Ring A Ding Ding is the opening track on that album, and its quirky nature makes sure that your ear is caught quickly: Yes, they are lyrics about a cowboy with a monkey on his dick; yes the opening bars of guitar could sweep into Jean Genie, and yes, this is possibly the strangest and most likeable song you've heard in quite a while.
Whereas ESP and British Sea Power could seem a little dour at times, Brakes appear to be a band whose members can revel in the fun of music and the delight of occasionally retarded lyrics. Even the straight face country stomp of Jackson retains a sense of fun, and this is why we should be thankful for the Brakes. You've got to love a supergroup that for once lives up to the name.
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