New Track From CSS

So, I know there are many skeptics who don’t like CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy, Portuguese for “Tired of Being Sexy” for those who may not be familiar with the band) and I can partially understand that, because they are quite strange, and quite foreign and there really isn’t much to compare them to… but I honestly and truly love them, and not in a “well, they’re so funny or so bad that they are good sort of way. They make simple music, but it is lyrically entertaining and overall just very fun stuff. So for those of you who are not too sure, now is the perfect opportunity to give them a second chance.

They just released the (assumed) first single, “The Rat Is Dead (Rage)” from their upcoming summer release, Donkey. I was surprised at how different the track was from anything on their debut self-titled album. I think Lovefoxxx (yes, really, three Xs) has successfully progressed in her songwriting and singing abilities. She’s not exactly belting out ballads, but her voice isn’t quite as coarse as in the previous album, while still maintaining all of the energy. But perhaps the most amazing thing about this new song is the story. For the first time there is a real storyline involved in the lyrics that is pretty clear, and it is not just “do you want to drink some alcohooool?” I have to say, I am pleased with this track and can’t wait to hear the rest. Take a listen.

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Head over to http://www.csshurts.com/ to download the track for free. I believe they require you to enter an e-mail address, but you are not required to sign up for anything, although I believe you should sign up for their newsletter anyway, because it is quite humorous at times.