Eric Idle - Fuck the FCC
The FCC Song is a deliberately controversial and explicit song by British-born Monty Python comic Eric Idle. Idle, who later became a resident of the U.S. state of California, recorded the song in early 2004 in reaction to a fine by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for saying "fuck" on a Clear Channel radio station. The song is also known by its refrain "fuck you very much". Despite being aimed at the FCC, the lyrics primarily target well-known figures associated with the George W. Bush administration. Idle stated about the song that
"...it's dedicated to the FCC and if they broadcast it, it will cost a quarter of a million dollars".
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Marilyn Manson - mOBSCENE
In December 1996, a press conference was called by William J. Bennett, Senator Joseph Lieberman, and activist C. DeLores Tucker, aimed at MCA, the owner of Interscope Records. Calling several albums released by the label — including Antichrist Superstar — "profane", "violent", "filth", and "crap",[20] the group questioned MCA president Edgar Bronfman, Jr.'s ability to head the label competently while profiting from such material. That November 6, U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management and Restructuring held a public hearing on the effect of violent rock and rap lyrics on youths. Supporters of the band claim it was merely another salvo in Senator Lieberman's declared war on the band. The hearing, chaired by Representative Sam Brownback, featured the testimony of Lieberman and Tucker, and of Raymond Kuntz, of Burlington, North Dakota, who blamed his son's suicide on Antichrist Superstar, which Lieberman denounced as "vile, hateful, nihilistic and damaging"
In December 1996, a press conference was called by William J. Bennett, Senator Joseph Lieberman, and activist C. DeLores Tucker, aimed at MCA, the owner of Interscope Records. Calling several albums released by the label — including Antichrist Superstar — "profane", "violent", "filth", and "crap",[20] the group questioned MCA president Edgar Bronfman, Jr.'s ability to head the label competently while profiting from such material. That November 6, U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management and Restructuring held a public hearing on the effect of violent rock and rap lyrics on youths. Supporters of the band claim it was merely another salvo in Senator Lieberman's declared war on the band. The hearing, chaired by Representative Sam Brownback, featured the testimony of Lieberman and Tucker, and of Raymond Kuntz, of Burlington, North Dakota, who blamed his son's suicide on Antichrist Superstar, which Lieberman denounced as "vile, hateful, nihilistic and damaging"
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. The band dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of its lead singer, Ian Curtis. The remaining members reformed as New Order and they have gone on to achieve much critical and commercial success.
With their dark, cavernous sound and their use of synthesizers and electronics, Joy Division is considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Though they found only modest success during their career, and released only two studio albums, Joy Division have since been acclaimed as one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era; Thom Jurek writes "They left just a small bit of music and an echo that still rings"
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. The band dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of its lead singer, Ian Curtis. The remaining members reformed as New Order and they have gone on to achieve much critical and commercial success.
With their dark, cavernous sound and their use of synthesizers and electronics, Joy Division is considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Though they found only modest success during their career, and released only two studio albums, Joy Division have since been acclaimed as one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era; Thom Jurek writes "They left just a small bit of music and an echo that still rings"
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
'ello again
Well Blogger keep seeing this little selection of videos as a "Spam Blog" and makeing me jump through hoops to post anything, but they got it sorted out again for now, and thus for now I shall be posting again....
Thre may be a couple of repeats till I get back to where I was though... . . but stay tuned
Thre may be a couple of repeats till I get back to where I was though... . . but stay tuned
TISM - Everyone Else Has Had More Sex Than Me
TISM (an acronym of This Is Serious Mum) is a seven piece alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The group formed in 1982 and enjoyed a large underground/independent following until 1995 when its third album Machiavelli and the Four Seasons reached the Australian national top 10. TISM is known for its hybrid of dance music and rock'n'roll, its high-energy live shows, and its humorous lyrics. TISM songs frequently satirise modern culture, celebrities and the entertainment industry, classic literature and art, current affairs, politics and sport.
