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Violent Love - Otis Rush, Oingo Boingo, et al
Violent Love was one of the very first songs on which I posted. There's a reason for that: it's one of my favorites. For me, laying the Otis Rush version cheek-by-jowl with the Oingo Boingo version is the best way to listen to the song. For your e...
Burn Me Up - Oingo Boingo
This song stands as proof that Oingo Boingo was even better live than their recordings, a rare feat in this over-processed, cheese-pop-raddled world. If you didn't know who was playing (and weren't familiar with Danny Elfman's voice), you'd never pe...
Running on a Treadmill - Oingo Boingo
These days, life seems like an endless race not to lose ground. Thus, Oingo Boingo has been playing in my head for days, about Running on a Treadmill. I suppose it’s better than speeding my way on a hamster wheel, as at least I don’t have to lo...
Capitalism - Oingo Boingo
It’s strange, the way a song can stick with you. Oingo Boingo released their first full album, “Only a Lad”, in 1981 (although I admit to not owning it until 1986 or so). On that album was the song Capitalism. Last night I dreamt I was on Am...
