[narlus]

The dB's were a great powerpop band from the 80s, and their name probably registers w/ you if Mitch Easter isn't a strange name. this Hoboken quartet didn't have the easiest ride, as i think some of their records were available only in Germany, and now all their stuff is back out of print, but guitar player Peter Holsapple ended up scoring a pretty good gig by being 2nd guitar in REM's touring band.

this particular song is the most upbeat, danceable song ever about a love affair gone horribly bad, ending in revenge, destruction, and death. really.

Amplifier

 

[stevew]

That brings back memories.........

Wasn't Let's Active another Mitch Easter band?

 

[Toshi]

the mismatch between the lyrics and the mood is novel... but not enough to make it onto the "narlus" playlist.

 

[narlus]

That brings back memories.........

Wasn't Let's Active another Mitch Easter band?

yeah, that was his main gig. he's a good songwriter too, but the production on those records has not aged well.