I originally posted about Boyskout two years ago when they released their debut. As you can see below, I was quite smitten. I still am…this time by the range and sophistication of their follow-up, Another Life. They go from fragile innocence (“Everybody Knew”) to smoldering spite (“Happy Yet?”) without letting up on the sexually charged energy. Welcome back, girls.
Original post from 8/25/2004:
Boyskout are not boys at all. In fact, I don’t even think they are “into” boys, if you get my drift… So why is it that I feel all special inside every time I listen to “Back to Bed”? Because something about their black magic new wave transcends sexual politics and brings out the freak in me.
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Cute. (I fear that's the exact opposite of what they wish to be, but who cares)
Tasty, tuneful, and titillating…sorry, couldn't resist! 🙂
mmmm boyskout. Must say sends a shiver. the smiths but with debbie harry singing….bootiful.
Anyone else reminded of Elastica? Just a bit?
i love the song "secrets". wow, they are brilliant, in a sexy, creepy way.
Hmmm, interesting considering they are not from Salford, Glasgow, Belfast or anywhere else in the UK. That said it's a bit like having Curve, Elastica, Siouxsie and The Banshees fused together with just a touch of PJ Harvey and dash of the Levellers. Original? Not really but that doesn't mean it's not good.