Sometimes you just gotta shake some ass. Luckily my Texas brethren, Ghostland Observatory, is there the to satisfy. A mixture of Daft Punk, CSS, David Bowie with a dash of classic rock and a little bit 'a Saturday Night Fever, there's little not to like about a band I should hate. But damnit, they're just too damn cool. The 80's are gettin' ushered back into style. Tight jeans, big belts, bright colors, it's all coming back. Ghostland Observatory will be the soundtrack to this retro takeover. God help us all.
From Austin360:
"Although the fabric of its music is ornate, Ghostland is a humble duo. Turner, 28, crafts the jackknife beats and ephemeral soundscapes with synthesizers, drums and keyboards. Behrens, 24, howls and sings, prowling the stage with chest-length twin braids, projecting a clean-shaven androgyny punctuated with tight T-shirts and low-riding jeans. He plays guitar. The female fans pay close attention.
Prince? Freddie Mercury? Daft Punk? All of the above."
Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City(mp3)
Ghostland Observatory - Silver City(mp3)
Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City (Awesome Fan Video)
Ghostland Observatory - Rich Man (Lala.com Video)
Damn, they really remind me of Gary Numan too. Or maybe even some of the stuff Wire did in the very early 80's (especially some of the stuff Colin Newman did on his own).
You're right- we really should hate these guys, but it's kinda hard. Oh well, just shake your ass instead!
Posted by: Tim Jackson | August 11, 2007 at 11:12 PM