iPod song of the week – Heaven 17
What’s the funkiest song by a white synthpop group ever? I don’t know either but I think this one’s up there. It’s got a slammin’ bassline and a rhythm that just moves you. But first, a little history. Martyn Ware, who is the guy behind this band, was in The Human League and when he got kicked out (so Dave Mustaine!), he decided to form an even better group. Which he did, I don’t care how many copies “Don’t You Want Me?” sold. If you want to judge how competitive he was feeling, the next song on this album is called “Play to Win.” But it’s this title track that I like best and maybe The Human League would have sounded funkier had they added a black chick and percussionist instead of two white girls. But there you go.
PS, the ending scratchy riff drives me absolutely mad.
Napster:
Heaven 17 – Penthouse And Pavement
Streaming audio available on the iPod Song of the Week page.
