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January 17, 2006

Absolut Kravitz

From the department of Bizarre Press Releases...

ABSOLUT is proud to announce the launch of ABSOLUT KRAVITZ - a new music project which sees Lenny Kravitz creating an exclusive new track based on his interpretation of the ABSOLUT brand.
No way I am putting this shit in our podcast, but if you're curious about the former Gap pitchman's interpretation of a vodka's "core values," download the free MP3 of "Breathe" at absolutkravitz.com.

In fairness, it would be sort of cool if, like rappers, every rocker wrote a song about his favorite brand of booze. Sufjan Stevens would probably write about milk, though.

Posted at 1:36 PM




16 Comments

Lenny Kravitz is a "musical" cartoon character dreamed up by Slash, George Clinton and Rick Rubin in order to milk every stupid rock clihe ever for sell-out cash. He never really existed.

Posted by: Billy K at 01/17/06 2:11 PM | Reply
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I already hear my song written thanks to Absolut. It's called, "Damn, Did that happen?" It's a 8 part R. Kelly-isque opera based on the random and totally regretable events caused by each drink.

The last being a Cale rip off of pure silence.

Posted by: Garrison Reid at 01/17/06 2:26 PM | Reply
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I already hear my song written thanks to Absolut. It's called, "Damn, Did that happen?" It's a 8 part R. Kelly-isque opera based on the random and totally regretable events caused by each drink.

The last being a Cage rip off of pure silence.

Posted by: Garrison Reid at 01/17/06 2:26 PM | Reply
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Doesn't matter. Lenny Kravitz had a special place in hell reserved for him long ago- sometime between that Gap ad and his "American Woman" cover. This just solidifies his position.

Posted by: Ugh at 01/17/06 2:40 PM | Reply
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Next, a duet by Pete Doherty and Kate Moss with their ode to Coke. However, not the Coca Cola kind.

Posted by: Justin at 01/17/06 2:57 PM | Reply
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Yeah, all we need is a bunch of indie rockers writing songs about how much they love PBR...but in an ironic way.

Posted by: Burton at 01/17/06 3:17 PM | Reply
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Upon further consideration, an ode to MD 20/20 would be fantastic. And Elliott Smith's "Kiwi MD 20/20" only half counts, as it's an instrumental.

Posted by: Burton at 01/17/06 3:19 PM | Reply
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Kravitz is proud of his alcohol, likes red blooded american women and wears tight pants.

My god, if he wasnt half jewish he could be a country star.

Posted by: Steve at 01/17/06 4:43 PM | Reply
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Isaac Brock could do a pitch for GHB dealers.

Posted by: G3K at 01/17/06 6:29 PM | Reply
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God. Leave it to that fucker to give vodka a bad name. Wouldn't it be more appropriate for him to advertise creme de menthe or amaretto?

Posted by: KJB at 01/17/06 6:41 PM | Reply
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Absolute Krapitz.

Posted by: Raul at 01/17/06 7:42 PM | Reply
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He should advertise Jagermeister instead. They're both overblown and expensive, and imagine all the -meister puns.

Posted by: memememe at 01/17/06 8:43 PM | Reply
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Why is he plugging into his nipple? Oh well, who cares he is so fine. Who cares about good music. I would live the rest of my life with Ear plugs permanently in my ears just to be with him.

Posted by: top at 01/17/06 11:13 PM | Reply
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What a whore.

Posted by: sarah at 01/18/06 9:48 AM | Reply
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What's wrong with milk?

Asshole.

Posted by: Rich at 01/18/06 12:05 PM | Reply
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rock songs about alcohol (including specific brands) are pretty well represented. i can think of two off the top of my head:

rev. horton heat -- sue jack daniels
tad - jack pepsi

i'm sure you intrepid rock scholars can think of more

Posted by: bob at 01/18/06 12:57 PM | Reply
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