Art Brut
Named after French painter Jean Debuffet's definition of outsider art -- art by prisoners, loners, the mentally ill, and other marginalized people, and made without thought to imitation or presentation -- South London's Art Brut make brilliantly simple, cleverly stupid art-punk. Tagged by NME as part of the "Art Wave" scene that also includes bands such as Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party, as well as other bands from Art Brut's New Cross locale, the group is comprised of singer (and {#Top of the Pops} fan) Eddie Argos, guitarists Chris Chinchilla and {$Ia...[more]
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#12 Seller of 2005! UK IMPORT THAT RECEIVED AN 8.9 ON PITCHFORK! "Fronted by terminal ranter Eddie Argos - a man keen to state "yes this is my singing voice, it's not irony" mid-song - Art Brut are a curious prospect. Part irreverent, part introverted, part cocksure yet with an appealing hint of vulnerability, they pepper this debut album with staccato blasts of shambling pop and touching paeans to love unrequited. Taking a Fall-like stream of unconsciousness approach to lyrics, Argos and co have an [ read more ]
CD $19.99
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Much like the art movement of the same name, Art Brut are outsiderish, rebellious, punk before punk, and deliciously libertine. Their second full-length is poppier than the first (2004's "Brutlegs"), and with tracks titled "Pump Up The Volume" and "I Will Survive", expect it to be tongue-in-cheek and rancorously funny.
CD $13.99
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The formerly "best unsigned band in the world" (Blender) now looks forward to their US release. This new version contains several exclusive tracks not found on the UK version - "These Animal Menswe@r", "Really Bad Weekend" and "Maternity Ward". "In the spirit of sex you're too drunk for, drugs that don't work, and rock clichés that should be Sharpied to your forehead, these Brits Deconstruct bombast via bombastic guitar riffs. Sing-speaking like he's working through a 'Learn To Read Handbook', front [ read more ]
CD $13.99
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VINYL FORMAT. UK IMPORT. Exclusive vinyl version with bonus track "These Animal Menswe@r". "Fronted by terminal ranter Eddie Argos - a man keen to state "yes this is my singing voice, it's not irony" mid-song - Art Brut are a curious prospect. Part irreverent, part introverted, part cocksure yet with an appealing hint of vulnerability, they pepper this debut album with staccato blasts of shambling pop and touching paeans to love unrequited. Taking a Fall-like stream of unconsciousness approach to lyrics, Ar [ read more ]
LP $21.99
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VINYL FORMAT. UK IMPORT. New single from everyone's favorite, Art Brut. This version features: "Emily Kane", backed with "Moving To LA (David Devant featuring Art Brut 33 1/3)."
7" $5.60
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The formerly 'best unsigned band in the world' (Blender) now looks forward to their US release. This new version contains several exclusive tracks not found on the UK version - 'These Animal Menswe@r', 'Really Bad Weekend' and 'Maternity Ward'. 'In the spirit of sex you're too drunk for, drugs that don't work, and rock clichés that should be Sharpied to your forehead, these Brits Deconstruct bombast via bombastic guitar riffs. Sing-speaking like he's working through a 'Learn To Read Handbook', front [ read more ]
MP3 $8.99
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The Latest and greatest single from everyone's favorite, Art Brut. Featuring: "Good Weekend" and "Every Other Weekend".
MP3 $2.70
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VINYL FORMAT. UK IMPORT. The Latest and greatest single from everyone's favorite, Art Brut. Featuring: "Good Weekend" backed with "Every Other Weekend".
7" $7.99
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Much like the art movement of the same name, Art Brut are outsiderish, rebellious, punk before punk, and deliciously libertine.
MP3 $0.90
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Much like the art movement of the same name, Art Brut are outsiderish, rebellious, punk before punk, and deliciously libertine. Their second full-length is poppier than the first (2004's 'Brutlegs'), and with tracks titled 'Pump Up The Volume' and 'I Will Survive', expect it to be tongue-in-cheek and rancorously funny.
MP3 $8.99
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This is a 17.5" x 23" Art Brut show poster for the October 12, 2006 show with We Are Scientists and The Spinto Band at The Metro. Designed by: Delicious Design League. Limited edition, hand-numbered and signed.
Poster $19.99
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This is a 12.5" x 19" Art Brut show poster for September 30, 2006 show with We Are Scientists and The Spinto. Hand screen printed on 100lb "French Brand" poster stock. Designed by: Scott McPherson.
POSTER $21.00
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