MP3 Object - Foucault A Go Go
Moody, layered music backed by driving rhythms
10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: American Underground, WORLD: World Beat
Details:
Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Paul de Man, Harold Bloom—what do all these people have to do with rock ''n'' roll? What do semiotics, deconstruction, and postmodernism have to do with alternative music? These are some of the sources of inspiration for Object’s fourth album, Foucault A Go Go. This collection of songs is probably Object’s darkest, moodiest album; however, there are tracks that show Object hasn’t lost its sense of humor. Graduate students in literature and linguistics should see the humorous side of the title track “Foucault A Go Go.”
CONTEST!!!
Now, to see just how smart and literate Object’s “fans” are,Object is holding a contest. The inspirations for several of the songs come from four novels, one play, one nonfiction book, and a short story. Some songs have no references to literary works. The song “Foucault A Go Go” wasn’t inspired by any particular work(s). Be creative with your identification of the associated literary sources. E-mail your answers using the link on this page.
Object would like to thank Redickulez--that super rap group just back from their Losers in Life tour--for the vocals on “Image of the City.” Our hats are off to Tu Pacs Aday, Pace T. White, Special K, Lai Z I, and Sniff Doggie Du for their outstanding performances.
Now, for your edification, the lyrics to “Foucault A Go Go.”
Darlin’ I’m gonna have to let you go
You keep a goin’ on about Foucault
Your infatuation’s gone too far
Last year it was Jacques Derrida
Buy a magazine and follow some fashion trends
Stop hangin’ ‘round with your literary friends
Nobody cares just how much you know
You’re just another poser
Another hanger on
Dancin’ at the Foucault A Go Go
Baby drop your semiotics class
Like Paul de Man this fad is gonna pass
I’m so sick of your pretense
Harold Bloom’s startin’ to make sense
Join a bowling team and have a little fun
You know you ain''t impressing anyone
Except a bunch of art fags and postmodern hos
You’re just another poser
Another hanger on
Dancin’ at the Foucault A Go Go
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The members of Object thank you:
Rollin Bones—lead vocals
The Boneairs—backup vocals
Art Rythic—lead guitar
Prehensile Dale—rhythm guitar
Buster N. Lester—Bass
PigWig Jackson--Percussion