Saturday, June 01, 2013

Oingo Boingo dominating my recent listening

I've been listening to OINGO BOINGO a lot this week, celebrating the recent, 60th birthday of leader DANNY ELFMAN.
The quirky Southern California band notably spawned a trio of film composers in Elfman, guitarist STEVE BARTEK and keyboards player RICHARD GIBBS. During their 1980s heyday, I remember them being among the most original of American bands.
From the catchy first-person perv pop of "Little Girls" to the bouncy film theme "Weird Science," Oingo Boingo's songs always seemed the best-arranged of the New Wave era. They're still fun as heck to hear today.
I've been listening to them every time I get into the car the past three days.

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