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Spo Paulo, Brazil's provocative, freewheeling dance-rock sextet CSS take their name from an abbreviation of "cansei de ser sexy," which is Portuguese for "tired of being sexy" (though, considering that the lead singer goes by the name Lovefoxxx, it's arguable how much that phrase actually applies to the band). CSS also include bassist Iracema Trevisan, guitarist/drummer/keyboardist Luiza Sß, guitarist Ana Rezende, guitarist/drummer Carolina Parra, and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/producer Adriano Cintra (also a member of Thee Butchers' Orchestra). ...[more]
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You've gotta love the way Brazilian art rock/dance-pop act CSS kicks off their 2006 release Cansei de Ser Sexy -- which is Portuguese for "Tired of Being Sexy" -- with a rousing chant of "CSS sucks!" That self-effacing quality walks the line between high-art irony and unabashed silliness -- slyly setting the tone for a sensual and quirky album. The song "Artbitch" finds singer Lovefoxxx cattily shouting that she's an artist who only shows her work where there's free alcohol, and the track [ read more ]
CD $25.63
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This is a pink size small CSS shirt manufactured by American Apparel. Designed by CSS' leading lady Lovefoxxx!
Small Shirt $19.99
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This is a pink size x-large CSS shirt manufactured by American Apparel. Designed by CSS' leading lady Lovefoxxx!
X-Large Shirt $14.99
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Order and receive a FREE signed CD booklet. (while supplies last) Insound LP+MP3! Purchase the vinyl format of Donkey and you'll receive a link to download the MP3s for free immediately after check-out! VINYL FORMAT. Insound Staff Pick - 2008! Brazil's CSS release their follow-up to 2006's "Cansei de Ser Sexy" ("I got tired of being sexy"). They've toured worldwide a number of times with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ladytron, Klaxons, and Diplo, and playe [ read more ]
LP $20.99
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Brazil's CSS release their follow-up to 2006's 'Cansei de Ser Sexy' ('I got tired of being sexy'). They've toured worldwide a number of times with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ladytron, Klaxons, and Diplo, and played festivals from Coachella, Pitchfork, and Virgin to Reading, Benicassim, Roskilde, and beyond. 'Donkey' is tough, street-ready, and recreates the frenetic energy of their live shows. Equal parts dance party, urban circus, and out-and-out chaos.
MP3 $10.49
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This is a 12" x 18" CSS poster for the September 22 and 23, 2008 shows with Tilly and the Wall and Ssion at the Mayan Theater. Designed by Tracy Marcellino.
Poster $19.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The first single from Donkey features three killer remixes, the album version, and an instrumental edit. Australian Pitchfork faves Cut Copy, British uber remixer Metronomy, and new Island recording artist Frankmusik offer unique interpretations of the title track.
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The first single from Donkey features three killer remixes, the album version, and an instrumental edit. Australian Pitchfork faves Cut Copy, British uber remixer Metronomy, and new Island recording artist Frankmusik offer unique interpretations of the title track.
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This is a pink size large CSS shirt manufactured by American Apparel. Designed by CSS' leading lady Lovefoxxx!
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Insound Staff Pick - 2008! Brazil's CSS release their follow-up to 2006's "Cansei de Ser Sexy" ("I got tired of being sexy"). They've toured worldwide a number of times with the likes of Gwen Stefani, Ladytron, Klaxons, and Diplo, and played festivals from Coachella, Pitchfork, and Virgin to Reading, Benicassim, Roskilde, and beyond. "Donkey" is tough, street-ready, and recreates the frenetic energy of their live shows. Equal parts dance party, urban circus, and out-and-out chaos.[ read more ]
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VINYL FORMAT. Hot Chip, UK remix sensations Simian Mobile Disco and Scottish house wunderkind Calvin Harris take on this terribly popular CSS song.
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Hot Chip, UK remix sensations Simian Mobile Disco and Scottish house wunderkind Calvin Harris take on this terribly popular CSS song.
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