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March 3, 2009

New Art Brut Video - "Alcoholics Unanimous"

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Eddie Argos doesn't feel great on this new Art Brut single. Probably the entire Frank Black-produced album, really; it's called Art Brut Vs. Satan, and in this case the devil's in the details of his issues with drinking, group texts, and latter-day remorse. The best thing to do in those situations is go to Alcoholics Anonymous. Eddie goes to "Alcoholics Unanimous." Not a good place to find sympathy, but it turns out to be a great place for sardonic and chanted responses on the hook to your punk song.

Art Brut Vs. Satan is out 4/20 in Europe via Cooking Vinyl and 5/12 in the US via Downtown. "Alcoholics Unanimous" is out 4/6 in the UK. More info here.

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bloody awful. had to stop it at 1:20.

the first step is admitting your band has a problem and that your music is unmanageable. good luck with all the amends...

Posted by: the musicologist profile link at 03/03/09 10:32 PM  | Reply
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You've obviously never listened to Art Brut before, Mr. Musicologist.

Posted by: Mark  in reply to the musicologist's comment at 03/04/09 12:13 AM  | Reply
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unimpressed is the overall feel. how's yr hype taste?

Posted by: the musicologist profile link  in reply to Mark's comment at 03/04/09 10:35 AM  | Reply
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Dude, this sounds awesome. Art Brut are back.

Posted by: Mike at 03/03/09 11:51 PM  | Reply
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Another band that is way to big for their talent. Art Brut ... Should be Art Shit.

Posted by: Music Critic profile link at 03/04/09 12:13 AM  | Reply
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Yeah, I concur, Art Brut do suck. Forgot how ugly that mope is too

Posted by: art shit at 03/04/09 10:16 AM  | Reply
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I think this is Art Brut doing exactly what they do well. If the so-called Musicologist doesn't get it, then whatever....move on. this is the music that Art Brut make...It hasn't really changed at all in their three album career, so something's working for them. Viva Art Brut.

Posted by: TooDrunkToDream at 03/04/09 10:41 AM  | Reply
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Already love this more than anything on It's A Big Complicated!

Posted by: Phil at 03/04/09 11:28 AM  | Reply
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This is kind of fucking awesome.

Posted by: Joachim at 03/04/09 12:04 PM  | Reply
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There's another track off that album available at Rcrd Lbl: http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Art_Brut/track/Just_Desserts

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