The religious right have found an unlikely hero in Eddie Argos, Art Brut’s frontman who glorifies in sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Songs about erectile dysfunction, pills that “taste like shit,” and “bending and folding” one’s girlfriend haven’t been enough to dampen Southerners’ enthusiasm for the British band’s bout with the devil on May 12.
Argos hopes to overwhelm Satan with punky guitars, vivid lyrics, and a “fuck you” attitude, directed by Black Francis’ “do whatever the fuck you want” conduction. Satan was unavailable for comment, but a spokesperson did say His Wickedness hoped to defeat Art Brut with a combination of The Velvet Underground, some rusted guns of Milan, the citizens of the St Pauli district of Hamburg, and a secretary at Holden & Sons named Emily Kane.
1. Alcoholics Unanimous
2. DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake
3. The Passenger
4. Am I Normal?
5. What a Rush.
6. Demons Out!
7. Slap Dash for No Cash
8. The Replacements
9. Twist and Shout
10. Summer Job
11. Mysterious Bruises