John Grant (feat. Midlake) I Wanna Go to Marz [Song of the Week]

Upon first listening to the former Czars frontman John Grant‘s solo album, created in collaboration with the band Midlake, I thought it was a bit odd. I didn’t quite know what to make of the “soft rock” with lyrics strange, dark, funny, and sad all at once. But the more I listened to it, the more I loved it. Considering Czars previous work, it’s no wonder that a beautiful sadness pervades through this work.

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You’re a Homo – Parody of Gaga’s Alejandro by Sherry Vine

Parodies of Lady Gaga‘s Alejandro are numerous but “You’re a Homo” presented by misssherryvine is one of the only Gaga parodies I’ve seen that is politically charged and takes on closeted politicians. It was just sent to me by a friend who quickly spots these things. Sherry Vine sings the songs title “You’re a Homo” flanked by photos of four prominent republican politicians, Independent Governor Charlie Christ of Florida, Republican Congressman David Dreier of California, Former Republican Senator Larry Craig from Idaho, and Republican Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois. The video mistakenly states he’s an Independent. Despite this mistake and whether any of these people really are gay, it’s funny. Here’s the real Alejandro video. Continue reading

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[Song of the Week] Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” Will Make You Want to Dance!

Rihanna‘s “Rude Boy” is one of 13 great songs on her fantastic album Rated R. It’s one of the few real upbeat, poppy numbers and it’s destined to be one of those infectious songs that you can’t get out of your head.

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