Looking like a Brazilian version of an H&M's commercial, Cansei De Ser Sexy (Meaning something like: Tired of being sexy) are the big thing right now. So for the few of you not chassing internet hype, here is the small presentation, stolen from their myspace:
"Sao Paulo, circa 2003: A band comes together not with any presumptions or typical formulas, but by meeting at clubs and photologs . . . deciding to try something new. They meet in basements. They plan. Without knowing how to play the instruments set before them, the experiment begins (Rather cliche these days isn't it). . . Eventually the group expands into six members strong, a combination of some girls with guitars and one guy trying out new drums; all steadily tumbling into their skills. Handclaps and one crappy keyboard, throwing in beats; tumbling and tumbling again. Fuelled by aggravation towards the empty swagger of faux artists, and to celebrate the un-celebrity, a name was chosen: CSS. "Lovefoxxx is a very gifted designer, Ana studies cinema, Ira is a fashion designer, Carolina works with graphic design. Luiza is in art school." Fast forward to 2006: Over loose beats and quick programming, this group sings in Englishas opposed to their native language of Portugueseand claim that their scene is not Sao Paulo, but the internet." Well anyway, like a lot of other music these days, it has warmed to me as well, Internet hype really does work - At least if you are as easy to convince as me. CSS sound, as you might suspect, like an electronic Portugese version of The Rapture, which of course is a good thing. Keeping with the Rapture analogy, CSS are a bit more all over the place, willing to experiment with their sound. That might also be why I didn't catch on to them to start of with.
So in short: Very funky, very dancy and actually rather cool, so no hit in Denmark then? Correct you are! If though like me you are Danish and you would like to check them out, do it on the 23. of November at Loppen, Christiania - A good venue for this band I think! I'll be there and you should as well!
First song is new single Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above which, apart from sporting one of the best titles this year, sounds like a delightful mix between an obscure Le Chic single and a German keyboard nerd forced to make something dancy.
Second song is Ala La which actually sounds like a Death From Above 1979 song and the ohh la la song by Goldfrapp. The attitude on this song is more electro and especially the data-bass in the background and the programmed drums are good.
All rejoice! The new Scissor Sisters album is almost upon us! I'm not sure that I've been so excited for a second album for many years. The smart sticker on the first album was a quote from NME: "It is rare that a band starts by releasing a greatest hits album!" - How true. I would be hard pressed to name a song by the Scissor Sisters that I don't like.
As mentioned in a previous post I saw the sisters at this years Roskilde Festival - Though a lot of the reviews were hesitant and criticized the many new songs, I found it to the best concert by far. The new material seemed all-powerful and, if that is possible, even better than the old.
I have this vision that the new album will end up sounding like the Captain Fantastic album of Elton John, but in a really really good way. I see Billy Jean riding the disco horse of Goldfrapp dragging along a screaming copy of Kylie's cover of Blue Monday while Move Your Feet plays from a helicopter above flown by Jacques Lu Cont who lights up the way with disco-missiles!
So without further ado... The best song of this year by far:
Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?' This used to be the life but I don’t need another one. Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gowns. So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
So I play along when I hear that favourite song I'm gonna be the one who gets it right. You better know when you're swingin' round the room Look's like magic's solely yours tonight
But I don't feel like dancin' When the old Joanna plays My heart could take a chance But my two feet can’t find a way You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway But I don't feel like dancin' No sir, no dancin' today.
Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Even if i find nothin' better to do Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Why'd you break down when I’m not in the mood? Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile. You got so many colours make a blind man so confused. Then why can't I keep up when you’re the only thing I lose?
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine. Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands If you stick around I'm sure that you’ll be fine.
But I don't feel like dancin' When the old Joanna plays My heart could take a chance But my two feet can’t find a way You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway But I don't feel like dancin' No sir, no dancin' today.
Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Even if i find nothin' better to do Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Why'd you break down when I’m not in the mood? Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you You can't make me dance around But your two-step makes my chest pound. Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light.
But I don't feel like dancin' When the old Joanna plays My heart could take a chance But my two feet can’t find a way You think that I could muster up a little soft, shoop devil sway But I don't feel like dancin' No sir, no dancin' today.
Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Even if i find nothin' better to do Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Why'd you break down when I’m not in the mood? Don't feel like dancin', dancin' Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
Back from two weeks in sunny Florence. One of the best vacations of my life. Highly enjoyable, highly recommendable! Only minus being a bit too many American and Danish turists, but thats probably to be expected in the rennaisance capital of the world.
Anyways, here is a song to get this blog going again after a long enjoyable vacation, a nice the 'dog remix, which should tickle your fancy. Big Synths, buildups, and a bit of trance - vintage Rex:
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