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SINGLE: The Wombats – Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)

Posted by Chris Gilliver on November 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Wombats came to represent everything that was wrong with the scratchy, post-Libertines indie scene. Their lyrics were not just dull, they were obviously stupid. Will moving to New York, a city that famously never sleeps, help you defeat insomnia? And is dancing to Joy Division ironic? No it will not, and no it fucking isn’t! Arrrrrggghhh! All of which would be totally forgivable if the music wasn’t so outrageously bland. Like a photocopy... Read More

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