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November 3, 2009

New Them Crooked Vultures - "Mind Eraser, No Chaser"

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It's about time someone had some pun with Thelonius Monk. "Mind Eraser, No Chaser" isn't the first studio single we've heard from rock-demigod triptych Them Crooked Vultures' self-titled debut -- that'd be "New Fang" -- and it isn't the only instance of their titular wordplay (see also: "Interlude With Ludes," "Caligulove"). But it's the first of what will likely be a slew that takes advantage of the fact that Josh Homme isn't the only dude herein with the ability to carry a melody. The latest Led Stone Age Fighters single's here for a listen:

Buy the MP3 at iTunes. Them Crooked Vultures is out 11/17.

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The song is also available on itunes as a free download. Search for it on itunes or click the link from the band's twitter page: http://twitter.com/crookedvultures

I think it's awesome the way these guys are hyping this album. A free song is a great way to get attention! (And it's a kick ass song, too. Grohl is definitely singing background!)

Posted by: chasedaway profile link at 11/03/09 2:24 PM  | Reply
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Much better.

Posted by: ) at 11/03/09 2:26 PM  | Reply
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feelin it

Posted by: harry at 11/03/09 2:50 PM  | Reply
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The more I hear from this band, the less I like them. Together they seem to just negate any reason you would have for caring about them in the first place. I mean, let's be honest, would we even be hearing about this song if the band weren't a supergroup? This is more boring than the stuff that gets played on the radio.

Posted by: joe at 11/03/09 2:57 PM  | Reply
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Yeah, this is so much more boring than all that awful post-grunge Nickleback type shit. Go away please, troll.

I think this is the first time I've like Dave Grohl's vocals since the first Foo Fighters album, cannot wait baby.

Posted by: Zero7teen profile link  in reply to joe's comment at 11/03/09 8:24 PM  | Reply
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I don't know what joe is talking about, this is fantastic. I can't wait for the album

Posted by: Cliff at 11/03/09 3:30 PM  | Reply
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Considering I don't like the Foo Fighters or Led Zeppelin and I'm indifferent to most QOTSA stuff, this is better than I expected. But I agree with joe, if it weren't for the personalities behind this band I'm not sure many people would be interested.

Posted by: Neil the Sheffield copywriter at 11/04/09 9:09 AM  | Reply
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Did someone seriously say that nickeback was better than this? Anyway, Josh is the best songwriter/ producer to come along in a while. EODM, QOTSA, artic monkies, TCV etc etc etc. Do you really need to pick apart a project with 3 awesome players just trying to write music together? These guys could write circles around any other 3 guys you put together right now, and that is why people care to hear them together, cos they're fukin awesome and not full of pop culture bullshit. Just good rock n roll. Listen and leaveit at that. Amateur bloggers are douche bags.

Posted by: Rob at 11/04/09 2:33 PM  | Reply
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