This musical style was invented by the Pixies in the mid 80s. Their early work was a main source of inspiration for Curt Cobain of Nirvana. Now Cage the Elephant have recreated the early Pixies style from its blueprints and written a song about Cobain's birthplace in Washington state. I like it!
In other rock 'n' roll news, Fornvännen was just offered a review copy of a book about the Rolling Stones. The journal deals mainly with prehistoric archaeology. I guess Keith Richards has looked like Ötzi for quite some time now, come to think of it.
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Hmm, looks like an atvaism, theropod behaviour becoming re-activated!
Don't forget that Bill Wyman is a keen metal detectorist. You can even buy a Bill Wyman signature detector.
GEMA forbid I could see & hear this.
Should join the Pirate party
Curt Cobain was also a big fan of Shonen Knife.
Seriously...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR_IMmJrPVo
This one appears to have an archaeological theme.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=astKY3mmDVI&feature=related