[Mrluvaluva]

I've been buying their CD's lately as I used to have them mainly on cassette many years ago, but I am re-discovering their music and enjoying it again. Recently got Jordan, Protest Songs and Andromeda Heights as I only had Swoon and Kings of Rock 'n' Roll (Best of) on CD. Any other fans?

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Last song is depressing but interesting in a subjective way.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

king of rock and roll is the only song i have heard by them but i love it so much omg

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Scott

king of rock and roll is the only song i have heard by them but i love it so much omg

Listen to When love breaks down Scott.

Another good band from this era was Aztec Camera. Recommend their debut single, Oblivious. Awesome.

[Mrluvaluva]

It's a greats track. One of their more successful ones. The album 'From Langley Park To Memphis' is another favourite. 'Cars and Girls' is on the same album.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

i thought they were like a joke band though

like bewitched or something

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally Posted by Scott

i thought they were like a joke band though

like bewitched or something

Not at all. Admittedly the lyrics for The King of Rock 'n' Roll were a bit strange:

"Although the album 'From Langley Park To Memphis' was their biggest hit, thanks to the massive UK chart success of 'The King of Rock and Roll' (about a one-hit wonder stuck performing his silly novelty song on the nostalgia circuit forever. Ironically, it was the band's sole UK Top Ten hit and remains their best-known song).

He keeps mentioning he's the king of rock n roll completely, clearly implying a link to his status at the time his song was in its infancy / prime. He also states now his rhythm ain't so hot but its the only friend he's got - again talking about how he's stuck in this loop because his limited success is what he's reliant on.

Again his reference to all the pretty birds have flown and his dancing on his own also supports the idea he's been doing this for some time and his audience is now a different one to what it once was.

The constant singing of Hot dog, jumping frog, albuquerque is hammering home the repitition involved in his performances and how its the same loop over and over."

From their 2nd album Steve McQueen...

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[Kate!]

Omigosh, PREFAB SPROUT.

Hot dog, jumping frog, Alberquerque....