Brings back fun memories of taking the bus to Whalley to go to Bumpers circa 1983…..the girls had powdered white faces, pencil thin long skirts, and smoked More 100’s ultra long cigs….suburban Vancouver, Canada
No doubt its a homage and I know they worked together on some stuff but, it does sound like its a friendly punch, kinda like two friend shooting the shit making fun of each other. He said of Gary Numan that his music is like a fancy cake; tastes good but, makes you fell queasy. So I do think he was out right bashing either band but, it does sound like he is joking around with those guys. Informative post I was wondering were those guys met I should have figured it was at a Mute gathering.
As it’s been said, it’s a TRIBUTE to einstuzende Neubauten whom Tovey met at a Mute gathering. He liked the name of the band and used it. It’s a homage so I don’t see where you get your derision Little Phelps.If you like synth pop classics, look up where it started with Neu, Can and Kraftwerk as well as brian eno and throbbing gristle with P.Odrige , all about androgyny and weirdness.check out little boots with numan btw and IAMX.
The only things important here are that:
1. He’s covered in tar and feathers
2. He could moonwalk better than Michael Jackson (0:56)
3. The chick can play those bottles really nice
4. He’s got a cute nose
Never quite understood myself this song is Ecumenically great though. I heard it was a knock on Einstürzende Neubauten; which translates into (collasping new building) and; their fans. But, they have similar fan bases and worked together on some tunes, so I would also like to know the whole story myself. Other than I bet your own conclusions are correct.
Brian Eno
PS This album, “Gag” is a classic. I loved it in the early 80’s.
Brings back fun memories of taking the bus to Whalley to go to Bumpers circa 1983…..the girls had powdered white faces, pencil thin long skirts, and smoked More 100’s ultra long cigs….suburban Vancouver, Canada
This is PURE gold…..
BRILLIANT
Also I got to ask Little Phelps? I don’t get it?
No doubt its a homage and I know they worked together on some stuff but, it does sound like its a friendly punch, kinda like two friend shooting the shit making fun of each other. He said of Gary Numan that his music is like a fancy cake; tastes good but, makes you fell queasy. So I do think he was out right bashing either band but, it does sound like he is joking around with those guys. Informative post I was wondering were those guys met I should have figured it was at a Mute gathering.
As it’s been said, it’s a TRIBUTE to einstuzende Neubauten whom Tovey met at a Mute gathering. He liked the name of the band and used it. It’s a homage so I don’t see where you get your derision Little Phelps.If you like synth pop classics, look up where it started with Neu, Can and Kraftwerk as well as brian eno and throbbing gristle with P.Odrige , all about androgyny and weirdness.check out little boots with numan btw and IAMX.
Wonderfully said!
FaD GadgeT Number ONE ONE ONE ONE ONE
no and he’s got green eyes
Man, there really is nothing like the batshit insanity of classic industrial. Nowadays everyone’s just too damn well adjusted!
PPLUISS80S – thx!
whitekudu – why should that matter?
The only things important here are that:
1. He’s covered in tar and feathers
2. He could moonwalk better than Michael Jackson (0:56)
3. The chick can play those bottles really nice
4. He’s got a cute nose
Was Tovey Jewish?
It’s cool they way that Tovey acts in the video, good showmanship…
lol
Never quite understood myself this song is Ecumenically great though. I heard it was a knock on Einstürzende Neubauten; which translates into (collasping new building) and; their fans. But, they have similar fan bases and worked together on some tunes, so I would also like to know the whole story myself. Other than I bet your own conclusions are correct.
What is this song about? I have a couple of ideas, does anyone know?
“dance around the bend”
new lively pupils collapsing relatively old buddy lovely buildings
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Good obs Hypno!
He was soooo ahead of his time!
Love this song and video!
Oh my God, You Dont Know How i
Use To Run To The Dance Floor
When This Started . . . Great Memories . .
Great Song amazing . . .
Ha ha Ha I Never Noticed
Thanks Hypno
Awsome Song . . .
I agree. I was appalled when I saw her dressed as Wendy O Williams in one of her videos. I bet she has never heard of the Plasmatics.
synthpop at its best! too bad there are no more bands like this, I find it better than today’s synthpop
At 1:02 – take that, Michael Jackson!!
I can never get enough of this video…
RIP, Mr. Tovey. Way too young to have left this world…