Ladies and Gentlemen, take a seat because this cover of Love Shack will probably bowl you right the fuck over! Yes, darlings, Tart has found her theme song. You all thought I named my blog after that B-52’s song, didn’t ya? Well… I did, until this popped up in my mailbox last night. I think it’s the anti-love shackin up Love Shack song, like the song you sing cause maybe you stopped on the way to the Love Shack and had a few beers too many? Honey, you ain’t never getting to that shack tonight….
Now that’s not to disrespect this band Sloan Automatic! They are absolutely brilliant in pulling this thing off. I think it’s really, truly perfect. I mean a cover song needs to be taken in and made your own. And this “Experimental / Regional Mexican / Roots Music” band takes in that song, …well, yeah it’s all theirs! Pop on over to their MySpace, listen to a few more of what they got going on there. “Stand Next To You” has a nice anti-surf feel to it, “From What I Hear” has some cool pops and vocals that take me back to the Violent Femmes in a very nice way. But I think my favorite song on their page is “Uncomfortable” simply because it makes me smile, like I want to know this guy who sings or writes this song, like he’s somehow like me. That’s what a good pop song should do for you. This is low-fi goodness and if that’s your bag (it’s mine, in case you didn’t get that vibe already), you’re gonna enjoy this little band from Ft. Worth. I dig their sense of humor too, that’s never a bad thing in the music business is it? 
Here’s what they sent me:
We are from a very sad little music scene in a town called Fort Worth, TX.
Mostly its meth parties, racist jokes, strip malls, massive churches,
and playing sports bars while they leave the game on.
Here is a cover of Love Shack, for your reviewing pleasure.
Now how could I turn that down? (don’t spam me with how Texans aren’t all racists, druggies, christians or sports fans,…. I know, I know… it’s a fucking joke, ok? Nobody can argue with the strip malls tho!)
Enjoy! xoxo
shockingly good!!!
grunt! snort!
hahhah you’re now a highland bull, I reset the ravatars on the latest upgrade I think! Well, yeah, isn’t this good? I mean, it’s original and just well, memorable. Glad you like it, darlin xoxo
It would be pretty surreal to watch some sports in a bar with this band playing in the corner. Feels like we would all be moving in slow motion.
I’m thinking some sort of substance induced haze, myself… what sport would that have to be? Horseshoes?
bocce, possibly curling. I would have to be pretty f’d up to watch curling.
oh ya (said in my best MN accent) I’ve been pretty f’d up watchign curling… that’s what it’s for, right? … you had me spitting out my soda on that one, thanks xoox
glad I can entertain. heard some o’death today and its not bad. I’ll have to track down some more, but it’s sounds like a good show to see. “Down to rest” was the track name. I like the instrumentation
I saw Bret Michaels @ the county fair last night and Loretta lynn is on Friday. Talk about variety and big hair. After last night I can skip my class reunion this summer. It was enough nostalgia for me.
“A Light That Does Not Dim” is my favorite track off of their latest album. It’s totally manic goodness
uh and yeah, please hun, skip that reunion, I worry about you!
Hang on how have i ended up here?! i listend to all the words maybe for the first time and the guitar to the right of my ear.
maxwell,
the words are great! that’s why it’s such a fun song to cover, darlin xoxo
Hm, I am ready to go check out this band in Cowtown, AKA Fort Worth, or as we say in Texas, Foat Wuth, baby! Where are they going to play?
Sissy
I’d love to know, post it here when you find out, ok? xox
Woah! This is a trip. Almost reminds me of Butthole Surfers.
heheh, see?! I’m loving it… thought you’d get a kick outta this one, hun xx
this song is shite i’ve decided
oh don’t be a bully! or i’ll ban you xoxo