Introduction
@ablaze has been doing 3 tune Tuesday for quite a while and we love the idea of it and some of the posts @stickupmusic has been doing it but I though I would join in too. it is a great way to listen to new music which is always something we want to do!
Our picks
This week we are all about Alabama 3. Now this was a band started in Brixton in South london and have been a band that is close to me for a long time. Country, acid house techno music is not something you listen to much. However, they are more than that, they are comic political satirists as well. I have seen them a few times and they have such energy and charisma live.
As ever do some research and find out more about them on Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_3
Song 1
Ok when this song came out I had been living in India studying music and had spent Christmas in Goa so this song was relevant to my life at the time. I have to say it was pretty accurate in its description. I mean this song is one of a kind with rapping, a light slow electronic beat, harmonica, squelchy synths, slide guitars and a little smile. What more could you do to make a song like this? I mean you could lay down on a beach wearing spandex psychedelic trousers smoking dope getting consciousness expansion.... I want consciousness expansion....
Song 2
This is the song that really got them knows, having the title song of one of the biggest and best TV shows around at the time was a real feather in their cap. Such a big song and so cool. It works with the show perfectly
Song 3
Like I said they are more than just brilliant musicians they are also deeply political. This song says it all. Again mixing samples, vocals, great lryics and a techno backing track. Some songs are beautiful, some boring but some songs, like this one, have meaning. Like they say this "place would be a paradise tomorrow if every supervisor had a sub machine gun"
Bonus song
It is no secret they might have been a bit involved with drugs....so for a bonus song then follow this well thought out 12 step plan...
We love all types of music and hope that you like our choices!
Big up all the music in the world and the joy we get making and listening to it!
Stick Up Boys
