No, not him...this guy:
Not what you were expecting. I know.
The slender, self-proclaimed anti-alcoholic, Muscles, may like handing out fruit, but his talent really lies in producing catchy, feel-good, and at times funny songs, over upbeat, lo-fi melodies with raspy, off-key vocals.
From Victoria, Australia, Muscles brings a youthful rebelliousness with his lyrics; Each song could be described as random, to say the least. His 2007 album Guns, Babes, Lemonade
is a feel-good ride that makes you want to break it down in a Melbourne club and tell your teacher 'puck you miss'. Despite the oft-off key vocals, 'Guns, Babes, Lemonade' was greeted with critical praise, much in part to Muscles' hit single Ice Cream
. This awesomely-unique song describes a young, confused Australian caught up in a precarious situation. Not knowing what else to do, Muscles utilizes Ice Cream to mitigate an awkward and potentially dangerous situation. This song will lead to lower tension in awkward situations, likely help you forget any stresses whatsoever, and potentially force you to dance with your shirt off.
is a feel-good ride that makes you want to break it down in a Melbourne club and tell your teacher 'puck you miss'. Despite the oft-off key vocals, 'Guns, Babes, Lemonade' was greeted with critical praise, much in part to Muscles' hit single Ice Cream. This awesomely-unique song describes a young, confused Australian caught up in a precarious situation. Not knowing what else to do, Muscles utilizes Ice Cream to mitigate an awkward and potentially dangerous situation. This song will lead to lower tension in awkward situations, likely help you forget any stresses whatsoever, and potentially force you to dance with your shirt off. Muscles quickly developed a very strong following after the release of Guns Babes Lemonade. Soon after its release, Muscles announced via his MySpace page that not only was his 2nd album underway, but also an acoustic album would be released featuring acoustic versions of his traditionally lo-fi, electro jamz! But then............................................................................
. Soon after its release, Muscles announced via his MySpace page that not only was his 2nd album underway, but also an acoustic album would be released featuring acoustic versions of his traditionally lo-fi, electro jamz! But then............................................................................nothing.
Muscles blogged about a possible falling out with his record label, Modular, but aside from a brief appearance on Triple J, nothing finite came out regarding his upcoming (or lack thereof) albums. So today, I bring to you, the best of Muscles, circa 2008, in hopes that we can have some Muscles in 2010. Pull out your four-four, grab your ladies, and sip on the finest lemonade.
(You MUST listen to the original, hammered, at a way-above-average house party, at least 10 times before you can fully appreciate this acoustic gem)
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