TISM (an acronym of This Is Serious Mum) is a seven piece alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The group formed in 1982 and enjoyed a large underground/independent following until 1995 when its third album Machiavelli and the Four Seasons reached the Australian national top 10. TISM is known for its hybrid of dance music and rock'n'roll, its high-energy live shows, and its humorous lyrics. TISM songs frequently satirise modern culture, celebrities and the entertainment industry, classic literature and art, current affairs, politics and sport.
Massive Attack - Angel (Atomic bomb movie)
During the first Gulf War, several British media channels became anxious to avoid using words suggestive of war and violence, and Massive Attack (then struggling to become established) were forced to temporarily change their name to simply Massive. Del Naja makes no secret in interviews of his political objections to what he sees as U.S. aggression against the Third World in the name of democracy, often expressing regret that he ever agreed to the name change.
During the first Gulf War, several British media channels became anxious to avoid using words suggestive of war and violence, and Massive Attack (then struggling to become established) were forced to temporarily change their name to simply Massive. Del Naja makes no secret in interviews of his political objections to what he sees as U.S. aggression against the Third World in the name of democracy, often expressing regret that he ever agreed to the name change.
The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize
The Chemical Brothers are an electronic music duo from England, comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical Ed and Chemical Tom). Initially they called themselves "The Dust Brothers", after the noted US production duo of the same name, but their burgeoning popularity and the threat of legal action from the originals led them to change their name in 1995. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method and a few other lesser-known acts they were pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre, and are known for high-quality live sets. They met at the University of Manchester.
The Chemical Brothers are an electronic music duo from England, comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical Ed and Chemical Tom). Initially they called themselves "The Dust Brothers", after the noted US production duo of the same name, but their burgeoning popularity and the threat of legal action from the originals led them to change their name in 1995. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method and a few other lesser-known acts they were pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre, and are known for high-quality live sets. They met at the University of Manchester.
Red Dwarf - Tongue Tied
Red Dwarf is a British science fiction sitcom that ran for eight series, from 1988 to 1999. It was created and originally written by Grant Naylor (a so-called 'gestalt entity', in reality a collective pseudonym for the writing duo Rob Grant and Doug Naylor), and originated from a recurring sketch, Dave Hollins: Space Cadet, in 1980s BBC radio comedy show Son Of Cliché, also scripted by Grant and Naylor.
Red Dwarf is a British science fiction sitcom that ran for eight series, from 1988 to 1999. It was created and originally written by Grant Naylor (a so-called 'gestalt entity', in reality a collective pseudonym for the writing duo Rob Grant and Doug Naylor), and originated from a recurring sketch, Dave Hollins: Space Cadet, in 1980s BBC radio comedy show Son Of Cliché, also scripted by Grant and Naylor.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Lords of Acid - I Sit On Acid
Lords of Acid is a Belgian acid house band from the 1990s that started as a spinoff of Praga Khan with the controversial New Beat single I Sit On Acid in 1988. Their debut album, 1990's Lust (along with the remix singles Rough Sex and I Must Increase My Bust) became famous within the electronic music and dance music communities for their outrageously sexual lyrics and sound samples - perhaps their most popular song, I Sit on Acid, begins with the a capella lyrics "Darling, come here / fuck me up the ..." only to be interrupted with a grinding rave beat.
Lords of Acid is a Belgian acid house band from the 1990s that started as a spinoff of Praga Khan with the controversial New Beat single I Sit On Acid in 1988. Their debut album, 1990's Lust (along with the remix singles Rough Sex and I Must Increase My Bust) became famous within the electronic music and dance music communities for their outrageously sexual lyrics and sound samples - perhaps their most popular song, I Sit on Acid, begins with the a capella lyrics "Darling, come here / fuck me up the ..." only to be interrupted with a grinding rave beat.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
The Beta Band (Squares)
The Beta Band were a British musical group who received much critical acclaim and achieved cult status, but failed to make much of a commercial impact on the popular music scene. Their style was self-described as being folk hop, a blend of folk, rock, trip hop, and experimental jamming.
The Beta Band were a British musical group who received much critical acclaim and achieved cult status, but failed to make much of a commercial impact on the popular music scene. Their style was self-described as being folk hop, a blend of folk, rock, trip hop, and experimental jamming.
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