Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Wednesday Morning Music: Black Kids - "Hurricane Jane"

This one's got it all, folks: Misleading band name? Check. Confusingly androgynous lyrics? Check. Superfluous blasphemy? Check

But seriously, the staccato guitar introduces a wholly compelling rhythm that's crowned with a slinky synth hook that perfectly punctuates the decadent desperation of the lyrics. What more could you want? A dude with a cape? You got it! Plus, a Sam Cooke reference!

Favorite lyric: "I put what I want, when I want, in my body.
I'm never gonna give what I take."
It's not clear what he's putting in his body, but apparently if feels like karate. Awesome.