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you are such a starfucker.

Mar 3, 2009 |  by  |  Music  |  Share  | 

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Pardon my language, Bob.

Starfucker. Urbandictionary.com has 3 definitions:

1) The original name of the Rolling Stones Song, “Star Star”,

2) One who screws entertainment stars, or,

3) A young girl who preps herself up and poses in order to attract the attention of older men, whether they are stars or not.

I like number 3. But unlike that definition, the band is made up 4 guys, who apparently love basketball. Hailing from Portland, Oregon (Home of the  Portland Trailblazers), they conjure up a blend of indie-pop that is reminiscent of MGMT (their first ‘Climbing to New Lows’) and Of Montreal. Incredibly groovy basslines and danceable synth drum loops make their songs oh-so-head-bopping. I guess what separates them from MGMT is that they are less psychedelic and happier-sounding. But that’s just me. Not to be confused with another Belgian punk-pop band called ‘Starfucker’ as well please!


Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second (from the S/T album)

Listen here (rightclicksaveas):

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper Cover)

Burnin’ Up (Madonna Cover)

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