, usually referred to as The Black Lips, were almost imprisoned in a foreign country. The Black Lips, who describe themselves as "flower-punk" and whom I describe as "fucking-rad", formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000, when good things were still originating in Atlanta, Georgia. The band is a mixture of all things sacred, including blues, doowop, punk, and gospel, and are primarily known for their onstage antics, which can be a tad... illustrious? Anyway, one of these stage antics includes members of the all-male band (not like NSYNC, if that's what you're thinking) kissing (a little more like NSYNC). Apparently, this is not how shit "goes down" in India. During a tour in early 2009, the band was met with rampant hate-crime and subsequently thrown out of India for "homosexual acts". These convictions resulted in the band cooling down in Berlin. Enter King Khan & The BBQ Show, the ridiculously awe inspiring Canadian duo (who reside in Germany) who had the genius idea of forming a SUPERgroup and recording an impromptu album with The (now fugitive) Black Lips.
Back in present time, the fruits of these (many) loins have come to... fruition! Armed with an almighty band name, The Almighty Defenders are defending a decade when it was acceptable to "go steady" and the dashing young president had not been assassinated yet (sounds a little like our own decade, no?). And here, for your listening pleasure, is the track...
Cone of Light - The Almighty Defenders
The album is due out soon, buy it!
P.S Daniella - Sub Pop reissuing Nirvana's Bleach very soon? YES MA'AM!
Not joining the Radiohead rumour mill?
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is that India was one of the first countries to give homosexual people rights.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? THAT'S THE BEST THING I'VE HEARD ALL WEEK!!! THANKS!!! When's it coming?
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I was referring to the Bleach reissuing...
ReplyDelete:( I got excited for a minute, I thought you were actually excited about music that I posted!
ReplyDeleteNo, it comes out in a couple weeks, but the next post will probably be a look at the lesser-known crevasses of Nirvana's catalogue.
ADIT, since their beef with the Black Lips, India and I are not getting along as of now. If I'm unnecessarily cruel to you when I see you, don't be alarmed. Or wear a cup.
Stereophonic? , I'll jump on that shit when they actually put something out ;)
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ReplyDeleteI did some research on this band. Apparently they don't seem to understand the concept of shame.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, Short Fuse is a great song.
Norman, you should know by now that, although I dislike a great portion of your music, I don't hate all of it... In what 'format' is it coming out (ie, vinyl, cassette, CD...)? Make sure you post promptly...
ReplyDeleteDaniella-ella-ella-eh-eh,
ReplyDeleteI believe that there will be a limited vinyl pressing (available at your friendly neighborhood Dr.Disc) and there will be a mass CD reissuing as well. Nobody who isn't The Mountain Goats puts out cassettes anymore!
Adit of Should Watch How He Talks About The Black Lips,
Concept of shame?! Shame doesn't exist in the music industry. The only lines we don't cross are incest, and improper use of skittles.
I KNOW!
Still, what puzzles me is the fact that these guys take things to a whole new level. Their music may be good, but I could go without all the homosexual vibes these guys give off.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Norman, I wanted to ask you something. Do I appear to stress out easily? Because as of lately, EVERYONE has been telling me ot relax. Besides, you always tell the truth.
In the 21st century, we tend to embrace homosexuality. Watch Trembling Before G-d for more info on that ;)
ReplyDeleteDo you appear stressed out easily? Not in my lovely, but mostly painstaking experiences that involve you. Besides the negro incident, you needed to come down there.
I really don't know. I am asking you cause I have been hanging out with you for the past year so I was wondering if it was a recent thing or its been like this for a while.
ReplyDeleteI just realized, summer is almost done. It passed by fast.
ReplyDeleteOK, Norman, you still didn't answer the all important question of "When is Bleach making it's second debut?" Looks like we will need to visit the friendly neighbourhood Dr. Disc... Kaitlyn, ie Chipmunk, are you coming?
ReplyDeleteWe got a vinyl copy at Dr.Disc today!
ReplyDeleteI put it up high on the racks so nobody will touch it.
Judging by the 20-something price tag, it's all yours :)
I think we should go for a shopping spree, considering there is 200 dollars worth of things I need to pick up.
.... I'm going to go make some space on the shelf.
I'll come! But not tomorrow. Working tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWork...
Meh.
All righty, then. Hopefully I will be able to reach the disc when we get there... When do you guys want to go?
ReplyDeleteSomebody here made 200 dollars in a VERY short period of time and is tempted to blow it all on three dollar records.
ReplyDeleteHe may need two sensible women to make sure this doesn't happen. Maybe cap me at 100?
Sole Brother, if you happen to be Norman, sure. How strict would you like us to be? We could be lenient, or (painfully) budgeting...
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